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Happy Sailing

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ONE DOES NOT DISCOVER

NEW LANDS WITHOUT

FIRST CONSENTING TO

LOSE SIGHT OF THE SHORE

FOR A VERY LONG TIME.

~Andre Gide

Like the sailboat in this picture, we too have to be willing to lose sight of the shore to discover new opportunities in our lives. Are you ready for some new adventures? Are you holding yourself back by refusing to move from where you are? May this famous quote by Andre Gide inspire you to take risks, leave your comfort zone, and striking out in a new direction. Remember, you can’t discover a new land without first losing sight of the shore.

Sailing

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Sailing is kind of, sort of, always on my mind.

photo credit: heartofnantucket.com

Nantucket Boat Basin

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The Figawi Race has once again filled the Boat Basin with lots of beautiful sail boats with summer right around the corner.  We can’t wait for sunny days at the beach, evening strolls down Main Street, ice cream from the Juice Bar, and live music from local restaurants and bars that makes Nantucket so much fun to visit.

Where the Figawi? Get Your Party On…

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Today was the perfect day for sailing from Hyannis to Nantucket.  Saturday night Figawi hosts a Competitor Party under the Event Tent (bracelet required) on New Whale Street and Sunday is a day to enjoy Nantucket. If you are not planning on attending the Competitor’s Party then it’s time to bust out your pastels and get your drink on. Here are our suggestions, with pearls of wisdom culled from Fiagwi weekend seasoned sailors….

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Figawi Weekend is Here

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May 23rd – 25th 2015 is the 44th Annual Figawi Race.

The Kickoff Party begins at the Hyannis Yacht Club on Friday May 22nd at 3:00 p.m. where competitors, family, friends and Figawi fans gather to celebrate the weekend festivities. Early Saturday morning, crews begin gathering and preparing their boats.  The races begin between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. depending on their handicapped start time. The Figawi Race kicks of the Cape Cod and Nantucket summer season and is recognized as a top sailing event both nationally and internationally.  …

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Sailing the Ocean Blues

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We love an afternoon of sailing and relaxing with friends and family!