I learned that the sea side is cold, and that the lake side is busy with boats and canoes; I learned to swim with a swim buoy when swimming in a lake; I learned that I would need soon a neoprene suit if I want to continue swimming in the morning in the late summer – and a neoprene hat eventually as well – ; I learned that there are very few “beaches” on the island; I learned that most of the access to the water are private lands; I learned that it is better to be introduced to things here and know the do’s and dont’s… and so my water activities have been relatively quiet until now.
But I was so much looking forward to the first opportunity to jumping on a sailing boat!
And I am lucky because it is now summer, and I have been invited by a friend. Today was my second time in a week! The weather channel announced 10 knots, but arriving at the dock there was no wind… The sky was cloudy though, few boats far away seemed to either go very slow or be leaned… Shall we stay or shall we go?…. I am glad we did go!
The wind was indeed very low close to the banks and we departed from the dock with the engine. But when we sailed away the wind increased, reaching a speed probably higher than 10 knots. Zigzagging around the buoys indicating the lobster traps, the boat passed from a smooth trajectory to a speed worthy of a sailing race!
Coming back we had a swim – my first swim in the sea – . It was sooo good! When is next Sunday again?
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