"When I was around eight, we moved to the country. Plenty of room to run and explore through woods, marshlands at water's edge. I had long since learned to swim so it was pretty much a carefree existence, especially during the long days of summer. It was glorious! " The first in a series, Sailing Blue Water Mystique Solo, tells tales of Downing's personal exploits, insights and observations about sailing alone in the Exumas.