om Harkin and Lad Paul replace Beth and Pat as crew aboard SV Alleluia.
B & P got the thrill of a hard slog with strong head winds, a few thunderstorms and an alternator that needed replacing. It is with a profound sense of gratitude and awe in their seamanship that we bid them good bye.
The new crew proved to be eager and fast learners who had the sails up and anchors handled within moments of instruction by Captain Gilbert.
"Don't get uptight if you don't get the knots tied just right. We're all from Iowa," said our skipper. "So you know if you don't know how to tie a good one, just tie a lot of bad ones."
We are anchored off Tavernier Key, Tom fixed fresh Mahi Mahi delivered to us at anchor by our wonderful Key Largo hosts, Glenn and Debbie Horton, and we're now all tucked in our little bunks.
The only thing Harkin's seniority has earned him aboard Alleluia is a cabin. Lad, the younger be a few years, gets a bunk in the main salon.
At the moment, the three guys are in the cockpit debating 'polaris' (whatever that is).
Stay tuned! Heading for Key West in the Hawk Channel today!
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