Description: An anniversary celebration on a sailboat.
People: 8 and a Captain!
Menu: Different variety of oysters, freshly grated horseradish, two different types of tabasco, lemon wedges.
Drinks: Fiji water, white wine, beer.
Playlist: Beach Boys, Marilyn Monroe, James Brown, Henry Mancini, Bob Marley, The Faces, Sublime, Weezer, The Killers, and many more.
The special couple knew we had something planned, but had no idea what we were doing. At 9am we dropped a little treasure chest out front of their door. It had instructions on what to bring and wear, and all things pirate: eyepatch, rope etc.
We met at the Marina, in all our navy's and whites, and as they arrived we played our summer song Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. The boat we rented was a 50 foot wooden sailboat. The weather was perfect. We started in Coal Harbor (Vancouver, BC) and headed towards Jericho Beach. On our way, the boys helped sail as the girls helped with drinking the wine. Then came out the fresh oysters (pictured above). The boys shucked them and we all enjoyed a leisurely snack. (Secretly I took 16 oyster shells in a ziploc bag for later - the purpose will be revealed in the next posting). Once we anchored at Jericho, we jumped off the boat, swan dives and all. Soon enough it was time to head back.
I have never been on a sailboat previous to this, but this was something I enjoyed immensely. I bought a pair of white canvas boat shoes (pictured above) and now I understand the purpose of them. They aren't just a fashion statement, but they certainly make one.
Our Captain, Captain Evan, was a pleasant surprise. He was the perfect host, and had so many wonderful stories to share.
I honestly thought things couldn't get better than that. We said our goodbyes and dropped the happy couple off to have a nap and get glammed up for the dinner that was to follow.
To be continued...
Charysse
Looks like the Perfect Anniversary day.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to see part 2.