09/27/2026
Sailing today on a starboard tack, scooting along at about 4.5 knots in the light morning winds. Notice the heel of La Bella Vita, leaning slightly toward port (left)? To someone who isn’t familiar with sailing, that little bit of lean might cause some concern,but it’s perfectly normal. In fact, the boat is designed to do just that. Far below the waterline is a solid steel keel weighing thousands of pounds, providing stability and keeping the old girl upright as the wind hits the sails. For sailors, that heel is a great feeling. It means the sails are full, the boat is moving, and La Bella Vita is doing exactly what she was built to do. Captain Glenn and I love it!