And her second, third and fourth. But we came to Bonaire so she could get her first, so let’s talk about that one.
Sally and I were supposed to be spending this week on a more traditional Wedding Anniversary vacation (something not centered around windsurfing) and we’d spent the better part of a year planning said vacation at a suitably fancy location.. One week before our departure, my wife grabs her superhero windsurfing outfit (in which she is Surfergirl777) from the closet and proclaims “Let’s skip the carefully planned fancy vacation. I want to go to Bonaire and hit my first jibe!”
She really knows how to twist my arm. Seven days later we were on the water in Bonaire.
My bride got bit with the jibing thing back in September, and the ABK clinic that month really got her going. But Long Island conditions since have rarely been suitable since (too much wind or not enough) and then drysuit season broke out…not her thing. Hence Bonaire.
Sunday was warm-up day (we arrived on the red-eye from Newark, and were not our best.) But out on the water Monday Sally was looking good. It seemed like it might happen. And then it did! Planing on starboard she carved into the jibe, flipped the sail and switched her feet…and then sailed away with a big beautiful grin on. What did it feel like?
“You know that tingling you get when you hear a great piece of music or try on a great pair of shoes? I felt like that all the way back crossing the bay.”
With her groove on, Sally hit her second jibe. Then her third and fourth.
If I remember correctly, it was about a month between my first and second jibes.
Awesome, Jibe Ho!
Posted by: Joe Rouse | November 20, 2007 at 10:20 PM
Now I dont exactly think she had to 'twist your arm' to go to Bonaire!!! She is obviously one of us - 'the perfect wife'! We are quite a rare species in this world where (for some peculiar reason)men seem to dominate the windsurfing scene! Pass on the message please.........''Welcome to the Perfect Wife Club''!
Posted by: Bunty | November 21, 2007 at 02:50 AM
You go girl! Where can I get one of those superhero wetsuits and how can I join the perfect wife club? ;)
Posted by: Jill | November 21, 2007 at 05:49 AM
Dear PWC (Bunty and Jill),
It is my pleasure to join this esteemed club! Back to the water...
SG777
P.S. Thanks Joe!
Posted by: Surfergirl777 | November 21, 2007 at 09:47 AM
We have a good forecast for the next few days so after a few weeks having to keep on dry land I am going to venture back into the water and hopefully finally be able to sail my new wave board. Yaahhooo! Have fun guys - give it all you got!
Posted by: Bunty | November 21, 2007 at 10:13 AM
what can I say but wow..Sally is my hero....
Posted by: annie your travel agent | November 21, 2007 at 04:07 PM
Hey, I would be a perfect wife too..still looking for that perfect windsurf hubby but YOU ARE ALL TAKEN..whine whine..
Posted by: annie your travel agent | November 21, 2007 at 04:13 PM
I can assure you there are loads of them out there just looking for someone like you............as I said we're a rare breed! The amount of times my husband was stuck on the beach looking after the kids cos I was still out windsurfing enjoying perfect conditions eagerly waiting for me to come back in so he could get his time out on the water! But then he's a perfect husband - and they're a rare breed too!
Posted by: Bunty | November 22, 2007 at 03:43 AM
Woo-hoo, way to go Sally! I hope MIchael was able to catch you on video!
Posted by: Jeff | November 22, 2007 at 09:52 AM