Heart and Soul
As spring warms waters around the country, boat owners everywhere are heading down to the docks with big plans for cruising. For most of us, boating in the weeks and months ahead will satisfy an urge for pleasure—to see new places, to enjoy time outdoors with our favorite people, and to allow the healing properties of saltwater to soothe the sense of isolation so many of us have experienced during a long winter inside. While pleasure is one of the key benefits of boating, I’m always interested in learning about people who find ways to couple the fun of cruising with the joy of helping others in need. Soundings contributor Kim Kavin recently told me about Tom Corrigan, a 45-year-old professional at a New Jersey pharmaceutical company who used his Sea…