Beautiful, Camilla! I love this glimpse into your childhood. I didn't grow up sailing, but learned as an adult and had several joyful summers of racing JF15s with my husband -- who himself was adept at the centerboard walkover from his own laser-sailing days. I got good at the "scoop," so when he righted the boat, I was still in it, ready to ease the mainsheet so we could continue on our way. The first time we capsized, it was such a relief and release to me. I had abject fear of that and then, it was not only a non-event, it was FUN!
Everything you say about sailing and spiritual practice resonates with me. Especially PRESENCE. We used to observe, after a night of racing with our friends, the group of us would stand around w/ beers recounting events, but we couldn't really talk very well. Because we were all still mesmerized by "sailing brain."
Thanks so much for reading and commenting Julie, and I LOVE the idea of a "scoop"😁 Maybe I'll get to try it one day still😁 So cool that you have had similar sailing experiences - it's one of those activities that definitely lights me up. And as Priya points out above - so does writing💃🧚♀️🤸♀️💖🕊🌷☀️🌈🌺🪷🌟✨💕
This was great, Camilla. I really enjoyed your story about capsizing Lazer Blades (epic name by the way). Not only is it an enjoyable and interesting story, but you wrote it really well — your descriptions and observations really bring the story to life.
Beautiful, Camilla! I love this glimpse into your childhood. I didn't grow up sailing, but learned as an adult and had several joyful summers of racing JF15s with my husband -- who himself was adept at the centerboard walkover from his own laser-sailing days. I got good at the "scoop," so when he righted the boat, I was still in it, ready to ease the mainsheet so we could continue on our way. The first time we capsized, it was such a relief and release to me. I had abject fear of that and then, it was not only a non-event, it was FUN!
Everything you say about sailing and spiritual practice resonates with me. Especially PRESENCE. We used to observe, after a night of racing with our friends, the group of us would stand around w/ beers recounting events, but we couldn't really talk very well. Because we were all still mesmerized by "sailing brain."
Thanks so much for reading and commenting Julie, and I LOVE the idea of a "scoop"😁 Maybe I'll get to try it one day still😁 So cool that you have had similar sailing experiences - it's one of those activities that definitely lights me up. And as Priya points out above - so does writing💃🧚♀️🤸♀️💖🕊🌷☀️🌈🌺🪷🌟✨💕
I’m far less brave than you, just want to make that clear. 🙃
May you give yourself the permission to be who you are, without comparison 🥰💖🙏🕊
Writing brings me into presence. Camilla, I’m really enjoying reading your memoir!
Thanks so much Priya! It feels great for me to know that you're enjoying reading it. Thank you so much for your support✨🌟💖🙏🕊
and yes, great point! The practice of writing brings me into presence too🥰
This was great, Camilla. I really enjoyed your story about capsizing Lazer Blades (epic name by the way). Not only is it an enjoyable and interesting story, but you wrote it really well — your descriptions and observations really bring the story to life.