In a two-part series on why it's important for women to take the helm of sailboats just published on Women & Cruising, I talk about my journey towards taking that wheel in critical situations. I wrote the article because I struggled with the process, oddly when I could run companies but couldn't take the helm. I had given it a lot of thought and talked to so many women who were "in the same boat". Here's the result. I hope you enjoy it. Please let me know if it speaks to you.
Click here to read the article Why it is better for women to take the helm Part 1 on Women & Cruising.
http://www.womenandcruising.com/blog/2014/02/why-it-is-better-for-women-to-take-the-helm-part-1/
Friday, February 14, 2014
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Storm toll at Bertra Strand near Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland
We finally managed to get out for a walk in between storms today. It was blustery and cold yet we decided to visit Bertra Strand one of our favourite beaches to walk in Ireland. It has spectacular views of Croagh Patrick and the most amazing sand dunes I've ever had the pleasure to walk. The views across Clew Bay are magnificent too, and the beach is littered with lucky weather stones and fossils. We'd heard that the Strand had been hit hard by the recent procession of storms and wanted to see for ourselves.
Friday, February 7, 2014
Plastics thrown back from the sea - the gods must be crazy!
Nature has her way of getting things done that really need
doing. We, the people, have polluted the oceans for generations, and now the
oceans are giving back. With the invention of plastics, things got seriously
worse out there. Who can forget that line from The Graduate:
Mr.
McGuire: I just want to say one word to you. Just one word.
Benjamin:
Yes, sir.
Mr.
McGuire: Are you listening?
Benjamin:
Yes, I am.
Mr.
McGuire: Plastics.
Benjamin:
Exactly how do you mean?
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
St. Brigid and the coming of spring
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
A SEAsoned Irish Weather Station
We are wintering in the west of Ireland this year. Our boat is in Galway in the marina within the locked harbour. Thankfully we have not had to worry too much about the strong storms and tide surges we've had this winter. Storm after strong storm, gale after gale, we've had nonstop blowing going on. And the rain - pelting, driving, and filling our rain gauge daily. Now weather has always been a subject of discussion here, and when I heard about Fifty Shades of Grey I thought it was about the Irish weather. But this year is really extraordinary. We had a wonderful summer for a change and now we are paying for it in spades.
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Westerly wind combined with a super high tide created a massive storm surge. The road at the end of our driveway is under water. |
Saturday, February 1, 2014
EU Directives for Recreational Craft Are Set to Change
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