Donal wrote:



Really? I'm astonished. I doubt that we would get an average of 3
suitable sailing days a week. You must have a good supply of wind in LIS!



It's that gassy American beer you know.

Cheers

Most years I sail about 2000 miles. However, I suppose that as much as 50%
might be under engine. So I suppose that I REALLY sail about 1000 miles a
year.

No, 2000 is correct. Motoring your vessel underway is part of sailing, dispite
foolish ideas presented here.

RB

We sail Alien an average of 3 times a week and a bit more
in the last months.

Really? I'm astonished. I doubt that we would get an average of 3
suitable sailing days a week. You must have a good supply of wind in LIS!

I'd say last summer I can count on one hand the days where we had no wind. The
worst times were we were on trips.

RB

It really depends on the time of year. The annual average wind for LIS
makes it among the windiest places on the entire east coast.

There was almost always wind last season. Sometimes it would die mid-afternoon
for while at worst.

RB

Bobsprit wrote:
I'd say last summer I can count on one hand

That's because you do most things with one hand.

... the days where we had no wind.

Funny, LIS is notorious for summer doldrums. I guess you must have your
own supply of wind?

... The
worst times were we were on trips.

Didn't know you were a Deadhead, boobsie. That would explain many things.

DSK

... the days where we had no wind.

Funny, LIS is notorious for summer doldrums. I guess you must have your
own supply of wind?

Not every year is the same. I remember a couple of summers with the Catalina
that were really dead. Last few years have been excellent, even in August.

RB

"Donal" wrote in message ...
"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
Now...stop the lying and posturing. Let's all be honest. How much do you
REALLY
sail your own boat.

Most years I sail about 2000 miles. However, I suppose that as much as 50%
might be under engine. So I suppose that I REALLY sail about 1000 miles a
year.


1/2 your time motoring. I have a MSV and motor less...

Joe






We sail Alien an average of 3 times a week and a bit more
in the last months.

Really? I'm astonished. I doubt that we would get an average of 3
suitable sailing days a week. You must have a good supply of wind in LIS!


Last summer we only managed time for 5 short trips, the
longest being 5 days and the others only weekends.

Pathetic!!


Regards


Donal
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It's not a competition folks. Some of you may be working hard and can't
manage
a lot of free time. I'm just curious after a conversation with a fellow
(he
owns a IP 35) who only sails 3 weeks out of the whole summer. He pays a
lot for
a boat he hardly uses, but it's worth it to him. Even if you own a low
cost
boat, did you ever calculate the cost vs. time actually spent aboard?

RB

pretty much sums things up, eh?


Motoring your vessel underway is sailing

RB

pretty much sums things up, eh?

It does if you have any education.

Sailing: 1 a : the technical skill of managing a ship or boat.

Scotty has no education. Even cruise ships set sail.

RB

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
pretty much sums things up, eh?

It does if you have any education.

thank you, thank you very much.