Updated Oct. 2, 2020
The crew of Second Wind has been spending the last many months near inland waters, far from the call of the open sea. It’s been interesting to see how people are adapting to life during the continuing spread of the corona virus. In Wisconsin the bars are open, many of the churches closed and wearing a mask is optional in most places. While many feel wearing a mask is prudent protection, somewhat greater numbers feel it is better to express one’s individual liberty by not wearing a mask, often ignoring social distancing guidelines. The local mayors in Wisconsin pleaded to not have President Trump hold a rally this weekend, but with today’s news, that won’t happen.
With each state setting their own restrictions and guidelines, often based on the current rate of disease progression, it’s difficult to make plans for travel. It’s not easy to hit a moving target. In the end it will be a matter of your own personal sense of safety and comfort and consideration of your age and outstanding health issues. When will you feel it is safe to fly and freely travel again? To dine in any restaurant?
How has your planning for travel and future vacations been affected by the virus? Does an RV or boat rental vacation now sound more appealing as you can control your environment much better than relying on random motel rooms? If you’re near the end of your working career does working from home change your timing or plans for retirement? How do you feel about your personal health and safety now that both the U.S. President and First Lady have been effected?
Please share your thoughts by taking a few minutes to complete the COVID-19 Challenge Survey. You can now do so anonymously through Google forms.
Thanks for your participation. Here are a few photos of inland boating on beautiful Geneva Lake.
If your heart is for the salty smell of the sea, and the secure, comfortable cruising a well-equipped motorsailer can bring, here is an opportunity you should not miss. If not now, then when? Just in time for the excellent fall sailing season on the Chesapeake:
Click here for Second Wind sales listing and to see new fall pricing.
the laughing pirates 