See the problem
Sorry I haven’t posted for awhile but I have been busy! I decided I wanted to really have this sailing thing down so I signed up for sailing classes. They were Monday-Thursday for two weeks through Club Nautique in Alameda. Boy did I find out I had forgotten a lot of the basics and I had a ton of fun. The first week was basic keelboat and one of the students didn’t show so there were just two of us. We got very individual attention and our instructor was wonderful. The second week was basic cruising. Again we had an outstanding instructor and just 3 students. We worked on a lot of docking skills and man over board rescues (Hartley is glad of that). One of the guys in the class had never sailed before and had never seen San Francisco from the water. It was fun to listen to his comments about the beautiful view you get of San Francisco, he was so excited and indeed the view is gorgeous.
Jim being excited taking pictures of San Francisco
Me having fun
San Francisco from the water
On the weekend in between the two courses I went to a 4 hour kayaking course in Alameda. Lots of muscle power that day.
Yeah Kayaking!
A nice surprise that the sailboat docked right next to the kayaking place was our old boat from 10 years ago “White Eagle” now called Osprey. What a dose of nostalgia. That is the boat we sailed to Hawaii so she has a very special place in my heart.
White Eagle a blast from the past
We went out sailing this weekend, but before we did that we had to ready the boat for sailing. Sail boats tip so everything has to be put away , nothing on the counters, salon benches, table etc. This is quite a challenge as we are still trying to stuff that 5 bedroom house into this 48 foot boat.
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Much Improved
The sailing was great with winds 15-20 knots and the boat flying at 7-8 knots. The sun was shining and all was good with the world.
Today— more work on the packing so maybe we can actually reach the anchor so we can take a trip and anchor out soon.
You sound like you are having a great time. I wish I could join you in some of your adventures. White Eagle looks good, I’m glad you go to see her. Did you get to talk to her people?
Hi Leslie,
I keep reading about your adventures and am glad to see you have adjusted to your new life. What fun!! Wishing you happy sailing.
Hi Dr. J so glad you’re having a good time you so deserve it. Keep posting so we can share in your adventures. Miss you much here.
Love, Mar 🙂
Hi Lesley,
So wonderful to read your blog and follow your adventures with Hartley. So good to see how well you both are doing and what great fun you are having!
We sure do miss you here, us and patients alike. Not a day goes by when we don ‘t mention or talk about you.
I’m sure Jill as told you how busy we are! Emily has joined our group so hopefully things will ease up a bit!
Now that I’ve found your blog , I’ll keep watching you!
Take care.
Luba
Congratulations on your well deserved retirement Dr. J. You delivered all 4 of my kids, that alone was an accomplishment. Keep posting so we can share the fun.
Renee Fierros-Gonzales
Love reading the news!!! Waiting for more!!!!
Eileen
I’m so glad I finally found your blog! Your adventures are already interesting and you haven’t even gone out to sea! Looking forward to living vicariously through you!! Stay safe!