Saying Goodbye

Saying goodbye is an inevitable part of the cruising lifestyle… sailors sail around, they meet other sailors, become fast and deep friends, and then sail away. Maybe forever, maybe for many years.

So why do we put ourselves through this? The answer of course is that the friendships are worth it.

The phrase “fair winds and following seas” is essentially an expression of good wishes for safe travels on someone’s voyage at sea, wishing that they will have favorable winds pushing them forward (the fair winds) and calm waters underneath them (the following seas). It’s meant to be a blessing that covers all aspects of their journey: safety from storms, safe navigation across choppy waters, and good fortune throughout their travels—all at once!

So, fair winds and following seas to our dear friends… hope our paths will cross again.