Romance onboard: The story begins with us!

Mia and Caleb's Engagement

Aug 24, 2021

the supposed modeling assignment

On July 23 last year, CYOB published a piece on a beautifully restored 1967 Trojan 42 Motor Yacht in Oromocto NB. (That piece was also expanded in CY magazine later in the year.)

One of our Canadian Yachting contributors, Denise Miller, had shared the article on my social media and a young man reached out and asked if she could connect him with the owners of the boat, Dave and Barb.

Denise leapt into action and Dave and Barb were thrilled. They concocted a plan that the young lady, Mia, thought she was coming to model for a sales brochure for Dave to do charter tours.

Mia and Caleb's EngagementMia was completely surprised when Caleb showed up. She was even more surprised when he popped the question.

The good news – she said “Aye, aye.” You can re-read the story of Dave and Barb’s gorgeous boat here. 

 

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