Comments on: All dressed up and too afraid to go: Rediscovering the courage to set out alone http://www.womenandcruising.com/blog/2013/07/all-dressed-up-and-too-afraid-to-go-rediscovering-the-courage-to-set-out-alone/ Women cruisers share their experiences, info and news Sun, 09 Mar 2014 21:56:12 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 By: Guy G. Lemieux http://www.womenandcruising.com/blog/2013/07/all-dressed-up-and-too-afraid-to-go-rediscovering-the-courage-to-set-out-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-6034 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 02:46:43 +0000 http://www.womenandcruising.com/blog/?p=8089#comment-6034 I like this posting. I’ve always have a concerned shadow in the back of my mind when I leave the dock, on windy days, or sail on small lakes. Clearing the boats in the docking area when it’s windy is more than tricky at times. Night time anchoring can be hard on the nerves as well when there are many other boats around you. To overcome your fear or worries, is to do it immediately and get it done.
I don’t know if this helps.
I always think of this little phrase, A coward dies a thousand times , the brave die but once.

Guy

]]> By: Capt. Tate http://www.womenandcruising.com/blog/2013/07/all-dressed-up-and-too-afraid-to-go-rediscovering-the-courage-to-set-out-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-6033 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 15:28:09 +0000 http://www.womenandcruising.com/blog/?p=8089#comment-6033 Like your article and I believe when I sail, you can never be to prepared” and making sure you have a good weather window is also very important” it is not to much fun sailing in storms;Capt.Tate Tetreault

]]> By: Adele http://www.womenandcruising.com/blog/2013/07/all-dressed-up-and-too-afraid-to-go-rediscovering-the-courage-to-set-out-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-6032 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 13:49:46 +0000 http://www.womenandcruising.com/blog/?p=8089#comment-6032 just saw my own reply and was embarrassed! sounds so preachy. Personally, I’m scared every time I leave the dock for a voyage! But once underway it’s so totally awesome again.

]]> By: Adele http://www.womenandcruising.com/blog/2013/07/all-dressed-up-and-too-afraid-to-go-rediscovering-the-courage-to-set-out-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-6031 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 13:45:27 +0000 http://www.womenandcruising.com/blog/?p=8089#comment-6031 When I first sailed alone I was fearless. Then experience showed me that there are indeed things to fear. It’s not surprising that it becomes harder to leave. But it’s also this experience that brings your strengths.

my own mental exercise before leaving is to ask what is the worst thing likely to happen? No engine? sail or anchor. Storm that trashes rig? motor or anchor. Aground or on the rocks? Call for help. Accept these possibilities and know that you can deal with them.

Yes, things can go wrong. But with a conservative sailing style and precautions the bad outcomes are likely survivable. So I would not give up the lifestyle for security. Go! And rejoice in every wonderful good day! Those are really the norm. (We just remember the scary stuff so vividly!)

Of course, you know that. You’ve lived the life.

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