Oars are not legal in any sailboat race. And remember, our stout Portuguese Water Dog
will be full grown and able to tow us at about three knots. You can see Molly is up for
it already:
http://www.sv-loki.com/Img_1411a.jpg

Here's what my second mate thinks of your challenge:
http://www.sv-loki.com/Img_1418a.jpg



"Simple Simon" wrote in message
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Now you are beginning to see a few of the reasons why
you would most likely end up going on your way with
your tail tucked. Sister Creek alone would kill you.

Remember I said no motors. That does not rule out
oars and I can row my boat at two knots in the no-wind
Sister Creek conditions. There are other legal tricks I
can and will employ just to put a multi-hull sailor in
his rightful place.



"Jeff Morris" jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote in message
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Compared to most of the nonsense here, this has been an interesting intellectual
exercise.
I always wanted to do the VPP calculation, this was a good excuse.

Actually, the concept of a Key Largo to Marathon race is interesting. If its a light
SE
wind, at low tide (not that there's much of a tide) I could have a problem - some of
the
channels I'd have to tack up are not much wider than my boat. But other than that,
this
wouldn't be a contest.


"Capt. Mooron" wrote in message
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Jeff... don't be drawn into this silly exercise of having Capt. Neal claim
he can best your vessel.... he hasn't a prayer of challenging even me
successfully and I'm certain your vessel is faster than mine on all points.

I must admit however that he could in all probability easily beat a C&C 32
with Bob at the helm... lets allow him that.

CM



"Jeff Morris" jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote in message
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| Your local knowledge won't help since I could shorten sail and follow you
anywhere. Then
| I would simply sprint by you at the finish. I suppose if you call
anything over 8 knots
| "a blow" you might have a case. Its a good thing you don't sail up here
in the Fall.
|SNIP

Cute Dog! Looks clean. Must just have gotten a bath.

"Jeff Morris" jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote in message ...
Oars are not legal in any sailboat race. And remember, our stout Portuguese Water Dog
will be full grown and able to tow us at about three knots. You can see Molly is up for
it already:
http://www.sv-loki.com/Img_1411a.jpg

This was Molly's introduction to beaches. She's loves the water, but still has mixed
feelings about swimming. After our next trip (hopefully the Vineyard in August) she'll
probably be jumping off the boat.

Fortunately, Molly is happy doing her business on the trampoline - we have a washdown hose
to clean it up. Notice her PFD - it also serves as a handle to carry her in and out of
the dink or launch.



"Simple Simon" wrote in message
...
Cute Dog! Looks clean. Must just have gotten a bath.

"Jeff Morris" jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote in message
...
Oars are not legal in any sailboat race. And remember, our stout Portuguese Water Dog
will be full grown and able to tow us at about three knots. You can see Molly is up
for
it already:
http://www.sv-loki.com/Img_1411a.jpg

I've seen lots of dogs with that kind of CFD (canine flotation device).
It is so cute when people lift their dogs out of the dinghy by the handle.
Most dogs don't even seem embarrased about it they way they look
embarrassed when hefted up by the scruff of the neck with hand under
their tummies.


"Jeff Morris" jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote in message ...
This was Molly's introduction to beaches. She's loves the water, but still has mixed
feelings about swimming. After our next trip (hopefully the Vineyard in August) she'll
probably be jumping off the boat.

Fortunately, Molly is happy doing her business on the trampoline - we have a washdown hose
to clean it up. Notice her PFD - it also serves as a handle to carry her in and out of
the dink or launch.



"Simple Simon" wrote in message
...
Cute Dog! Looks clean. Must just have gotten a bath.

"Jeff Morris" jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote in message
...
Oars are not legal in any sailboat race. And remember, our stout Portuguese Water Dog
will be full grown and able to tow us at about three knots. You can see Molly is up
for
it already:
http://www.sv-loki.com/Img_1411a.jpg