Last summer, I learned to sail. And, having earned my degree in English, I was delighted to learn that many common phrases in the English language have their origin in the nautical world. For example:
Spring is upon us and we’ve been making headway as we chart our course for the upcoming City Sail season. This summer we hope to set a new tack, introducing our teen-sailors to the world of racing. And so, with Pastor (Captain) Trevor at the helm and (first-mate) Kyle on board, we have set sail with our sights set on acquiring a sailboat designed for racing. We’ve tried our best to remain even-keeled about the whole adventure, but we can’t help but get excited about the notion of finding a J/24 or J/105 sailboat (or J/22 or Colgate 26... You get the picture...). We’ve been writing letters, making phone calls, striking up conversations with random folks at the marina… the whole nine yards. We’ve had some leads, but so far nothing has solidified. We certainly won’t let that take the wind out of our sails; we’re ready to take this thing down to the bitter end.
If it comes to mind, pray for a sailboat for City Sail!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment