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nom=de=plume wrote:
"Jim" wrote in message
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nom=de=plume wrote:
The whole diatribe is pointless and child-like.

It's what lured you to this special newsgroup, Isn't it.


Sometimes I wonder. I was actually interested in getting back to doing
some
sailing, and I have this outing coming up next weekend.

Speaking of which, I know about layering. Do I need to wear something
special as far as footware goes? I know not to wear something that'll
scuff
the deck, but should I go buy some boots or would tennis shoes do?

Tennis shoes should be fine. Although, if you really want to impress,
get a pair of cheap boat shoes, for your feet of course, and a cotton
fishermans knit sweater to tie around your waist. Forget the white cap
with patent leather brim and crossed anchor emblem. That's just too
lubbery. Have fun and come back and tell us old salts all about it. ;-)

I don't know how big the boat is but bring extra socks in a dry sack,
and a pair of boots in the bag wouldn't hurt either. I wear the Nike
Mesh Sandals, look and fit like sneakers, dry like sandals.. Many
manufacturers are carrying them now, I recommend them to everybody...

Something like this:
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/pr...ductId=2823706
&cp=2367438.2367454.2866814.2866816

or look through these for the "sneaker styles"..

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/fa...goryId=2867041

I love the support and footing these provide on the boat, or walking in
and around shallow water.

Good luck, and tell us the tales of the sea when you get back..

I think it's a Ranger 33. It sounds nice, and they know a lot about sailing,
so it should be fun! I like the idea about extra socks. I was just going to
put a couple of extra pairs in a big ziplock.

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Nom=de=Plume