When time, weather, and crew are in short supply, it's time to call in the big guns. Yacht Transport to the rescue.

Looks like Super Servant is going to be our "crew" for the first time. 

We thought a casual sail from Newport to Florida or the Bahamas could happen this November. Lack of crew and babysitters pushed Zen towards a Yacht Transport voyage instead. We are "reserved" on the freighter and contracts/pricing are the next stage. We'll be floating Zen into the hold of a large ship loading in Newport, cradles are adjusted for each boat's hull, the sea water is emptied, and bon voyage. Five days later fly down to St Thomas and meet Zen at a dock. Mind-blowing concept. 

Here's some video to entertain you...shows the actual loading of the boat onto the super tanker: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpNKBxa9LO0