"When a job is given on a sailboat, you should listen to and respond quickly to the captain's orders. A quick gust of wind can come and go in an instant. You might have to pull in the lines when the mainsail is shifted. When the captain says pull, pull fast and hard."
"Passengers are often used in sailboat races as dead weight. Called 'rail meat,' extra bodies sit on the rails to tip the boat straight. A sailboat, when gaining speed, will tilt and the more hull that touches the water, the faster the boat will go."
This blog will document my journey into the field of Arts Administration, specifically my internship with an arts organization. I don't expect it to be glamorous. Sometimes, I might feel more like a passenger than a member of the crew.
But in order to become a great sailor, you've gotta spend a little time sitting on the rail.
(This metaphor is here to stay, so get used to it.)
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