beginning to accept

Sometimes things change and you don’t even realize it. Sometimes something changes and it changes everything in your life, whether you want it or not. The key to remember is like my old pal Michel McGinnis always said, “Change is OK”. He’s told me a lot of other things over the years but those words always stuck out in my mind.

This time last year I had just gotten my sail boat and had grand illusions to sail off to Mexico and who knows after that. Well it’s been a year and I have learned a lot. Mainly, boats do cost a lot of money! I know I know, I couldn’t believe it my self but it’s true. Something always needs to be fixed and it’s never cheap. I have learned so much and yet still haven’t made it down to Mexico. I have however stumbled on one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. The Channel Islands are a series of 5 islands each quite different from the next full of secret surf spots, mountains, huge arches, fresh water waterfalls, unbelievable sea life, and of coarse Painted Cave, the worlds largest sea cave. They are so special that they are a National Park. And when you are there by boat you truly feel as if you have traveled back in time to an uncharted island as it is unlikely that you will see anyone else during your visit.

And so things change again. I doubt I will take the NOMAD VI into foreign waters. In fact there is a very good chance that she will sail under another captain by the end of the summer.

I am still waiting in limbo at the ski resort and it is time to move forward. Anna and I are returning to the boat in Ventura and will be looking for part time jobs. We plan to take as many trips to the Channel Islands and Catalina between now and June 1^st as the boat will most likely be gone after that.

This is the time for you to change something about your life. Come sailing and explore the Channel Islands with us. Never again will such a golden opportunity come like this one. The boat sleeps six people although four is ideal for a trip. And with the closest island only three hours away we can do anything from a long weekend to 3 to 5 day trips, or longer! Got a wave runner? Bring it along! We have a sick dinghy with a 10hp engine. Got more friends? Bring a tent and get a permit to sleep on the island. I have four scuba setups on the boat and we can rent tanks if you are interested.

The most important thing to me is for my friends and family to experience life aboard the NOMAD VI before it’s gone. There’s no ticket necessary and the only cost is food beer and gas. Don’t miss out on joinin’ Captain Dan and Anna on an adventure you’ll never forget!