Fear That Makes You Feel Sick Will Change Your Life If You Let It
My encounter with one of the most dangerous stretches of sea in the world — followed by a lesson you can use.
I am deathly afraid of certain parts of the ocean.
Stingrays, sharks and blowholes are my worst nightmare.
Yesterday I went on a kayaking tour with my girlfriend for three hours. I didn’t think much of the experience and expected it to be a light paddle close to the shore. We arrived at the beach early. The tour guide showed up thirty minutes late. We got dressed in our skirts and PFDs (kayak gear). The ocean was calm and the sun was shining. The guide showed us where we’d be paddling to.
I laughed it off. It was a few miles to the right of us. There were no obstacles, and chocolate biscuits and delicious apples were waiting for us.
Halfway through the trip I realized I was wrong.
We got near a giant sand dune only to be told it was a short rest, and we wouldn’t be going to shore. Apparently, we were heading into Bass Strait. For those who don’t know Bass Strait, it’s one of the most dangerous stretches of sea in the world. Bass Strait is the place where the famous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race occurs.
