A Sailing Adventure Awaits!

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In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort.

"Good morning!" said Bilbo, and he meant it. The sun was shining, and the grass was very green. But, Gandalf looked at him from under long bushy eyebrows that stuck out further than the brim of his shady hat.  "I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it's very difficult to find anyone." Bilbo: "I should think so—in these parts! We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner!  I should like to know about risks, out-of-pocket expenses, time required and remuneration, and so forth" -- by which Bilbo meant: What am I going to get out of it? and am I going to come back alive?  Gandalf: "You’ll have a tale or two to tell when you come back".  To which Bilbo replied, "You can promise that I’ll come back?” "No", responds Gandalf, " And if you do, you will not be the same."

What is an adventure? It can be described as engaging in an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous experience or activity. An undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks: both physical and financial.  An adventure is about leaving your comfort zone to open yourself up to the experiences and beauty that life has to offer, regardless of the outcome.  It is about heading out to explore the world with no particular destination in mind. A sailing adventure is all about heading out into the unknown with its beautiful sunrises, spectacular sunsets, star-filled nights, wind and waves despite the perceived dangers.   After all, "It’s a dangerous business, walking out one’s front door", Gandalf points out.

Water is a totally different environment than what we are use to.  A sailboat is constantly moving, even when you are at anchor or in a marina. Our “land habits" become obsolete once you come aboard:  You quickly learn,"One hand for you and one for the boat!".  You learn to tie knots --  bowline, half-hitch, reef knot, figure-of-eight -- because knots are essential to ensure that the boat is secure and everyone is safe.  You learn to become self-sufficient because you are responsible for repairing any minor malfunction or breakage while at sea.  You learn to read the wind and the waves so you can reef the sails and secure the boat.

Passing under the Golden Gate Bridge
Before Turning Left!

So, what are we hoping to get out of this sailing adventure?

"There is no certainty, there is only adventure."(Roberto Assagioli).
“What is life but one grand adventure?”
 "Adventure is worthwhile in itself.” (Amelia Earhart)
"You weren't born to just pay bills and die."

We are willing to share our adventure. Adventure awaits. Lets find it together!