Author: Chris Bertish
Chris Bertish- Captains Log 7th July is Shifting gears mentally! Finally getting to this point where you are comfortable with yourself, your position, and the craft– that’s a huge milestone. No leaks, all my main key systems are still functioning properly- Chart-plotter/ AIS/ water maker/ GPS/ Autopilot & Satellite coms….even though I have implemented a […]
Chris Bertish- Captains Log 7th July is Shifting gears mentally! Finally getting to this point where you are comfortable with yourself, your position, and the craft– that’s a huge milestone.
No leaks, all my main key systems are still functioning properly- Chart-plotter/ AIS/ water maker/ GPS/ Autopilot & Satellite coms….even though I have implemented a couple of my backups and I’ve improvised/ found solutions for some others already.. so hopefully it’s all positive and forward momentum into the next part of the journey from here on out, as we’re now on the Superhighway!
As the breeze built I felt calm, comfortable and confident..
I came in from my late evening shift, excited to get my weather update from Leven Brown… it seems some lighter breeze in the next couple days.. enjoy it while you can, Bertish.. as from Friday it’s going to start building and get breezy again, he said..
Not what I was expecting or really wanted to hear.. a slowdown on the HI-5 Superhighway and things had backed up..
I thought I was finally in it and was away at speed.. but with these expeditions you should always expect the unexpected.. as it’s par for Navigational ocean course.. on land the goalposts don’t really move, but in the ocean they are moving and changing ALL the time!
Winning!
It also seemed better for my craft, as the constant running of moving the wing over the front solar panel every minute or two to adjust the course was starting to cause some damage to the panel.
So I reminded myself quickly of the familiar quote “when you can and have the opportunity.. Work smarter, not harder!”
This was definitely a win all around. As it would give me more time to do updates on weather, routing, These logs, have a little time to actually enjoy it a little for two days while the wind was light- be in the moment and enjoy it while being able to tweak and fine tune the new system for maximizing miles & efficiency.
When things are good, celebrate! Enjoy it, but use the time wisely to also Tweak/ innovate/ improve/ refine & upscale !
Naked + not afraid!
At this point in the journey this is where I start getting really comfortable and start unlocking things within myself. I reach this stage where I get immense clarity on everything! Being able to let go of anything holding me back in my mind- day to day, and life in general. Letting go of any and all fear and just merging into a really positive flow state, across all levels..
My kit often comes off as the water temp is now warm- over 22degrees Celsius, and the air temp is also now getting super warm. Now down to board shorts or nothing for periods of the day.. is always awesome! Naked and not afraid- perfectly connected with self/ nature in perfect harmony and flowing with it, including with the wind, weather and water!
Merging into one perfect flow state.
Becoming more comfortable with all noises and craft speeds and sounds around you. All thoughts become pure, positive, and pure love/ gratitude for all you have and are experiencing around and not taking anything for granted, while simultaneously being able to somehow still stay true to the core vision and mission of the project at hand.
Birthday message
If you have been enjoying & following this journey and found it inspiring & impactful for you or others, my Birthday Wish to you is to ask you to please support us with what we have been doing on this project as we work toward inspiring people across the world while raising money and awareness for Ocean Health & Climate Action.
You can support our mission by donating to our registered 501c3 Foundation/ charity at https://chrisbertishfoundation.org/chris-bertish…/, to allow us to keep making an impact through these kinds of expeditions and supporting the other amazing partners we work with – namely Conservation International, SeaShepherd, Parley & SeaTrees.
Thank you, that’s my Birthday wish fulfilled & my pledge- to continue inspiring others and raising money and awareness for global challenges around the world, while standing up and taking action and supporting other organizations like our partners that are doing amazing work around the world for Ocean Health and a better planet and future for all of us.
Thanks for your kind donations & support From the Foundation team.
The Chris Bertish Foundation is a registered 5013C Non Profit
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Ode to the real riders of the storm. the Stormy Petrel
The fighter jets of the sea.
Fast, jet graceful, Precise yet sharp and agile.. Sleek, yet brilliant, always in motion, yet perfect in every micro adjustment, every split second, in flight.
Swoop, slide, Ride & glide!
I see you, the real rider of the storm and I stand and watch, mesmerized and in admiration, watching transfixed with equal measures of wonder and awe!
If you’re enjoying these Logs/following the journey and are inspired/impacted, please consider supporting the journey by donating at https://chrisbertishfoundation.org/wing-project/
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