Sept 5, 2019
Two fantastic adventures on the horizon to pack for. First up is an education opportunity. I love teaching people how to sail and how to be better sailors so they can love sailing just as much as I do. Next week I will be in Kingston teaching two groups cruising on a 30′ cruiser. A little fun dodging through the islands, playing with current and sitting on anchor at night and watching the world go by. My entire bag of gear can fit in this 50L Helly Hansen bag. The only thing not in the bag is my fowlies. The other two bags are teaching equipment. Let’s see how big a bag my students bring!
Then the action is going to really ramp up. 30′ is going to grow into 60′ and a little 2000 Mile run from England to the Mediterranean for the RORC Middle Sea Race. Challenger is a Volvo 60′. She is a great old boat and a fine example of if you take care of your ride, your ride will take care of you. This reminds me of the line in Master and Commander. She’s a fine boat….in her prime. With older boats (or boats in their prime), comes a completely different approach to sailing than something you may jump on to charter. Challenger is a simple boat that only has the things she needs….good old hard core sailing! No autopilot, vast galley, showers, cabins, microwaves……. Just good old tough proper sailing.
The adventure begins!
Diane
September 12th, 2019 at 7:03 am
Good teaching then good racing! Lots of wind in your sails and lots of fun!