Bon Voyage

We came together for three reasons:

First - the departure of Brother Brise-Galets: Despite the loss of his First Mate to a broken leg, Brise-Galets had a cruising schedule to meet if he was going to make Sydney by March 2010. He managed to scare up a crew so that he could leave port on his departure date - May 15th. So, for our Brother, we assembled to say Bon Voyage!



Second, was to decide which Brother would lead our Table in June of 2011.

Third - we enjoy each others company.

We met on the rickety piers of Portsmouth Boating Center where Papy Jovial stood ready for her voyage. Brise-Galets welcomed us with cold drinks and open arms. Pizza magically appeared via a uniformed messenger. The Brothers relaxed together, allowing the camaraderie to wash over them. Somewhere in between the last piece of pizza and the rhum, Captain Rocket Boy distributed the ballots and collected them when marked. The resultant tally revealed that Country Boy will Captain the table from June 2011 through June 2013.

Many of the Brothers discussed activities for the Memorial Day weekend. A loose plan to proceed to some destination in the rivers of Mobjack Bay was discussed. Some will leave on Friday, others on Saturday. The first night's location will be determined by Cruz, Captain of the anchor boat.

With the business of the Table concluded, the Brothers disbanded as the shadows of the late afternoon grew along the mudflats of the creek. We bid adieu to Brise-Galets, knowing that the gods of the seas will care for him. We will miss his company.