When Tom first saw Fairwinds, it was love at first sight. While we looked at other boats, her name kept surfacing as the benchmark for all others so, when his time frame moved up and she was still available, the match was perfect.
Boats can be "reborn" in a way. When it was time for Fairwinds to move to another situation she waited for a while. Everyone wondered why she hadn't moved but, I believe it's because the right family hadn't arrived on the scene. Everyone who has worked with me closely has heard me say that boats go where they are supposed to go. Can't help it......I've seen it too many times.
Look at Tom's fa
ce the evening before pulling out for his trip home with the now named Mary Helen. Look at the boat and the three happy, exhilarated crew when she arrived.
Tom wrote me an email giving me the highlights of the trip. To quote Tom, "The "Mary Helen" took wonderful care of us during our passage. She impressed us all with her stability and comfort! I loved her feel when she set in under sail, pulling strongly and evenly. When we motored, she purred along at close to 6 knots @ 2500rpm. I love the boat!!!"
A boat that only months before was feeling a little neglected is now the apple of this family's eye. She starts a new chapter now and will write new stories and create another lifetime of memories for Tom, Pam and their daughters.
Fair Winds and Gentle Tides, Mary Helen!
