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Changes in the Wind

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Good morning everyone. As I have been describing the last few days we are asking a group of diverse brothers from fraternity Delta Tau Delta to come together this week and stretch themselves beyond their normal limits. Everyone of them is a great human being but the when all of their strengths are combined in one place at one time the outcome is as extraordinary as can be. These guys are willing to jump in, as you can see, to whatever needs to be done.

Sara and Becki were in awe (and quite proud) yesterday as one watch group tacked the fore topsail, which has more than just a few strings attached, without their having to say a word. We practiced tacking and gibing several times throughout the day. Back at the wheel our objective was to learn to steer by the compass. Nature cooperated perfectly by providing a good blanket of fog and hiding the islands from view. The marlinspike station focused on the pin rails and nomenclature. The navigation station started in on the rudiments of dead reckoning with speed, distance, time calculations and a few simple fixes. In the leadership watch conversation centered around the characteristics that participants thought were holding them back in their home chapters: procrastination, lack of clear direction, or whatever it may be. Clearly this is more than just about sailing. The wind is coming NW behind a departing cold front that triggered showers, a signal that changes are occurring.

Have a great day. Be well. Do good.
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Anonymous said…
I read every entry of your blog, and tears well up in my eyes with every entry I read. Why? Because it takes me back to the many amazing days I have sailed on the Mary Day, with great crews, and great guests. I anxiously wait until I will too return to sail among you. As summer has just begun, I do not wish it over yet.. but yet, I yearn for the end of August when I will again experience one of the most amazing weeks of my life.
June 23, 2007 at 4:22 AM
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