2024 was the year that sailing started to click for me. My efforts as a crew member were understood more and my actions had meaning behind it, instead of just doing things because I was told to. Additionally, the engine problems have been resolved this year and I was able to successfully take Kraken out more than 30 times this sailing season. I participated in Skipjacks, attempted putting a crew together for Lady Skipper (we’ll come back to this), raced in the Rookie Regatta series and finished the 2024 sailing race season taking 2nd place in Three Cribs Fiasco regatta. Needless to say, it was a beautiful year out on the water with plenty of great memories with family and friends.