Could have been in , Yesterday, as I was waxing the hull, they came by with
the crane and asked if I was ready. I said no, only finished waxing at 1400.
Got to go to Boston today, maybe when I return she'll be in

Scotty


"N1EE" wrote in message
om...
In the competitive spirit of sailing, I've set
a goal of being the first one sailing this year
at the boat club. Unlike most of the club that
depend on a one day crane rental for launching,
I'm dry sailing, so I am excused from all that
crap! grin I would love to be sailing while
everyone is sweating there boats around the yard!
Ha! Last fall, there were many jealous faces,
while I sailed the wonderful late season we had
and all the other boats were hauled.

This week, I pulled by boat to the club, prepped
my mast for stepping, debated whether I should
install a windex or not, and decided to go ahead
and install it since so many people sailing on my
boat can't tell where the wind is coming from.
Everything is ready to go.

Tomorrow I'll be stepping HOOTs mast, if I can
move one big boat mast and round up enough help.
I'll have to drop the boat in the water, and then
use a gin pole built into the opposite side of the
hoist boom, to drop it in, and then haul the boat
out again since my registration has not come in yet.

There is a fellow in the area who came up with a
good gin pole idea, to drop a mast in on the trailer,
which is a great idea if you want to haul the boat
around to various regattas.

I joined another yacht club last December, and have
a slip for the big boat, so I will likely be spending
most of the spring sanding. My pickup is loaded with
West System epoxy, filler, and sandpaper.

What exciting things are the rest of you doing this
spring?


Bart Senior

I like that challenge.. living at 22 degrees North Latitude
the rivers and lakes in the area are frozen solid..
except for a small pond that has an abundant supply
of organic material.. hence not frozen.
On 1 April 2004.. a famous Ottawa retiree.. Willie Watt..
launched his homemade plywood sailboat and sailed for
several hours in a brisk breeze.
And he repeated the fun and games on the water on 4 April.

Best regards... John W. Bienko... aboard Blue Eyes...C&C 27
Mark III at the Britannia Yacht Club.. envying your long
sailing season and the access to extended voyaging.

--
Longing to be closer to to the sun, the wind and the sea!
Spiritually at: Latitude 21 degrees 19' 9" North. _!_
Longtitude 157 degrees 56' 31" West. Aloha! ___o_(_)_o___
q

"John W. Bienko" wrote:
On 1 April 2004.. a famous Ottawa retiree.. Willie Watt..
launched his homemade plywood sailboat and sailed for
several hours in a brisk breeze.
And he repeated the fun and games on the water on 4 April.

Was it a Bolger?

Seahag

Seahag wrote:

"John W. Bienko" wrote:
On 1 April 2004.. a famous Ottawa retiree.. Willie Watt..
launched his homemade plywood sailboat and sailed for
several hours in a brisk breeze.
And he repeated the fun and games on the water on 4 April.

Was it a Bolger?

Seahag

Nibblenibble...nah...ptuiii...
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Flying Tadpole

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Flying Tadpole wrote

Seahag wrote:

"John W. Bienko" wrote:

Was it a Bolger?

Seahag

Nibblenibble...nah...ptuiii...

Isn't that what comes out when you blow your nose?

Just kidding, T.

Bart

"Seahag" wrote in message
...

"John W. Bienko" wrote:
On 1 April 2004.. a famous Ottawa retiree.. Willie Watt..
launched his homemade plywood sailboat and sailed for
several hours in a brisk breeze.
And he repeated the fun and games on the water on 4 April.

Was it a Bolger?


that's what he keeps it in to protect it from the weather.

Shott Vernon wrote:

"Seahag" wrote in message
...

"John W. Bienko" wrote:
On 1 April 2004.. a famous Ottawa retiree.. Willie Watt..
launched his homemade plywood sailboat and sailed for
several hours in a brisk breeze.
And he repeated the fun and games on the water on 4 April.

Was it a Bolger?

that's what he keeps it in to protect it from the weather.

I won't be nasty at you over that remark, Snotty. I can guess
how jumpy, twitchy and close to the edge you must be, after all
the effort you put in as a MacAnonymous member, and after all
those years finally defeating the habit...only to have another
MacJunkie suddenly spout forth on the newsgroup. These lashings
out at those who truly appreciate you are merely cries for help,
and we do understand. So we're all supportive, Spotty, and we're
all here to help you resist the siren call that Jim-the-Deafer
has sounded. We know that what is cacaphony to our ears is
still, at heart, music to yours. But be _strong_! Hang in there!
Just keep your chequebook under lock and key and remember...even
just one Mac is too many!
--
Flying Tadpole

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John W. Bienko wrote:

I like that challenge.. living at 22 degrees North Latitude
the rivers and lakes in the area are frozen solid..

Huh? 22 North, that'd be pretty toasty methinks. Isn't Ottawa
more like 46 North?

Cheers
Marty

I could have been in yesterday, but couldn't
find any crew! It takes three people to push
the trailer to the hoist. Towing it over wasn't
an option because there are rows of masts in the
way and it's a very tight fit followed by a ramp.

The weather was perfect 15-20 knots and 60 degree.
I had everything rigged and ready, registration
current, sails, lifejackets, and safety gear loaded
--but no crew. I wish I was back in San Francisco
--I never had trouble finding crew there.

The water is very cold 42 degrees. I wonder how
long an average person would last in in the water.
30 to 40 minutes?

I got some sanding and fairing done on the big boat
in the morning--good weather for that too. The wind
blew the dust away nicely.


"Scott Vernon" wrote

Could have been in , Yesterday, as I was waxing the hull, they came by with
the crane and asked if I was ready. I said no, only finished waxing at 1400.
Got to go to Boston today, maybe when I return she'll be in

Scotty

"N1EE" wrote in message
om...

What exciting things are the rest of you doing this
spring?


Bart Senior

Ft. Lauderdale-Bermuda-Azores-Villamoura, Portugal. Possibly. Will get a
better idea as to the probability next Tuesday.
John Cairns