Ocean Crossing

Flexibility is key when watching the wind and waves and waiting for the perfect window for our crossing to St Marteen. We have been preparing for the overnight sail to St Marteen and the timline has been moved to tonight! So our quiet day in Great Harbour and White Bay at The Soggy Dollar Bar will have to wait...
We hired Captain Pedro a local from Tortola to help us in the overnight crossing.  We are anxious to learn the nuances of sailing at night.  I  am really looking forward to putting our new star map to use. Right now Brian is attempting to complete all paper work for clearing out of the BVI as well as clearing out Captain Pedro with no paperwork. Everything is a learning experience!!
We continue to learn how to communicate effectively in sailing, anchoring, and completing school work.
Each day we learn more about Hakuna Matata. Such as how long we can run electricity before draining the battery, resetting fuses, remembering to run the right engine and turn the timer for the freezer and fridge so they don't defrost (again), and a myriad of other useful and necessary tasks.
Just before we left the states we heard a great teaching about being a "city on hill" and a  "beacon of light". Hours later a friend of ours, Krista Shields, prayed this very idea over us. Putting this concept into practice begins within the five of us as we are experiencing the essence of the definition 'city' (humanity intensified). Five people in tight quarters learning a completely different schedule or pace to life. The rhythm of island and boat life is unhurried and there is no problem to any task. As layed back as we thought we were as a family is nothing compared to participating in this culture every day and night. We are all in and ready for each experience. But the learning curve is steep. We would prefer the ease of learning through correct training as opposed to constant mistakes. This is a life lesson for anyone.
So Sunday night as you all sleep soundly in your beds think of us as we cross the beautiful ocean to St Marteen. Keep cheering us on as your encouragement and well wishes keep each of us grounded and connected.