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Joe!!
Today was super cool. I had a last minute booking from a guest who was on my boat last year! Its so flattering to see people book the same trip again. I hope they book a sailing cruise next time -- I'd love to introduce them to the wonderful world of sailing.
I went home to take a disco nap and two of my friends joined me to sail a flying scot. We had a lot of variable winds, but it was enough to get out of the lagoon and sail around the Potomac river. On my way out, I saw Nate Y, a local sailing legend. He impressively recognized me from far away! On our way back in, my flying scot tutor and former commodore of SCOW, Joe L. and the current skipper director, Eric S. was on their way out on one of the club's catalinas. Super cool!
Back in the lagoon, I had my friend Marta practice sailing in a race track pattern. She did well, though she still needs some assistance figuring out when we are upwind and downwind. She is very close to becoming 'someone who likes to sit in a boat' to 'being able to sail on her own.' 3-4 sessions is all she needs, as long as she keeps trying.