[Public-List] Unnecessary excitement.

Sat Jul 3 13:10:24 PDT 2021

 Jeff, 
I have been sailing for 45 years.  15 foot catamarans to a 65 footer.  I have experienced many highs and lows along the way.  Similar to flying a plane, climbing mountains, or riding a bicycle from coast to coast, if it was easy more people would do it.  But those who have done something challenging will tell you about their sense of accomplishment both physical and mental.
I assume you are new to sailing. It can certainly be overwhelming if the conditions exceed your confidence.  Perhaps if you can find a friend nearby who has more experience they can help you develop the knowledge and skills to appreciate the magic you most surely were anticipating when you bought the boat.

You have a good boat, and she will take care of you.

Gerry, Kia Ora #103
    On Saturday, July 3, 2021, 12:45:52 p.m. PDT, Roy Jarnagin via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:  

 Jeff,

The two following truisms have guided me through sailing life:
1. The only difference between an adventure and an ordeal is your attitude.
2. Good judgement comes from experience - experience comes from bad
judgement.

I have had more that my share of adventurous experiences. Groundings soft
and hard, lines in the prop, rough nights on the hook, etc , etc. I think an
hour of great sailing makes it all seem worthwhile.

Roy Jarnagin
Southern Serenity #72

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Subject: Re: [Public-List] Unnecessary excitement.

Hang in there Jeff! Owning a sailboat and sailing is a journey of ups and
downs. It teaches us perseverance and we come out better on the other side.
I treat each problem as a challenge and a chance to learn. When things look
sour, I just think about that great feeling when you have just cut off the
motor, the sails fill, she heals over and accelerates.
Take care,
Marcelo  #441

> On Jul 3, 2021, at 1:04 PM, Jeffrey Randall via Public-List
<public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> I've suddenly experienced a string of more than needed excitement in 
> my sailboat runs.  To use a flying term, one too many IFEs. ( in 
> flight emergencies). Mind you, excitement is not always an IFE, but 
> does ratchet up the adrenaline and decision making.
> 
> I might  even be getting a bit gun shy.  Some of the experiences are 
> admittedly a series of decisions after a self inflicted marginal 
> decision or just a function of a 50 year old boat and motor.
> 
> Or is it all "just sailing"?  And I should continue to make my way to the
> boat anytime the sun and wind offer another beautiful sailing day and 
> deal with what the day brings.  Another flying analogy is.. any 
> landing you walk away from is a good landing.  But that bar is not set 
> particularly high. Anyone else go through such thoughts or doubts.  
> Looking for others
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> 
> Jeff Randall
> Yankee Star 296
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