I have been obsessively checking weather forecasts from several different sources — a storms coming into Vancouver tonight, and Gusti’s out there on the water, all alone, at anchor. We’ve checked the lines several times since the weekend started, making sure she’s all set, however, it’s our first storm with our little Tiki 21 out on the beach, and I’m feeling like a mother sending her child off to camp. So many things could go wrong, yet we’ve prepared her as well as we can.

I’ve noticed other boats, unfamiliar to Kits Beach anchoring nearby — could this spot actually be a good one for weathering a storm coming from the South-East? For Gusti, the spot is right, especially in the case of a North-Westerly — worst case scenario, she gets plopped down on the soft sand, or blown a little further off the beach. Actually, the worst case scenario is unknown, something completely overlooked happening.

Venturing into the unknown. Doing things I’ve never done before. Taking calculated risks. Making educated guesses. Accepting challenges. Challenging myself. These are the reasons for this particular situation. I hope Gusti survives the night!