On Jul 20, 10:47 am, Joe wrote:
On Jul 20, 8:56 am, "Capt. Rob" wrote:



Looks like fun Bob, cept that cold water forced swim. My dad would
just toss us in, wanting to make sure he was getting his money's worth
out of the swimming lessons ;0).

Have fun on the trip to Block Island. The USCG use to always use the
Block Island charts on the navigation portion of the Masters test.

You still looking for a bigger boat?

Joe

We have been considering a bigger boat, but weekends like this one
make me feel that Heart of Gold is plenty for us at the moment. We are
still doing mostly social day sailing, often with other kids aboard
along with Thomas. The light air ability, fast handling and things
like a swim platform and aft cabin have been a huge asset when we do
stay on the boat...or go out for a swim. For a few months I had
convinced myself that a Corbin 39 Pilothouse would be next year's
boat, but I think we'll wait a bit longer. Meanwhile we've been using
a new Doyle chute and drifter quite a bit and really enjoying the boat
more. I also added a big 150 genoa, which will be good for August if
these winds ever do die down.

How goes it on your end? What's the plan?

Robert

Plans still a bigger better boat for the job.

Plugging along. Sales of the coffee are picking up, but we have a long
way to go before we lay a keel for the next coffee boat. Need to land
some big corporate type accounts. Roger Long came up with a sweet
looking 79' hull that can carry a standard 20' container. You can see
it on youtube... just search "El lago Coffee" it's at the end of the
Voyage of Redcloud video.

The dog days came early this year and it's been Hot, that 70 degree
water sounds nice. Been working on this boat a bit, lost a rub rail, a
cleat and a sampson post in hurricane Ike. Have a ton of teak that
needs varnished.

Joe



I watched the video....the new boat looks like she'll do the job.
Bully for you to go ahead undaunted...or perhaps somewhat daunted, but
showing the resolve to press forward. I wish you great luck and please
keep us all posted on your progress. You're a real sailor!


Robert