Master & Commander Return - Now there are Seven

Two days of preparations had preceded the official return of our "globulaur" brother. The fleet left Rebel Marina late in the morning for a rendezvous with Pappy Jovial at noon at Lambert's Point on the Elizabeth River. There was some wind so Talisman left early to sail down the river in advance of the rest of the welcoming fleet. When the fleet caught up with Talisman, her Captain called for the start of the iron jenny. The response was negative; a problem with the starter motor left the boat with wind power only. The rest of the fleet cruised on by.

Pappy Jovial rendezvoused with the fleet at the appropriate time with the trumpeting of horns and bursts of activity on the marine radio. Some comments were made about Talisman perhaps needing a set of oars. The fleet turned around, headed back to Rebel Marina. Along the way they passed the motor-less Talisman, offering a tow. But, true to form, the crew of Talisman were determined to return to port under the power of the wind.

Once back at its new home, Pappy Jovial brought the number of Brotherhood boats at Rebel Marina to seven.