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We finally sailed the Serendipity!!

Serendipity

Yesterday we took her out for the very first time and how exciting it was. But it was also a bit scary. We had never sailed before and I was nervous. I called my mother before we left the house to say good-bye and that I loved her. I also told her if she didn't hear back from me by dark to call the coast guard.

But I had no reason to be afraid. Alan had taken sailing classes with the Brookings Yacht Club and he knew what he was doing....I think! It was a perfect day for a maiden voyage. Clear skies, light breeze, and hardly any swells. I probably didn't even need to take that Dramamine! The wine, cheese and crackers were a nice touch as well!

We saw jelly fish, water birds, huge pelicans and the view from the ocean towards Brookings was a perspective I enjoyed immensely. We also did a little fishing and caught some nice bottom fish!

I think I am hooked, but I don't believe I want to try to live aboard Serendipity. She is just a tad too small. Even though my husband has made numerous comments about living on a sailboat...he better get a larger one if he wants me to live on board!!

sailing sail

sailing sailing sailing

Posted by Lori Franks ~ Brookings, Oregon Real Estate on 08/25/2008 04:43 PM

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11 Comments on Brookings, Oregon ~ Sailing the Serendipity

Looks like you had a great time. Enjoy!

All the best!

08/25/2008 04:57 PM

by Kevin O'Shea, White Plains, NY Real Estate (Homes of Westchester, Inc.)

Lori...

Before long you'll be sailing across the Pacific ... well why not? lol

08/25/2008 10:07 PM

by Richard Weisser Coweta Fayette Real Estate ERA United Realty

Lori, you are having too much fun....oh what am I thinking there is no such thing. See

08/26/2008 12:08 PM

by Fred Chamberlin - Eugene/Springfield's #1 Experienced FHA Mortgage Consultant (Alpine Mortgage Planning - Eugene/Springfield OR)

Kevin- good times for sure! I can't wait to go out again!

Richard- And I would be singing the Gilligan's Island song for sure!

Hey Fred....I've watched that video before...hillarious!

08/26/2008 01:37 PM

by Lori Franks ~ Brookings, Oregon Real Estate (Oregon Coast Realty)

nice boat where did you get it?

have fun sailing!!!!!!!!

much love

josh

08/28/2008 06:39 PM

by your son

Josh!!!!

You need to come down for a visit and go out with us!!

More love!!

Mom

my boys

08/28/2008 06:52 PM

by Lori Franks ~ Brookings, Oregon Real Estate (Oregon Coast Realty)

Lori, Congratulations on your first sail trip. I've sailed for over 25 years, both recreational and racing sailboats. I love being on the water. Looks like you had a great day.

09/06/2008 02:22 PM

by Gary White~ Grand Rapids Real Estate, FlexIt Realty, a call or click away! (Flexit Realty~Serving West Michigan)

Gary- Thank you! We had a superb day! Weather permitting we are going out again tomorrow!

09/06/2008 07:59 PM

by Lori Franks ~ Brookings, Oregon Real Estate (Oregon Coast Realty)

Lori...it looks like you guys had a great day out on Serendipity. Now, when hubby says you need a bigger boat if you're going to live aboard... the correct response is... yes, dear. :) haha Let me know when you're ready and we'll plan a circumnavigation. I'm dying to go.

09/08/2008 06:18 PM

by Fairbanks Ak Real Estate Broker Jesse Clifton (Jesse & Kathy Clifton, REALTORS 907-699-6024)

Very cool! My husband lived on a 50 ft sailboat when I met him =) Now about these bottom fish. Are they edible? I assume their name tells their nature... they stay at the bottom? For most fish or crabs, that usually means they taste kinda sandy. So how do bottom fish taste? Or are they even edible?

09/12/2008 08:25 PM

by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Adams Cameron and Company)

Jesse- I will remember my reply.....yes, dear! And about a circumnavigation, my hubby says yesterday. Lets go!

Lisa- So hubby couldn't talk you into living aboard? Do tell!

And the bottom fish are very tasty. I don't think they taste sandy, but you know everyone's tatses are different. The bottom fish we caught this day were Blacks and very large. We also catch ling cod, greenlings and others. My oldest son has been doing a little bit of commerical live fishing. The boat he fishes has a live well and the fish are kept alive clear until the buyer arrives. He is really doing it for a side income but enjoys it very much. Needless to say we eat a lot of fish.....

09/13/2008 03:00 PM

by Lori Franks ~ Brookings, Oregon Real Estate (Oregon Coast Realty)

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