First Sail

Kanthaka is amazing. But complicated. And a huge commitment. I don't think I appreciated the magnitude of the commitment. It's not like a car you can leave parked for months at a time, get in and drive away. There is a lot to learn, a lot of skills to develop, a lot to maintain. But it sure feels good when the sails are trimmed and powered and the boat is zipping across the water.

I am a bit knackered. 14 hour time shift. Meeting new people, getting food, water, the hang of getting a taxi to the grocery store, daily instruction on the boat's systems. The good news is I've been sleeping great - surprising given the jet lag, the heat and humidity (no air-conditioning on the boat), the noise and lights in the marina. I've been sleeping outside on the trampoline and when the wind comes up, I actually get cold even though the nightly low is 82F.

Lots to do in the next 2 months. Looking forward to a more relaxed and groovy pace.