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Alone Against The Atlantic
Yesterday, while sitting in the jury marshalling room, waiting to be plucked
into service, I was able to read Gerry Speiss' "Alone Against The Atlantic" in which he describes how he designed, built, tested, and then managed to cross an ocean in his 10' sailboat. Absolutely puny! My boat was twice that size! Scout |
Alone Against The Atlantic
"Scout" wrote in message
. .. Yesterday, while sitting in the jury marshalling room, waiting to be plucked into service, I was able to read Gerry Speiss' "Alone Against The Atlantic" in which he describes how he designed, built, tested, and then managed to cross an ocean in his 10' sailboat. Absolutely puny! My boat was twice that size! some pics of Spiess' "Yankee Girl" http://marlinbree.com/work6.htm |
Alone Against The Atlantic
I read that book...lots of fun. I'd suggest to Joe, Mooron or Scotty,
but their clogged hearts might explode! RB 35s5 NY |
Alone Against The Atlantic
"Scout" wrote in message ... "Scout" wrote in message . .. Yesterday, while sitting in the jury marshalling room, waiting to be plucked into service, I was able to read Gerry Speiss' "Alone Against The Atlantic" in which he describes how he designed, built, tested, and then managed to cross an ocean in his 10' sailboat. Absolutely puny! My boat was twice that size! some pics of Spiess' "Yankee Girl" http://marlinbree.com/work6.htm What, no swim platform!!!! I bet he doesn't even have air conditioning. HORRIFIC!!!!!!! Scotty |
Alone Against The Atlantic
Scout wrote:
"Scout" wrote in message . .. Yesterday, while sitting in the jury marshalling room, waiting to be plucked into service, I was able to read Gerry Speiss' "Alone Against The Atlantic" in which he describes how he designed, built, tested, and then managed to cross an ocean in his 10' sailboat. Absolutely puny! My boat was twice that size! some pics of Spiess' "Yankee Girl" http://marlinbree.com/work6.htm Looks like a butter tub! |
Alone Against The Atlantic
Coming from the shore sailor, with medical problems.. Oh Boy.
How many oceans have you crossed fatboy? Joe |
Alone Against The Atlantic
"Scout" wrote
Yesterday, while sitting in the jury marshalling room, waiting to be plucked into service, I was able to read Gerry Speiss' "Alone Against The Atlantic" in which he describes how he designed, built, tested, and then managed to cross an ocean in his 10' sailboat. Absolutely puny! My boat was twice that size! Well, how come you didn't sail across the Atlantic twice, then? Actually your boat may have displaced less. Scout wrote: some pics of Spiess' "Yankee Girl" http://marlinbree.com/work6.htm Marlin Bree's boat is very nice. http://tinyurl.com/9odmj or http://www.sailboatowners.com/db/pho...=7322723 5189 DSK |
Alone Against The Atlantic
Read about this then:
http://www.antiqbook.com/boox/sea/028387_RGMC_.shtml http://www.famoussmallboats.com/ http://www.westwightpotter.com/company/history.htm Get yourself a real man's blue water cruiser - the WWP 14! Amen! |
Alone Against The Atlantic
"Capt. Rob" wrote in message oups.com... I read that book...lots of fun. I'd suggest to Joe, Mooron or Scotty, but their clogged hearts might explode! Do they have a Classic Comic Book version? Maybe a video? Audio Tape? CM |
Alone Against The Atlantic
Do they have a Classic Comic Book version? Maybe a video? Audio Tape?
Pop-up book and Talking Viewmaster/ RB 35s5 NY |
Alone Against The Atlantic
"Capt. Rob" wrote in message oups.com... Do they have a Classic Comic Book version? Maybe a video? Audio Tape? Pop-up book and Talking Viewmaster/ Yeah either will do.... Binary Bill has my address... get him to send it to me. :-) CM |
Alone Against The Atlantic
"Scotty" wrote in message
... "Scout" wrote in message ... "Scout" wrote in message . .. Yesterday, while sitting in the jury marshalling room, waiting to be plucked into service, I was able to read Gerry Speiss' "Alone Against The Atlantic" in which he describes how he designed, built, tested, and then managed to cross an ocean in his 10' sailboat. Absolutely puny! My boat was twice that size! some pics of Spiess' "Yankee Girl" http://marlinbree.com/work6.htm What, no swim platform!!!! I bet he doesn't even have air conditioning. HORRIFIC!!!!!!! The uncivilized *******! |
Alone Against The Atlantic
"katy" wrote in message
... Scout wrote: "Scout" wrote in message . .. Yesterday, while sitting in the jury marshalling room, waiting to be plucked into service, I was able to read Gerry Speiss' "Alone Against The Atlantic" in which he describes how he designed, built, tested, and then managed to cross an ocean in his 10' sailboat. Absolutely puny! My boat was twice that size! some pics of Spiess' "Yankee Girl" http://marlinbree.com/work6.htm Looks like a butter tub! Yep! I wonder had badly the tiller *churned* him in a brisk breeze. I love that transom seat. Scout |
Alone Against The Atlantic
"DSK" wrote in message
... "Scout" wrote Yesterday, while sitting in the jury marshalling room, waiting to be plucked into service, I was able to read Gerry Speiss' "Alone Against The Atlantic" in which he describes how he designed, built, tested, and then managed to cross an ocean in his 10' sailboat. Absolutely puny! My boat was twice that size! Well, how come you didn't sail across the Atlantic twice, then? Actually your boat may have displaced less. You're probably right. My Starwind displaced 1350 lbs. I think Spiess said he had 1000 lbs just in ballast, mostly food and water, and some dead weight. Of course, my 1350# doesn't include my air conditioning system, jacuzzi, and sun-tanning booth. Scout |
Alone Against The Atlantic
"Bob Crantz" wrote in message
k.net... Read about this then: http://www.antiqbook.com/boox/sea/028387_RGMC_.shtml http://www.famoussmallboats.com/ http://www.westwightpotter.com/company/history.htm Get yourself a real man's blue water cruiser - the WWP 14! I see what you mean - not much cabin to hide in! I'd like to do Omick's route: "One of the longest voyages was by David Omick, a young sailor just 21 years old, who sailed his Potter from Seattle to Ketchikan, Alaska. It took 90 days to work his way up the coast while exploring hundreds of scenic inlets along the way. " Scout http://sailingtexas.com/swwp14b.html |
Alone Against The Atlantic
"Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bob Crantz" wrote in message k.net... Read about this then: http://www.antiqbook.com/boox/sea/028387_RGMC_.shtml http://www.famoussmallboats.com/ http://www.westwightpotter.com/company/history.htm Get yourself a real man's blue water cruiser - the WWP 14! I see what you mean - not much cabin to hide in! I'd like to do Omick's route: "One of the longest voyages was by David Omick, a young sailor just 21 years old, who sailed his Potter from Seattle to Ketchikan, Alaska. It took 90 days to work his way up the coast while exploring hundreds of scenic inlets along the way. " Scout http://sailingtexas.com/swwp14b.html If you can withstand ridicule, they're a great little boat. I used to take mine out in stuff (in winter!) no one else would and it was pretty dry. I really regret selling that boat. It didn't sail real great, but it was exceptional fun. I may even go buy another one. Amen! |
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