I am sure this blog must have been a much awaited one, we all had taken a temporary exit to get into what we call our 'meditative mode'. This is only to revive our energies to get back on the tedious task of blogging. Haha! Jokes apart, we actually got a tad bit lazy, a bit occupied too with all these days' doings. We try and spend most of our 'off watch' time relaxing and sleeping as much we can because thats supposed to be the most essential thing for smooth sailing in a not so smooth sea!
While the 'Doldrums' had drummed us to the beats of windlessness couple of days back, the wind Gods in this part of the planet seem to be all dolled up to make us beat to the drums of a swelly and stormy sea. No wonder why its named as 'Beating'!.(In sailing parlance, beating=upwind sailing and is also directly proportional to being beaten. The more you do it, the more you deserve to get it!)
Now who's beating whom is a debatable point!
I will leave the next blog to my friend who had promised to write to the readers on a nice topic-'Sanctity of a Seafarer lies in her solitude". A little more patience and the blog would soon hit this window. Until then, we let the seafarer (Gator) enjoy her share of solitude.
Stay tuned.
While the 'Doldrums' had drummed us to the beats of windlessness couple of days back, the wind Gods in this part of the planet seem to be all dolled up to make us beat to the drums of a swelly and stormy sea. No wonder why its named as 'Beating'!.(In sailing parlance, beating=upwind sailing and is also directly proportional to being beaten. The more you do it, the more you deserve to get it!)
Now who's beating whom is a debatable point!
I will leave the next blog to my friend who had promised to write to the readers on a nice topic-'Sanctity of a Seafarer lies in her solitude". A little more patience and the blog would soon hit this window. Until then, we let the seafarer (Gator) enjoy her share of solitude.
Stay tuned.
11 comments:
Thanks for the update Skipper! Looking forward to the longer, Gator version.
Let's see how my downwind sail trip turns out. We can compare notes once we both make land fall.
Till then safe travels!
Nice update which was much awaited!Keep sailing safe!!
Keep cool All the best for speedy travel
Read your blogs regularly, thanks for taking time off to write them. I am Cdr B W Singh, NM,I was the Skipper of INSV Samudra in 1988 and did the voyage, Aden to Las Palmas, Canary Islands, via the Mediterranean. Best wishes and safe sailing.
Read your blogs regularly, thanks for taking time off to write them. I am Cdr B W Singh, NM,I was the Skipper of INSV Samudra in 1988 and did the voyage, Aden to Las Palmas, Canary Islands, via the Mediterranean. Best wishes and safe sailing.
Dear Team Tarini
I was rather anxious about all these days of silence. It is so good to hear from you. Awaiting further updates.
Regards
Rohini
Sir,
Great to receive a message from you.
Thank You so much.
Thank you dear Ma'am.
Have a happy and safe sail you too.
Tc
Thank You Sir..
Wishing you fair winds ahead
@Govind Swaroop Saini - Sir, since it is not always easy to sit and type on a boat, I am taking the liberty of answering some of your questions above, from ashore, on behalf of the crew,
2. The boat has satellite communication equipment that gives email and telephone access. It is however very expensive to use hence the use is kept to the minimum required.
3. Whales, like all animals, keep away from humans and anything made by our destructive species. The boat however is strong enough to withstand a rare and accidental collision.
4. Ships and boats at sea usually try to keep clear from each other as they want to avoid collisions at all costs.
6. The boat has to keep moving 24 x 7. It is actually difficult and extremely uncomfortable to try and stop in the middle of the sea. One cannot anchor either as the depth of water may be a few hundred meters or a few kilometers. Can you imagine the amount of anchor cable that would be required!
Very heartening to see you following this voyage.
Regards
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