Sunday, August 7, 2011

I'm Back!!!

     It has been some time since my last post.  I find that writing, along with most other forms of art and expression, requires a certain amount of inspiration.  It's unfortunate, but I seem to have felt uninspired this last year.  


     I can happily say, I'm back and ready to write!!!


     Let get re-acquainted and back up to speed.  I'm SailingwithSoul.  This is my blog. and I'm glad you're here taking the time to read my thoughts and ideas.   Shortly after my first post, I took possession of a 1977 Bristol 24 (name being changed to "Isis"). Since saving my little Bristol from the jaws of an industrial shredder, I have been making steady repairs and upgrades to her structure and interior.  I was disappointed when I concluded that I would not be able to put her in the water this summer because of a lack of lack of time and finances available for her repairs.  I came to realize a few months ago that my expectations of repairing the deck joint damage and refitting her for the coming sailing season were...... let be kind and say, unrealistic. Regardless, I still feel that all the time, effort and investment I am investing in her will pay off the moment the wind fills her sails. 


     Now, while not consistently working on my Bristol I haven't been sitting around idle.  Over the past few months, I have been preparing to take my USCG Six-Pack Captain's License.  I may not need the license to operate my boat, I have more that enough confidence and experience to single-hand ship's twice her size, I am playing a long game with my sailing life.  For now, that's all I'm going to say, but keep yourselves tuned to this blog.  I'll begin updating my  it more frequently with my thoughts, and reviews.


    Cheers & Happy Sailing!!!