During my trip to Bitter End Yacht Club I took a sunset sail aboard the catamaran “Paranda”. As I board the “cat” with fellow sunset lovers, the first thing Im asked “Would you like rum punch or champagne, ma’am”. “Oh, ya, We’re off to a great start”, I think! Right away all the guests start chatting with each other about their adventures so far at Bitter End, and more adventures they are planning for the next day. What is it about the gentle breeze and the orange purple glow of the sunset bouncing off the water that makes everyone so at ease, so relaxed? There is a group of 8 of us (4 couples)–all strangers. However, by the end of the sail we behave as long-time friends. Stories are told, hobbies and personal interest are revealed, and friendships are made. No topic is off limits: from recent movies we have seen to the cosmic wonder of a meteor shower scheduled for much later that evening.

However, with all the chit chat going on, the romance of the evening does not escape me. I see out of the corner of my eye a romantic couple sitting apart from the rest of the group. They cuddle close together, as the sea spray brushes their limbs and the wind laps their hair. They are whispering intimate secrets to each other as the sun sets low on the horizon.

This sunset sail is truly for everyone: from the romantic couple, to the more gregarious type. No matter who you are, you’ll enjoy this unforgettable cruise; and I guarantee it will be one of the highlights of your trip to Bitter End.