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Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
I left my marina for City Island around 2:OO PM with storm clouds building out of the S/W and winds gusting to 20 kn. Arrived at City Island at 3:00 PM, picked up a six pack of Corona and stopped at Jimmy's Reef for some lunch. While sitting on the terrace I had a panoramic view of the Sound, from the Throgs Neck to Matinicock Point. The wind was gusting over 25 kn from the S/W, the sky was a deep blue with storm clouds building in the west and there was a 3 to 4' short chop with blowing whitecaps and an ebbing current. There were a dozen or so sailboats visible with various sail configurations. Full main, no jib; reefed main, reefed jib; jib alone, etc. 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. At the appointed hour Bob showed up with a young lady named Julia ( pronounced Hulia). He is (as self described) a "Grizzley Adams" ish figure. After introductions, we proceeded to ALIEN. ALIEN is a 1980 C&C 32. It looks like what you would expect a 1980 C&C 32 to look like. There is wear, there are dings, there are no goddam winch handle holders. Bob has spent considerable time and effort to improve the boat in the areas he deems important. Below decks is clean and freshened, His entertainment system is first rate. I have a small quibble that his concerns don't extend to deck gear and instrumentation. · The vang is not attached far enough down the boom to be of any use and could actually damage it. · The main sheet is undersized. · The jib sheets are oversized. · The traveler is next to impossible to use. In fact, we had to point up to ease the strain enough to move it. · There are no goddam winch handle holders. · The cabin top and primary winches need servicing. · The port aft stanchion base is busted. · The depth sounder is inoperative. · The wind instrument is inoperative. · The compass cover is U/V welded in place. · He lacks thimbles and shackles on his dock lines. We singled up all lines and prepared to leave the slip. The wind was on our starboard side and blowing hard. I expected Bob to back out hard, put his stern to starboard, allow the wind to blow his nose down and back down the fairway till he could turn around and bring the nose through the wind. He did not. We backed out of the slip and cunningly used the portside finger as a support / pivot and allowed the wind to blow the stern down so we were facing forward down the fairway. I'm sure a little rubbing compound will make everything right. As Bob stated, we full hoisted the main, left the jib furled and began to fly N/E. By this time, the storm clouds filled the sky and the wind was gusting over 25 kn. We were running down wind with a sloppy set due to an inadequate vang and traveler. We hit 7.5 kn and I was impressed with the boats ability to track straight in a 4' following sea. We hardened up and turned N/W and immediately slowed down to 4 kn due to lack of a head sail. It was at this time, drawing close to R 4, a flashing red 4 sec bell bouy, north of Hart Island, that we hit the obstruction it was marking; "South Nonations ". Bob, being the enthusiastic and exhuberant sailor that he is, immediately sent Julia below to check the bilges; and with a positive report, broke out the jib and off we went at 7.5 kn back to the marina. In summation, I had a good time, in good company, in a markedly sea kindly and seaworthy boat that needs some work and some goddam winch handle holders. |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
Don't they refer to fat, hairy, gay guys, as "BEARS"?!
Is that what they called your dad? Bwahahahahaha! RB |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
In summation, I had a good time, in good company, in a markedly sea
kindly and seaworthy boat that needs some work and some goddam winch handle holders. Thanks for the kind words, Marc. As I pointed out, some of the problems were "recent" such as the temp. mainsheet line and vang. As for leaving the dock, the "fender" was our pivot point...but you knew that! I have no excuse for the lack of winch handle holders, but I thought you approved of my oversized sheets for ease of handling? In any case, that was the heaviest air I've sailed the C&C is and was pleased by how she did. Julia had the best nap ever. Suzanne and I hope to pay you a visit next week! Capt RB C&C 32 NY |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
Thanks for the report, Marc. And I have to admit it was nice of RB to submit to this.
Compass cover welded into place? Good one! Since its not clear RB actually owns a chart, I provided one showing The Nonations. R4 is red buoy north of Hart Island. The info on the chart indicated "zero contour line" and "surface: rock" Pesky stuff, that. http://www.sv-loki.com/nonations.jpg "Marc" wrote in message ... Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia I left my marina for City Island around 2:OO PM with storm clouds building out of the S/W and winds gusting to 20 kn. Arrived at City Island at 3:00 PM, picked up a six pack of Corona and stopped at Jimmy's Reef for some lunch. While sitting on the terrace I had a panoramic view of the Sound, from the Throgs Neck to Matinicock Point. The wind was gusting over 25 kn from the S/W, the sky was a deep blue with storm clouds building in the west and there was a 3 to 4' short chop with blowing whitecaps and an ebbing current. There were a dozen or so sailboats visible with various sail configurations. Full main, no jib; reefed main, reefed jib; jib alone, etc. 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. At the appointed hour Bob showed up with a young lady named Julia ( pronounced Hulia). He is (as self described) a "Grizzley Adams" ish figure. After introductions, we proceeded to ALIEN. ALIEN is a 1980 C&C 32. It looks like what you would expect a 1980 C&C 32 to look like. There is wear, there are dings, there are no goddam winch handle holders. Bob has spent considerable time and effort to improve the boat in the areas he deems important. Below decks is clean and freshened, His entertainment system is first rate. I have a small quibble that his concerns don't extend to deck gear and instrumentation. · The vang is not attached far enough down the boom to be of any use and could actually damage it. · The main sheet is undersized. · The jib sheets are oversized. · The traveler is next to impossible to use. In fact, we had to point up to ease the strain enough to move it. · There are no goddam winch handle holders. · The cabin top and primary winches need servicing. · The port aft stanchion base is busted. · The depth sounder is inoperative. · The wind instrument is inoperative. · The compass cover is U/V welded in place. · He lacks thimbles and shackles on his dock lines. We singled up all lines and prepared to leave the slip. The wind was on our starboard side and blowing hard. I expected Bob to back out hard, put his stern to starboard, allow the wind to blow his nose down and back down the fairway till he could turn around and bring the nose through the wind. He did not. We backed out of the slip and cunningly used the portside finger as a support / pivot and allowed the wind to blow the stern down so we were facing forward down the fairway. I'm sure a little rubbing compound will make everything right. As Bob stated, we full hoisted the main, left the jib furled and began to fly N/E. By this time, the storm clouds filled the sky and the wind was gusting over 25 kn. We were running down wind with a sloppy set due to an inadequate vang and traveler. We hit 7.5 kn and I was impressed with the boats ability to track straight in a 4' following sea. We hardened up and turned N/W and immediately slowed down to 4 kn due to lack of a head sail. It was at this time, drawing close to R 4, a flashing red 4 sec bell bouy, north of Hart Island, that we hit the obstruction it was marking; "South Nonations ". Bob, being the enthusiastic and exhuberant sailor that he is, immediately sent Julia below to check the bilges; and with a positive report, broke out the jib and off we went at 7.5 kn back to the marina. In summation, I had a good time, in good company, in a markedly sea kindly and seaworthy boat that needs some work and some goddam winch handle holders. |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
Thanks for the report, Marc. And I have to admit it was nice of RB to submit
to this. EVERY sailor has made mistakes. I'm still on a learning curve. Unlike most of the people here I don't have to "hide" my boat and sailing. I invite anyone and everyone to sail aboard my boat. I don't hide behind a fake e-mail address or obscure the name of my boat in pics. I don't make excuses about being unable to show pics to the group and I start threads about sailing, rather than piggy-back on someone elses. Marc requested that I not take his pic. I complied out of respect and also because spray was too constant for my camera that is worth more than Scotty's boat. If I hit a rock, you'll hear about it. I'm no coward, like Scotty, Donal and the rest! I'll be sailing again today while you all post away! RB |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
Ya got off easy, Bob.
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Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
Marc wrote:
At the appointed hour Bob showed up with a young lady named Julia ( pronounced Hulia). He is (as self described) a "Grizzley Adams" ish figure. You mean fat & dressed un untanned hides? After introductions, we proceeded to ALIEN. .... Bob has spent considerable time and effort to improve the boat in the areas he deems important. Yeah well, Bubbles is nuts. Below decks is clean and freshened, His entertainment system is first rate. I have a small quibble that his concerns don't extend to deck gear and instrumentation. heh heh at least he doesn't stow the anchor on top of the companionway slide any more. In summation, I had a good time, in good company, in a markedly sea kindly and seaworthy boat that needs some work and some goddam winch handle holders. And got a solid lesson in "how not to" from one of the world's foremost experts on the subject. Just think Marc, now that you've sailed with Bubbles your status will rise immeasurably! Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
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Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
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Troll Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
"Bobsprit" wrote ... How so? We went sailing with no crew no crew? Where was Marc? in challenging conditions that sent all the other boats home. But Marc wrote, ''There were a dozen or so sailboats visible with various sail configurations'' |
Troll Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
How so? We went sailing with no crew
no crew? Where was Marc? Another dropout who can't read. We had no crew, Scott. Read again! RB |
Troll Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
But Marc wrote, ''There were a dozen
or so sailboats visible with various sail configurations'' Again, read again!!! My report said: By this point there were only TWO other sailboats out showing canvas. A small Irwin called Juliet sailed close by amd yelled "Why are we the only one's out here?" Feel free to query Marc on this point. By the time we turned back toward city isle most of the boats had given up. Not doing too well, are you Scotty??? RB |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
You bounced your boat around trying to leave the dock, sailed under a
scared-man's rig several miles, hit a rock and ran home. All told, he didn't make you look too bad. Pivoting off the fender meant I left the slip in one clean move. Scared man's rig? Oh, okay! Ran home...sure. We were the last of two boats sailing at that point and it was near 7 pm I think! Bwahahahaaha! Skitchy, did you sail AT ALL?? RB |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
On Tue, 05 Aug 2003 10:34:49 GMT, Marc wrote:
In summation, I had a good time, in good company, in a markedly sea kindly and seaworthy boat that needs some work and some goddam winch handle holders. I don't have ashtrays on my boat. What is your point?:) The winch handles are probably kept in a handy drawer under the chart table where they are out of the way. 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:) Did Julia appear to be charging by the hour for her participation in this adventure?:) |
Bogus Trip Report
Not a believable story at all. Where's the pics? No pics = no proof = big
fat liar. |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
"SkitchNYC" wrote in message ... Ya got off easy, Bob. How so? You bounced your boat around trying to leave the dock, sailed under a scared-man's rig several miles, hit a rock and ran home. All told, he didn't make you look too bad. You forget that he hinted that Bob looked like an ugly freak! Regards Donal -- |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
You forget that he hinted that Bob looked like an ugly freak!
I didn't want to get personal. |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
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 |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
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 |
Bogus Trip Report
"Bobsprit" wrote in message ... No pics = no proof = big fat liar. Calling Marc a big fat liar, Scotty? If Marc doesn't exist, then it isn't possible to call him a liar. I think that Scotty was suggesting that you were a liar. Regards Donal -- |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
"Bobsprit" wrote in message ... 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. It sounds exactly like the conditions that we had just over a week ago. The wind varied between 20 - 35 kts. At one point the wind didn't drop below 32 kts for over 10 minutes. WE put a reef in then. We beam reached all afternoon and let the tide carry us home (instead of gybing downwind). It was the best sail so far this year. There were hundreds of boats out there, and they seemed to be enjoying themselves. I don't believe that anybody hit any rocks, although I suspect that a few people probably banged their pontoon. A few people commented on the excellent wind - nobody talked about a storm. When you say "storm" do you mean that it was raining, or are you referring to the wind? Regards Donal -- |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
"SkitchNYC" wrote in message ... You forget that he hinted that Bob looked like an ugly freak! I didn't want to get personal. Ok! You didn't forget, then? Regards Donal -- |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
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Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
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 |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
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Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
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 |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
''There were a dozen
or so sailboats visible with various sail configurations.'' "Donal" wrote in message ... "Bobsprit" wrote in message ... Ran home...sure. We were the last of two boats sailing at that point and it was near 7 pm I think! 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. Beam reaching in those winds should have been fun. Is NY only inhabited by wimps? Regards Donal -- |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
'' 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 |
Troll Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
"Bobsprit" wrote in message ... How so? We went sailing with no crew no crew? Where was Marc? Another dropout who can't read. We had no crew, Scott. Read again! Oh, sorry. No crew? Where was Marc AND Julio? |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
Marc told it like it is. Your priorities are all wrong.
What an IDIOT you are FatBoy! You are no sailor and only exemplify a lubber who thinks a sailboat is an extension of his living room at home. Haa aahah ahah hah a hah ah ah ah h ah! You should be sooooooooooooooo sooooooooooo soooooooooooooo ashamed of yourself for being such an ignorant soul. "Bobsprit" wrote in message ... In summation, I had a good time, in good company, in a markedly sea kindly and seaworthy boat that needs some work and some goddam winch handle holders. Thanks for the kind words, Marc. As I pointed out, some of the problems were "recent" such as the temp. mainsheet line and vang. As for leaving the dock, the "fender" was our pivot point...but you knew that! I have no excuse for the lack of winch handle holders, but I thought you approved of my oversized sheets for ease of handling? In any case, that was the heaviest air I've sailed the C&C is and was pleased by how she did. Julia had the best nap ever. Suzanne and I hope to pay you a visit next week! Capt RB C&C 32 NY |
Troll Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
wrote in message ... Down by dee skool yard! This is the sort of witty discourse that all you killfilers can look forward to. It reminds me of an incident that happened at my club a couple of years ago. We are not big enough to have our own clubhouse, so we use the facilities of a local "social centre". We used to hire a private room every Monday night. A member wrote to our (PC) committee asking that the private room be made "no-smoking". The committee agreed, and of course the smokers moved out into the main bar area. The non-smokers soon discovered that they bored the pants off each other, and they followed us into the main bar area. So we cancelled the private room rental. Result - No private room. The strangest thing is that the member who wrote the letter never actually went into the private room after the no smoking rule was introduced. Binary Bill has chickened out of the recent invasion of our newsgroup. He (mistakenly) thinks that he can ignore the problem - and it will go away. He also seems to think that we are not brighter than the recent invaders. He's wrong. This group is made up of people who are a bit brighter than the usual targets of our invading trollers. Don't let their strange language disturb you. See them for what they really are. Binary Bill is wrong. Regards Donal -- |
Troll Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
How so? We went sailing with no crew
If you were skippering, then what were Marc and Hulia doing? Sitting cleaning their nails? -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
Troll Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
If you reply to a post please try to use more words in your
reply than in your signature. Otherwise, your post is pretty much a waste of time. "katysails" wrote in message ... If you were skippering, then what were Marc and Hulia doing? Sitting cleaning their nails? -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
Bogus Trip Report
I think that Scotty was suggesting that you were a liar.
If I'm a liar then so is Marc, as he was with me and made the report. RB |
Trip Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
When you say "storm" do you mean that it was raining, or are you referring
to the wind? Nope, I'm refering to the black mass of clouds that generally indicates a T-storm approaching or nearby. RB |
Troll Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
And you are a waste of space - lots and lots of space.
"katysails" wrote in message ... Neal is pretty much a waste of time. |
Bogus Trip Report
"Bobsprit" wrote If I'm a liar then so is Marc, So, Marc can't be trusted either. |
Troll Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
Neal is pretty much a waste of time.
So euthanasia is a better option? Far too humane....flaying and salting, then sun roating... -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
Troll Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
And you are a waste of space - lots and lots of space.
Nope...no more so than your average person....You, on the otherhand, are truly a vacuum...a void....null.....nil.....fini....empty...nothing.. .. -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
Troll Report, August 3, 2003, A Day Sail with Bobsprit and Julia
What are you babbling about, Donut. You want this group to be non-smoking?
Are bert and pals still here? Scotty "Donal" went off on a memery trip.... It reminds me of an incident that happened at my club a couple of years ago. We are not big enough to have our own clubhouse, so we use the facilities of a local "social centre". We used to hire a private room every Monday night. A member wrote to our (PC) committee asking that the private room be made "no-smoking". The committee agreed, and of course the smokers moved out into the main bar area. The non-smokers soon discovered that they bored the pants off each other, and they followed us into the main bar area. So we cancelled the private room rental. Result - No private room. The strangest thing is that the member who wrote the letter never actually went into the private room after the no smoking rule was introduced. Binary Bill has chickened out of the recent invasion of our newsgroup. He (mistakenly) thinks that he can ignore the problem - and it will go away. He also seems to think that we are not brighter than the recent invaders. He's wrong. This group is made up of people who are a bit brighter than the usual targets of our invading trollers. Don't let their strange language disturb you. See them for what they really are. Binary Bill is wrong. Regards Donal -- |
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