May 24th. 2005, Racheli Vidal's B. Day

On the bow , prior to departure


Racheli and Felipe on the helm


Racheli and Asaad on the helm


Felipe also know ans the Geek


Back to the dock after a lovely night sail

It was a spur of the moment invitation when Felipe told me it was Racheli's birthday. I told him let us go sailing, the moon was full and the wind was up straight from the west, so we hoisted the main alone and sailed due south.
Here is what Racheli wrote:
31st Birthday of Rachei Vidal
Wind speed 20 Knots
My husband surprised me with an evening cruise. It was my first time on a sail boat and quite calm and enjoyable. We observed a beautiful orange moon and a satellite orbiting above us. I got to steer the boat which was a lot like driving a semi truck from the back. Asaad is a great captain and taught me a lot about the boat and it's instruments. He is a great Captain and a true gentleman.
Smile-Racheli Vidale