Of course it matters if you want the audience to get a true sense of what it
was like. At what time did you make the approach to the channel at the
Thimbles?

CM

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
| Just the basics Bob.... leg times or distances. departure times / arrival
| times.... wind speeds that include a better description than "strong".
|
| Why? Why? Why? On our approach to Thimbles, 15-20, gusts past 25. So? Does
that
| matter to you?
|
| RB

At what time did you make the approach to the channel at the
Thimbles?

I think about 2:00 or so, maybe 2:30. Winds weren't as bad as we approached,
but there was some flakey powernboat traffic.

RB

You stated
the wind was sufficiently strong to keep many other vessels off the water
yet your photo does not justify your claim.

I love it when Mooron gets caught lying!
1) I clearly indicated that I saw few boats, which MIGHT be normal for the
area.
2) I clearly stated that I had to put the camera away due to spray when it
picked up.
Uh oh, Mooron! More lashes for you?

Hooooh ahhh! Two balls out again!

RB

That's 3 unforgivable transgressions.... 1- No morning Java... 2- no weather
confirmation on WX... 3 - no verification on chart to forecast or existing
conditions. Bob.. the last 2 take about 5 minutes and provide a clearer
baseline of expected time and distance. It's basic safety... like wearing a
PFD. You seem to have a cavalier attitude towards proper navigation and
weather.

Yes Bob... discussing sailing is always fun..... email you direct...
why?... do you have something to hide?

CM

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
| Again... a nother relative descriptor... don't you have a thermometer...
| what was the temperature and wind speed reported on WX ??
|
| Nope. We just woke up and hoisted! Clear skies and a good breeze was all
that
| mattered!
| I'd guess it was around 55-60 degrees when we got up. The "stiff" breeze
was
| cutting after the previous day's heat. "Stiff" = 14.4 knots steady!
|
| Are you having fun yet!? I am! Hoooh ahhh! Wait to Billy Jane wakes up!
BTW,
| e-mail me direct if you want "better info." That's a test.
|
| RB

"Bobsprit" wrote in message

Uh oh, Mooron! More lashes for you?

Hooooh ahhh! Two balls out again!

At least he isn't sliding down a razor blade, using them as brakes...


--
Wally
I demand rigidly-defined areas of uncertainty!
www.art-gallery.myby.co.uk

Better look at the Photo because either delineation markers, a Fairway or
Bifurcation buoy would allow approach to that Island on either side at a
beam or broad reach from the shown wind conditions. I don't see any traffic
to back your claims that powerboats would impede progress of a 32 foot
sailboat to destination on a clear sunny afternoon with moderate/favourable
winds.

Your boating skills are not only in question... but absent from any
indication you have provided. Please clarify your statement

CM

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
| In effect you have justified the group's premise that you are
uncomfortable
| with handling your vessel under sail.
|
| You can't sail into that channel. Especially on this day. We're minutes
from
| the entrance, flanked by dopey powerboaters. I think I'll stick to my
clearly
| better boating skills, but thank's anyway!
|
| Hoooh ahhh! Better than I hoped!
|
| RB
|

Must be a typo... I know you meant to say you rarely admit to errors.

CM

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
| Zinc next time out....
|
| I had it onboard. Just another fender, zipper situation.
| You see? I admit to the rare error!
|
| RB

2- no weather
confirmation on WX... 3 - no verification on chart to forecast or existing
conditions. Bob.. the last 2 take about 5 minutes and provide a clearer
baseline of expected time and distance. It's basic safety.

Look at the pics? You seem to able to judge wind speeds. What do they tell you
about the weather? Do you think the clear sky and dry cool air was a warning?
Why make work where no work is needed. Results are the final element. We stayed
on our schedule within a few hours for all three days. Obviously I can helm,
trim and navigate. Am I a master navigator? No way! Will I be. Yes, in time and
as required by the sailing we do.

Do you even have any balls left to pitch? How about a fast ball??? Bwahahahaha!
Do you now see how you're s-l-o-w-l-y being dragging through the bog of
humiliation??!!! Wait till Billy shows up! Bwahahahaha!

RB

At least he isn't sliding down a razor blade, using them as brakes..

I think I saw that in a movie called the Long Ships years ago.

RB

"Bobsprit" wrote in message

At least he isn't sliding down a razor blade, using them as brakes..

I think I saw that in a movie called the Long Ships years ago.

I heard it as a joke many moons ago, when I was a schoolboy...

What's the definition of pain?

A fly sliding down a razor blade, using its balls as brakes.

:-)


--
Wally
I demand rigidly-defined areas of uncertainty!
www.art-gallery.myby.co.uk