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A last hurrah

We created a perfectly balanced crew: a glass-half-empty pessimist, a glass-half-full optimist and an opportunist enjoying the contents; hybrid and happy. I had been sailing Scotland’s west coast regularly with Eric, since 1978, and with Rod since the 1980s.

Two years ago, to suit our remaining health and fitness, I bought a Dragonfly 32 trimaran. A good size, exciting performance and comfortable accommodation for three or four; it was a superb compromise.

It was time for a late September cruise before Tri Mhor (pronounced tree-vore – translated Big Three) reluctantly went on the market.

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