THE DOMINO EFFECT (part two)

After the sea trial, we drove from Portland  to Whidbey Island. When in the PNW we always stay at the Navy Lodge.  You can't beat the rates and I love shopping at the commissary. We arrived very late. We had to be in Anacortes very early...

John was scheduled for the diesel class and I enjoyed the day off, to explore the town. My classes didn't start until Wednesday. I roamed the streets, visiting the museums and sampling clam chowder. It was a wonderful day!             Everything was falling into place so perfectly. John was retired, the boat will become ours before the end of May. We had a great time making the most of the event.

We stayed busy with 5 days of classes;  John would attend one, such as a diesel engine class presented by Nigel Calder, while I attended Emergiencies at Sea. We attended two classes, "Don't be Afraid of the Dark and Pride of Ownership, which were presented by our broker, Jeff Merrill. Friday evening was a "Trawlers at Twilight, Docktail Party" and Saturday night PassageMaker hosted "Dinner and a Movie", at the old movie theater, turned banquet hall. Then the next day more classes... hands on dock handling, where I skipper a 32' tug, docking it , the whole bit. The entire experience was spectacular! We received a lot of valuable information and experience met many great people and tons of fun!   I highly recommend Trawlerfest to anyone living this lifestyle....

Upon arriving home to the concrete and congestion of Las Vegas, we realized how blessed we are to be making the dreams come true. The domino effect is proof!