Long time since I said hello...

[Janice Collins]

Wayward star and I are still in the Virgin Islands... Haven't ventured south yet.......
I've been sidetracked, I've taken to the skies, started flying lessons and what a blast...
Wayward Star has been neglected some, but we still do a few sails here and there.
Hope all is well with you and your Ariels!

Hurricane season here was again mild...Janice

[Hull376]

Janice, how did all of your deck turn out after the recore job? Last picture you posted had plywood being fitted to the fore deck. Are you happy with the results?

[Janice Collins]

The fiberglass job came out great, very pleased with the results. It's nice to step on a firm surface for a change, I know all the cleats are set in a firm surface, rather than mush. That was my biggest concern.

[Richard]

Hi Janice,
My wife & I did make it down the ICW on our way toward the Islands but have stopped off in Cocoa, FL for a while. I also did a fordeck recore on my Ariel a few months ago and I agree with you...it sure is nice to step on a firm surface and know that the cleats and anchor tackle are set in a solid surface. Our plan is still to make it to St. Thomas and beyond, but we will probably hang out here for a while. We'd still like to meet when we finally do make it to the area.

Glad to hear all is well with you and you're enjoying those flying lessons!

~Richard

[Janice Collins]

Richard,
I was wondering about you two...
Glad to here that you are still planning on sailing this way. You know how to reach me whenever that may be.
Until then....
Janice

[Theis]

So Janice, are you flying a plane the same vintage as the Ariel - an Aeronca, or a Champion perhaps. Did you buy the plane in Alaska, the world' largest operating air museum?