Joe wrote:

JimC wrote:


I understand that the photographer had himself lashed to one of the
masts to keep from being washed overboard. It's an amazing film.

Jim


Been out sailing lately Jim?
You going to anchor out for the fireworks?

Yes, I was sailing Thursday. Not much wind, but it's fun sitting back
and letting the autopilot guide the boat while watching the water and
the boat's progress on the chartreader. Regarding the fireworks, I'm
thinking of going down to Galveston to watch theirs.

Jim



One of the best shots in Around the Horn is when Irving's aloft
looking at the stern wake. Looks like a 4 screw aircraft carriers wake
steaming at full throttle. Doing 16kts. And the Peking is a big heavy
Steel Hull. If Cabin boy Rob viewed it in his home theater he would
faint.

Joe

One h... of a ride! As you probably remember, I crewed on the Elissa for
several years. Climbing the rigging and walking out to adjust the sails
while standing on footropes 100 feet over the water can get pretty
exciting, particularly in a good wind. It's a great view from up there.