My wife was right. I had planned a small expedition and masqueraded it as a vacation. Now, four days into the trip, 43 nautical miles southeast of Pic River, Sarah was emotionally wrought.
Matt and Sarah, now you have the rest of your lives to say, "yep we did that!" I'm always wanting a comfortable fair winds trip, but it never really goes that way. To me it is the memories of the challenges and overcome obsticals that make the trip memorable. Your last day seemed like a gift given for the overcoming the challenges of changed plans, making good descicions and living with them. And now Matt, well you have already started, to find "that" boat perfect for your surrounding waters! Thanks for sharing your trip.
Even though this article was originally published back in 2010, nearly 15 years ago, the cautionary tale is relevant:
Don't take partners/friends/spouses/children/beginners on daunting trips that test your ability. You may well scare them off of sailing for life. The author is lucky if his wife ever set foot on a boat with him again.
Cultivate similarly minded/adventurous/crazy friends who have similar ability and gusto for adventure as crew. Then even if it sucks, you were both down for it, and you'll both be back.
Great write up. It’s a rugged stretch of shore that exceeds my confidence. I made the mistake of sharing this story with my wife. Having experienced being windbound on Georgian Bay she completely understands the knawing thoughts that arise while listening to a relentless wind. She won’t be tricked again, ha ha.
Matt and Sarah, now you have the rest of your lives to say, "yep we did that!" I'm always wanting a comfortable fair winds trip, but it never really goes that way. To me it is the memories of the challenges and overcome obsticals that make the trip memorable. Your last day seemed like a gift given for the overcoming the challenges of changed plans, making good descicions and living with them. And now Matt, well you have already started, to find "that" boat perfect for your surrounding waters! Thanks for sharing your trip.
Great story. Go, Badgers.
Even though this article was originally published back in 2010, nearly 15 years ago, the cautionary tale is relevant:
Don't take partners/friends/spouses/children/beginners on daunting trips that test your ability. You may well scare them off of sailing for life. The author is lucky if his wife ever set foot on a boat with him again.
Cultivate similarly minded/adventurous/crazy friends who have similar ability and gusto for adventure as crew. Then even if it sucks, you were both down for it, and you'll both be back.
Great write up. It’s a rugged stretch of shore that exceeds my confidence. I made the mistake of sharing this story with my wife. Having experienced being windbound on Georgian Bay she completely understands the knawing thoughts that arise while listening to a relentless wind. She won’t be tricked again, ha ha.
Think very hard about this one, folks.