Last Sail

My last sail of the season was November 30th.  Went out to McNab's Island, walked the beach, visited a fort.  Light winds but who cares?  Any sailing in November is good. 

Now the boat sits quietly in Melville Cove, still afloat in the bubbler, waiting out the coming winter. 

My four year old asks "Daddy, is she sleeping?  Will she miss us?"  We all know the answer is no...but also yes.  Somehow our boats come alive for us and we develop great affection for them.   They put us in touch with the more fundamental elements of life.  Someone tried to sell me a new iPOD/stereo for my boat with all kinds of power and features.  They were stunned that I didn't have a stereo on board.  "The only radio I need", I said, "is VHF".  I'm a musician and I still think there is no music better than that made by wind and water.

Corny as it sounds I frequently thank God for the blessing of having my boat.  What ever you think about the life, the universe and everything, boats are awesome, aren't they?