Cherri,
If we all told stories about our first time out in a new boat, the title
of the anthology would be, "Murphy's Law." Just keep the faith, enjoy the
adventure and learn from your mistakes. You become a sailor by asking
questions, reading, watching others, taking directions, experimenting,
making mistakes and learning to plan ahead. Once you get the "feel" of your
boat, a kind of symbiotic relationship develops. Sometimes when my boat is
completely overwhelmed by a sudden gust, I throw off the sheets and let her
take care of herself while I collect my wits. Remember that a well designed
sailboat will usually round up into the wind and set there if you just "set
her free." As you learn to trust yourself and your craft, the level of
pleasure will grow and the moments of frustration will dissipate.
As per the difference between a bungee and shock cord, there is very
little; they are both elastic lines, but a bungee has hazardous hooks on
each end.
Joe Kidd M15 #207 "Poco a Poco"
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