To sail, we chartered a J22 sailboat from Chicago Sailing Club and were skippered about by Skipper David. David was a funny retired gentleman who insisted on us calling him Skipper at all times. He also wanted us to call whoever was sailing the boat to be called skipper. So, Skipper Josh and Skipper Brooke learned how to sail.
One lesson we were taught was to always announce you next move. So, when turning the boat you're supposed to yell something like "Turning About". I equate this to "Hey, hey you, way up there on the front of the boat! Hold on to the railing 'cause if you don't you're going to fall in the lake. HEY, ARE YOU LISTENING TO ME?! Don't be a dummy! hold onto the rail! Ok, good, you done being difficult? Do you need a timeout? Diaper change? Good, I'm going to turn to the left now."
But, since we were on a really tiny boat and were within a radius of 2 inches of each other I found all this shouting a bit unnecessary.
Skipper Brooke
Skipper Josh
Bubbly (in a red cup, classy)
Unique view of the city
Skipper David, teaching teaching teaching
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