Just thought I should clarify. SYT is a group of us who go to Cedar Key every year from Atlanta. We are all members of the West Coast Trailer Sailing Squadron which is admirably run by Ron Hoddinott. Since we saw each other once a year only, we thought it would be nice to get together around Atlanta. Well, now you know.
Regarding last night's festivities: Steve Ladd of "Three Years on a Twelve Foot Boat" fame was the star of the party when he sat down at the Casio keyboard and regaled us with a wide variety tunes. Jeff played along on the base. We we're more than impressed the Jeff's recording studio which he set up in an upstairs room in his house.
Steve and Ginny Ladd were the guest of honor last night. They are back from Panama to regroup and restock for the rest of their great circle Caribbean trip. Having skirted the north coast of Cuba and sailed across the straits of Yucatan they have just finished a one-and -one half year sail down the coast of Central America via the great reefs of Belize, the Bay Islands of Honduras, the Rio Dulce and the Mosquito Coast. Their boat is currently in Panama.
Steve has finally succumbed to the need for a motor and has a nice little Honda 2 hp longshaft waiting for him. This represents a paradigm shift for Steve as he has resolutely stuck with his no motor policy throughout both this trip and the "three year voyage" of some 12,000 miles.
We're enjoying the company of the Ladds for one more day as they are flying out Wednesday. Steve has done his trade mark beautiful glass work on my new mahogany leeboard for my trimaran, Tridarka. For this we are most greatful!
Wish them the best!
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