We’re hoping for a quick sail this afternoon. Although there are times I miss the change of seasons it’s great to have 70 degree weather in December, Merry Christmas!

My top ten list for reasons to sail - as if I needed it!

1. Peace and quiet.
2. Harnessing natural energy. Using the wind to get from one place to another. It’s cool!
3. Great camaraderie. You just can’t beat hanging around with fellow sailors.
4. Being close to the water.
5. The solitude. It may be fleeting, but none the less, it is enjoyable when you find it.
6. Sharing something that’s meaningful to me with my family and friends.
7. To lose myself. This is time I can take for myself and family and get out of the daily rat race.
8. A recreational pursuit that has low environmental impact.
9. Teach my children (and sometimes myself) that it truly is the journey that matters not just the destination.
10. To realize my dream of someday sailing to far off lands.