Sailing in San Diego

in #photography6 years ago

When I was around fifteen…no, I have to go back even further…Almost as far back as my memory goes, I've had a fascination with the ocean. After watching Free Willy (at three years old) I was obsessed with whales and had a fantasy that I would be shipwrecked, rescued by whales, and they would raise me (kind of like Mowgli and wolves or Tarzan and apes). Fast forward to when I was around fifteen or sixteen and my fantasy of living with whales had turned into a desire to learn how to sail. I wanted to live on a boat and only touch land when absolutely necessary.

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That dream was short-lived because I realized how unrealistic it was, unless I were rich or joined the Navy. However, I never lost my passion and fascination for the ocean and though I don't live on a boat, I do live with a sailor. Michael surprised me for my birthday with an afternoon of sailing in the San Diego bay and Point Loma area. My first time on a sailboat, and hopefully not my last.

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While on our afternoon cruise, we saw boats and ships of all shapes and sizes. We saw sea lions napping on buoys, and much to my surprise we even saw a whale. I don't know what was more of a dream come true: sailing or seeing a whale in the wild. It's rare to see a whale in this area at this time of year, so I feel extremely lucky to have caught a glimpse of him.

I won't give a commentary on every picture because I took so many (not even posting all of them). So enjoy the photos from our sailing adventure!

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Glad to see you finally made it in the open waters! :)

Had a plan to go for sailing in the Adriatic sea - for about 10 days... But somehow for stupid reasons the plan failed (twice) :)
Beautiful photos and Galleon looks mighty!

And you are one beautiful couple, cheers! :)

A ten day sailing trip sounds amazing!

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wow that Galleon! looks so majestic! love your post! :)

Thanks! That was one of the highlights of the afternoon! It was like seeing a real pirate ship :)

Awesome photos 👌