Letters Volume XXX, Number 3, October 2010
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As I write this, it is officially the last day of summer. Seems like only a few weeks ago it was the first day of summer. Of course, in the Northwest, we can pretty much throw these calendar events out the window. Luckily, for at least two days of the Lake Union Boats Afloat Show, the sun deemed to appear and boaters and potential boaters were able to scrutinize the array of new sailboats at the show. Slowly, and hopefully surely, new designs and models are appearing at the docks of Northwest dealers and we’re excited to already have quite a few test sails planned for upcoming issues. Once again the 48° North crew manned the Discovery Sailing booth at the show. With the help of Bluewater Yachts, Seacraft Yacht Sales, Windworks Sailing School and Seattle Sailing Club, we were able to offer free rides to those wanting to sample sailing. There are so many misconceptions about sailing – it’s hard to learn, it’s a lot of work – it was fun to hear people talking on their return about how much they truly enjoyed it; “It’s so quiet, we moved right along, we didn’t use any gas!”
Sail Sand Point took kids out for a free sailing lesson on the
Hobie Waves, and the dock was full of excited kids on their return. All in all, I think we may have brought a few folks into the light. One of the most enjoyable facets of boat shows for us is when 48°
North readers stop by the booth. We want to thank you all for your kind words. It’s great to hear how people have bought a boat they saw in the mag, or have just returned from a trip, or about how their kids are loving the sailing life. It was interesting to hear from one transplanted east-coaster on how lucky we are out here. “Back east, we can only sail a few months a year, but you guys can sail all year ‘round!”
Which brings us back to the last day of summer. Yes, officially summer is gone, but for Northwest sailors the “year ‘round” season continues. Along with fall come the good winds and some pretty enjoyable sailing weather. So, while the other coast hauls out and hunkers down, we’ll be donning our ubiquitous fleece and setting sail. And, you never know – some of those folks that took their first sailboat rides at the boat show might just be out there with us.
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