You do it while driving? Isn't that almost as dangerous as driving and
talking on a cell phone????
"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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"DSK" wrote in message
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Scott Vernon wrote:
Did they give any tips on how to stay awake at he wheel while
singlehanding on an overnight?


Ya talkin' bout sailin' or drivin'?

Sailing. I know how to do it driving.

Any suggestions?

Scotty

Oh, the stories I could tell you......... If Lisa would let me.
;))))


"katysails" wrote in message
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You do it while driving? Isn't that almost as dangerous as driving
and
talking on a cell phone????
"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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"DSK" wrote in message
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Scott Vernon wrote:
Did they give any tips on how to stay awake at he wheel while
singlehanding on an overnight?


Ya talkin' bout sailin' or drivin'?

Sailing. I know how to do it driving.

Any suggestions?

Scotty

Nav wrote:
Ever tried pulling a man back up over the side?

Yep. A couple of times people who were hypothermic and not able to do
much for themselves. Fortunately that wasn't in rough weather. I have
also been in a situation of pulling aboard a person in quite rough
weather, and another time, a large stupid dog (not mine). It's actually
easier when there are big waves to do the lifting... if you'e got a good
sense of timing.


... I'm strong with good
reach and I couldn't do it -trying to lift while reaching out robs you
of strength -let alone having to stay on the boat yourself!

Always used an improvised tackle. The hard part about bringing a person
on board is that they're fragile.

Years ago during a charter trip to the Bahamas, we hauled aboard a USCG
"rescue package" that included a long list of useful items, including a
small gas-powered pump. Unfortunately the crate leaked... understandable
considering it was dropped from a Lear jet with very small parachute
(which I still have BTW)... which meant we had to haul a box the size of
a kitchen table, 1/2 full of water, on board... *very* heavy!
Fortunately it was not an emergency so we did not have to hurry.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

DSK wrote:



Years ago during a charter trip to the Bahamas, we hauled aboard a USCG
"rescue package" that included a long list of useful items, including a
small gas-powered pump. Unfortunately the crate leaked... understandable
considering it was dropped from a Lear jet with very small parachute
(which I still have BTW)... which meant we had to haul a box the size of
a kitchen table, 1/2 full of water, on board... *very* heavy!
Fortunately it was not an emergency so we did not have to hurry.


This sounds interesting. You called in the USCG (I had no idea they had
Lear jets) but it was not an emergency? Isn't it time you returned the
Lear jet and parachute?

Cheers

Scott Vernon wrote:

how does that help?

You ever fall asleeep while taking a whiz?

Cheers
Marty

Nav wrote:
This sounds interesting. You called in the USCG (I had no idea they had
Lear jets) but it was not an emergency?

Nope, I didn't call them. They were circling over a broke-down boat load
of Bahamian fishermen who had been missing for several days.

I didn't know the USCG had Lear jets either, in fact when I saw it, I
thought it was a drug deal in the making and turned to go the other way.
I also specifically requested that they *not* drop us anything, but the
pilot wanted to make his Boy Scout points for the day.


... Isn't it time you returned the
Lear jet and parachute?

Why? They never asked.

Actually I did offer to return the parachute with the other gear and
they said "keep it, it's not worth the effort to repack." So I obtained
gov't surplus 1500' of line and two 3' diameter drogue parachutes. I've
had the idea they would make decent sea anchors. Never had to use them,
other than stopping the boat for swim call.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

Does taking a whiz *while* sleeping count?

SV

"Martin Baxter" wrote in message
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Scott Vernon wrote:

how does that help?

You ever fall asleeep while taking a whiz?

Cheers
Marty

Scotty told me he stays out of the deepends.
Scout

wrote
Now we know why you wear depends.

Does taking a whiz *while* sleeping count?


No doubt Scotty has boxes of Depends ready to go!
That's Scotty Potti for ya!

RB

DSK wrote in message ...
Nav wrote:
This sounds interesting. You called in the USCG (I had no idea they had
Lear jets) but it was not an emergency?

Nope, I didn't call them. They were circling over a broke-down boat load
of Bahamian fishermen who had been missing for several days.


So..... why did they drop a rescue kit to you?

Was it a mistake? Were you to deliver it to the broke down fishing boat?


I didn't know the USCG had Lear jets either, in fact when I saw it, I
thought it was a drug deal in the making and turned to go the other way.
I also specifically requested that they *not* drop us anything, but the
pilot wanted to make his Boy Scout points for the day.

Not only do they have Lears they also have some fine Hawkers.

Did you keep the small gas pump? What else did you get?

Joe










... Isn't it time you returned the
Lear jet and parachute?

Why? They never asked.

Actually I did offer to return the parachute with the other gear and
they said "keep it, it's not worth the effort to repack." So I obtained
gov't surplus 1500' of line and two 3' diameter drogue parachutes. I've
had the idea they would make decent sea anchors. Never had to use them,
other than stopping the boat for swim call.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King