Sailing

One sailboat without a master of the wind
looking on in envy

A fairly substantial number of sailboats floated by just a while ago. I suppose on a bright blue, not grey, day with sky and water, green hills, etc., the effect would have been magic to the eye but it was, in truth, white against grey and not so visually compelling. Plenty neat and nifty but I can imagine it better.

That is, until I thought about it.

To be out there, silent in the wind, calm water, just the skill of handling the sails and reading the telltales, a creak and groan as ropes pull tight, a great game of chess, boat and skill against wind and sea.

Now I'm more impressed than ever.