7- 9:30pm Shift
We had been hoping for real wind for days now and right before I was due to go on shift, Capt'n issued the command, "raise the the sails, I think we have some wind". Great, we all thought. Well, be careful for what you wish for...
We got wind alright, and lots of it to. I was steering in 30's (knots), no wait make that 45's, no wait, make that 55 knots of wind - strong gale strength. Okay, dokay, I was FREAKING OUT! I didn't sign up for this sh*t. What did Goldie Hawn say in that movie, Private Benjamin? - Where are all the resorts, you know the ones the army recruiter promised with the pool, and the spa, and the recreation lessons, and nature hikes? Well, something like that, you get my drift. I felt conned!
I am definitely a fair weather sailor, and if I keep saying this affirmation, maybe it'll come true, Toto. No place like home, no place like home. I just can't believe I have loads of winter sailing experience.
Yours truly - the unwilling winter sailor
