CD26 #49, Odyssey IV has a new caretaker.

[JimL]

She will remain berthed in Dana Point, and will be well attended by her newest family.

I read, awhile back, a comment about owning vintage cars, motorcycles, boats, etc. "We don't really get to own these.... we just have the privilege of being their caretaker for awhile. It's our duty to support and maintain them, until the next person comes along."

This board has been an enrichening experience, and much more fun than most people could imagine. I would say it is a form of honest comradeship, that is rare to find. I've enjoyed your stories, and help, for many years.... I'll continue to read your posts and I'm sure I'll continue to learn!

Regards to all, JimL

[Warren Kaplan]

I read, awhile back, a comment about owning vintage cars, motorcycles, boats, etc. "We don't really get to own these.... we just have the privilege of being their caretaker for awhile.

That remark has been said countless times by musicians who have "OWNED" the great string instruments of this world. The violins, violas and cellos made in the late 1600s and 1700s. Those made by Stradivari, Del Gesu, Amati and Guadganini.

Just ask Carter Brey (when he returns from Italy). His cello is a Guad from the 1750s I believe.

We do feel that way about our vintage boats. If well taken care of they will be here long after all of us have stopped sailing!

[Tod Mills]

Last I heard of John was he had a BCC, but that was quite a while ago....

[CruiseAlong]

I have have not seen #49 since John Churchill bought her out of our marina on the Chesapeake Bay (York River) back when...best of luck and good sailing.....

[j churchill]

Been surfing the web, looking for the next boat and saw your post. Glad to hear she is in good hands. Would welcome a current picture you might have.

John Churchill

PS don't try to sail her to Bermuda at the wrong time of year, it's unpleasant.

[Tod Mills]

Good to see you are still around and kickin'!