tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3251255394086566327.post3947609327956000117..comments2023-05-25T07:42:26.698-07:00Comments on Catchin' Rays: 10 Things I learned from Sailing the Thorny PathKevin Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03318248903496384782noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3251255394086566327.post-73001262577512459692015-08-27T12:01:44.455-07:002015-08-27T12:01:44.455-07:00Hi Kevin,
I was referring to decisions you've...Hi Kevin,<br /><br />I was referring to decisions you've made and learned for yourself (sailing at night and looking at weather etc.). Too many old salts out there think that sailing is hard and their way of doing things is the only way things should be done. Like you we are finding our way and learning as we go.<br /><br />Keep having fun!<br /><br />MarkMark and Cindy - s/v Cream Puffhttp://www.creampuff.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3251255394086566327.post-31958432153864601192015-08-23T17:01:08.228-07:002015-08-23T17:01:08.228-07:00Hey Mark, thanks for the comment but I guess I hav...Hey Mark, thanks for the comment but I guess I have to say that I really don't understand how it turned into "my way" or "your way" kind of thing. As I read back through the top 10 things that I wrote about, I don't see anything that would reflect something I did that others might perceive "my way.' Although some have found a way to take exception to what I've wrote about and it always surprises me what the know-it-all's will pick apart and get offended by. <br /><br />But part of the angle I write from when it came to this list if from the stance of a newbie sailor taking on his first big challenge in sailing a boat. I get emails and messages all the time from people that dream of sailing but have never done it - just like us. There are so many dreamers out there that want to do this but the unknown can be scary - having never sailed before, they ask me, "how much did you really know before you set sail" and "the first time you sailed at night, how scared were you?" And some of the salty sailors can be real Debbie-downers when talking to or talking about newbie sailors. They'll scare the hell out of people when in reality its not that bad - yes its dangerous (you're on a freakin' boat in the ocean) but if you get some basic knowledge under your belt, it can be done without too much effort. <br /><br />And really, when it comes to "things I learned" I'm not sure how anybody could argue with what I learned - it isn't a "my way" to do it or a "your way" to do it, its things I learned and that's what I wrote about.Kevin Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03318248903496384782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3251255394086566327.post-65580834309474771812015-08-23T12:52:45.776-07:002015-08-23T12:52:45.776-07:00I thought this was right on. We are all learning a...I thought this was right on. We are all learning all of the time. I like the fact you make your own decisions and not let other influence you. We have always felt this is best. We have only ourselves to blame when something goes wrong. <br /><br />I love to sail at night. I will always be first in line for a night watch. I like to look at the stars and reflect on how small we are and how short our time is on earth. It is humbling to think about the time it takes for light to travel from the star to us and the star could have even been extinct thousands of years ago. I will also argue that it is easier to see at night as the dimmest light will be visible for miles (on a clear night). And, let’s face it, lightning at night is just spectacular (so long as it is far away).<br /><br />The bottom line is each of us has a comfort zone and feel we know what is best for us. My way is no more correct than your way (although some peoples personalities are such they will try to convince everyone their way is the only right way). What is most important is you have a dream and are following it. Live life hard and enjoy every moment. <br /><br />Mark<br />Mark and Cindy - s/v Cream Puffhttp://www.creampuff.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3251255394086566327.post-10922856301699743172015-08-09T09:34:52.355-07:002015-08-09T09:34:52.355-07:00Excellent post and gives me confidence for when I ...Excellent post and gives me confidence for when I 'bust out'. While I trust you and the crew are diligent, please don't become so overconfident that you disparage the old salts and their miles of experience. Fair Winds!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03547173805005956446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3251255394086566327.post-74995799522176972572015-08-08T07:24:25.885-07:002015-08-08T07:24:25.885-07:00Thanks Chris...and as I sit here wasting the days ...Thanks Chris...and as I sit here wasting the days away...I realize we could have just stayed with you and been lobstering today too!!! Thanks for the invite and thanks for letting us crash on your boat for the night when we got back to the country and even more for the steak and lobster that was waiting on us, it was awesome. Oh, and that non-stop trip home SUCKED!!! We left your marina around 9:15 am or so....and didn't get here to my brother-in-law's house until 3:00 pm eastern time the next day - it was a long trip. Good luck with the lobstering...I'm sure you guys will clean up like you always do.Kevin Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03318248903496384782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3251255394086566327.post-60741763568131433262015-08-08T03:05:04.971-07:002015-08-08T03:05:04.971-07:00Wow! What a great post, we really enjoyed it. Glad...Wow! What a great post, we really enjoyed it. Glad to see you back at the blog, great information too. We are looking forward to our next season of sailing, not sure yet where we are going yet though. Today though, we are going lobstering again, wish us luck!<br />Chris and Joyce<br />SV Saltrun S/V Saltrunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791427026161962610noreply@blogger.com