In my neck of the woods, they say there are 2 seasons. Winter, and 2 months of bad sleddin' (slang for snow mobiling.) While this may be a gross exaggeration, by March, it feels like winter has been here long enough.
This makes me start thinking about summer stuff.
Sailing is the first one on my mind though I may post about some of my other favourite summer pastimes once a week til spring is finally here.
Looking forward to that first walk down the dock towards the boat. Gear and Beer over my shoulder, sounds of the rigging clanking off the masts, looking up at the trees to see what kind of wind we are going to have.
The season does start out a little chilly but not like it is now! Maybe a couple extra layers and perhaps some foulies (foul weather gear) and enough laughs to keep us warm.
Eventually the warmer weather is upon us and it is bright colours and fast shirts. Can't wait to fly that chute (spinnaker) downwind surfing the waves.
You KNOW the other guys are going to be stir crazy from the long winter and happy as hell to be back on the water. Jokes and stories and good times return with the sun.
AND of course there is going to be beer. Not that I need an excuse to have a cold one mid-week but I enjoy getting into some of the lighter session IPAs and searching out the crushable pints that are a little lower in alcohol but still strong on taste.
