Everyone is most likely wondering what has happened to this blog. It is now January 25, 2014 and there is snow on the ground and we are in a polar freeze. Not a time to think about sailing. Unless I look to the rear of the house to see Lil Provo waiting to be set up for the coming season. The problem is, it may not happen. During the sailing season last year I had an accident on my Harley and broke a number of bones. I need surgery, but due to my condition the could not do any surgery for twelve weeks following the accident. When finally having surgery, I was told it did not go as good as expected. Stainless steel plate, pins, and screws could not hold me together. I have been battling intense pain for months and really have not though too much about this blog. However, after looking out back and seeing Lil Provo sitting and waiting for the season, it has given me hope my bones will mend soon.
I just watched the movie ALL IS LOST. I do enjoy any movie that has sailboats in it. However, while watch this movie, I just keep saying "what the hell are you doing?".
I found ALL IS LOST was a far from the normal reactions of a sailor. After the accident there were no signs of urgency Robert Redford's part. Though he did many things correct, he did many things wrong. Being the hole was just above water line, he could have stopped water from coming in with a simple patch of pillows, anything playable, a cabinet door and a mop handle to keep these things under pressure. There was also an emergency location Becan on the back of the boat. That red thing with the short antenna. Why did he not take and attach to the raft, or better yet on a blue water vessel, the life boat usually contains one. Also, where was his handheld VHF? Seems to be lacking equipment to be a blue water vessel. The lack of urgency was the same throughout the movie. I did enjoy it just because it was about sailing as many will. Just realize this is not a movie directed by a sailor.
We visited the bay last weekend and saw lots of ice floating out there. No fishermen, boaters, or sightseers around. Hoping to start posts on a regular basis and hoping my health holds out to allow me to do so.
