What happens when your sailboat is forced to leave the dock before it’s ready, and the deck is turned into an ice rink?

This week, I’m joined again by our captain, Roland - in person this time! We’re sitting aboard Abide as we reflect on the departure from the shipyard in Belfast, Maine. 

Abide had become part of the local scenery, with both friends and strangers showing up to give her a send off. But the decision for Abide to leave the dockyard wasn’t made by us. We revisit the chaotic moments leading up to Abide departure and the challenges that followed. 

We also dive into Abide’s sea trials - the first voyages, and finally bringing Abide into Newport.

Highlights from this episode:

• Dealing with the pressure of being forced out of the shipyard before we were ready.
• Roland’s mishap that turned the deck into an ice rink!
• The emotional farewell as friends and locals wished Abide off.
• Struggling to get off the frozen dock and into open water.
• The far-too-tight squeeze of clearing low bridges during Abide's first sea trials.

The first leg of her journey may be complete, but there’s plenty more ahead! So be sure to subscribe for the next episode.

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