Category: Reflections

My father Carl F. Rehnborg at the age of 66. As a life-long learner, he always has a book by his side. 1953.

A Father’s Day Tribute to My Dad

Along with celebrating with my children and grandchildren on this Father’s Day, I find myself reminiscing about my father and the one gift he gave me that profoundly shaped my life and made me the man I am today.

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We are All in This Together

After a shorter-than-expected journey, I’m back home in Southern California. It was a wild ride during the three-plus months we were out at sea.

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Under the shade of a lanai, overlooking the water’s edge and open to the South Sea breezes, I settle in to write a few notes and watch the boats in the distance. The beautiful view inspired much reflection. Moorea, Society Islands. October 2016. Photo: F. Rehnborg

Navigating to a Brighter Future

Our visit to Huahine, Moorea and Tahiti was an emotional one for me. It not only marked the end of our Double X sailing journey, but also triggered a flood of memories of my earlier trips to the islands as well as my father’s deep love for the South Seas and his efforts to protect its beauty and majesty.

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