I knew it wouldn't take long for SKYE to find a new home.
The combination of a beautiful, traditional line, respected builder and unbelievably devoted and knowledgeable owners all helped. The survey and sea trial were my first of the spring season and will signal a very busy next couple of weeks, as the yards start to launch and surveys that have been postponed are scheduled.
This is an exciting time and one I look forward to every year. Boatyards come to life and old friends show up to carry out the spring routine of waxing, painting, chatting and once in a while, beer drinking. Probably nothing tastes better after a day of wielding the buffer or random orbital sander!
The camaraderie of a spring boat yard is great. It's hard work but, it's fun and the results are totally satisfying. Dave and Kathy, the new owners of SKYE, are no strangers to boats. They've owned many boats before SKYE but have already started building her story with a very entertaining account of sinking her mooring. I can tell that they are no strangers to resourcefulness and will carry on the wonderful stewardship that SKYE.....now PANDORA...has enjoyed.
If you see them on the Bay, give a wave!
