At Sea
January 10th, 2025
The float your boat boat competition was held this morning. We didn’t get around to building a boat this time, so we were able to sit back and relax, and enjoy seeing what had been constructed by our fellow passengers.
The boats were judged on their use of recycled materials, seaworthiness in the pool, their ability to transport a tin of caviar, and how flamboyant they were.
There were 5 entries, and the judges were the captain, hotel manager, shop manager, and ship’s engineer. I just loved what they said about each boat. They really are 4 very funny men.
My favorite was the first one. It had very elegant lines and beautiful sails. It did a splendid job of transporting the large tin of caviar. It had a regal air to it. My kind of boat.
The second one made good use of recycled materials – beer cans and champagne corks. I did like the idea of recycling the champagne corks.
Then came the third one. An over-the-top construction put together by one of the conversationalists. Not only did it support the tin of caviar, but it also supported the speaker’s 2 sons. I knew it was going to win because the young boys were having so much fun being pirates and transporting treasure. They would have been so disappointed not to win, but I must say I do prefer a more subtle approach.
The 4th one was also one of my favorites. It certainly did score high points in the flamboyant category, but unfortunately some of the tissue paper floated away in the pool, so it lost points in terms of being environmentally friendly.
The final boat had a Mardi Gras theme. It was very pretty and somewhat understated, and like the 4 entries before it, it did a great job of transporting the caviar.
All 5 boats were really very imaginative, there are some exceptionally creative people on board. You will be pleased to know that no tins of caviar were lost at sea during this competition.
Well, of course the large child carrying construction did win first prize. The boys were very excited. However, my favorite two ended up being the first one and the tissue paper spewing 4th one.
However, all of the boats were excellent and performed well. It was a fun morning.
Instead of a cocktail party this segment, those of us on the 90 day Grand Voyage were treated to a special Africa themed lunch in the restaurant.
We were greeted by colorfully dressed, singing, staff.
The tables were decorated with African themed table runners.
They even served biltong.
Alas, there was no bobotie, but there was an amazingly delicious malva pudding for dessert.
It is events like these that makes Seabourn so very special. The staff really went out of their way to make this a unique experience. I had a great time but ate way too much and thus spent the afternoon having a wonderful long nap. Isn’t it so great to be able to just have a nap when you want to? I am really enjoying that!
The 4-man singing group, the Barricade Boys, did their second performance tonight. They were as good as ever. We have seen them several times, and although their harmonies would benefit if one of them had more of a bass voice, they are still very enjoyable to listen to. Tonight they had the audience up and dancing on the dance floor. It was great fun.
When we returned to our suite there were 3 treats waiting for us.
There were 2 chocolates that looked and tasted remarkably like After Eights. Bliss, the perfect way to end the day.
And then, there was a beautiful journal. I thought this was a lovely touch, although it may have been more appropriate to give it to us at the start of the voyage, instead of on the 42nd day. I know I will find a great use for it.
As I fell asleep, I realized that the ship was going very much faster. We had been chugging along at about 10 knots as we really didn’t have that far to go to get to the Seychelles. Now it really felt like we were going flat out. Maybe we will get an extra beach day in the Seychelles. Fingers crossed.
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