Greetings Kevin et, al - I just read your hearfelt...

2012-01-28T12:30:00.316-05:00

Greetings Kevin et, al - I just read your hearfelt piece in my Good Old Boat mag and came to your websiite to comment. I've had my Kelt 7.60 ("Moon Chaser") for 2 seasons now, having gotten her Nov 2009 after taking the 4-day CYA Cert Course - Basic Cruising Standard - On a deal I just couldn't refuse. I haven't looked back since (that is except to look back over the stern at times to get a different view of the lake, sun, rising moon, a loon, etc). I decided during this past season that I can and should sail East on "my" Lake Ontario to the St. Lawrence & beyond to where I fell in love with Canada - The Maritimes. It has given me another perspective on upfitting my boat (which I love just about as much as sailing). The list will never stop, eh. Whereas I envision a 2-month cruise, I don't know if other responsibilites will allow this summer. Nonetheless, I WILL cruise this year. Two actual comments on your piece (well ok, 3): 1) Thanks so much for writing it. 2) I hear ya! I have paddled for years prior to sailing. My favourite haunt was my annual Oct week stay on Bear Is off the NC coast. Only accessible by boat with primitive camping - Experiences that venture into the Mystically Sublime (Not to mention out-of-body damn uncomfortable at times [smile]). But the same as you - It gives me a sense of existence I would not have otherwise, and a longing to always be there. In fact, I have withdrawal from just my weekend stays on Moon Chaser at the marina on Frenchman's Bay and daysails. Off season dreams sometimes leave idellible imprints on my soul. I expect the same experience, only deeper, after my 1st cruise. Ok, now what was that 3rd comment? Hmmm. Lost it in the muse of my previous thoughts. Well, I started the CPS 11-wk "Seamanship" course on Mon. It helps the off-season withdrawal symptoms. Funny how working on math formulas/calculations can now be so darn fulfilling! [smile]. Well thanks again for your sharings and efforts. - David Wysocki (& "Moon Chaser"), Frenchman's Bay, Ontario.

Thanks for the kind words and comment. Living abo...

2012-01-20T15:20:13.168-05:00

Thanks for the kind words and comment. Living aboard, even for a short time, is truly a life changing experience. It's always good to hear that readers enjoy the reading my website as much as I enjoy creating it.

Thank you so much for the reprint. I don't hav...

2012-01-20T14:32:38.030-05:00

Thank you so much for the reprint. I don't have a subscription to GOB mag so the chances of me getting to read this would have been slim at best. I understand just how you feel but doubt I could have writing it as well as to paint such a beautiful picture. My dream is to one day live aboard but until then I will have to be happy with living vicariously though stores such as this. I thoroughly enjoy your blog so keep the great posts coming.
Mark

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