Gone Sailing

Hi all- Trying to update here- So I went sailing this Spring- before the nice weather set in. Up in Wales by the isle of Anglesey.I am on a sailing/dating website where people look for crew, company and occasionally romance. This trip was just a " company" jaunt as it turned out.But then- hard to have romance on a 25 foot space- on the sea- with the loo in the center of your "tent"!(and only a curtain to divide you) Also-after the first day- with no shower - personal hygiene can be an issue!
But no worries- had a good time despite being VERY cold the first 2 days.In fact the first day- we didn't sail- it was raining.So hung out on board- read, slept, talked and played scrabble by candlelight.The next day we went out through the strait past Puffin Island (a bird reserve) to a little bay village.Stayed on board that night though. It was a bit rough at times- I had to wear 3 layers of clothes(yes, I've gained weight- as I QUIT SMOKING- but not too much- it's the layers!!) But I like bouncing up and down on the water. You may not know this- but my Dad used to have and race yachts on lake Michigan.I never learned the ropes really but I have always loved being on the water and I figure living on a island now- it's a good time to get out there and do it !!My Skipper- Chris- was very easy going- a good cook- and handled "Dansaskip" fine on his own. So I mostly relaxed and enjoyed. - Anyway- our 3rd day we sailed back to Bangor and the weather was very nice for once- and very smooth sailing.Though I'd prefer lolling about in the sun in the Med-- it still was fun- and I hope to hook up with some other sailors this summer too- ya never know where it might lead.. but at least it's a good day out.