by Timothy Langley
October 17, 2024
I bequeath my beloved 26′ Santana (1983) not to the first-comer but to someone who will cherish and enjoy her like I did… someone who will allow her to teach you a thing or two about sailing. As for me, I have moved-on to a larger and older vessel, and it is inadvisable to attempt to handle two-lovers at the same time, so I am told.
I inherited Santana, abandoned and forlorn, next to Evan Burkosky’s indestructible Watari near Hota port on the Chiba coast. Since then, Evan & I sailed and repaired and refurbished Santana over the last 5 years; I became a passably competent solo sailor as a result: plenty on Skuttlebutt of our escapades. But also due to Santana, I am now able to move-up several notches to a more substantial sailing yacht (a 44′ Swan), as has Captain Evan with his new refurbished 33′ Perkinson-designed Garuda!
In any event, here are some photos from this weekend. She is ready to go but needs her own berth. TSPS Members via Skuttlebutt get the first bite; I will upload to Chuko-tei on November 10 if no closure; this Post will be removed as soon as I receive a commitment:
If you are interested in seeing her, or taking her out for a spin, please let me know through my private channels (via Linked-in, FaceBook, email): ¥700,000 yen.