Well, a friend of mine in college wanted me to go sailing with him and a
friend of his on the 4th of July, 1976. The Star was supposed to sail out of
the SD harbor, go down the coast a ways, then turn around and come back in,
being part of a flotilla for the 4th. This is all at the last minute mind
you.

So, we go down to the water, but the only boat we can get is a 14'
something. It sailed, it sailed slowly, and it leaked, but it came with a
nice bucket. I didn't know the guy who rented the boat, but he supposedly
knew how to sail. We head for Pt. Loma to get a nice view, and get there
just as the Star exits the harbor. There are *big* waves out there, and
we're really getting a lot of water in the boat. Finally, my friend Todd and
I convince the other guy to turn it around and head in.

Just in time, as the Star and a really large number of other boats,
including a good-size CG ship are coming in behind us. Ok, so I figure worst
case, we have stand-on status but it might get a bit rough with all the
wakes as they pass us. I mean they're not going to run us over right. Of
course, we aren't thinking about size of ship, where they can and can't go,
and all the rest of the things that would make perfect sense. :-)

So, the boats are really getting thick around us, and we realize that many
of the skippers of the large power boats either are too drunk to see us or
don't give a damn. We're zigzaging in and out, trying not get run over. We
just barely made it out of the way of the CG ship and the Star which was
following her.

Apparently, there's a photographer in the air and the next day in the Union
is a beautiful picture of all the boats, along with one that is heading away
from the pack at a 90 deg angle. That was us. :-)

Also, when we finally get out of harms way and off to the side, Todd's
*friend* starts talking but isn't making any sense. Then, finally he tells
Todd, you need to take over, the voices are telling me to do bad things.

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wrote in message
oups.com...

...got run over by that boat in San Diego...

Yep... that is where the Star of India is berthed and
has been for many years.

...long story involving a skipper who was...

Okay Jonathan... let's hear your "sea story".

Bill

Isn't that down in San Diego? I've been on that
one. Very pretty. I enjoyed touring it. I thought
it stayed in it's berth. When were you on it under
sail? Do they still take her out?

wrote

Been on, but never sailed on.

Me too... The Star of India. One of the oldest.

"G&G" wrote
Have actually sailed on a tall ship?
Abby


Pride of Baltimore, Maryland Dove, Pride 2.


Bart Senior wrote:
I've toured many tall ships, but never sailed on one that
was ship rigged, with a square style spar. I do enjoy
studying the subject--it my favorite historical period.


Do you have a copy of Darcy Lever's "Young Sea Officer's
Sheet Anchor?" Great book, explains many aspects of sailing
a square rig as well as all the parts & terminology. It even
tells how to set up masts & tune the rig.


I have sailed on a number of large schooners--to 138 feet.


I'd call that a tall ship. Gaff riggers are a different animal.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

"DSK" wrote
Do you have a copy of Darcy Lever's "Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor?"
Great book, explains many aspects of sailing a square rig as well as all
the parts & terminology. It even tells how to set up masts & tune the rig.

I have it. I should pull it out and re-read it. As I recall is
was a bit dry reading. It is not up to modern standards on
illustration, writing style, and terminology. I found some parts
difficult to understand because I was unfamiliar with some of
the arcane terminology.

Well, what's the verdict? How many of us are "real sailors"

In my case, in addition to sailing on the 1877 tall ship Elissa, I have
had the high honor of sailing the new MacGregor 26M. - Not many on this
ng have actually experienced that privilege, and you can add that to our
list of accomplishments.

Jim




G&G wrote:

Have actually sailed on a tall ship?
Abby

Yes, not many real sailors have "experienced" the Mac26M. :-)

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"Jim Cate" wrote in message
...
Well, what's the verdict? How many of us are "real sailors"

In my case, in addition to sailing on the 1877 tall ship Elissa, I have
had the high honor of sailing the new MacGregor 26M. - Not many on this ng
have actually experienced that privilege, and you can add that to our list
of accomplishments.

Jim




G&G wrote:

Have actually sailed on a tall ship?
Abby

Compared with the Elissa, the Mac 26M seems more comfortable under sail.
On the Elissa, for example, we had to climb 100 feet up the masts to
adjust the topgallant, and it gets pretty wild up there when the wind
picks up, Jon. (Don't know whether you have ever climbed the rigging on
a tall rigger under sail or not. - Have you?) By contrast, on my Mac,
the lines are led aft to the cockpit, so you don't have to climb the
mast at all. Also, the Elissa (141-ft waterline) had a rather pronounced
pitching motion under sail that got on your nerves after a few hours.
The Mac, of course, can either sail, or plane at 14-16 knots over most
waters, which I find more comfortable.

However, the Elissa has put in many more miles at sea than my boat or
most modern vessels, since it was under sail, and later, power, for a
period of 100+ years, crossing the Atlantic many times. It was selected
for the maritime museum in Galveston because it was a part of
Galveston's history, bringing cargo there from South America and England
in the 1800's.

Jim




Capt. JG wrote:

Yes, not many real sailors have "experienced" the Mac26M. :-)

I don't believe comfort under sail is the criteria for whether or not one is
a real sailor.

I'm shocked that you've never climbed the rigging on your Mac.

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"Jim Cate" wrote in message
...
Compared with the Elissa, the Mac 26M seems more comfortable under sail.
On the Elissa, for example, we had to climb 100 feet up the masts to
adjust the topgallant, and it gets pretty wild up there when the wind
picks up, Jon. (Don't know whether you have ever climbed the rigging on a
tall rigger under sail or not. - Have you?) By contrast, on my Mac, the
lines are led aft to the cockpit, so you don't have to climb the mast at
all. Also, the Elissa (141-ft waterline) had a rather pronounced pitching
motion under sail that got on your nerves after a few hours. The Mac, of
course, can either sail, or plane at 14-16 knots over most waters, which
I find more comfortable.

However, the Elissa has put in many more miles at sea than my boat or most
modern vessels, since it was under sail, and later, power, for a period of
100+ years, crossing the Atlantic many times. It was selected for the
maritime museum in Galveston because it was a part of Galveston's history,
bringing cargo there from South America and England in the 1800's.

Jim




Capt. JG wrote:

Yes, not many real sailors have "experienced" the Mac26M. :-)

My Barcolounger is more comfy, and more seaworthy than a
Mac26X, plus there's no rigging to climb.

SBV


"Capt. JG" wrote in message
...
I don't believe comfort under sail is the criteria for
whether or not one is
a real sailor.

I'm shocked that you've never climbed the rigging on your
Mac.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Jim Cate" wrote in message
...
Compared with the Elissa, the Mac 26M seems more
comfortable under sail.
On the Elissa, for example, we had to climb 100 feet up
the masts to
adjust the topgallant, and it gets pretty wild up there
when the wind
picks up, Jon. (Don't know whether you have ever
climbed the rigging on a
tall rigger under sail or not. - Have you?) By contrast,
on my Mac, the
lines are led aft to the cockpit, so you don't have to
climb the mast at
all. Also, the Elissa (141-ft waterline) had a rather
pronounced pitching
motion under sail that got on your nerves after a few
hours. The Mac, of
course, can either sail, or plane at 14-16 knots over
most waters, which
I find more comfortable.

However, the Elissa has put in many more miles at sea
than my boat or most
modern vessels, since it was under sail, and later,
power, for a period of
100+ years, crossing the Atlantic many times. It was
selected for the
maritime museum in Galveston because it was a part of
Galveston's history,
bringing cargo there from South America and England in
the 1800's.

Jim




Capt. JG wrote:

Yes, not many real sailors have "experienced" the
Mac26M. :-)

Scotty wrote:
My Barcolounger is more comfy, and more seaworthy than a
Mac26X, plus there's no rigging to climb.


It's more traditional looking too.

DSK