Approaching Ocean Marine the cheering section lined the seawall to greet SONATA; what a beautiful sight!
SONATA passes Ocean Marine and turns to "pass-in-review" in front of the crowd on the seawall; the pendant (made by SONATA's daughter-in-law, Pat) is flying from the mast whisker pole as are the signal flags arranged as prescribed.
The SONATA fans, Pat in the forefront, salute SONATA as she passes the seawall on the way to Ocean Marine's entrance.
Bonnie maneuvers SONATA down the fairway, on its final approach, to dock in front of the "Welcome Committee".
SONATA alongside at Ocean Marine in Portsmouth, Virginia, the loop completed, SONATA's wake has been crossed, and Bonnie and Charlie are greeted by so many friends, relatives, and fellow boaters. A wonderful and joyous day!
Food, drinks, and greetings exchanged on the dock; a great reception.
Friends on the dock.
The torn and tattered white looper burgee has been taken off the bow, the loop completed. The GOLD American Great Loop Cruisers Association burgee which signifies completion of the loop is now flying from the mast spreader. This location means we have completed the loop but are no longer "on-the-loop." This summer SONATA will be exploring the Chesapeake Bay; 2009 the Down East Loop is planned. This entry marks the end of Book 1, a book of many chapters. Book 2 will continue on this blog.
Approaching Ocean Marine the cheering section lined the seawall to greet SONATA; what a beautiful sight!
SONATA passes Ocean Marine and turns to "pass-in-review" in front of the crowd on the seawall; the pendant (made by SONATA's daughter-in-law, Pat) is flying from the mast whisker pole as are the signal flags arranged as prescribed.
The SONATA fans, Pat in the forefront, salute SONATA as she passes the seawall on the way to Ocean Marine's entrance.
Bonnie maneuvers SONATA down the fairway, on its final approach, to dock in front of the "Welcome Committee".
SONATA alongside at Ocean Marine in Portsmouth, Virginia, the loop completed, SONATA's wake has been crossed, and Bonnie and Charlie are greeted by so many friends, relatives, and fellow boaters. A wonderful and joyous day!
Food, drinks, and greetings exchanged on the dock; a great reception.
Friends on the dock.
The torn and tattered white looper burgee has been taken off the bow, the loop completed. The GOLD American Great Loop Cruisers Association burgee which signifies completion of the loop is now flying from the mast spreader. This location means we have completed the loop but are no longer "on-the-loop." This summer SONATA will be exploring the Chesapeake Bay; 2009 the Down East Loop is planned. This entry marks the end of Book 1, a book of many chapters. Book 2 will continue on this blog.
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