Memorial Day Sailing

Yesterday, a group of us went out to the sea cliffs for some bouldering, rock climbing, and cliff diving. Seamus & Jack set up a new route that started off with a sharp overhang, and everyone had fun with that. I just went to soak in the warm sun and freezing ocean water. Sea lions, skiffs, and the seemingly endless summer sunsets.

Tomorrow, I'm leaving to go sailing for 3 days with "Captain Jim", Caro, Eve, and Eve's coworker.

I think it's technically a race, but Captain Jim's an easygoing fella.

Juneau Cup round 2
This is round has three races , we start with race one from Juneau to Taku Harbor on Saturday, a day race from Taku Harbor to Twin Points and back on Sunday and a return race from Taku Harbor to Juneau on Monday. A very important weekend for the Juneau Cup Challenge, if you race all the races and finish you only have to complete two more races in the season to qualify for the big prizes. Special prizes for the first race of the season will be given on the Saturday night party on the dock.

This is my first sailing trip ever, although my stepdad is a sailing enthusiast and often sails in Canada and the Gulf. I'm excited for the good life--a boat in water, books, & breathing room. I'm excited for the good weather and steak and camping out and loads of down time. I'm excited to meet other people sailing, Juneau's sub-community just hanging out along Taku Inlet.

Others have already left for Haines for a beer festival. It's a good weekend, and I'm happy. My first weekend after my decision to stay in Juneau for awhile. That's right. No rushing off to the Philippines. No hurried adventures in Puerto Rico. No dashing off to Europe. No escapes, for now.