We had an idea or I did that if while cruising we had to go under and clear the fouled rudder or prop. Or make some repair out in the middle of somewhere. A snorkle won't make it. So we (I) decide that we needed to get scuba Certified. We have now gotten the written tests, all pool dives and two open ocean dives out of the way. Two more ocean dives and one more thing off my list.

Sailing has been great lately some good wind and very calm seas. Very relaxing and helps in the teaching of Mary with the fundamentals. She is getting the hang of it. Almost know what line pull at the right time. Four years we maybe ready to go.