IP380 CYAN completes Circumnavigation

Chuck and Lynn Evans of IP-380 CYAN completed their 7 year around the world circumnavigation when they made landfall in Antigua a few weeks ago. On their way from the Caribbean to the West Coast of Florida, they stopped in Marathon for a visit at Capt Jim's Harbour Cay Club. I was there in Rock Hall, seven years ago when they were bolting on their wind vane and I asked them where they were going. They said.."WE ARE GOING AROUND THE WORLD!"

Radeen and I would read their stories together as the emails and blog posts came in from around the world. We marveled at their adventures and long passages. We emailed them in the South Pacific, loved the photos of them off Sydney Opera House, enjoyed their land travels in South East Asia, and followed them into the Indian Ocean and Red Sea via Pirate Alley, through the Mediterranean and finally while crossing the Atlantic.

Luckily, we were in Marathon as they were heading to the West Coast of Florida and so they came to HCC for a few days, HarbourCayClub.org, where fellow IP owner Capt Jim is an HCC owner and where several IPs spend the winter. We all were honored to celebrate their circumnavigation together!

Champagne popped, cheers erupted and hugs to all, as they stepped onto the docks after their 8 day voyage from St, Thomas, USVI. Truly amazing was the fact that cruising friends, who sailed the South Pacific with them, saw their post on Facebook and came to join in the celebration. Also here to greet them were...

Jeff and Marjorie on IP45 FAR NIENTE
John and Nancy Knight on IP420 ADVENTURESS (formerLY IP40 LARKING ABOUT)
Hayden and Radeen on IP35 ISLAND SPIRIT
Glenn and Valerie on IP31 FANCY FREE II
Lanny and Jim, owners at HCC and guests Charlene and Ed
Al and Marysea on Captiva, owners at HCC
Sandy and Bill, guests at HCC

Celebrations under the TiKi Hut for sun downers and stories are continuing. Driving in were Capt Jim, IP29 FORTUNA, Keith and Blanca of IP31 TRUE LOVE, Mike and Carol of IP31 NOMAD.

It is hard to grasp the concept of sailing around the world, but as Chuck and Lynn say...."IT IS EASY, JUST KEEP HEADING WEST!"

Chuck and Lynn are amazing people, and they are very FUN to be around. I thank them immensely for their years of sharing their accomplishment of this incredible dream. They are looking forward to moving back to land and returning to gardening, woodworking and painting.Their new home will be decorated with beautiful pieces of native artwork from their circumnavigation. Well done, Lynn and Chuck!

Chuck and Lynn's Web Site for PHOTOS:
www.starsonthesea.com/

Chuck and Lynn's BLOG
sailingcyan.blogspot.com/

Chuck and Lynn'a YOUTUBE Videos
www.youtube.com/user/Lexxycyan/videos?view=0

Chuck and Lynn on FACEBOOK
www.facebook.com/Lexxycyan

Chuck and Lynn's photos on IPphotos
ipphotos.com/view_user_ads.asp?User_ID=210&Ad_ID=633

IP380 CYAN passing under the Seven Mile Bridge at Marathon FL



Hayden

Mel:
I know of Pacific Star, but I do not know where their blog or web site is located. I have read this..
www.latitude38.com/lectronic/lectronicda...2-02-10#.UYMAXLWPPSg

But I do not know much about them.

Would you please POST A NEW POST / NEW TOPIC for PACIFIC STAR here
ipyoa.com/forum/64-circumnavigations

Then please tell us all about them and share their news, web sites, and stories.

Thank you.

Hayden