The Raven Log

Raven anchored in La Laguna

0900 hours
Moved over and anchored in La Laguna in Barra de Navidad with escort sv Pavane. Anchored (twice) next to sv Czarina Mar with Eric and Howard on board and another boat named Raven!
French Baker showed up right away with fresh pastries for breakfast then we all congregated to sv Czarina Mar for a little reunion! Great to see everyone and finally be in BEAUTIFUL Barra de Navidad!! Saw 1 boat drag anchor when the afternoon winds whipped up but a 10-dinghy congregation zoomed in to re-anchored the unattended vessel! Crazy & nice to know there is such a quick response time here (apparently there is an opportunity for daily practice). Steve sv FarFetched dingied over when he recognized us and came aboard for a quick visit! Went into town that evening with our 3 tour guides/buddies for a tour, dinner and drinks (Scott & Ray were out until 2 am)!

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Vessel Name:	Raven
Vessel Make/Model:	Westsail 32
Hailing Port:	Crested Butte, Colorado, USA
Crew:	Capt'n Scott, Admiral Cheryl, Spirit Guide Hilo
About:	Capt'n Scott - formerly responsible for the crews lives Cheryl - former Admiral, Chief Cook and Bottle Washer, etc., etc. Hilo - Spirit Guide & Protector (formally- Bug Catcher, Scarer of Birds, Lap Warmer, Provider of Unconditional Love (as long as his food bowl is full)
Extra:	Westsails have an interesting history. They were designed after pilot boats, boats that were made very sturdy so they could spend hours in rough seas. They were over built with fiberglass so they are thicker than most fiberglass boats and are wider (beamier) than most other boats for their length [...] (they have lots of storage). The company that made Westsail's went bankrupt because they couldn't keep up with production and the cost of materials. We all rely on 'Bud' the last Westsail manger who still offers all kinds of helpful suggestions specific to the Westsail and whom will ship out parts - he's an Angel! More