opti sailing on the beagle channel

Thanks to the generous gift of Nicolás Ibáñez Scott, Tormentina (at age 6) is learning how to sail an optimist at the southern-most sailing school of the world on the waters of the Beagle Channel and Seno Lauta. She absolutely loves her teacher Mau Carrizo, now counting down the days until weekend lessons, and telling us that she has found her "meditation."

Day 3 of learning how to sail - Tormentina approaching the Beagle Channel from Seno Lauta.
Puerto Williams, Isla Navarino - CHILE / XII Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena (Enero 2015)

The smaller the boat, the more intelligent the owner.
Puerto Williams, Isla Navarino - CHILE / XII Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena (Enero 2015)

Pretty sure she's not thinking about the drama & logistics of fixing a broken mast!
Puerto Williams, Isla Navarino - CHILE / XII Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena (Enero 2015)

Day 3 of learning how to sail an optimist.
Puerto Williams, Isla Navarino - CHILE / XII Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena (Enero 2015)

Tormentina with her sailing instructor Mau Carrizo and his assistant Alex Neira at the Puerto Williams sailing school.
The school was built (on the shore of Seno Lauta) and donated to the community by Chilean businessman Nicolás Ibáñez Scott.
Puerto Williams, Isla Navarino - CHILE / XII Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena (Enero 2015)