...never have been a on a sailboat, Andrea,

but I have a vivid recurring dream of being aboard [a Swan 44]

with friends and some comfortable strangers.  I believe it is

a Swan '44 because I went looking for it one weekend &

...found it (nearest likeness).  Stuck around a while perchance

to say "Hi" to the owner on a busy sailing day, but no one

came by...so I just gave it a pat on the teak...

& said g'by [untill we meet again....]

Now I just read the occasional sailing story...& stare at them out there beyond the breakers when we get out to the coast.