Open Sailing

B. and I both passed the our sailing test and received our open sailing cards today. We had a different instructor than we had last week and I have to say that our teacher this week is much nicer—and a much better teacher. Despite the weather and the relatively light winds, it was still fun. In addition to a written test, we had to do both a capsize and a turtle recovery in open water and successfully rescue a man overboard (or life jacket in this case), which involved using all of the technical skills we learned in the class.

I thought B. would pass, but I had doubts as to whether I would after getting hit very hard in the head last week by the boom. I can’t say that I feel confident about sailing per say. But after what we did today, I do think that I am prepared for what could happen and that makes making mistakes seem less intimidating. I look forward to a nice day when the sun is out and there are better winds. We can take the boats out from Mt. Baker anytime there is a class—as long as we stay between I-90 and Seward Park.