Marlene A. Sassaman's Blog – January 2010 Archive (4)
Jack of all trades or Master of One
Sailing around the world or even around the lake has inherent dangers. There is the possibility of falling off the boat, being hit in the head with the boom, jamming your feet on the toe jammers that decorate the deck, getting your fingers caught in a cleat. While no one goes to sea wishing for an accident, sailing like all sports must be approached with a bail out plan.
Taking on the challenge of skippering a 28 foot monohull in our local women's series is a job I take seriously.… Continue
Taking on the challenge of skippering a 28 foot monohull in our local women's series is a job I take seriously.… Continue
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on January 31, 2010 at 8:26pm — 4 Comments
Great Support and Comments
Thanks for all your support. I agree with Terri that when you are out their alone, despite all the technology and being given a boat, there is no one but you to handle every single detail. There is a certain mind set that encourages solo voyages whether on a boat, in a car, on a bicycle trip, or even solo trekking the wilds of the Amazon (certainly someone has done that). It seems that every post I have ever made to this website brings forth words of encouragement.
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on January 25, 2010 at 4:51am — 1 Comment
Jessica Watson
Golly, another heroine takes my spot. Twenty something years ago I was in such awe when I saw Tania Aebi's pix on the cover of Cruising World. I wouldn't even tell my sailing friends or colleagues about her great adventure. Although I did cut the page off and framed it. Several years later I finally hung it in my office at work. Now, Jessica Watson at age 16 is passing Cape Horn. CAPE HORN, alone, on her million dollar 34 foot monohull. It does anger me that the headlines all say she is sailing… Continue
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on January 12, 2010 at 10:00pm — 5 Comments
Focus, Marlene Focus
If one more person tells me to focus, I'm not sure what I will say. Anyone who has ever spent more than ten minutes with me undoubtedly will say, "focus, Marlene Focus." It's as if my name is no longer Marlene Anne Sassaman, but rather it is Focus Marlene Focus. On the one tack it is amusing as my challenge with staying focused crosses all that I do. Whether cleaning out my closet, writing an important report for work, cruising the Intracoastal Waterway, racing in a highly competitive regatta,… Continue
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on January 5, 2010 at 7:30pm — 3 Comments
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