James Green
Wannabe Captain. Most experience sailor. But wouldn’t be if there was someone else with any sailing experience on board. Working at rolling his sleeves up and being a handy man. But really more experienced at selling, working behind a computer screen or hiring people and telling them what to do. And of course, Emma-Kate’s husband and Paloma and Ronan’s Dad.
Emma-Kate Croghan
Film Director, ever tolerant wife of James Green. Hardy Australian woman with no sailing experience. Not entirely clear why she puts up with James, perhaps that’ll become clear as we write about our experiences. Or perhaps seeing it all in black-and-white will blow everything apart. Oh yes: and did I mention that Emma-Kate gets sea-sick? She gets max points for being up for any adventure. And of course she’s Paloma and Ronan’s Mum.
Of course the most important crew members are:
Paloma Green
Aged 10. Budding sailor. Very excited to be getting her own cabin and quitting school for a year. Wants us to move to Syndey Australia once we’re done. And she wants us to sail there!!! We’ll see….
Ronan Green
Aged 7. Not Really sure about all this. Very unhappy not to be taking all his toys onto the boat. And would rather continue to share a room with his sister. All this being alone is a little bit of an anathema to him. But hey: he’ll get through it. Won’t he?
And that’s it. Other than the various guests, crew and interlopers who will join us along the way. Hope you will be one of them!
If you’d like to contact us, please e-mail us at:
James at FamilyGreen dot com, ekc at emma-kate dot com, Paloma at FamilyGreen dot com or Ronan at FamilyGreen dot com
Claude,
Sorry we didn’t meet!
Thanks for the offer. I grew up in Lebanon (aged 4, 5 & 6: 1966-69). That must have been quite a place to visit by sailboat. I’ll reach out if we need haulout. And you are right, places that can handle Ondine are few and far between. Hoping we won’t need a haul out for another 18 months or so.
James.
I’ll start again. . . Did a similar trip. I think I saw you in Sag Harbor this summer 15 of August +/- and sailed out of Block when you did, headed towards LIS. I was sailing solo on a Freydis 46 (Cénou). In any case, we (my wife and two daughters) did US to Carib to Med via Azores and to Lebanon and back to US (4years). So if you need area specific info, especially haul out, which with a cat wider than 24′ is an issue, I know a lot of the places where you can haul. Best Claude
Love to be in touch!
Very inspired by your trip! I’m a technology entrepreneur based in SF and I am literally just sitting at the airport coming back from the USVI after taking a weeklong certification to become a bareboat catamaran captain. It’s nothing huge, but it’s a start and will let me charter cats. I’d love to keep in touch and hear about how your trip progresses!
Regards,
Daniel R. Odio
Mitchell: I just texted you, txt me or e-mail me back at James@SailingOndine.com.
James,
I am a friend of Michael Ginn who forwarded me the info on your planned sail from Westport on 11/2. If you are still looking for passengers or crew I am definitely interested. I have reasonable sailing experience. US Sailing Association Keel Boat certified. I have been crewing on Club racers for many years. I currently crew on Mustang Sally, a Tartan 10, out of the City Island Yatch Club. I crewed on Break Away, a Beteneau 34.7, this past weekend in the Manhasset Bay Fall Series. I have never crewed on a Cat boat. Let me know if you still want company or willing hands. I am in Houston now but I get back to NY Monday night. I have already blocked out Tuesday for sailing. You can reach me by e-mail or on my cell 954-234-7033.
Best regards,