Coincidences do Happen

Prior to buying the boat, my good buddy Mike Clements suggested that I call Brian Moorhouse (a former Martin 242 owner of #227 Vega) to talk about sailing in the Med as he’s had a boat there for a number of years (like 30). I spent an couple hours on the phone with Brian and he was the one that suggested that we leave early – in July instead of September, to take advantage of the fabulous summers in the Med. Brian raved about Croatia and said that while he’s cruised the entire Med including going around into the Atlantic, his favourite spot was in Croatia. He gave us lots of ideas and we used most of them.


We had intended to get together in Vancouver to help with itinerary planning but as we discussed in previous posts, time and events overtook us.

So, we’re walking up towards the restaurant and see a group of people with Canada shirts on – it’s July 1 Canada day, and we decide to go say hi to our fellow Canadians. I then recognize Brian and Marion …. And we had our chart briefing over beer and wine at Marina Kremik – go figure.

After another briefing with a chart, much later than intended because of a certain bottle of schnapps with David and Irene, we parted ways … though I am sure that we’ll cross paths again.