Posts Tagged with: learning to sail

Lady Luck & The Big Red Cup – the Sailboat Saga Part 1

By Posted in - sailing on July 23rd, 2009 1 Comments

I know why people drink on boats.

It’s not just because it’s fun or seems like the thing to do. It’s less of an option and more of a necessity. I have never encountered a more nerve-wracking activity in my life than learning how to sail. My heart literally feels like it’s going to beat out of my chest as I go from relaxed to a state of absolute panic in about 2.2 seconds.

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Berthing Room #2

By Posted in - Personal & Pre Trip on May 31st, 2009 6 Comments

On the same day my friend Ali gave birth to her 2nd child, a beautiful little girl named Maggie Rose, I became the proud owner of my first boat! A cute little 27′ foot Catalina sailboat named Lucky Lady.

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