ASA/Regatta Time Again!!

 Our National Family Island Regatta is coming up at the end of April. With that big event for our island, comes a big event for our company. Last year we ran our first ASA (American Sailing Association) Sailing Expedition. We had a great turnout, and ASA signed up for another trip this year. We set the dates and the first trip filled up so quickly that we were able to add a second trip. So, we have our first trip leaving next week (start sailing on the 21st) and the second one sets sail on May 1st!

 We are very excited about these two trips, but we have been working our tails off preparing for them. These are the largest trips we have run so far (14 on the first trip and 18 on the second), and Dallas will be using all 5 sail boats. Remember how we started the makeover process back in the Fall??

Well, here we are..days away from the big event and Dallas and Tanai are working hard to get them finished in time. And when I say working hard... I mean it! Hot days in the sun are spent sanding, stripping, fiberglassing, priming, painting, staining, then "wash, rinse, repeat" and do it all over again on the next boat. They are doing a GREAT job on these boats. I think some folks around our house probably think we've started a new boat painting business. There's been a few guys around the island going up to Dallas saying, "I hear you can paint boats??" :)

 The logos are all looking great too (if I can say that without sounding too proud)! They add that nice little finishing touch to these beauties. 

 LUCAYAN!!!!

As for my job(s) right now... I've been trying to make sure everyone is prepared for the trip (as well as the folks we have coming and going while Dallas is out on these trips). This entails the hotel reservations, packing lists, food allergies and preferences, planning the menu, baking things for the trip (remember...when you sign up for a guided trip we take care of all your food and drinks while you're out on the water), answering any questions folks may have before they head this way, and lots more little things.

 It's GREAT to be busy, we aren't complaining about that at all... I just get a little overwhelmed and stressed when there's so much going on. I'm sure many of you reading this have much more going on on a daily basis. For me this bible verse has helped keep me grounded. Maybe it will bring you a little peace as well:

Philippians 4:6-"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."

 Ta-dah!! OVERDRAFT Finally got her logo :)

 At the end of a long work week... we enjoyed taking some time on the water to have a little fun too :) This is what it is all about anyway!!!!