PTSA member for life, Josh Wheeler, is currently cruising in the Sea of Cortez on his Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20. He is headed for Chile, and from there who knows? You can follow his adventures–and support him in his quest if you wish–at his blog “Sailing with Josh.”
Josh recently wrote about his experience racing Thunderbirds in Port Townsend Bay, reflecting on how it has made him a better sailor and cruiser.
“Sailing the windward/leeward buoy races on the foredeck of Corvo with the Port Townsend Sailing Association One-Design Thunderbird Fleet on Wednesday evenings in Port Townsend Bay has made The Resourceful Sailor a better offshore sailor. Naturally, it has made them a better sailor overall, but writing about the nuances of sail trim and their controls, strategy, or rules feels a bit stuffy right now. This is about working the foredeck and managing agility, comfort, confidence, and fear.
“On Corvo, The Resourceful Sailor was at the bottom of the pecking order. Because of age, lack of experience, or some other reason, the foredeck was assigned to them. It seemed appropriate and has proven a winning combination. Since winning is fun, he did as told. The veterans do the skippering, steering, line-controlling, and strategizing. The foredeck crew does the fancy footwork and jungle-gyming, with stints of being rail meat and anemometer in between…….”
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Josh is taking the road less travelled. He does it on a shoestring budget. And he generously shares his experiences. We can learn from him. We can reflect. Follow Josh at Sailing with Josh, and you can support him through PayPal or Zelle at wheelersf@hotmail.com