Since I didn't keep it up, here's a quick summary of my sailing career since the last post:
- Met Rachel - She's a great person and holds a mid-range membership at the club
- Many days spent on J/24's - due to the above bullet, I spent a great number of days sailing with Rachel on the J (or the Olson 25s.) So many great experiences that I can't possibly summarize here. Everything from lazy sailing to force 5 nail biters were seen during the balance of the open season. Next season I've got to test up into the Mid-Range class, but my real goal is to be a Cruising 30 member (with night privileges) by July 1.
- To get my experience built up, I decided to crew on a frostbite boat for the balance of the winter. Got a 1/2 share on Darren's crew, and spent every other weekend freezing my a$$ off in a J/24! Ok, so there were a few nice, unseasonably warm days, but I can also remember more than one nasty day out there too!
The 2010 season starts this upcoming Monday, May 3rd. My work schedule doesn't allow for any sailing on opening day, but I'm eyeing an afternoon slot on Tuesday and perhaps taking off all day Wednesday to get out there as captain again! I really enjoyed being crew and not having responsibility for the boat, but it's time to get back in the captain mindset and really work on my skills. I do plan on keeping the blog up-to-date this season, so if you like to read someone else's sailing ramblings, keep checking in.
Fair winds to all,
Michael
