Sailing Our NEW Boat for the FIRST time! EP. 98

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Punch List: Definition: A list of "usually” minor tasks to be completed at the end of a project. On a boat, this list can continue on forever, with the first project possibly needing attention again by the time you finish the last, continuing on in a vicious circle. This has held some sailors back from setting off cruising at all. For me, its easy to become obsessed with starting and finishing items on a list. I LOVE projects. Improving, upgrading, maintaining….I love solving problems and learning about how everything works because thats how I will fix it when it breaks. BUT, some things can just wait, and theres a point where you have to say enough is enough, lets go have an adventure and see what works, and what breaks. So get ready to tackle the punch list with us before we untie the lines and hit the ocean for our FIRST Boundless adventure.

After deeming everything necessary done, sometimes you just have to go. Even if the sideways rain and ominous clouds make the beginning of this adventure feel more scary than exciting. Our last stop was the fuel dock to top up on diesel and Darryl the dock master at Shelter Bay rode his bike from our dock to the fuel dock to give us a hand. I think he could feel it too. Our nerves were palpable and although we were excited, the squalls around us and the feeling of being alone out on the ocean, even if it was just a small hop down the coast, made us feel VERY small. It was like we were doing this for the very first time. Forget any of the experience we had on Seawind or on any boat, our emotions got the better of us as we lined up with the channel, and felt the swell starting to push the boat around.

Change is hard, and we have had a lot of change this year. But the foundation of our relationship was built on communication and honesty. Katy and I are constantly checking in with each other and we truly are going further together.

As you adapt to change, the beautiful moments start to outshine the tough ones. Sailing teaches you that and this is a perfect example. Backing away from this dock, just us two with a beautiful sunrise over the jungle canopy is what I imagined the first time would be like. But as always, life doesn’t happen how you think it will and if you spend your days wondering why not, you will certainly miss out on whats important, which is the duality of life. You cant have one without the other. The hard days whether they are in your head or outside your body, will pass. Shit happens, but there are always brighter days coming.

Enjoy!

Boat specs below ⬇️

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[ BOAT SPECS ]
1984 Passport 42
Hull #33
Displacement - 25,000 lbs
Ballast - 9,500 pounds of lead (encapsulated keel not bolted on)
Marconi Cutter Rig
Length - 42'
Beam - 12.75'
Water Draft - 6.4"
Air Draft - 59'

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Abyss by Luwaks
Jakarta by Bonsaye
Bluebells by Dye O
The Birds World by Elm Lake
Summer Trip by Felix Johansson Carne
Teenage Emotions by Cospe