Relationships aboard
February 27th, 2010 - by Michelle Elvy
“Are we gonna make it?” (me)
— “Yeah, we’ll make it.” (him)
— “I don’t know…” (me)
— “We’ll make it; sheet in the main!” (him)
60 SECONDS LATER…
— “We’re not gonna make it.” (me)
— “We should tack.” (him)
— “Yeah, we should. We’re not gonna clear that boat.” (me)
— “Wait: I think we’re clearing it. Let’s wait a bit more.” (him)
ANOTHER 30 SECONDS LATER…
— “OK, let’s tack away from that boat.” (him)
— “No, it’s too late now. Let’s fall off and jibe around.” (me)
— “OK, you’re right. You do the jib sheets; I’ll get the main.” (him)
— “Yeah; let’s go. Now!” (me)
These decisions happen fast on board our boat MOMO…
…and my husband and I usually reach a conclusion much like we did that day, when we were departing Banderas Bay in Mexico, bound for the Marquesas.
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Events and Seminars
January 21st, 2010 - by Kathy Parsons
Here’s a great opportunity to meet another Women and Cruising friend:
Janna Cawrse Esarey will be speaking at the 2010 Seattle Boat Show, January 29 – February 6, 2010, at Qwest Field.
Janna is the author of The Motion of the Ocean: 1 Small Boat, 2 Average Lovers, and a Woman’s Search for the Meaning of Wife.
Gwen Hamlin and I both read Motion and thoroughly enjoyed it. Janna has a great sense of humor, and she certainly captures the dynamics of cruising, especially that of a couple learning to live together on a small boat. I highly recommend it!
Janna will be giving seminars on Sunday and Monday. Monday is Women’s Day at the Boat Show!
Here are the details of Janna’s seminars:
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News from Women and Cruising contributors
June 28th, 2009 - by Kathy Parsons
Gwen Hamlin devoted her April and May 2009 Admiral’s Angle columns to “How We Choose Where We Cruise”. Here the husband of one of the Admirals throws in his two cents:
“Let me tell you how Yvonne chooses how we cruise …Read more
