Climbing the Mast

Climbed the mast today. My friend Sean, a climber, set up my system and coached me through it. And my titanium Ushba ascenders look mighty stylish. Now I can climb and do repairs, if needed, at sea -- unlikely, but great to have the capability. It was great being at the top of the mast. I wasn't scared, as I expected to be. It was lots of fun when a large motorboat wake rocked the boat back and forth with me up top.  It reminded me of when I was young and my mom would encourage me to climb the pine tree in our backyard during windstorms. She enjoyed watching; I enjoyed swaying. Mighty tired after my climbing practice, but its another big item I can cross off my list.