First Day of Sailing

Small vessel warnings have continued on and it looks like it may continue on until we leave with threats of thunderstorms and huge winds. Went grocery shopping in our dinghy. We decided to do some day trips with the sailboat out to some reefs. It was rough out there but incredibly exciting to get out there sailing. I always have had a healthy fear of the ocean and this experience just reinforced that in me. Powerful winds and the boat was just rocking and reeling. I had a small taste of what seasickness would feel like. They guys said that that was nothing compared to the storm that they weathered through. I was quite dizzy. But we saw 3 dolphins and a lot of pelicans. After a wonderful dinner on board, we headed off in the dinghy to a little bar on the water where I celebrated my first sail a little too much. Met a lot of locals who explained that the Florida keys are for all the misfits of the country to come and live. Lots of vets, and long haired guys. Met a woman, Lydia, who invited us to see her schooner. Absolutely beautiful boat. She told us that her husband was out of town but would return Saturday for his birthday and invited us over for a party. Too cool. I was just glad that I was able to maneuver on and off the dinghy without going in.