Also, he never said he was going downwind. In fact, had you actually
been out sailing anywhere on the sound then you would have known that
was a beam reach. You really weren't out there, were you? You do
realize that its possible to carry a chute on a beam reach? No?



Well..well, well! Where shall I start?
First let's look at the most obvious thing. I posted a picture, Jeff.
http://members.aol.com/bobsprit/images/tsail1weby.jpg
Can you read EXIF data? It shows the following:

[Image]
Image Description =
Make = NIKON CORPORATION
Model = NIKON D70
Orientation = top/left
X Resolution = 72
Y Resolution = 72
Resolution Unit = inch
Software = OLYMPUS CAMEDIA Master
Date Time = 2006-07-09 21:13:50
YCbCr Positioning = co-sited
Exif IFD Pointer = Offset: 234

Perhaps you think, in anticipation of this debate, that I reset the
camera's settings? It wouldn't shock me to see you go out on that limb.
Bottom line: I'm the only one with ANY proof of sailing Sunday the 9th.

Second....Dave's weather comments don't match what is reported on the
weather links. Period. Mine do. But I know it's possible for one end of
the LIS to have vastly different weather. Somehow you don't! And you've
admitted to it!!! See #3.

Third...You and Dave seem to think that weather on the LIS is the same
everywhere. This not only casts doubt on Dave's comments, but on yours
as well. Have you ever really sailed the LIS??? Doesn't seem possible
after your comments.

Fourth...Dave gave a goofy sailing report and CWM called him on it
perfectly, right down to getting the navaids wrong. But you believe
Dave's system of using local names in place of actual chart info is
fine? Oh, okay! I'm betting you know where Big Tom is, but do you know
Baby Betty? Hint: It's near Oyster bay and not on the chart. Snap out
of it, Jeff.

Fifth....A CS27 weighs close to what a Catalina 27 SR does and has
about the same sail area or less. It also carries more beam. It's NOT
known to be a terribly tender boat. Guess what, Jeff? I've sailed a
CS27 and you have no clue. It's more tender than a Catalina 27, but not
by much. Check sailcalc if you're in doubt. In fact, the CS27 is LESS
tender than the Catalina as it hardens up nicely around 15%. There were
no wind conditions to knock the 27 to 20% in Dave's area....and not on
a run or a reach! Max wind speed for his area was only 10 knots!

Sixth...he never mentions going dead downwind, only setting the chute
for the trip back. But he also NEVER mentions being on a beam reach so
you're only guessing about his set. On a run or on a reach, there were
no conditions for a CS27 to heel to 20%, Jeff. Wake up

Jeff, you jumped right into the frying pan. Oh and here's a review of
the el-cheapo CS 27:
http://www.cymagazine.ca/onlineExclu...veKeyword=2 8

Not exactly a Pearson 26 type tender boat, now is she, Jeff????
HMMMMMM?


Good lord....Bob C. Help them!!!!!!! Do something! I feel guilty at
this point...no more room in the pan!




RB
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