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A Starboard Tack

I'm on a very familiar starboard tack right now bearing 225° out of Lewis Bay at 41.6° North, 70.28° West.

Today's my last day on the boat this year. She's being hauled tomorrow for the season. It's a bit depressing, as it is each year. This is my true home, my world. I am and always have been of the sea. She is in me and I am of her. And it is in her cool embrace that I always feel most at home.

It's about 62°F right now (17°C) with almost overcast skies, some sun peeking through. The forecast includes some passing showers, but nothing major. Winds are out of the southeast at about 9 knots. Seas are choppy with white caps as far as the eye can see.

I'll be on and off SW today, but know that I am home and at peace with the world in the loving embrace of the sea. 😌
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KiwiBird · 36-40, F
"Fair Winds and Following Seas" 🤗🤗🤗
sarabee1995 · 31-35, F
@KiwiBird Thank you my friend! ❤️
I am home in my townhouse now. I stripped a ton of gear from the boat this evening and will finish the job in the morning before she's pulled from the water.

I'll get there early and Alex will join me later. Likely with a large coffee for herself and a tea for me. 😌
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
@sarabee1995 ....and our sail past and opening day at the local yachty is October 14. We certainly live six months apart....🤣🤣⛵⛵
sarabee1995 · 31-35, F
@KiwiBird Indeed except that you are always ahead of me! 🤣
Straylight · F
Enjoy your time in your world.
sarabee1995 · 31-35, F
@Degbeme Had a great lunch on Nantucket. I'm now crossing back towards the Cape. Sunset is going to be gorgeous. 😁
Degbeme · 70-79, M
@sarabee1995 Will there be any repairs that`ll need to be made or just general stuff.
sarabee1995 · 31-35, F
@Degbeme Actually, yes. There is work to be done this winter. She's about ten years old now and needs some TLC. 🙂
72andy · 51-55, M
The two contrasts of sailing.
I am supervising 20+ kids at a sailing event this weekend.
I suspect I need some time on a boat like yours just to calm down by Monday.
sarabee1995 · 31-35, F
@72andy Oh very nice. Those are fun!
72andy · 51-55, M
@sarabee1995 it’s full on for them.
sarabee1995 · 31-35, F
@72andy As it is rounding Siasconset!
OliRos · 22-25, F
You make it sound wonderful, enticing even to a spirit of fire 🔥
OliRos · 22-25, F
@sarabee1995 😂 There's a lot of steam and hissing when we meet!
sarabee1995 · 31-35, F
@OliRos Lol, yes, a hazardous combination to be sure. My girlfriend is of the Air tribe.
OliRos · 22-25, F
@sarabee1995 🤗 A good elemental mix.
496sbc · 41-45, M
I have a boat with twins and my starboard engine is broke its in dry dock. And we have to fix it. So when u say starboard tack. Or track
sarabee1995 · 31-35, F
@496sbc sbc 350??? What's that?
sarabee1995 · 31-35, F
@496sbc Okay, just looked it up. Yours is a power boat. I could never go that way.

I've been to Florida and back from Cape Cod. Guess how much I spent on fuel??
496sbc · 41-45, M
@sarabee1995 urs is or has to be a sail boat. So u spent nothing.
vetguy1991 · 51-55, M
Sara of the sea 🌊
sarabee1995 · 31-35, F
@vetguy1991 🧜‍♀️
How big is your boat?
I’ve always dreamed of learning to sail and having a boat
sarabee1995 · 31-35, F
@Onestarlitnight She's a 33' (10 meter) single masted sloop. She's designed for daysailing and weekends, not really for cruising although I've done some coastal cruising. She was left to me by my grandfather.
@sarabee1995
Nice 👍🏻
I’d love to have a boat like that.
sarabee1995 · 31-35, F
@Onestarlitnight Find the nearest sailing center and sign up for some courses in the spring.
ArtieKat · M
Get as much enjoyment as you can, Sara xx
sarabee1995 · 31-35, F
@ArtieKat Thank you... I am. I suspect I'll be out here until sunset. 😌
ArtieKat · M
@sarabee1995 I trust you're having pleasant memories of your grandfather xx
sarabee1995 · 31-35, F
@ArtieKat 😌
Degbeme · 70-79, M
Do you have a crows nest? If not strap me to the mast and I`ll yell "iceberg, dead ahead" 😬 I kid have a safe sail and may the wind always be to your back. 🤗
ArtieKat · M
Degbeme · 70-79, M
@sarabee1995 Oh yeah radar. Never mind then, I`ll just stand on the shore and wave my hanky. 🤭
Degbeme · 70-79, M
@ArtieKat 😅
TexChik · F
I’m glad you are getting one last sail in . I know that’s your soul out there. 😎
sarabee1995 · 31-35, F
@TexChik 😌

 
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