Yesterday we had the honor of going out for a sail on Perspective’s youngest sister, Esprit! Perspective is hull #20, Esprit is hull #30 which happens to be the last KP46 made. It was interesting being on a sister ship to Perspective. She looks like our boat, sails like our boat, but she’s not our boat. Makes us feel like cheaters. We met Esprit’s owners, Quincey and Mitchell through Instagram via a hashtag. Funny how that works!
Quincey and Mitchell, also known as Q&M Travels offer a variety of charter experiences via their website https://qmtravels.com/. We were lucky enough to score a sail in the San Francisco Bay with them and their friends Katie and Kat. It was a first for Brad and I and we weren’t sure what to expect as far as conditions went. The Bay is well known for its sporty sailing conditions but we knew we were in good hands aboard Esprit. She’s a KP after all, with a crew that could run her with their eyes closed!
The day started out foggy, so thick you couldn’t see land or other boats until they were right upon us. The light winds we started with eventually turned to nonexistent winds. This didn’t matter, we sailed/bobbed peacefully anyway! It always impresses me how well these boats sail in light winds. Snacks were set out, stories were told and a delicious, homemade soup was served for lunch. We were in heaven!
After a few hours of bobbing along, the winds picked up, the fog cleared and Esprit took off like a cooped up horse, finally free to stretch her legs. We enjoyed a couple of tacks and were chased back towards the marina from the fog rolling it’s way back in the bay. The fog was eerie; similar to a chemical monster enveloping the beautiful city, leaving only whiteness in its wake.
As we made our way back to the marina, Quincey doused and lashed the mainsail while Mitchell took us to the dock. Watching the two of them work together reminds me of our time on Perspective. The tasks become automatic and the processes are seamless which makes for a wonderful time for their guests. As far as docking goes, QM gets a perfect 10! I’ve never seen anyone dock the boat while sitting down, so confident and competent. Way to go you two!
Long story short, we had a fantastic time aboard Esprit! Thank you Quincey and Mitchell for the wonderful hospitality. We hope to see you in Mexico where you can meet Esprit’s older sister!
