Kent Ranger Sailing Association
2005 _Nostalgia Cruise_ Log
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	This cruise itinerary is identical to our July 25, 1992 cruise. On
that voyage we had 12 boats; this time 15 boats participated altogether,
although some for only part of the trip. In 1992 all of the boats were
Ranger 20s; this year none were Ranger 20s, but we had one R-24 and two
R-26s. We kept the cruise to one week in length to make it possible for
us to maintain a coherent group and leave vacation time for other
activities. There was no requirement that anyone stay with the group for
the entire time, though several did. Some joined and separated from the
flotilla as it suited them. We had a trip that brought old and new
friends together with many opportunities to share good sailing, good
stories, good memories, and good camaraderie!


Participants
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Larry and Cheri Crane, on _Cheryl Lynn_ (PT 41)
Mike and Patti Ellis and Kaiser, on _Narnia Bound_ (Ranger 26)
Charless and Marjorie Fowlkes, on Corsair F-24
Mike and Kit Hopkinson, on _Makani_ (Hunter 31)
Mark and Cindy Kelsey, on _Ruby_ (Ericson 25)
Steve Metz and Lee McMaster, on _Keptie_ (Newport 30)
Jerry Mingo and Pinky Feria, on _Pleiades_ (Ranger 24)
Karen Peterson and Dagmar, on _Yarns_ (Flicka 20)
Dick Rice, on _Gladness_ (Albin 25)
Phil and Ann Rousseau, on _Altrice_ (C&C 34)
Henry (Cruise Director) and Jamie Schaup, on _Jules_ (Newport 30)
Dan and Myrna Selivonchick, on _MyRNA_ (C-Dory 22)
Dick and Dorothy Smith and Mister, on _Maggie Rose_ (Catalina 27) 
Kim and Travis Snider, on _Spontaneity_ (Ranger 26)
Dorothy Raymore-Williams and Tim Williams, on _Hip Hop_ (Sunbeam 38)


Saturday, July 23, Blakely Island, San Juan Islands
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Phil and Ann Rousseau, on _Altrice_ (C&C 34)
............................................

	We spent Friday night aboard _Altrice_ in Anacortes. We had spent
two long days motoring north from Shelton. At Seattle the Cranes joined
us in the _Cheryl Lynn_. We discovered there were eight of our boats in
Anacortes heading for Blakely Island. Saturday morning found some of us
sailing down Guemes Channel. About 2:00 p.m. boats started gathering in
front of the marina waiting for the tide to rise. Boats started in at
3:30 and by 5:30 there were 12 boats in. Jamie and Henry had bought
salmon at Friday Harbor and put on a great BBQ potluck. We are looking
forward to the rest of the cruise with great friends.

Larry and Cheri Crane, on _Cheryl Lynn_ 
.......................................

We'd like to thank Henry and Jamie for doing such a wonderful job,
In organizing a salmon barbecue for the Kent Ranger mob.

We all cruised gently into Blakely, enjoying a smooth ride,
Some sailed, some powered, but we were all cautious due to the low tide.

It was fun visiting and chatting with our old Ranger 20 group,
Catching up with our friends and meeting new ones, hearing all their
scoop.

Disappointed we didn't win the prize for being under forty,
Yet, we are still young at heart and at times, feel quite sporty.

Much appreciation to those of you, who have purchased my book, 
I'd like to thank you for your interest in taking a look.

_Cheryl Lynn_ bid the group a hearty farewell on their Canadian sojourn,
As we chose to stay in the San Juans, in hopes of meeting them on their
return.

Dorothy Raymore-Williams and Tim Williams, _Hip Hop_ 
....................................................

	Awoke this morning, all excited and eager to join all our friends
for the start of the 2005 Ranger cruise. It was a full moon last night
and quiet and romantic on the hook in Parks Bay. We were anchored with
_Ruby_ (Mark and Cindy Kelsey) lashed to our side. We got a start around
7:30 a.m. Tim and I on Hip-Hop decided to head for Friday Harbor for
provisions and laundry so we bid farewell to _Ruby_ as they were heading
directly to Blakely Island. It was nostalgic to view the UW marine labs
again as I spent every weekend at the labs back in 1970-1973.
	Friday Harbor was filled with tourists on Saturday in July and I fit
right in, cruising the stores, farmers market, art galleries, etc. Tim
shopped for boat stuff. We met Mary and Ernie on _Mary Victoria_ and Bob
and his wife on _Tumbleweed_, both Ranger 26s. They were not going to
make the summer cruise but gave their "hellos" to everyone. (Dorothy)

	Blakely Island Marina. Could you ask for any better start than this?
Perfect sailing/cruising weather, wonderful friends, and a meal that
takes your breath away. Salmon done to perfection by Henry and Jamie and
then all the additions--simply spectacular. I enjoyed getting caught up
on the lives of my "Ranger family" which grows larger each year. I'd say
we had a great turnout for the first day (_Keptie_, _Ruby_, _Altrice_,
_Yarns_, _Narnia_, _Spontaneity_, _Cheryl Lynn_, _MyRNA_, _Jules_,
_Makani_, Fowlkes's Corsair F-24, _Hip Hop_).
	Day's highlights: great weather and seeing all my sailing friends.
Now off to Canada and Bedwell Harbor, called Poet's Cove. (Tim)

Henry (Cruise Director) and Jamie Schaup, on _Jules_ (Newport 30) 
.................................................................

	To be back at Blakely Island sharing salmon, sunset, and serenity
with friends old and new was truly delightful. We did miss some old
friends with us on the 1992 cruise who were not able to make the trip.
We highly recommend Friday Harbor Seafood on the main dock at Friday
Harbor for having provided the 12 pounds of fresh king salmon for us at
such a reasonable cost. Turns out, Eric Wagner, the proprietor used to
fish out of Depoe Bay (our home) back in the 1960s. He even carried the
iced and insulated fish to our boat on Saturday about noon. We went back
again later after the cruise to get more, just for us.


Sunday, July 24, Blakely Island to Bedwell, South Pender Island, BC
(Poet's Cove)
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Mike and Kit Hopkinson, on _Makani_ 
...................................

	Everyone was up bright and early--well, bright. Okay, everyone was
UP eventually! It had been a quiet night--definitely relaxing after
converging from various directions on the Islands.
	After wake-up strolls, showers, and coffee, talk turned to departure
time, influenced by the prospect of a minus tide which would trap some
of us inside if we waited too long.
	Those leaving were greeted by a sizable rip, strong current from
Peavine Pass, and wind screaming out of Eastsound. A wild ride for an
hour after the peaceful night at moorage.
	Some sailed, but most motored. Tim and Dorothy (_Hip Hop_) were
having a marvelous sail, tacking back and forth between Shaw Island and
Orcas island, covering quite a bit of distance on some part tacks.
	Boat traffic was quite heavy in Harney Channel, reminding some of us
of Elliott Bay on a busy weekend afternoon.
	The day was mostly clear and warm but tolerable in the afternoon
sun. Once the group cleared the San Juans, the wind had died, and the
water was glassy on top of current swells. Customs check-in at Bedwell
was easy, as the Customs Office was closed and check-in was by
telephone.
	We were all anxious to see the new Poet's Cove resort and marina, as
the Rangers haven't been to Bedwell for several years. We found the
resort on shore to be totally new, but the marina docks to be
unchanged--the marina renovation to perhaps be part of a "long-range
plan."
	The resort consists of a hotel, cottages, market, swimming pools and
tennis courts, two restaurants and a BBQ grill, and last, but not least,
a spa. Definitely an expansion of the facility--lots of exploring for
the Rangers.
	Jerry Mingo and Pinky, and Dick and Dorothy Smith joined us at
Bedwell. Good to see all of them and catch up on all the "news."
	After a noisy day--lots of kids at the resort--the evening was
quiet. A nice evening to slumber before beginning our explorations of
the Gulf Islands.

Mike and Patti Ellis and Kaiser, on _Narnia Bound_ (Ranger 26) 
..............................................................

	All the talk this morning is about departure time and route plans.
So is it going to be the wide Upright or Harney (not so wide) channel?
Upright is longer, but Harney requires a decision between Wasp Pass and
Pole Pass. After a review of the charts, there is no question it will be
Pole Pass for the Sniders and Ellises.
	Upon planning our trip to Pender Island, we estimated two hours to
Pole Pass, another couple hours to Stuart Island, and then another
couple hours to Pender. By leaving at 10:00 a.m., we expected a helpful
tide push to our 8 hp powered 26' Kent Rangers.
	After the rodeo ride crossing to Harney Channel, Travis and I
decided it was time to be sailboat captains instead of power boat
drivers. When it became obvious Travis and Kim were leaving Patti and I
in their dust (wake), we decided the schedule was once again the first
priority and went back to being power boats.
	As it turned out, our reading of the current charts was pretty good
(or lucky) and we did get the 2+ knot push from Jones Island all the way
past Stuart. With no wind to sail we were without the stabilizing
benefit of the sails as we rolled and pitched our way north.
	We arrived at Bedwell pretty much on schedule with no problems more
serious than a moderate sunburn. Even Customs was easier than we had
been told to expect.
	Travis, Kim, Patti, Kaiser and I celebrated our first night in
Canadian waters with steak, pasta and wine. By then I was falling asleep
sitting up, so with that there is no more to say.

	PS: Travis and I did race our Mintos, but just when I thought
victory was at hand, the wind died. So in a race where nobody finishes,
there cannot be any losers. (Mike)

	Being relatively new to the Ranger association and this being our
first cruise--we thought we should add a little excitement to our first
morning. We developed a plan that at a designated time my green bath
towel disguised as a "jacket" would carelessly fly from the railing of
the stern and sink quietly into the water. As our plan was unfolding,
Dorothy W., who was right on cue, came bounding over the dock and boat
to try to make the save! But in spite of her great and gallant effort,
she missed. Travis, cast as the "hero," quickly ran to get his fishing
pole and after only a few attempts was able to hook and land the green
towel. With great fanfare and many photos later, the towel was given
back and the decision was made that the green towel should now be Mike's
towel! (Patti)

	One more note.... Kaiser, the dog, wanting to add his part to the
excitement of the morning decided that he would jump to the dock from
the boat unassisted. However, in his attempt, he only made it half way
and found himself hanging between the boat the the dock half in the
water and half out. He was quickly retrieved and only a little the worse
for wear. He was fussed over and felt like he had done his part! (Patti
for Kaiser)


Monday, July 25, Bedwell to Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC 
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Phil and Ann Rousseau, on _Altrice_ (C&C 34) 
............................................

	We were up walking the docks, taking showers, drinking coffee, and
visiting. It was a sunny day and there was a nice harbor breeze.
_Altrice_ headed out the bay and after rounding the point and turning
north, we raised the sails. The wind was very light and, after about 5
miles we dropped the sails, fired up the engine, and motored into
Ganges. At the harbor entrance we photographed Mark and Cindy, Kim and
Travis, and Mike and Patty having an excellent sail. We all got tied up
at Ganges and met Dick Rice. We had snacks on the dock and then
everybody went to a local restaurant for $4.00 (Canadian!)
cheeseburgers. It was another great day with some great people.

Kim and Travis Snider, on _Spontaneity_ (Ranger 26) 
...................................................

	Kim and I woke up late (again). The gentle rolling of the boat rocks
us into a deep slumber like babes. When we did wake up, we were welcomed
by a wonderfully lazy morning of lattes in beautiful Bedwell Harbor,
that is until the Port Authorities ejected us at precisely 1204.
	_Narnia Bound_ and _Spontaneity_ (the Ranger 26 fleet) steamed out
of Bedwell into the middle of Swanson Channel eager to catch the big
wind in the middle. We paid no attention that every other sailboat was
catching the wind zipping around Wallace Point. We set our sails and
became woefully aware the wind was slight to non-existent. Narnia and
_Spontaneity_ pitched and rolled as the sails flapped side to side.
	After much "sailor talk" and fist shaking, we were ready to motor.
As we looked around, we suddenly realized how Greek heroes in the Iliad
must have felt. We did not know it then, but the current had pushed us
into Moresby Passage. Our expedition navigator, Kim, marked our grid
coordinates and put us just east of Portland Island. Having done enough
"exploring" we motored away.
	We set our sails one last time before entering Ganges Harbor. We
were rewarded with a good wind blowing through Captain Pass. When the
winds once again failed, we motored into Ganges. I hit a small dead-head
on the way--no damage.
	We arrived at 1640. I let my presence be known by promptly leaving a
new scuff on my hull. Before dinner the group had snacks on "B" dock. As
we ate more, the dock's water line raised until we were standing in
water. This set the signal for us to head to dinner. We all had a date
with a $4.00 hamburger special.
	On an evening stroll through charming Ganges, Kim and I saw a drunk
being escorted out of a bar less than quietly. We also found the
charming Treehouse Cafe which had live music.
	Good night! (Travis)

PS	As our first official "cruise" at all, and our first official
	cruise with this group, we are having a blast. Everyone in this
	group has been so welcoming and helpful to us first-timers. What a
	good way to go! Thank you fellow Kent Ranger sailing associates for
	your hospitality (even if I didn't win all three free nights at
	Blakely like I tried doing!)
PPS	Thanks to Patti and Mike for saving our bacon on the very first
	leg of this journey with our "broken" motor. What truly good friends
	you two are!
PPSS	I don't want to go home! I don't, I don't!
PPPSS	Did I mention I am having a glorious time?
PPPSSS	OK, all done for now--over and out.... (Kim)


Tuesday, July 26, in Ganges on Salt Spring Island 
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Karen Peterson and Dagmar, on _Yarns_ (Flicka 20) 
.................................................

	This was a delightful, sunny day in Ganges that led most of the gang
to spend time in the shops, galleries, and eateries. Hopefully some who
did those things or went sailing might add a couple of footnotes to this
day's report. I spend a relaxing time on the boat doing a little bit of
fix-it, and cleaning out a long-avoided locker to find better storage
for some stuff (including how many jugs of diet root beer?!).
	In the evening, thanks to Mark and his mighty little outboard, 5 of
us went in 2 dinghies (Mark's doing the pushing train fashion) to town
for dinner at the Oyster Catcher. Marjorie and Charless, Mark and Cindy,
and I had salmon and chips, or a lamb burger, or the Salt Spring salad
with feta cheese and pecans--all highly recommended.
	Some of the gang had dessert on the dock and others went to an
international music performance of Armenian and Egyptian
music--reportedly very good.
	The night was quiet and peaceful with just a few interruptions in
the early morning--fire engines and weed eaters?

Henry and Jamie Schaup, on _Jules_ (Newport 30) 
...............................................

	We were privileged (or lucky) to be close by on the dock when
Charless and Marjorie were preparing for an afternoon sail in Ganges
Harbor. They asked us and Rousseaus if we'd like to sail on their
Corsair trimaran. We jumped at the chance and so did Phil. There was a
whisper quiet whoosh when the sails took hold. From that point on, we
skimmed lightly over the water and, whether it was Phil or Henry on the
tiller, or Marjorie and me on the nets so close to the water, we were
enchanted with the speed in light air, the sunshine, and the magic of
sailing. Definitely an afternoon to remember when the winter clouds
close in.
	That evening, we went to the theater with Dan and Myrna (_MyRNA_) to
see two "divas." Having recently traveled to Turkey, we loved the voices
of the two women who shared the program. The first half was Armenian
music and after intermission Egyptian songs. Both voices were wonderful
as they sang those exotic melodies with their strange rhythms. Both
singers share my real name, Miriam, albeit with slightly different
spellings. (Jamie)

Mark Kelsey, on _Ruby_ (Ericson 25) 
...................................

	This was a day in port, with no firm agenda beyond enjoying the
exoticism of a foreign metropolis.
	After a pleasant breakfast at the Harbor House, Dick Rice, Cindy,
and I took our tender across to town. Cindy's intentions involved
sunglasses to replace the pair she had just broken, and Dick and I were
hunting a couple of small parts for my dinghy outboard. The three of us
then rendezvoused at a gelato store, where I was introduced to a new
habit.
	Cindy had acquired new sunglasses, but my outboard still lacked the
two bits that would make it (nearly) perfect, albeit still small and
noisy, and really, rather thirsty. It's dirty, too, and underpowered.
And hard to start.
	But otherwise, nearly perfect.
	Except for needing those two parts.
	After purchasing a couple of packages of a rather new sunscreen
preparation that is as yet unavailable in the US, we returned to our
marina.
	Actually, I dropped Cindy at _Ruby_, then motored over to visit
_Maggie Rose_ (Dick and Dorothy Smith), where we talked boats, the
meaning of life, and ... boats.
	For dinner, we motored to town by dinghy again, this time with
passengers galore: Charless and Marjorie (Corsair F-24), and Karen
(_Yarns_). Since our dinghy isn't actually quite that large, we pushed
Karen's inflatable to and from.
	We find this method to work fairly well most of the time, where two
such boats must share only our one small outboard. Besides being
functional, it has the additional benefit of being entertaining (or at
least distracting) to bystanders and participants alike. Actual risks
are surprisingly low.
	Dinner was cooked by experts at Oystercatcher in town. The food was
good, cooked right the first time. Delivery to the table went okay, but
their computers required multiple attempts to get the bills correct.
	Humans had to intervene.
	Our dinner arrangement ended up lasting until far later than we had
anticipated, resulting in our missing the dessert buffet back at the
boats.
	We salved our disappointment by sitting up late, sharing our
excellent something-mocha-whatever cake with Karen, on board _Ruby_.
	It had been a beautiful day, i.e., another beautiful day, and the
night sky was equally impressive.
	Apparently, they have many of the same stars that we frequently
enjoy down in the States, but these stars somehow manage to look
different when viewed from the decks of one's own boat, off in another
country.
	Not a bad thing to notice, every year or so.

Respectfully, 
Mark Kelsey
S/V _Ruby_ 
Winter Cove, BC, Canada
27 July 2005


Wednesday, July 27, Ganges to Winter Cove 
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Cindy Kelsey, on _Ruby_ (Ericson 25) 
.................................... 

	I've died and gone to heaven---again. Here we are back in Winter
Cove, an anchorage I fell in love with on our first Ranger cruise more
than 10 years ago. Small, intimate, with beautiful scenery in every
direction. I love this place!
	We started the day with a leisurely breakfast at the Harbour House
restaurant, sharing the time with Marjorie and Charless, Karen, and Dick
Rice.
	We iced and gassed _Ruby_ and left Ganges about noon, well after
most of the rest of the Ranger members had departed. We found Kim and
Travis, and Mike and Patti at the mouth of the harbor sailing like
"skeeters" across the water. While Mark took video, I steered _Ruby_
around, in front of, and behind their 2 boats. It was like a sailing
ballet! Mark thinks he got some great shots/footage of the R-26s!
	We steered _Ruby_ through the Captain Passage and immediately put up
the sails looking forward to both wind and current pushing us toward
Winter Cove. The current worked out to our advantage, but the wind was
quite disappointing. The current kept us moving 2.5-3 knots with little
to no wind in the sails. We kept hearing FRS chatter about the wind
picking up and some boats getting in some great sailing--but we were
able to avoid any such excitement.
	Tim and Dorothy offered us an opportunity to raft, which we
enthusiastically accepted. About 5:30 we met on shore and shared
appetizers and drinks. Some folks hiked to Boat Passage where Henry
reported having seen a sailboat go through earlier in the day. YIKES!
	After everyone was back on boats, Mark and I dinghied around the
cove visiting more with Ranger cruisers and taking sunset pictures.
Tonight's sunset was a beauty--a real keeper. Tonight's sunset and the
lovely view out of boat passage toward the Strait of Georgia are etched
in my mind and will be the memories I'll thrive on until I'm able to
return to this piece of paradise. How special it has been to enjoy such
beautiful places with great people! It just doesn't get any better!

Charless and Marjorie Fowlkes, on Corsair F-24 
..............................................

	Our first contact with "the Rangers" was at the "National R-20 Race"
at American Lake near Tacoma. Later we joined the "Ranger 20 Cruise" for
a few days. We are remembered for intercepting a Ranger 20 Cruise at
Ganges Harbor (about 1994).
	We were returning from a family cruise in Desolation Sound and
launched our yellow R-20, "Kiva" next to Moby's pub at low tide. There
were about 15 R-20s tied up at Salt Spring Marina and many were watching
us launch. We were used to landing with the rudder attached but on this
day there was a drop-off at the end of the ramp at low tide and the
rudder broke off two feet from the tip.
	A trip to Mouat's yielded three iron straps and some bolts which
were used for a splint that got us to Winter Cove. A phone call to
Ranger Boat got them started building a new rudder blade which we picked
up a week later on our way back to Montana ($175).
	I have wondered many times, why this Ranger 20 group is so special,
so friendly, so agreeable and so interesting. My theory is that most
have sailed and cruised in Ranger 20s. They have been cold, and cramped,
and wet, and have peed in buckets, and this experience has left them
better. Lesser mortals have been filtered out.


Thursday, July 28, Winter Cove to Port Browning, North Pender Island, BC 
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Dick and Dorothy Smith and Mister, on _Maggie Rose_ (Catalina 27) 
.................................................................

	We arrived at Port Browning at 11:20 a.m., after having said our
goodbyes to Dick R., Kit and Mike, and Lee and Steve in Ganges at about
9:20 a.m.
	Myrna and Dan arrived about noon and the Winter Cove contingent
started coming in at about two-thirty p.m.
	The Marina is in about the same state of disrepair as it's been for
several years but the location is beautiful.
	Jamie and Henry, Kim and Travis, Patti and Mike, Jerry and Pinky,
Phil and Ann, Mark and Cindy, Dan and Myrna, and Dick and Dorothy had
dinner at the pub. Decent dinner (mine at least). Good conversation.
Lots of laughs. The group acknowledged the fine job Henry and Jamie did
in planning the cruise and for the wonderful salmon BBQ at Blakely
(which the Smiths missed).
	We'll store our memories of this trip with other Ranger cruises
we've been on and on some dreary day in January, we'll retrieve them to
lift our hearts and make us smile.
	Thanks, friends. 

	Dick and Dorothy

Mike and Patti Ellis and Kaiser, on _Narnia Bound_ 
..................................................

	Although the date for this entry is 28 July, it is now actually 30
July, so sorting out one day from another is becoming increasingly
difficult. However, waking up in the same place, we put the anchor down
in Winter Cove was a very memorable event. Our last attempt to "anchor
out" was 25 years ago and we did not stay in the same place. So we are
now 1 for 2. Not bad for baseball, but not great for anchoring.
	Thursday greeted us with a beautiful day with brisk southern winds.
The two Ranger 26s sailed from Winter Cove to Port Browning, actually
extending the sail to the south end of Pender before turning back to
Port Browning, where we both sailed wing-on-wing, all the way to the
marina.
	The marina was interesting. Quite a contrast to Roche Harbor, where
we are now currently. Although I described Port Browning to Patti as my
picture of a "backwater of civilization," the nice thing was Kaiser was
allowed to dine with us at the cafe. He thought Port Browning was great.
So did we, especially the meal we shared as a group that night. The nice
thing about this cruise has been faces and names have turned into people
as we have learned about who they are and their lives.
	A special thanks needs to be extended to Henry for taking on the
task of herding this pack.
	This has been a very nice experience, much more so for the nice
people with whom it was shared.


Friday, July 29, Port Browning to Roche Harbor, San Juan Island, USA
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Dan and Myrna Selivonchick, on _MyRNA_ (C-Dory 22) 
..................................................

	I started the day trying to change a Loonie into four quarters--the
problem was more difficult to do in the shower and nude. Some fine
gentleman helped me out. The Thursday dinner was great--wonderful
company. We should have followed Henry and Jamie years ago. This morning
we walked to the village for breakfast. The bakery there is amazing. We
also stopped by the real estate office to get information on property at
Pender--mais caro (expensive). (Dan)

	Leave Port Browning at 12:30, arrive Roche Harbor 1:30. One hour.
Nice having 80 horses to get you to the Customs line-up in a hurry. I
wonder if Customs still has my confiscated Canadian meatballs from last
Saturday. Not complaining. The last two weeks on the water (again) have
been fantastic. Thank you Henry and Jamie and all Ranger 20ers. (Myrna)

About 4:00 p.m.; Myrna signed off a little too soon:

	We ended the stay at Roche Harbor with Henry and Jamie and other
"Rancher" 20 people. I have been a friend of Henry and Jamie for a long
time. I must admit that this is the best face he has ever shown. The sea
does good things for people. I have great memories of Henry and Jamie,
but this will be outstanding.
	Good Seas to all of you. It has been a great pleasure to be with
you.
	
	"Memory is a passion no less powerful or pervasive than love." 
	Elie Wiesel, "All Rivers Run to the Sea".

	(Dan)

Henry and Jamie Schaup, on _Jules_ (Newport 30) 
...............................................

	All the boats remained after clearing Customs in Roche Harbor for
the evening. No one was disappointed. We were able to moor together
along the main promenade dock where we had front-row seats to all the
activities in this busy port. At sunset, the port tradition is a
ceremony at the lowering of the flags, complete with music. There was a
very moving rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" that was sung by a
young man as the light faded. Then at least ten people jumped fully
clothed into the chilly waters from the top of the ramp. That's more
courage than I could summon!
	In the morning, before everyone dispersed to go their separate ways,
some folks took walks to savor their last moments on the cruise. Henry,
Phil, and Ann walked to the Mausoleum, and Marjorie, Charless, and I
took in the sculpture garden. And then it was time to say good-bye to
everyone, for awhile. Three of our boats (_Altrice_, the Corsair F24,
and _Jules_) ended the day at anchor in Parks Bay sharing freshly caught
crab and skillet dinners on _Altrice_.
	_Narnia Bound_ and _Spontaneity_ (the R-26s) still had some time to
spend in the Islands. We found a note from Kim on our boat at
Rosario--sorry we missed her and Travis! We also saw the _Cheryl Lynn_
at Rosario. And then, before we returned to Anacortes, we met the
_Maggie Rose_ at Friday Harbor. What a long, glorious sailing summer
this has been. (Jamie)


Finis
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Thanks to all who made our cruise days interesting, insightful, and rewarding! 
May the winds of winter move you to the safe haven of planning your next cruise!

Regards,

Henry and Jamie