Reality Check

Here it is another year gone by and I'm still not making definite plans toward my solo circumnavigation. Sure, I do a lot of talking, bought and sailed my practice boat, joined a ladies racing team, sail just about every Saturday and Sunday, bitch about my finances, and go to work each day. But when I learned that my sailing idol Sherry Beckett is back in town for her annual fly home from where-ever on the globe she anchored her world cruiser, I cried. Literally, I crawled up on the couch, dragged my flannel West Marine cover up over my head and sobbed for hours.

Then, like a bolt of lightning struck my mast, I shuddered as I fell to my feet. Time to sell the tri. As much as I have enjoyed this past year, especially cruising into otherwise unknown harbors in Abaco, it is time to move forward with my plans. If interested you can see the ad posted on usedboats.com (28 ft. Corsair tri). I'll add more pix to the ad and each month promise to increase the advertising.

I'm supposed to be studying for my ham radio license, and need to call the seven seas cruising association about the GAM to be held in a few weeks in Eau Gallie. In the meantime, I'm happy with the progress the Fast Lane Ladies have been making. After our 5th race we still rank last place. But considering the lack of previous skill the crew has had, and the fact that are chief foredeck gal was absent, we're still making progress. At least I held a more steady course, used good judgement when choosing the smallest sail in favor of being in control, and enjoyed our new coach.

I also am putting the final editing on my article about the pram which was finally built and tomorrow will donate a bicycle to a needy family. Slow progress but steadily making way to that wonderful day when I say, 'say la vie' I'm on my way......................................................

In case the tri is still in my possession this summer, let me know if you want to join me for some cruising up to New York Harbor. At the last minute last year, if you recall, my plans changed and off to Abaco I went. No regrets, but the thought of sailing around Sandy Hook and anchoring at the Sandy Hook Beach Catamaran Club is too intriguing to by-pass. Plus, sailing up and down the east coast will provide the more intense type of practice needed to become a safe off shore sailor.

Stay tuned, my motivation is back,,,,