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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Straylight · F

Enjoy your time in your world.

Degbeme · 70-79, M

@Straylight She left you behind too. 🤭

Straylight · F

@Degbeme You can’t cage her. If you love her, let her sail.

sarabee1995 · 31-35, F

@Straylight Thanks Stray!

@Degbeme 🧐

Degbeme · 70-79, M

@Straylight Cage her? Yeah like that`ll happen. I like my jaw in the place where it`s supposed to be. 😅

sarabee1995 · 31-35, F

@Degbeme Aww, Degs, I've told you in the past, you are safe around me. We good! 👍

Degbeme · 70-79, M

@sarabee1995 🥺 Thank you. Be safe. 🤗🌹

sarabee1995 · 31-35, F

@Degbeme I will! I'm about three miles off Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard. Gonna turn east-southeast toward Nantucket. I'll be out of cell service for a while. 🙂

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. 🙂