Day Sailng

There are some experiences that are diminished by too much conversation. Today’s daysail to Anacapa Island falls into that category. The wind was between 7 and 11 knots, mostly from the South West. The sea state was normal for the Santa Barbara Channel: a few swells, waves up to two to three feet at 14 seconds. I think that Mary and I may have said 10 words to each other for the whole trip. It was just a perfect day to be sailing. We hit 7 knots, surfing down a swell, but averaged about 6 knots.

I asked Mary what she loves most about sailing. She responded, "Balance". I think that there is much to be said for that, it becomes a metaphor for a life well lived. Balance is everything. We select our sails based on the wind and sea. We elect to become subject to the environment but will select our path through this context. If we do well, we regard the need to allow the boat to tell us what it needs. We listen to what it tells us and provide it. This is the essence of a balanced, symbiotic relationship. The boats will take us anywhere, if we listen.

What more is there to say? 

 Fair winds and following seas,

- Pablo.

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