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RISE Sailing – Finally back on the Water!
Posted on May 30th, 2009 No comments
The weather has been so, unforgettable. I have had to cancel so many sailing dates due to high winds, no winds, rain, sleet, snow, cows, but not for over active pirates! Perhaps I take it too personal, every time I’ve had to call to say we can’t go, it kills me. Finally we were able to go out this past weekend. The winds were fairly constant around 8 mph.This weekend we spent with Dan Shuman and his wife. Dan hasn’t been on a sailboat for a few years but he picked it right back up. Apparently he has spent time on quite a few sail boats all over the place, defiantly knew what he was doing. The wind died down a bit after an hour. Looking for signs of wind, we watched as another boater was laying on the deck and paddling back towards the dock. Then the wind picked up as the sail filled.
Our thought was, well, when will it get here? We watched the ripples cross the water slowly as it finally reached us. With the sails in a close haul we took off again.
Oh, big thanks to Dan’s wife for bringing muffins!
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: Yesterday was truly a lifetime experience for my son as well as our family. I was always afraid for my son to do certain activities especially dealing with water when either of us swim. He loved everything especially the jet ski. Thank you for showing us that there are no limits. we are looking to become a part of a team such as yours. I thank God for wonderful people as yourself.You all are truly a blessing to our family. I will see you in the near future to see whatever else my son can do.
: My son really enjoyed getting to play a couple of holes of golf today at North Texas Golf Center. It was great to see him not only enjoying swinging the golf club (and making contact with the ball!)but also being able to chat with his RISE friends.
: I really had a great time at the water sports at Lake Grapevine, especially riding in the motorboat and getting to help steer the sailboat. But I think my favorite activity was riding on the jet ski, which really surprised my mom who never thought I would ever get on a jet ski!!!
: This was truly the best day of my sons life where it was just enjoying the outdoors. WE experienced things we wanted to do & things we were afraid of & I truly appreciated it. THANKS
: I just wanted to Thank Rick and Annette Brauer for such a wonderful time last Saturday sailing in the open waters. I had such a "GREAT TIME" can't wait till the next time we get to go out. Thank You again!!!!!!