07/13/2026
Aging does not magically make sailors sensible.
It just means we take a little longer to do the same questionable things we used to do with full confidence and better knees. We still think we can fix it ourselves. We still underestimate how long the project will take. We still believe the weather window might be just fine if we squint at the forecast optimistically enough.
The good news is that getting older often comes with better timing, better stories, and a much greater appreciation for sitting down afterward. You may do the dumb stuff slower, but you also laugh harder, rest sooner, and know exactly where the good snacks are hidden aboard.