Charliegirl IV
Sailing the Mediterranean
Richard & Charlie with Judy, Pat & Rod
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This site was originally set up to keep in touch with family and close friends whilst my late wife, Charlie, and I, Richard, cruised the Mediterranean.
Our yachts, all Charlie Girl's, were so named as a tribute to Charlie's courage and strength in battling with a body built at 5.31pm on a Friday that subjected her to an ever increasing barrage of disease and failure. Never did she allow that to interfere with her commitment to and enjoyment of life or her love, care and concern for other people before herself. By her demise in May 2011 she had been my lover, my soul mate and my inspiration for 37 of her all too short life of just 58 years.
Many know that during her final illness Charlie put me before herself and early in 2008 made it known, particularly to my family, that she wished me to court Judy, our mutual friend, once she had gone; Judy was not aware of her good friend's wishes for her future. Whilst the depth of my love for Charlie seemed to make a positive outcome from that wish unlikely, I did as she bid. Much to both my and Judy's surprise the resultant relationship has the anticipant feel of a perfect Spring and the expectancy of a long, warm and clement summer to follow; yet a further tribute to Charlie's perception, understanding and love of her fellow human beings.
As did Charlie, Judy will be skippering
Charlie Girl IV with me in 2012 and we hope you will continue to enjoy
the website's recounting of our adventures in words and pictures.
Website by Rod Day
The mastery of which is essential for relaxed cruising. The only things missing are the glass of wine and Kalamata olives!
otherwise known as Charlie, an RYA Day Skipper whose talents included smart ways of doing things such as using the morning dew to mop the decks, even when moored to a very rickety pontoon!