The Bowsprit: Editorial………………………………………………….…...Shelley Wright

The bowspr it

From the editor

Navigating 2022, with intention...

Anyone who spends time on the water knows they are at the mercy of the weather and tides, and that plans are mostly written in the sand — at low tide. Add a pandemic to the mix and those plans disappear under a storm surge. There are times when no matter how well you prepare your voyage, a change of direction is needed, and really, unless you are a complete control freak, isn’t that one of the joys of cruising — the unexpected places it takes you?

The ‘new’ SisterShip Magazine was launched four years ago, 30 years after it was first splashed by founder Ruth Boydell, and the journey since then has been exhilarating and exhausting. All good vessels spend some time in drydock occasionally to scrape off the barnacles and for the crew to take shore leave, hence SisterShip’s absence over the last few months. However, we are back on deck again and have a few new ‘passage plans’ in place for 2022. Keeping in mind of course, as author Janet Howle states on page 27 of this issue, “Make a plan, but remember sailing is an intention — not a plan”.

In this issue we welcome Marissa Neely to the crew, and introduce a new feature, ‘Food Afloat’. You’ll notice that we have two ‘SisterShip Watches’ and ‘Flat-Bottomed Girl’ segments — we do have some catching up to do after all!

As this issue goes live, one of our favourite solo sailors, Lisa Blair, is about to embark on h e r l a t e s t c h a l l e n g e — a n o t h e r circumnavigation of Antarctica! You can follow Lisa’s progress via her web page lisablairsailstheworld.com. We’ll be posting updates on SisterShip Magazine’s social media pages too.

Wherever you are on this blue planet, stay safe and, as always, look for the dolphin!