It was a fun trip and we finished well up in the order. All the boats ahead of us belonged ahead and many behind us did, too, so not bad. If not for waffling on our Great Circle Route strategy twice we might have come in a day or more sooner, but no worries. I'll post a proper update with pictures in the not too distant future.
Okay so sorry it's been so long since my last blog. Things have been crazy here and haven't quite let up yet. Stress and a lingering cold have kept me from doing much writing at all including of course this blog. Tomorrow I have to get up early to coach a regatta so this missive will be short. Hopefully you all are doing well.
We were thinking we could win it outright with ease but a couple of fast big boys are coming now, including a Wally. We'll see, but unless they are the worst sailors ever we are looking at third in the open class. Still, you never know. Our sails are nice and baggy, perfect for a long, downwind race, and we are built for big air and comfortable in 25 knots of wind.
Back from Governor's Cup. Arrived back in DC at 4 am after 4 nights on the boat and 300 nautical miles of sailing including the 70 miles of the actual race. It was a blast and I'm exhausted. Will share more later.
So after the last very sad blog, it's time to focus on some good things.
First, I'm making some breakthroughs with the writing. Second, I'm finally hearing of some job openings coming up that I might be good for. Wish me luck!
Third, sailing is going pretty well. Fourth, my friends are awesome and I've been having a great time hanging out with them. Fifth,... Read More
Yesterday, a sailboat capsized. A 14 year old sailor got tangled in her harness and was submerged for 2 minutes. In spite of the efforts of rescuers, she died.
As a sailor, we know that we take risks each time we go on the water. Most of us train ourselves to minimize the risks and to be prepared when things go wrong. Sailing is by... Read More
Tons of stuff going on right now. Frustrations, mental sunrises (ie. OHHHH I GET IT) and everything in between. Kewpie's blog reminded me of my favorite Orioles fan, Joan Jett. The Orioles have suffered through 13 losing seasons, but at the end of last season they hired a new manager with some old ideas and low and behold, they are playing well. There's a lesson... Read More
Happy Holidays.