Yes! I learned to sail, mostly self taught, except for some reading, in rented board boats and beach cats, on balmy summer days off the beach at Fort Lauderdale, during my teen years. In my thirties, after some time away from sailing, I built a little Phil Bolger designed skiff, and learned a hard lesson on a cold February day, on a lake outside of Atlanta, going for a very brief, and unintended, swim in 45 degree water. My sailing, after that, though it continued to bring great joy, has always involved a more thoughtful and considered approach! Thanks for sharing your experience. I enjoyed your article tremendously.
Excellent article. As a long time boat person I appreciate the practical wisdom.
As a long time military pilot, I attended maybe hundreds of flight briefings. When I was the briefer, I finished briefings, "Regardless of the mission, remember our primary individual mission is bring your self and your crew home tonight." We all knew that may not always be feasible in attack helicopters, but for sure that was my priority in training.
A very nicely written piece that should be required reading for beginning boaters!
Well written and thoughtful!
Yes! I learned to sail, mostly self taught, except for some reading, in rented board boats and beach cats, on balmy summer days off the beach at Fort Lauderdale, during my teen years. In my thirties, after some time away from sailing, I built a little Phil Bolger designed skiff, and learned a hard lesson on a cold February day, on a lake outside of Atlanta, going for a very brief, and unintended, swim in 45 degree water. My sailing, after that, though it continued to bring great joy, has always involved a more thoughtful and considered approach! Thanks for sharing your experience. I enjoyed your article tremendously.
Excellent article. As a long time boat person I appreciate the practical wisdom.
As a long time military pilot, I attended maybe hundreds of flight briefings. When I was the briefer, I finished briefings, "Regardless of the mission, remember our primary individual mission is bring your self and your crew home tonight." We all knew that may not always be feasible in attack helicopters, but for sure that was my priority in training.
Words of wisdom for novice and experienced shore sailors. Thank you.
Sense and sensibility. Well said.
I've been reading Lin Pardey's books and her philosophy is much like yours ... plan well, be cautious and keep it small and simple.
Bravo, well written!
Oh So well said! Thank you Cathay.
It would be so nice to see/meet you both at one of the many Chesapeake TSCA Chapter cruises.
Old Bay Club, Delaware River and the new Chesapeake Eastern Shore chapter.
Congrats on your Journey or Journeys... R
Very well said. Thank you!
So well said. Likely a gift honed over the years along with the experience it chronicles.
"Am I cautious because I’m inexperienced? Or experienced enough to be cautious?" Finding that balance is a life well lived.
Very, very nicely done.