My daddy was the original son of a sailor. I loved it when he would reminisce about his earliest childhood memories of being on a merchant marine ship. For most of his life, if he wasn’t on or tinkering with one of his boats, or taking us for a boat ride, he was submerged in the culture of boats at the shipyard where he worked until retirement.
I inherited a love of boats from my daddy.
There is no better fix for a bad mood, a well-deserved reward for a hard day’s work, or perfect way to pass precious time with family and friends than a boat ride.
For me, to be out on the open water, is a portal into a spacious and free place in my mind and body. It is a celebration of nature, life, and craftsmanship that is constantly beckoning me in. There’s that moment when the motor drowns out the noise of the world and the wind and water literally cleanse me of any stress of the day.
Now more than ever, we all need something in our lives that fosters more quality time and helps us “get away” from the anxiety of current events, the news, and just regular challenges of daily life.
The older I get the more I am grateful for my heritage and my coastal life and realize the importance of passing it along to my children and grandchildren. #AttitudeOfGratitude #Family #Boats #CoastLife
