603 WW Delts of Wabash College

No photos from April 8 as Oasis returned to Longboat Key, enroute to Sarasota. April 8-12, 2022 The crew decided to head for Sarasota, but we'd take the inside route.  Anchor back at Longboat Key, then sail inside and anchor somewhere north of the bridge that blocks Oasis from going any further south along the ICW. We were looking forward to good sailing in Sarasota Bay as the forecasts looked good for the coming days. And the sailing proved to be excellent! Brad settled into his post forward. Security proving to be a non-issue, Randy relaxes for the entire sail south. Rob, on the other hand, decided to work. Here he's scrubbing the salt off Oasis's forward windows. Admiral Steve takes the wheel as Brad and Rob enjoy the sailing. With superb weather, the crew sailed Oasis the length of  Sarasota Bay. Small sailboats skittered everywhere off downtown Sarasota.  Rob finally relaxing as Oasis settles on her anchor. Beautiful sunset at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron anchorage....

Our sailing shirts benefactor, Brad '79. April 4-7, 2022 The trouble came later.  Brad surprised the crew with terrific Scarlet (Wabash color) sailing shirts, each emblazoned with our name. Brad captures a pic of the crew, properly attired. All six of us in Scarlet! Motoring was required as we had very little breeze enroute to the Cortez anchorage off Bradenton Beach. Rob and Randy Our route took us through two opening bridges,  Anna Maria first, then the Cortez bridge. Both are twin bascule bridges. Keith and Steve Oasis proudly flying the delt colors at anchor. Our dinghy could only carry four of us so it took two trips to get ashore. At the Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar Keith & CaptMurph Another great sunset, note the highlights under the clouds! April 5th began with fog and limited visibility, but the forecast was for decent wind, so we planned for a day sail out on the Gulf of Mexico.  A sister ship, Lucia 40, crossing thru the Cortez Bridge. Rob, as we're...