wrote:
Sorry, I misunderstood the question. But in the process met an online
community of sailors! So I am happy.


Welcome to the community. This newsgroup has been compared
to a neighborhood pub with several conversations going on at
once, some about sailing, some indirectly about issues
related to boats and/or sailing, and some just plain
off-the-wall discussions and/or arguments about anything in
the world.


Some of you wanted to know more about where I sail. I and my wife sail
in Chennai (formerly known as Madras) on the south eastern coast of
India.

I am on the southeast coast of the United States, in North
Carolina... your clubs sound marvelous, do any cruisers call
in that port? To me it would be an exotic place to visit.


We have about 25 to 30 boats on the water on the weekends. And that
includes a clutch of Optis, Enterprises, Lasers and the couple of
Yachts (Maxi 77) I had mentioned. Will load up some pics this week and
let you all know.


That would be great. I have a number of sets of photos, here
is one
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...37908878jiBMxv

I assume you have races? Some American sailors will not be
familiar with the Enterprise but I know them; they are great
boats and seem well suited for your location. Some people
even use them for tiny cruisers, with camping gear.


Any one of you ever visits this part of the world? for work or
pleasure? Welcome all anyway!


Thanks very much and I also extend an invitation to you.
Years ago, Uncle Sam sent me to Mumbai but I did not get to
see much of the place (was a shipboard engineer and had lots
of work to do any time we shut down). I have sailed 470s in
the Red Sea, also while in the Navy years ago.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King