The Catamaran Adventures of Noel and Ceu

BIG Change of Plans!

Well, we launched the boat today and were getting all ready to sail to Madeira.

But then I got a phone call that my Dad had died. He had been in hospital, but this was quite unexpected and sudden. I understand that yesterday he was laughing and joking, so if you have to go, this is the way to do it. He will be missed.

Fortunately we were not already at sea. So we have decided to park the boat here in Portimao marina and fly to Canada on Saturday to join my Mum in Ottawa. After that plans are undecided, but there is a good chance that we will just leave the boat here for 6 months and return in April to resume sailing. It delays our Atlantic crossing by a year, but plans are made to be changed.

7 Responses to “BIG Change of Plans!”

  • Allan:

    Our thoughts & prayers are with you & family. Safe travels.

  • Sending our condolences on the loss of your Father. Glad you will make it home. We have enjoyed following your adventure. Kind regards. S and S

  • Julie Krieg:

    Our deepest condolences to you and all the family Noel and Ceu. We send you all strength, love and light. XOXO Julie, Wolf and Colin

  • Manuel Goncalves:

    Hello Noel and Ceu,
    On behalf of myself, my kids, dad and brother and family, I wish to extend our deepest condolences on the passing of your father. Having lost my mom a year ago today, I can certainly agree that your father will be missed. But the memories of him will live forever.
    Our prayers are with you, God Bless!!

  • Lucie:

    Sorry to hear that..deep condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you <3

  • Lindsay:

    Hi Noel, very sorry to hear about your dad passing. Very sad. Your mom will be comforted when you are there.

  • Brenda Trainor:

    Niall and I send our condolences to you Noel, and Ceu, and to Noel’s mother and the rest of your family. It is good that you will be with your mum soon.

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