The goals of this trip were to demonstrate that sailing can be kept comfortable, easy and fun with the right skills and a supportive environment. Thank you to Clara and Diane for making this a very memorable trip, and thank you to our lady 'Cour Volant' for being such a gentle boat, gracious teacher as these ladies learned to be confident and comfortable behind the helm.
Diane and Clara in our Tiki Classroom being filled up with sailing lingo and Capt. Edana's homemade Hummus.
Diane at the helm and Clara watching the sail trim.
Ladies have such a soft, intuitive touch of the helm, we practiced sailing 'wing and wing' for hours, its such a beautiful way to sail.
Diane taking a bearing, starting to learn coastal navigation.
And what a perfect way to end our first long coastal cruise, the brilliance of a Florida Bay Sunset.
Diane at the helm and Clara studying our position on the GPS
After a full day the ladies couldn't wait to explore on the kayak!
...and also take an evening swim!
Not leaving out our most favorite pastime.. supper and a sunset!
Yes, that's all 3 of us silly sailors.
Not forgetting a beautiful sunrise in the Florida Keys.
Clara at ease on the helm during our sail home.
Diane enjoying the turquoise waters, sea turtles and a new found confidence aboard.
A note from our ladies.
Ok, so this will probably say the same as every other entry.... absolutely fantastic!! I came here rather anxious, unsure of my skills and I'm leaving feeling as though I know what I am doing! Edana you are a fabulous teacher, Captain, host, friend etc. Thank you for the experience... Diane, Boulder CO
This trip was among the most memorable, fun, exciting trips of a lifetime. Edana as a teacher is fantastic, patient, informative and fun! You are a great, great cook and host as well. Most of all the learning experience was exactly what I wanted and needed. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.. Clara, New Egypt, NJ
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