OK Nutsy,

I give you a + rating, based on Marc report. I remember those LI summer
evening Storms! I'm not sure I would have left the mooring?

"I'll drink to That!"

Ole Thom

The storm missed you? Do you have any idea what being out near a storm
is like?

Cheers MC

Bobsprit wrote:

What kind of place is that? 7 pm and there were only 2 boats left??? 25
kts of wind sounds like perfect sailing condidtions - unless you are in a
hurry to reach an upwind destination.

Another guy who can't read. Here's what Marc wrote:

Upon finishing my lunch, I drove to Bob's yacht club to wait for his
arrival. While waiting, the wind picked up to such an extent that I
had to furl the deck umbrella I was sitting under and the storm clouds
began to cover 3/4 of the sky.

And then he indicates that winds gusted above 25 knots. I'd say close to 35
knots at times. That heavy air combined with nearby storm systems sent most
sailors home.
We stayed out and the storm missed us.

RB

Great...now I have to go watch the DVD again.

Oil rig.

On my way to the theatre room, I smashed my pinky tow against the edge of the
door.
This is my second grounding in less than a week!
Looks like a fracture. And may I add....YOWCH!

RB

On Thu, 07 Aug 2003 14:39:07 +1200, The_navigator©
wrote:

The storm missed you? Do you have any idea what being out near a storm
is like?

That was a rhetorical question, right? Like asking Simon about being
out in fog - obvious that it's never happened.

PDW

Cheers MC

Bobsprit wrote:

What kind of place is that? 7 pm and there were only 2 boats left??? 25
kts of wind sounds like perfect sailing condidtions - unless you are in a
hurry to reach an upwind destination.

Another guy who can't read. Here's what Marc wrote:

Upon finishing my lunch, I drove to Bob's yacht club to wait for his
arrival. While waiting, the wind picked up to such an extent that I
had to furl the deck umbrella I was sitting under and the storm clouds
began to cover 3/4 of the sky.

And then he indicates that winds gusted above 25 knots. I'd say close to 35
knots at times. That heavy air combined with nearby storm systems sent most
sailors home.
We stayed out and the storm missed us.

RB

On 05 Aug 2003 15:15:32 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote:

I enjoyed the report. Should I assume the return trip to the slip
was uneventful? That is usually an entertainment opportunity on a
breezy day

To be honest, the slips are well protected, even in a very windy day. It's
rarely a problem coming in. Somedays I do it better than others, but I've yet
to have a mishap.

RB

Well protected slips are nice, indeed I haven't had that luxury for
a while, although at least my slip is head to wind more often than
not. My only fiascos have been when I am sailing very short handed
(one non-sailor as crew). That coupled with the fact that my boat has
an offset prop shaft has created some moments of stress for me and
entertainment for onlookers I have a whole dock box full of old
firehose that I have been meaning to install in my slip to help
protect my topsides, but I haven't gotten around to it as yet.
Handling the boat under power with an offset propshaft is a dream once
you get some way on, but until then it is a bit different to say the
least.

My only fiascos have been when I am sailing very short handed
(one non-sailor as crew).

My biggest mistake was taking the slip under genoa in the Pearson one day. I
really had it all under control as I made the turn into the slip. At that
moment one of the girls flashed us and I missed the slip, banging into a
finger. No damage done...except to my ego!

RB

On 05 Aug 2003 16:19:32 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote:

My only fiascos have been when I am sailing very short handed
(one non-sailor as crew).

My biggest mistake was taking the slip under genoa in the Pearson one day. I
really had it all under control as I made the turn into the slip. At that
moment one of the girls flashed us and I missed the slip, banging into a
finger. No damage done...except to my ego!

RB

Docking under sail is always impressive when done correctly and only
happens when no one is around to witness it As I learned to sail on
a small scow, usually singlehanded, it was part of a day's sail to
bring the boat back and time everything just right or else...bad
things were sure to follow I sailed a friend's Flying Scot this
past weekend and got to practice those rusty skills. What fun
Except for the fact that Flying Scot's sail like barn doors, small
boat sailing is great

'' I drove to Bob's yacht club to wait for his
arrival. While waiting, the wind picked up to such an extent that I
had to furl the deck umbrella I was sitting under ''


"Bobsphit" wrote

To be honest, the slips are well protected, even in a very windy day.

To be honest????? BwaHahahaha