Wanderlust 3 Visits Annapolis

Annapolis, Maryland

Below is an e-mail that Mike relayed recently that we thought was worth passing on to our blog readers. Mike's voyage is helping people realize their dreams and make those dreams a reality. -- TheSailingChannel

The Annapolis Boat Show will be the last chance to have my boat at a boat show, because after Annapolis I head to the Caribbean for the winter, the Med next summer and then, by way of Thailand and Japan back to California. See comments below from some wonderful customers that I met while in Annapolis.
-- Mike Harker

-----Original Message-----
To: mikeharker
Sent: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:59 am
Subject: Our visit with you in Annapolis

Mike,

Thank you for having us aboard Wanderlust III on August 3, while you were in Annapolis. We enjoyed your slide presentation and the highlights of your circumnavigation trip.

When I was 10 years old I was inspired by c couple I met in Annapolis, who had sailed around the world in their 34 foot sailboat. We visited Annapolis in my parents 29’ Owens (powerboat). They invited my parents and me aboard to see the inside of their boat and to tell us about their trip. Ever since that day I have wanted to just sail away like they did. Our visit with you brought back memories of that day, and reminded me how much that dream still exists.

Finally, at age 60 I am closer to that dream. We have a 1992 Hunter 43, and we want to retire in a few years and plan to live aboard, traveling up and down the east coast and to the islands. Our dream is to purchase either a Hunter 45 CC or a 49 when we sell our real estate. Now, I just have to convince Steve to be a little more adventurous and sail beyond the islands.

We look forward to seeing you at the Annapolis boat show this year, and would love to go out on one of your short sailing trips while you are there.