Inspecting the rigging before a lengthy trip–always a good idea. Here David is taking a look at the fittings atop the main mast–with a view of Pillar Point Harbor far below.
We should call this photograph “Self Portrait Atop the Mast.” The bronze block is for a flag–should we wish to haul a private signal on a pig-stick to the top of the mast, this would be the block which does it.
“Happy are those who dream dreams and are willing to pay the price to make them come true” Britney and Scott of Windtraveler
For cruisers, the price is often giving up a life of security and certainty. Giving up security allows us to grow personally, take responsibility for meeting our own needs, and allows us to appreciate life in the moment. Uncertainty opens us up to all the possibilities–not just those widely accepted in our local society–and allows us to hope for the future, exercise our faith, and feel truly blessed when things come together in good ways.
We’re lucky to know so many inspiring sailing folks who, like us, have thrown off the dock lines and who share our love of travel and sailing. Recently surrounded by way too many landlubbers locked into a square-box life, I am reminded that I most enjoy the company of voyagers and especially appreciate those dreamers who go out there and, well, just do it!
Cruisers aboard SV Chrokeva
Pacific explorers Chuck and Laura cruising aboard LeaLea
Diane Poole Built a boat at Pete’s Harbor and then went cruising the Pacific 1 Candle School House
Sailor and simple living advocate Teresa Carey
Here’s the actual interview if you didn’t get to listen to it:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/id/86262
Here’s the facebook page of the show and it includes a link to our vimeo
video.
http://www.facebook.com/KPFA.VF
I also recently wrote about sailing here on Quora:
