Joe & Carol Neil
Keeping Their Traditions Alive!
Shortly after getting married in 1951, Joe and Carol Neil took a memorable cruise on The Grace Bailey.  | | Lunch on deck. (Image courtesy of Sarah Allen) |
 | | Anchor duty 1951 (Image courtesy of Sarah Allen) |
Having sailed as a kid, Joe says that cruise further inspired them to embark on a lifetime of sailing, owning their own boat and cruising all over the eastern coastline, chasing the wonderful sailing opportunities of the entire Atlantic region -- especially the Maine coast.  | | Joe & Carol Neil 2011 (Image courtesy of Sarah Allen) |
Sixty years later(!), at age 86 they finally decided to sell their boat, but still had the sailing bug, so they thought it would be fun to re-create the Grace Bailey experience, this time with their daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren.  | | Joe and grandson Clay checking the chart. (Image courtesy of Sarah Allen) |
 | | Carol and granddaughter Isobel (Image courtesy of Sarah Allen) |
 | | Carol and son-in-law Doug (Image courtesy of Sarah Allen) |
The 60th anniversary cruise was much the same as the original, with miles of beautiful unspoiled Maine coast and islands to explore, wonderful food and good company.  | | Joe, daughter Sarah and grandson Clay (Image courtesy of Sarah Allen) |
The weather was perfect and the whole family had a great time. Thanks to Capt. Ray, his family, and the rest of the crew, new memories have been made. Oh, and p.s. The grandchildren are taking sailing lessons this summer. -Sarah Neil Allen
 | | Experienced help is always welcome! (Image courtesy of Sarah Allen) |
 | | Thumbs up at the helm (Image courtesy of Sarah Allen) |
 | | (Image courtesy of Sarah Allen) |
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