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Sad to report the following from Mirian:
Dear All, finally an update on Passaat! We, Pieter, Mirian Ebbers & Goof are fine. We have a good place to stay. Passaat is gone, she sank in Simpson Bay Lagoon, but not without a battle, Pieter stayed on board as long as he could and then had to choose for himself. I stayed in Simpson Bay Resort.
Now we have moved to a little house in Guana Bay and are managing.
I will keep you posted.
Big hug!
J.D.
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So sad. We went out on the Passaat each year. So sorry for Pieter and Mirian's lost as this means they also lost their home.
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Our Sorrows to a great couple and wonderful vessel.
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Ditto.
We have done several trips on the Passat and loved both the boat and the owners. Sad as it is to lose such a lovely and IMHO, irreplaceable vessel, at least her owners are safe.
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat
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Passatt Not sure if this will work. Passat on 8/27 or 8/28 off Cupecoy
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I think they had recently installed a new sail.
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That's correct. And Mirian told me another new one was scheduled for the following week . . . Irma's week.
I am especially sad about the loss of the Passaat as I spent many relaxing hours on the ship. Pieter and Mirian are wonderful people and hosts, and I mourn the loss of their livelihood.
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One of the better and more relaxing excursions one could do on SXM. I even got a little Labrador fix when on the boat.
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So,sorry to hear this. Pieter and Miriam are great people,who have provided a great sunset sail,for us over the last several,years. I wish them only good things from here on out
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Do you think they may try to raise her?
I wonder about their friend Han. We sailed with him, and I believe his boat is the Condor.
EDIT: Just learned he came out ok, and sailed to Martinique after Irma.
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No idea and probably too early to tell.
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