Perspective - a great read

You are correct. A Great read. I did a lot of boating in the San Juan Islands as a kid with my dad. He was getting a masters degree in biology and we did a lot of trips to the bird rocks and Sucia Island. I agree that some of the best cruising is among the many islands in the Puget Sound. I remember my dad pointing out Coffin rock outside of deception pass and explaining to me that it got it's name from the fact that at high tide it was under water, and boats had struck it and sank. We spent many memorable summers at the Rosario Beach biological station. I will always remember that area.
 
Great read! Though I have never been to the San Juans, I did spend 5 years in the PNW near Longview, WA. Had friends with a boat in Gig Harbor and spent some memorable times on the Puget Sound. Did experience the Columbia Bar when going fishing a few times. Lived through the evacuation of Mt. St. Helens. A great time in my life. Thanks for posting.

Benentt
 
It's a beautiful place to go boating for sure. I share my brothers same perspective.
No matter what piece of plastic we're floating on, we can enjoy the same things, places, views and experiences.
 
Todd, that was a great read. Not only was it based around my favorite song, but his feelings about being on the water are pretty much the same as mine. I don't care if we're out on our 13' Whaler or our Sea Ray, it's not the size of the boat it's the size of the experience. I had much more fun watching my 4 year old grandson drive our Whaler than I've ever had driving my own boat.

It's all about the experience.
 
Great read and your brother nailed it for all of us boaters. I have said the same thing many times over on all our boats - "It does not get any better than this!"
 
Todd,

Thanks for sharing. Your brother has skills and I have felt the way he does most of my adult life. I had my first boat at 15 1/2. It was a little 14' wood runabout that sat for years in my neighbors yard. I asked if I could have it if I got it running and fixed it up. I did and he did. That was my first in a long line of boats from 14' to now, 52'.

I have always believed there are people that own boats, and there are boaters. I'm a boater. I don't have to be going out on the boat, I just need to be on or around them. I will be 65 in a few months and recently realized I have been boating nearly 50 years. I've always wanted a boat like my 52' that is now for sale. Why is she for sale? A boat like that should be cruising, not sitting at the dock, and my retirement plans have changed. But I have back my old 23' Cobalt, that I used to own, that I am restoring and that journey is as enjoyable to me as cruising to Catalina in my own boat.

Perspective? I have said often that Perception is the coolest word in the English language; and very closely related to Perspective. What matters is that we are doing what matters most to each of us. I will soon be leaving Northern California and the West Coast and starting another chapter in the New Orleans area. Lake Pontchatrain will be my new cruising area and if things work out I will have a home on the water with the Cobalt tied out back. Another perspective, and perception, of a perfect boating life.

Shawn
 
Truly a great read! It really spoke to me, almost got me a little choked up if I'm being honest. Grew up on Lake Michigan boating with my dad and, although I'm only in my mid 30's, I've been a boat owner most of my life, buying my first of many at 15. As most of you know, I'm currently boatless for the first time in a long time. And even though it's only been about 3-4 months, and even though I know it's the right thing for right now, and even though I KNOW it's very temporary, I have been a different person the last few months. I lose my temper quicker, complain more and suddenly see the glass as half empty instead of half full.

For a while, I knew I was cranky but didn't really understand why. I then realized that my "perspective" had changed and I lost my thing that got me from Monday through Thursday every week. I lost my outlet and stress receiver. I've lost my identity. I knew I loved boating and being on the water, but never realized how important it really was to me until now. As the old saying goes, you never truly appreciate what you have, until it's gone. Boating is a terrible financial decision, but it's the best waste of money in the world and I'm counting down the days until I can start pissing my money away again and stop being so cranky all the time! Thanks for the great read; it sure spoke to me!
 
Truly a great read! It really spoke to me, almost got me a little choked up if I'm being honest. Grew up on Lake Michigan boating with my dad and, although I'm only in my mid 30's, I've been a boat owner most of my life, buying my first of many at 15. As most of you know, I'm currently boatless for the first time in a long time. And even though it's only been about 3-4 months, and even though I know it's the right thing for right now, and even though I KNOW it's very temporary, I have been a different person the last few months. I lose my temper quicker, complain more and suddenly see the glass as half empty instead of half full.

For a while, I knew I was cranky but didn't really understand why. I then realized that my "perspective" had changed and I lost my thing that got me from Monday through Thursday every week. I lost my outlet and stress receiver. I've lost my identity. I knew I loved boating and being on the water, but never realized how important it really was to me until now. As the old saying goes, you never truly appreciate what you have, until it's gone. Boating is a terrible financial decision, but it's the best waste of money in the world and I'm counting down the days until I can start pissing my money away again and stop being so cranky all the time! Thanks for the great read; it sure spoke to me!

Oh yeah.... You are definitely a Boater
 
Great article indeed, thanks for sharing.
 
Very nice read! I am going to send out to our club membership, thanks!
 

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