'. . . and a star to steer her by'

[JimJohnston]

.thanks to John Masefield for saying it so beautifully all those years ago.

Currently salt water cruising on our Caliber 40 LRC - Montamarol. Previously in fresh water on a C&C 27. Before that a Redline 25 and a Snipe over a period of 45 years or so.

It's a great addiction shared with my wife

I look forward to commentary and advice from the community.

Fair winds

Jim

[Ocean Girl]

Welcome
Erika

[maxingout]

Steering by the stars is great. That means you are sailing at night offshore. Very beautiful place to be.

[MichaelC]

...and the wheel's kick and the wind's song ... How I miss offshore sailing. Soon now, soon, as Javelin's keel gets assembled ...

[matauwhi]

G'day, mate. Welcome aboard. Hopefully, you will get to steer by the Southern Cross one day, something to "shoot" for. Cheers

[SaucySailoress]

Hello - nice to meet you. What a lovely thread title.

I love steering by the stars. It makes me feel at one with the universe, and the sense of peace, space and beauty that one feels every time is awesome.

However - I learnt my lesson once. I became so hypnotised by the beauty of my star and the shimmering water ahead whilst I was on watch (passage between Kuwait and Bahrain); that when the Skipper came back on watch three hours later my star had altered our course 90 degrees and we were heading straight for Saudi waters.

Now I remember to cross check with the compass every so often, pick a new star, and be wary of the 'star trance'!

[Sunspot Baby]

Welcome aboard. I agree with Max, off shore at night is the best.

George

[SkiprJohn]

Aloha and welcome aboard!
Good to have you here.
regards,

[zeehag]

welcome--the night sailing addiction has terrible withdrawals--cant wait to get back out----