by Ray Jason
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| TODAY'S SUNRISE |
One
of of the exquisite joys of the sea gypsy life is the fact that it
blends together two opposing worldviews. Even though most ocean
vagabonds are incurable Romantics, they are also cautious Realists.
Surely, sailing to the South Seas requires the care-free bravado of
the dreamer, but it also demands careful expertise. Out there on the
Wide Waters, far from any help, one must have many skills including
seamanship, navigation and boat repair.
I
contend that this advanced level of preparedness is also extremely
valuable in responding to land-based issues. For example, if the
current corona-virus does become a world-wide threat, I could
literally complete this sentence, go on deck, lift my anchor and
within 15 minutes be in the open Caribbean Sea far from any risk of
exposure.