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Ida Little's avatar

I loved the ‘ gather ye rosebuds while ye may’ reminder. I’ve always felt that we live life backwards, having to work until we’re 60 or so, when those years are THE BEST for the sea adventures we crave.

Michael and I were very fortunate to be able to go adventuring by sea early in life. We didn’t have much money when we started so we used a Hobie Cat and sailing canoe.

Our style evolved but it has always been about getting out on the water exploring out of the way places as quickly and simply as possible.

We see this approach to life, and sailing, through the writers for SCA.

How reassuring that we are such a large and supportive tribe.

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Alex Conley's avatar

I went to the Pt. Townsend WB show 5 years ago dreaming of finding the right boat to build. When Marty Locken emphasize just do it, now, something clicked. Soon after I was off to drive 5 hrs in pouring rain to pick up a 1985 Montgomery 15 for less than the cost of plywood for a build- and that glass boat has been a joy, getting me back on the water and giving my wife a chance to discover she really loves a weekend of sailing too. Maybe one day there will be a build in the shop to replace the Monty- but until then, we'll enjoy the heck out of being out there, now.

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