Crab Shack Guy Goes Sailing...
I think most of you by now know who Crab Shack Guy is, right? If not, jump over here first:
https://similarworlds.com/single/4422477-Just-to-keep-you-posted-I-cant-believe-this-is-the
Something occurred to me this morning. I was sitting down on the pier reading on my Kindle. Well, not really reading... more like sitting there with my Kindle while staring out into the Bay.
It's a beautiful day. Sunny blue sky with a few passing clouds. A nice stiff breeze building. Perfect temperatures (high 70's - about 25°C). I was thinking an afternoon sail might be in order.
Right about then I hear the by-now-familiar voice calling out. Yup, it's Crab Shack Guy saying good morning. It occurred to me at that moment that he's been hanging around me since May, knows I live on a boat, and never once asked to see it or go out on it. Odd, right?
And knowing that he's heading off to his last semester of university next week I decide to ask if he wants to join me for a sail.
Guess what?!? He doesn't know how to swim and is deathly afraid of the ocean.
What!?!?!?
Yup. So now I'm intrigued! I insist he join me and tell him he'll be perfectly safe. I told him to head up to the shop and grab a couple sandwiches for lunch and I had everything else we needed.
He steps into the boat and is instantly unsteady on his feet. We are still tied in my slip but the boat feels too unsteady to him. This is going to be fun. I assured him this boat has been from Portland (Maine) to Daytona Beach (Florida) with me at the helm and he has nothing to worry about. He did not look assured.
He asked for a life jacket which I provided and then told him to take a seat. I proceeded to prepare the boat for departure and I needed to move port and starboard, fore and aft, and in doing so I'm basically hopping about. I'm pretty light on my feet and very used to my boat and he was just stunned because to him the boat is rocking back and forth.
Anyway, we got under way and I winched the main up, unfurled the jib and secured the electric sail drive. Again, he's watching all this and it's as if I'm putting on a magic show. He's clearly uncomfortable so I spend a little time explaining things to him and convincing him we are stable and safe.
To his credit, he had a huge fear of the ocean and he came for a sail anyway. He started asking about my ventures up and down the coast and was in total disbelief that such things were possible.
We spent from about 11am to 6pm out on the water and by the time we were heading back in, he had his life jacket off (but not stowed) and was getting some sun.
My friends here know I love taking people out on my boat and I've used her to entertain commanding officers, subordinates, and friends. And now a Crab Shack Guy!
This is likely the last post on him because he's off to university mid next week. I hope you've enjoyed my little summer series here!! 🤣🤣🤣
https://similarworlds.com/single/4422477-Just-to-keep-you-posted-I-cant-believe-this-is-the
Something occurred to me this morning. I was sitting down on the pier reading on my Kindle. Well, not really reading... more like sitting there with my Kindle while staring out into the Bay.
It's a beautiful day. Sunny blue sky with a few passing clouds. A nice stiff breeze building. Perfect temperatures (high 70's - about 25°C). I was thinking an afternoon sail might be in order.
Right about then I hear the by-now-familiar voice calling out. Yup, it's Crab Shack Guy saying good morning. It occurred to me at that moment that he's been hanging around me since May, knows I live on a boat, and never once asked to see it or go out on it. Odd, right?
And knowing that he's heading off to his last semester of university next week I decide to ask if he wants to join me for a sail.
Guess what?!? He doesn't know how to swim and is deathly afraid of the ocean.
What!?!?!?
Yup. So now I'm intrigued! I insist he join me and tell him he'll be perfectly safe. I told him to head up to the shop and grab a couple sandwiches for lunch and I had everything else we needed.
He steps into the boat and is instantly unsteady on his feet. We are still tied in my slip but the boat feels too unsteady to him. This is going to be fun. I assured him this boat has been from Portland (Maine) to Daytona Beach (Florida) with me at the helm and he has nothing to worry about. He did not look assured.
He asked for a life jacket which I provided and then told him to take a seat. I proceeded to prepare the boat for departure and I needed to move port and starboard, fore and aft, and in doing so I'm basically hopping about. I'm pretty light on my feet and very used to my boat and he was just stunned because to him the boat is rocking back and forth.
Anyway, we got under way and I winched the main up, unfurled the jib and secured the electric sail drive. Again, he's watching all this and it's as if I'm putting on a magic show. He's clearly uncomfortable so I spend a little time explaining things to him and convincing him we are stable and safe.
To his credit, he had a huge fear of the ocean and he came for a sail anyway. He started asking about my ventures up and down the coast and was in total disbelief that such things were possible.
We spent from about 11am to 6pm out on the water and by the time we were heading back in, he had his life jacket off (but not stowed) and was getting some sun.
My friends here know I love taking people out on my boat and I've used her to entertain commanding officers, subordinates, and friends. And now a Crab Shack Guy!
This is likely the last post on him because he's off to university mid next week. I hope you've enjoyed my little summer series here!! 🤣🤣🤣
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