Brian - thanks for your memory/story. I agree totally on the memory thing. It almost seems as though when we have another aboard, we gain a reflective memory. We also see it as our crew might?! As I age I notice myself not wanting to go near the 20mph wind speeds but my club chapter guys help me push through it. I've got 3 reefs on the Ilur so I go to the third. I too have sweet memories of high wind sails with my boys - and they are crystal clear because of the challenging winds but also I'm watching them deal with the excitement of trusting dear ol dad, etc..
Great story, brings back similar memories for me and my son. I sailed out of Mt. Sinai when I was a kid, and occasionally sailed up the Nissequogue - a tricky entrance indeed!
Brian - thanks for your memory/story. I agree totally on the memory thing. It almost seems as though when we have another aboard, we gain a reflective memory. We also see it as our crew might?! As I age I notice myself not wanting to go near the 20mph wind speeds but my club chapter guys help me push through it. I've got 3 reefs on the Ilur so I go to the third. I too have sweet memories of high wind sails with my boys - and they are crystal clear because of the challenging winds but also I'm watching them deal with the excitement of trusting dear ol dad, etc..
The image that accompanies this article is fantastic. Where is it from?
Some become cherished memories. I've been very fortunate to have quite a few. Thanks for the great article!
Great story, brings back similar memories for me and my son. I sailed out of Mt. Sinai when I was a kid, and occasionally sailed up the Nissequogue - a tricky entrance indeed!