To face the elements is, to be sure, no light matter when the sea is in its grandest mood. You must then know the sea, and know that you know it, and not forget that is was meant to be sailed over.
Joshua Slocum: from Sailing alone around the world
@ Lady Bay, SA
To face the elements is, to be sure, no light matter when the sea is in its grandest mood. You must then know the sea, and know that you know it, and not forget that is was meant to be sailed over.
Joshua Slocum: from Sailing alone around the world
I remember reading Slocum, on the train, going to school — in the days when school was an annoying interlude between the main business of the Shack and the boats. . .
Thanks Geoff. Exactly my sentiments. The shack was a parallel – and superior – education.