"DSK" wrote in message
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"Bobsprit" wrote...
Now...stop the lying and posturing.

Now *that* is funny.

Let's all be honest. How much do you
REALLY sail your own boat.

Why "your own" boat? Why not OPB's?


Donal wrote:
Most years I sail about 2000 miles. However, I suppose that as much as
50%
might be under engine. So I suppose that I REALLY sail about 1000 miles
a
year.

Is that how far apart your destinations are, or how many miles over
ground, or miles thru the water?

Miles through water.

My longest leg so far has been St. Malo, which was about 150 miles.




Since I almost always go back to the same place I started, I tend to
think in terms of days rather than miles. The past two years I have not
sailed as much (surprise surprise) but still go out an average once a
week or so. Are there any bonus points for placing in regattas?

Placings are definitely worth points.




Actually, if trips on the tugboat count, then I made about 1800 miles
(nautical miles, destination to destination (or at least there and
back)) last year and already about 900 this year.

Last year, I had my worst sailing season ever. A combination of work, and
private commitments conspired to prevent me getting out on the water. I
think that I only did about 500 miles.

The year before, I only missed two weekends between the middle of February
and the end of October.


I'm determined to get more sailing in this year. However, I have two
teenage sons who have discovered that girls are interesting. When I ask
the family if they would like to go for a sail, I just get grunted at!!!
[sigh]



Regards


Donal
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