I feel very fortunate that I love my job. The fact that I sail with a fleet of beautiful traditional vessels, in one of the best cruising grounds in the world is a great combination. Once a year we all get together for a more “formal” race than the usual run ins around the bays. Last week was race week. I got goose bumps watching all the vessels strutting their stuff. Vessels of different sizes, shapes and colors with personalities to match.
I admire the other vessels and their captains, I know for a fact that if I want to get ahead of them they are going to try their hardest to make it difficult to do so. Angelique and her crew will do the same. I take joy knowing that if Angelique is behind someone on race day that they are looking over their shoulder.
Watching 15 traditional sailing vessels and captains trying their darnest to get the most out of their boats is a sight to behold. Never underestimate any one of them, every boat has its day. The person at the wheel and crew never stops trying to do their best and give it their all.
We won our class (leeward) on race day this year. It was our turn to look over the shoulder during this years race, so much so that I got a crook in my neck. We will hold on to the “trophy” for a while till someone else gets a turn to get a crook in their neck. Every boat has its day...
Captain Mike
At Anchor Dark Harbor, Maine
