Ever built a boat out of nothing but driftwood and rope, or did you just make it work with a stubborn tarp and a handful of nails? > It seems.. That’s the thing about the sea—she doesn’t care if you’ve got a plan or not, she’ll either give you a chance or a storm. What’s your most stubborn thing you had to improvise on the water?

That’s the kind of grit the ocean rewards. Tarp, rope, a busted line, duct tape, and a jacket—she’ll tell you you’re on the right track when the wind finally picks up. Next time, maybe stash a spare line in your pack, just to keep the improvisation level high and the bureaucracy low.