Why were you inspired to do this?

My parents will be visiting my wife any kids for a few weeks during the summer of 2008. Although I was raised around power boats, my Father has never been on a sailboat. This adventure has a great many benefits, my Father can experience something that I have come to truly love and I can spend some much needed time with my Father.

What were 3 things you did to make this happen?

Blocked out a 3 4 hour block of time during their trip to take the sail.

Found a shipmate to help sail the boat... well sort of. My Dad manned the helm and I took care of the rest along with the help of my 5 year old daughter.

Checked the weather forecast. We had wind! Now let's go sailing.

How did you feel once you had accomplished this?

Amazing! My Dad and Mom had such a great time and they got to enjoy a little bit of what I had been experiencing with the boat since the Spring. We made a full day of sailing with lunch and drinks and spending time with the kids. My parent's are coming out again in the winter and we're looking forward to another sail.