Gusts of Life & Bravery at Sea

Blog theme: Someone saying "f%^k this, I need to move." Then them moving and taking a hit, but landing with a better outcome.

Earlier today I was watching a YouTube video (link below) of a sailor making his way to Iceland. He recounts how he came close to a point off of the Faroe Islands and found himself, and his little yacht, being smashed with waves in this micro sea state climate. At the time in which he entered the danger zone he had a drone up in the air, and an expensive camera around his neck;  he wanted to capture the beautiful scenery around him (interesting fact - he also was covid positive ). As soon as he realised the peril he was in, he judged the situation, and began to take action to manoeuvre. 

He didn't keep going. He didn't jam the throttle down all of the way, or start raising sails for more power. The situation was not right, he knew he had to find an alternate way. He had to take a loss now to get onto a better route for later.

So he started turning. Thats when things got really hairy. With the boat now being side on, and travelling with less speed, the waves began to really push hard into the hull. At one point the sailor recounts that the mast was nearly in the water. If it weren't for his heavy keel the whole boat may have gone over.

It didn't though. He made it out to safety. His drone was long gone and his camera was broken. It was the cost he took to prioritise for his future. This happens on the sea. This happens in life.

Sometimes you have to call it. Like the sailor. The path you thought you should be on, might not actually be optimal. The habits you have developed may not be optimal.

Striving for awareness is always key. Specifically habits; they are so powerful and can compound into  positive or negative feedback loops.

I found the bravery of that sailor inspiring. Once he knew he was in trouble he moved. 

https://youtu.be/VNo3s10BH2s