While I probably should have been skiing, shopping, parenting or partying, I was lucky enough to have a sailing demonstration planned with some great guys on New Year's Eve. I have spent way too many New Year's Eves in Seattle in the rain, so it was wonderful that today dawned glorius, bright and frosty. Indeed the temperature was about 27 degrees when we reached the dock, but we are hearty up here in the Pacific Northwest and we are blessed with beautiful mountains. All of the crew were upbeat, and there was no question that we were going out on Puget Sound to check out this cool 1982 Cal 39. Unfortunately, there was little wind but check out the views of the Olympic Mountains and Mt. Baker off the bow. The docks were pretty busy at Shilshole Bay Marina and I was reminded again what a day in a sailboat can do for your temperment. Even in the cold of winter on the last day of the year, what a treat it is to commune with nature. Stop making excuses, go for a sail! A wonderful 2011 to all of you sailors!
While I probably should have been skiing, shopping, parenting or partying, I was lucky enough to have a sailing demonstration planned with some great guys on New Year's Eve. I have spent way too many New Year's Eves in Seattle in the rain, so it was wonderful that today dawned glorius, bright and frosty. Indeed the temperature was about 27 degrees when we reached the dock, but we are hearty up here in the Pacific Northwest and we are blessed with beautiful mountains. All of the crew were upbeat, and there was no question that we were going out on Puget Sound to check out this cool 1982 Cal 39. Unfortunately, there was little wind but check out the views of the Olympic Mountains and Mt. Baker off the bow. The docks were pretty busy at Shilshole Bay Marina and I was reminded again what a day in a sailboat can do for your temperment. Even in the cold of winter on the last day of the year, what a treat it is to commune with nature. Stop making excuses, go for a sail! A wonderful 2011 to all of you sailors!
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