why sailing?

My father pick the best place for repeated shake down cruises, the passage between Hampton Roads and Bermuda and back. We took this trip every summer till my parents left for their around the world cruise. We exerienced a hurricane, tropical storms, flat calms, terrific squalls,being struck by lighting.... We all learned immense things about the boat and how she handled in all kinds of weather. And during these cruises my love for sailing burst forth. I was hooked forever. Sailing had become a passion. One of my favorite times on board was the last watch of the day..... and the dawn that came at the end of the watch.Meg.