[Public-List] Unnecessary excitement.

[Mike Lehman]

Roy, well said

Mike Lehman
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On Sat, Jul 3, 2021, 4:11 PM Taft Gerry via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

>  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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Public-List [mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On
> Behalf
> Of Marcelo D. Gentinetta via Public-List
> Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2021 1:56 PM
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> Cc: Marcelo D. Gentinetta <vanguard64 at cox.net>
> 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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