Cruising Plans Are Written In The Sand

Photo by Aeryk Payne on Unsplash

Near the end of February, a client project was drawing to a close - and I had an inkling of the looming COVID-19 pandemic's potential impact on the economy - and the job market.

And so, I began stocking-up the boat's provisions - and planning on possible sailing destinations - in distant harbors - where I might need to seek isolation.  Fortunately, I chose my canned provisions with care - and most of those will be good until mid-to-late 2021.

But, I was mentally unprepared for the dramatic (and, massive) impact the pandemic would have on the closure of ports throughout the Pacific.

So, the utility of having a sailboat - was not as beneficial as I would have thought - and isolating within the harbor, tied to the slip - was the only alternative. Better, I'm sure, than those weary sailors  who were later forced to remain aboard their boats, at anchor - outside of any harbor.

March, April, and most of May were spent in comparative safety and comfort tied to the dock.

In late May, a new client project began - and I've been fortunate to enjoy comfortable accommodations staying in a few different hotels - as I judge the situation - and asses the potential duration.

The future conditions (both near, and distant) - are far too foggy for me to plot and steer a straight course.

There are shoals ahead, I'm sure.

(c) Kelvin D. Meeks