by By Phil de l’Etoile, Brave Duck 37VT67
Prior to buying Awesome in August of 2012, Rich and Connie Hildahl were longtime sailors and have a long history of boating. Speedboats, sailboats, and now a real power boat. Their last boat was a Fisher 37' Motorsailer, Viking Prins.
Both Rich and Connie are retired, Rich as an energy consultant for Ernst & Young, and Connie as a teacher. They live in Longbranch, WA and keep Awesome within sight nearby in Filucy Bay.
Just after they bought the LNVT, Lady Margaret, they showed the boat to the other family members. Seven year old grandson Haakon marched onboard and exclaimed, "This is awesome!" So Lady Margaret was out, and Awesome was in.
For the Hildahl's (not to be confused with owners Dale and Diane Hugdahl, of Renton, WA), boating is a family affair, and adult kids Lars (who found Awesome in FL), Bjorn, and Britt, along with grandkids Haakon (7 yrs) and Soren (6 yrs) are all part of having lots of the family fun. One senses a hint of a Norwegian ancestry here.
Earlier this year, just before the West Coast Rendezvous, I saw Awesome unattended at the dock behind Anthony's in Olympia, WA. I periodically checked to see if the owners were onboard yet. Finally, Rich and Connie returned and we talked about the Rendezvous which was only a few days away at the nearby Olympia Yacht Club.
So, in spite of having met me, Rich and Connie decided to attend the Rendezvous and they spent two days meeting the other Tuggers. Awesome and her crew are a great addition to the LNVT Association.
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