It's a really smart approach. I've had friends ruin sailing for their partners by going out when it was 'too sporty'. And they'll never get on the boat again. Offshore is a whole other animal though and there are just some who get really freaked out by no longer seeing the shore. Glad you found the joy and want to keep going!
How amazing to be able to think back across 60 years at sea and share something so special. Your written descriptions are such that I am with you out on the water!
Larry was indeed a very clever guy; gentle introduction to sailing is essential for both adults and children if they are to develop a life-long love of this beautiful lifestyle. ⛵️😊
1/10 is exactly the ratio. Chasing that “high” may sound like the insane logic of a drug addict, but it’s not. Sailors know those days will come again & the memories will be the most worthwhile in our lives.
So smart of Larry to introduce you to offshore sailing that way, on a beautiful boat on a good weather passage.
Perfect days are rare. Good (even excellent) ones happen far more frequently, thank goodness. When we hit those moments, we look at each other and grin. "Pas de suckage," we say. (French accent on reading required.)
It's a really smart approach. I've had friends ruin sailing for their partners by going out when it was 'too sporty'. And they'll never get on the boat again. Offshore is a whole other animal though and there are just some who get really freaked out by no longer seeing the shore. Glad you found the joy and want to keep going!
How amazing to be able to think back across 60 years at sea and share something so special. Your written descriptions are such that I am with you out on the water!
Larry was indeed a very clever guy; gentle introduction to sailing is essential for both adults and children if they are to develop a life-long love of this beautiful lifestyle. ⛵️😊
Sailing is mostly type 2 fun.
Great story. Larry was soooo smart.
1/10 is exactly the ratio. Chasing that “high” may sound like the insane logic of a drug addict, but it’s not. Sailors know those days will come again & the memories will be the most worthwhile in our lives.
Cory, for me sailing is definitely an addiction, albeit a positive one.
So smart of Larry to introduce you to offshore sailing that way, on a beautiful boat on a good weather passage.
Perfect days are rare. Good (even excellent) ones happen far more frequently, thank goodness. When we hit those moments, we look at each other and grin. "Pas de suckage," we say. (French accent on reading required.)