Yes, there is a contrast between RB and Wilbur. One difference is
that RB has never actually sailed out of sight of his slip. Although
he talks frequently of "cruising" he's only spent a handful of nights
at anchor in 10 years.



Well, this is not true of course, but lets assume that it is and
wonder why it would be a problem for Jeff. Suppose I liked to keep my
yacht on land and use it for lawn decor? It's my boat and if it
pleases ME then that's all that matters. People of Jeff's sort are
consumed and angry with how others enjoy themselves. They feel that a
toy, tool or even art form must be used and experienced the way they
say.
Of course this is not what sailing is about. Not one bit. For a
balanced individual sailing is about sailing as you please, when you
please to where you please. If sailing a Swan 60 a few miles a day
makes you happy, that's wonderful. If sailing a 19 footer across the
Atlantic is your cup of tea, drink away. Sailing is about freedom, not
about knuckle headed numb nuts like Jeff or Scotty Potty (who sails
less distance than I do year after year) suggest how you enjoy
sailing. Telling someone how to enjoy their boat is like telling them
what foods they should prefer. It's shameful and only someone who's
life came up short would do it.
If you're lucky enough to own a boat, enjoy it YOUR way and never let
someone like Jeff suggest you're "doing it wrong."


RB
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NY