Our Blog
Mindful Living Blog
Captain in the Making: Day 5
I just finished my final test! This one was the hardest. Lots of navigation questions and calculations on distance equals time and speed. My reward lunch was pb&j on a carb counter whole wheat wrap. No sugar added pb&j. Today is our last day on the boat. We...
Captain in the Making: Day 4
This sailing course has been such a huge success so far. I have learned so much. The real truth, I am exhausted! We are waking up early, sailing all day in the sun with no AC and we are literally a hot sticky mess. If that isn’t enough, at night we hose off outside...
Captain in the Making : Day 3
Yesterdays sail to Boca Chita Key. Yesterday I docked the boat myself and was the helsman apon anchoring overnight. Today is our second test. ASA 103. I did some studying last night, after dinner. We still have ASA 104 and ASA 114 in front of us. We had a beautiful...
Captain in the Making: Day 2
We did our provisions grocery trip and have charted our course. Setting sail in a few minutes. Tonight we will be anchoring near Key Biscayne. I have already learned a ton. Checked the oil, filled the water tanks, percolated coffee , charted our course (not mapped)...
Captain in the Making: Day 1
On our way to the sailboat but made a quick stop at the outdoor market. Had some yummy starfruit and coconut water.
Captain in the making
Im studying to get my Captains License. In September I'll go and stay on a boat for a week with an instructor and get hands on training.