Cruising on the Wayward Princess.
Owner Norm and I met many years ago as he was starting construction of the Tall Ship Empire Sandy.
Skilled craftsmen were scarce since Toronto isn’t exactly the ship building hub of Ontario and he had to utilize Eastern European craftsmen who frequently evaporated when they qualified for social benefits.
Between labour headaches and financing struggles …. Building his dream was a constant battle for survival but survive he did and now the Tall Ship Empire Sandy is a proud member of Toronto’s lake fleet.
I met Norm again a few years later while waiting to board for an evening lake cruise on The Wayward Princess and noticed the Empire Sandy moored nearby.
I took the opportunity to wander over and congratulate him on his successful completion of the ‘Sandy and during the conversation he mentioned that The ‘Princess was also in their fleet.
It had been a hectic day, I’d skipped lunch, was almost falling over from hunger and prevailed upon Norm for food which I was prepared to pay for. … He said that he would take care of it.
The ship left the dock and no sign of any food so I was resigned to starving until the buffet opened. … I’m thinking “So much for ‘Taking care of it’”
After half an hour the ship returned to dockside and without stopping; A container was hoisted aboard which turned out to be an “Owner’s Banquet” and which soon arrived at our table replete with linen, silver, Chrystal and a feast fit for a King which included a bottle of Champagne.
This wasn’t the usual buffet fare and my astonished buddy Ron was wondering “Where did this come from? .. and What on earth were we going to do with all this food”? …. The answer soon became evident when two svelte ladies stopped by and mused that “That looks gooooood”! … Of course they were invited to join us and Ron and one of these ladies enjoyed an exciting relaionship for many years until she regrettably passed a few years later.
The moral of the story: …. If you’re in Toronto and in a mind for something different, Think about a lake cruise with Captain Norm; Take a look at his fleet. … He knows how to take care of customers and certainly deserves your business. Info Here
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