Hey Guys and Gals: Is it just me, or do others get a little wistful after returning to work after a fabulous sailing trip? Last weekend I sailed to the lovely village of Oxford,MD (founded in 1639) with three other boats (a Cape Dory, a Catalina 27, and a another boat with a box keel) The temp was in the high 70's and the winds 12-15 knots after crossing Napps Narrows. The whole trip was lovely and I got real insight into the Chesapeake Bay heritage and culture. Since returning to work , I seem to thinking of all kinds of ways to avoid a five day work week and allowing more time for sailing. I may be ruined for regular work.(No kidding!) Does anyone else get these kind of thoughts after returning from a trip? Melody
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In the Fl Key's
In the florida key's it is know as Key's Desease any excuse not to go to work and head for the boat . Alot of help wanted ad's in the locale paper say no Key's Desease . I guess it's just a state of mind .
In the florida key's it is know as Key's Desease any excuse not to go to work and head for the boat . Alot of help wanted ad's in the locale paper say no Key's Desease . I guess it's just a state of mind .
Oh yeah!
It was a trip just like that (other coast) and a similar feeling upon returning to work, that caused me to sell my 35 footer and buy a 42 because I absolutely had to live on my boat! If I couldn't sail every day, I could damn sure wake up on it every day. Consider it!
It was a trip just like that (other coast) and a similar feeling upon returning to work, that caused me to sell my 35 footer and buy a 42 because I absolutely had to live on my boat! If I couldn't sail every day, I could damn sure wake up on it every day. Consider it!
Once you get it, it never leaves!!
A few years ago we decided that it would be best to set up a sailing schedule - mostly because we live 4 hrs. from our boat, and it is hard to fit in the serendipity trips. So the schedule was: 1 month sailing, twice a year; 1 2-week trip; 3 or 4 4-day trips. One would think, that's quite a bit of sailing, but it definitely brought on the condition you mention. Every time work gets intense the mind wanders to those seemingly endless days on the boat, where time drifts by instead of stampeding over you. The biggest decision is where's the next port. Ahhhhh.... I can feel it now.... only a few more months. ROwen
A few years ago we decided that it would be best to set up a sailing schedule - mostly because we live 4 hrs. from our boat, and it is hard to fit in the serendipity trips. So the schedule was: 1 month sailing, twice a year; 1 2-week trip; 3 or 4 4-day trips. One would think, that's quite a bit of sailing, but it definitely brought on the condition you mention. Every time work gets intense the mind wanders to those seemingly endless days on the boat, where time drifts by instead of stampeding over you. The biggest decision is where's the next port. Ahhhhh.... I can feel it now.... only a few more months. ROwen
Withdrawls!!
We call it, Dacron & Fiberglass withdrawls ... I am sure it is as serious as Keys Disease!!! A regular fix is absolutely necessary ... aaaand the more You get the more You need !!!! I am afraid You are HOOKED!!! Rather than sell the boat and go through cold turkey withdrawls I too, moved aboard !!! I get my Daily fix and can still hold down a regular job!!!!
We call it, Dacron & Fiberglass withdrawls ... I am sure it is as serious as Keys Disease!!! A regular fix is absolutely necessary ... aaaand the more You get the more You need !!!! I am afraid You are HOOKED!!! Rather than sell the boat and go through cold turkey withdrawls I too, moved aboard !!! I get my Daily fix and can still hold down a regular job!!!!
Just like air and water
Looking at it another way, sailing helps clear my mind and actually allows me to go back to work... I need to get out on the water every couple weeks to put things back into perspective. Trevor
Looking at it another way, sailing helps clear my mind and actually allows me to go back to work... I need to get out on the water every couple weeks to put things back into perspective. Trevor
Life's a Holiday
Boy, am I lucky!!! Florida gives us an opportunity to sail year 'round. And because I go to work at 4:00am I'm off early enough to get out on the water nearly every work day. Now if I could only win the lottery...........
Boy, am I lucky!!! Florida gives us an opportunity to sail year 'round. And because I go to work at 4:00am I'm off early enough to get out on the water nearly every work day. Now if I could only win the lottery...........
Cheating
We keep our Macgregor 26X on its trailer in our side yard. Of course, we spend every moment that we can out on the water, but sometimes the press of 'work' keeps us on land too long. I have found that just going out and sleeping on the boat -- on the trailer on dry land -- is incredibly relaxing. It is like going on a one-night vacation. We have shore power on the boat (mostly for heat in the chilly Puget Sound summers) and that really extends the range of our 'one night vacations.'
We keep our Macgregor 26X on its trailer in our side yard. Of course, we spend every moment that we can out on the water, but sometimes the press of 'work' keeps us on land too long. I have found that just going out and sleeping on the boat -- on the trailer on dry land -- is incredibly relaxing. It is like going on a one-night vacation. We have shore power on the boat (mostly for heat in the chilly Puget Sound summers) and that really extends the range of our 'one night vacations.'
I have a 1500 sq ft house along the intracoastal
and when I'm mowing the lawn or cleaning the roof, I can see all of the southbound cruisers headed past. Then I look at the house and think of how much boat I could buy if I just ditched the joint and lived on the boat! Heck mow the lawn or clean the bottom, what's the difference anyway? All I can think about since my last extended weekend trip, is my next. Yes I'm ruined!
and when I'm mowing the lawn or cleaning the roof, I can see all of the southbound cruisers headed past. Then I look at the house and think of how much boat I could buy if I just ditched the joint and lived on the boat! Heck mow the lawn or clean the bottom, what's the difference anyway? All I can think about since my last extended weekend trip, is my next. Yes I'm ruined!
full of questions
hi melody, sounds as though you enjoyed a fabulous sail recently and quite frankly, i share your reluctance to resume a normal work schedule. About two years ago i went to key west and took a one day sail boat tour (my first and only sailing experience)and life has not been the same since. I have been working and planning ever since to persue this lifestyle. I'm sorry to answer your question with another question, but could you give any advice for someone about to purchase their first boat? You can mail me at keysailing@nofx.com. Anything at all would be very helpful. Thank you and have a wonderful day! m
hi melody, sounds as though you enjoyed a fabulous sail recently and quite frankly, i share your reluctance to resume a normal work schedule. About two years ago i went to key west and took a one day sail boat tour (my first and only sailing experience)and life has not been the same since. I have been working and planning ever since to persue this lifestyle. I'm sorry to answer your question with another question, but could you give any advice for someone about to purchase their first boat? You can mail me at keysailing@nofx.com. Anything at all would be very helpful. Thank you and have a wonderful day! m
Guilty pleasure
Melody: Who doesn't? I live/work an hour from my boat, so becoming a liveaboard isn't yet an option. But I know the feeling. Two sailing buddies & I were out on Sunday. The wind was honking the whole day, weather was cool but mostly sunny, and we had the time of our lives just splashing around and riding the wind. Every point of sail was great that day. Come Monday, my mind was still out on the Chesapeake. You know, as I sit here and write this, suddenly I'm feeling a little feverish. Yea, that's it -- feverish. Maybe I should go "home" now... it's hard to work when you're feeling "sick". Eric Lorgus s/v Explorer 87H285
Melody: Who doesn't? I live/work an hour from my boat, so becoming a liveaboard isn't yet an option. But I know the feeling. Two sailing buddies & I were out on Sunday. The wind was honking the whole day, weather was cool but mostly sunny, and we had the time of our lives just splashing around and riding the wind. Every point of sail was great that day. Come Monday, my mind was still out on the Chesapeake. You know, as I sit here and write this, suddenly I'm feeling a little feverish. Yea, that's it -- feverish. Maybe I should go "home" now... it's hard to work when you're feeling "sick". Eric Lorgus s/v Explorer 87H285
Every day!
Just having the evenings off makes me feel that way! Long vacations are wonderful and terrible at the same time. For the first few days, joy! But the last 2 days, misery. So anyone come up with a way to make money messing around on your boat? LaDonna
Just having the evenings off makes me feel that way! Long vacations are wonderful and terrible at the same time. For the first few days, joy! But the last 2 days, misery. So anyone come up with a way to make money messing around on your boat? LaDonna
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