Race 12 - Day 14
Crew Diary - NEW YORK, USA TO DERRY-LONDONDERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND
04 July

Lorne Merkur
Lorne Merkur
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Newbie Part 5 by Lorne Merkur

Pronunciation: New.be

Definitions: 1. New inexperienced joiner to a group 2. Doesn't know sh*t

Courage is Contagious

There's been a lot of talk these days about courage. Here's what I have learnt about the subject from my crew mates who set excellent examples.

Courage is the sweet spot or maybe a matrix of points between and amongst risk and recklessness, audacity and idiocy, passion and pathos, trust and tradition. Take care that what's catchy is not also toxic.

So, in the form of a toast, charge your glasses, fill your mugs - to courage!

To authenticity, not arrogance;
To bravery, not bluster;
To clarity, not control;
To ambition, not autocracy;
To generosity, not self-interest;
To methodical, not manipulative;
To leadership; not intimidation;
To transparency, not tantrums;
To honesty;
To experience;
To creativity;
To charm;
To courage - it's contagious!

Shout outs:

To Mum, Karen and Sharon - have a lovely get together this coming Saturday

:)

Dear Natalie - counting down the days until I see you in Derry, can’t wait.

Love John xxoo

To Maggie - Can't wait to see you in Ireland xxoo Happy birthday and best wishes to Charles' Granny on her 100th birthday (and from all the Telemedders!!) love Jill; and love to my wonderful girls and boys too). I've crossed the Atlantic and on my way to Derry!

Hi Bella! Nearly sailed across a whole ocean, can you Facetime Grandma and tell her I'm having such a good time, love Aunty Jo.

Happy late birthday July! Love you Linda.

Kevin and Cheryl - hope you are having a safe trip to the boat; happy holidays! Love Linda

To Gili, Lianni, Tali and Ori - C'Mo she ha yam rachav v'amok ani ohev otchem.

Hi mom! Love Abba xx

To my Marina; we'll talk soon in Derry - love you Dan xoxo

To Kat’s mum - hope all goes well and we look forward to seeing you soon :) xx

To Dad - happy birthday for the 12th July; will call you love Elaine xx