There's another universe not far from land, devoid of cars, trees and the internet. It exists about 10 miles offshore. For NPR's Scott Neuman, sailing is a passion — and the closest he'll ever get to the isolation of outer space.
Debbie DaigleIt is devoid of buildings, trees, cars, cellphones and the internet. Seemingly limitless water extends uninterrupted in all directions.
It's the closest most of us will ever come to the isolation of outer space. And it is why I'm really into sailing.I grew up around boats. My father liked to build them. The pride of his flotilla was not a sailboat but a small"power cruiser," Talisman, that he designed and built before I was born.
Scott Neuman near Martinique in 2017. That island's famous Diamond Rock can be seen in the background.Scott Neuman near Martinique in 2017. That island's famous Diamond Rock can be seen in the background.I quickly learned the art and physics of"trimming" the sails, which often involves tiny adjustments yielding minute gains in speed that nonetheless can save hours or even days over longer passages.
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