Doug went to San Francisco on Emerald Lady back in 2012, and when he returned to Seattle, we knew we had to start a rally to get to the Baha Ha Rally. In 2013 five boats departed - this year we had the biggest fleet ever - 18 boats! While a few boats were headed South already, the planned departure weekend this year was August 23-24th at Sea Haven in Port Townsend. I went up on Saturday for a few boat and crew pics, and always find a few little details. Entropy and Raven were easy to find. Malama Kai, Genesis, and Hemisphere Dancer were on the linear dock already, with Iris and Zephyr across from them. Obelix came in, and I tracked down Sea's the Dream over by the Coast Guard dock. Malama Kai pumped out and left from there. Skippers met at 5pm for a weather discussion on Deb & Doug's big Hemisphere Dancer. Bob did a fine Blessing of the Fleet, sending off Capricorn and Crescendo who, cut their lines and left around 6pm. What a fun send-off! Most remaining folks went down to the Pour House, and I got a few more pics of good discussions. Then I tracked down the Canadian boat, Sheba VII for a few more pics before driving home. A very long day with a great group of folks - enjoy. Thanks all!
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