The Twisted
Climb – Darkness Descends
Book 2 of the award-winning
Twisted Climb series
2021 sailing season is officially over for me and my partner, Ian. To that end, we have some good news and some bad news.
The good news is - we sold our beloved sailboat.
The bad news is - we don't have a sailboat.
You see, our dream is to sail to the Bahamas, to the Caribbean islands and across the ocean to the Mediterranean. Our 36' Catalina sailboat could do the job in the Bahamas and even the Caribbean islands, but we want to sail BIG. That is, sailing with comfort and without worry when encountering 20+ foot ocean waves. We also want to invite family to stay with us for a week or two at a time, and our current boat would not do that comfortably.
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| 1st Journey to Bahamas: Route from Georgian Bay through Trent Severn Canal to Lake Ontario then down Hudson River to New York. South through Intercoastal Waterway to North Carolina then southeast to the Bahamas. Vacation in Bahamas for up to six months, then head north to Annapolis, Maryland, or Halifax, Nova Scotia. |
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| Cross-Atlantic Journey: Route from New York or Nova Scotia (Canada) across Atlantic Ocean to the Azores, east to Portugal and Strait of Gibraltar (perhaps Europe?) Weather window regulates passage south to the Canary Islands, then southwest across the Atlantic to Antigua, Grenada, British Virgin Islands. Note: arrows denote ocean currents. |
So we are boat-less for now, but greatly enjoying the online experience of searching for the most suitable boat. Ian loves to sail fast (he used to race sailboats) so we need a boat that handles well, sails fast, and for me, is super comfortable. Our preferred boat is a Catalina but we're also looking at Moody and Hylas brands.
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| Catalina 47 aft cabin (Captain's Quarters) |
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| Hylas 49 main salon |
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| Moody 46 |
We had 13 wonderful seasons onboard our Escape Route II (and before that, three seasons on our first Escape Route, a 27' C&C). Here's to sailing another 16 seasons :)
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| We purchased our 36' Catalina in Sandusky, Ohio in March 2009 and had her transported to Georgian Bay, Ontario (Canada). |
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| Hike to Lake Topaz, Baie Fine, North Channel |
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| Escape Route II at anchor, Henvey Inlet, Georgian Bay. |
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| At anchor, Covered Portage Cove, North Channel. |
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| Captain Ian enjoying the sunset at Beckwith Island, Georgian Bay. |
Oh and more good news. I'm honoured to say I was voted Best Local Author for South Simcoe, Ontario. Thanks to everyone who voted - Book 3 of The Twisted Climb series is on its way! Below is my upcoming Star Metroland Media newspaper ad.
Stay safe everyone!
J.C. Kavanagh, author of
The Twisted Climb - Darkness Descends (Book 2)
voted BEST Young Adult Book 2018, Critters Readers Poll and Best YA
Book FINALIST at The Word Guild, Canada
AND
The Twisted Climb,
voted BEST Young Adult Book 2016, P&E Readers Poll
Novels for teens, young adults and adults young at heart
VOTED Best Local Author 2021, South Simcoe, Ontario Canada
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Congrats on the favorite author bit. I envy your wanting a new sailboat. Being on the water isn't for me though.
ReplyDeleteThank you Janet for the congrats. I do have a passion for sailing and anything to do with being on the water!
ReplyDeleteI so envy you having a sail boat! I would love that life. I once said I wanted to retire, sell everything and live on a houseboat and go up and down the rivers! Unfortunately it was not to be. Your trips must be great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Barbara! Being on the water spurs my creativity... and with Ian, my adrenalin too!
DeleteI love the water, but I get sea-sick. LOL Have fun picking your new boat, and best wishes on your future voyages.
ReplyDeleteOh no to the sea-sick part... have you tried the bracelets?
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