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[S1:E29] Learning is the "fountain of youth." Next to love and friendship, caring, competent teachers are life's greatest gift! I believe that with all my heart.

One of the best things my father Stan, (the real Boat Guy) left me is the idea that you have to keep learning and keep trying new things to stay happy in life. I'm now closer to 60 than I am to 59 (sheesh!) and I am so grateful that my father got that through my thick and somewhat numb head.

I've lived in Washington my entire life. I'm a third generation Seattlelite, but I never learned to salmon fish. Sure, I'd go out with others, but I really didn't contribute anything except opening a beer for someone. Well, I decided I was ready to "spread my wings" and give it a try. Same goes for my Boat Guy partner and dear friend Sam. We fished Blackmouth Salmon in the San Juan Islands with our resident fishing guru Tony Floor of Tony's Tackle Box fame. Tony always introduces us to others who have a lot to teach us. Yesterday, it was Derek Floyd from Anglerschoicefishing.com. This guy, Derek, has totally dedicated his life to learning what makes salmon want to jump in your boat and join you for dinner! He simply loves it and it shows!

At age 50, I decided to learn flamenco guitar. People said I was crazy. But, thankfully, I didn't listen (I usually don't). Playing flamenco guitar is now a huge passion in my life! It hasn't been easy and I'm embarrassed to tell you the number of hours I have put into it, but, boy, has it been worth it! My life would seem very empty without it now. Once again, my teacher, Eric Jeager and his flamenco-dancer wife, Encarna, (from flamencoseattle.com) have been wonderful guides into the beautiful and mystical culture of flamenco. I treasure their friendship and their skills as artists and teachers.

My point is, if you want to stay interested in life, you have try new things! If you are going to enjoy life to its fullest, take a chance, have an adventure, and be willing to "fall down" some. You'll be fine. Really you will! My greatest fear is to end up in the nursing home with regrets about not trying something that interested me.

All my boating has been "home for dinner" boating, meaning I've never navigated to a place, stayed overnight on the boat and then found my way home again. I think that's my next adventure, to learn how to do that safely. Care to join me? Stay tuned and, if I do fall down, please give me a hand up. I'll do the same for you.

Chip Hanauer, The Boat Guy