Walt wrote:
Ok, I have to claim ignorance. Where is this? A sailing resort that
rents Lasers and Hobie Waves? Tell me more.


Bitter End Yacht Club. It's at the eastern end of Virgin
Gorda, open the to trade winds and sheltered water of Drake
Sound. I think the sailing end of it is tapering off due to
lack of public interest, although it's a fine place to sail
or windsurf & they have everything from an Express 37 9costs
extra), J-24s (free), Lasers, Vanguard 15s, Hobie Getaways
and Waves, and a variety of kayaks, windsurfers etc etc.
It's also not a bad place to go snorkeling.

I've been hoping a sailing resort would pop up on the Gulf
coast... someplace with good wind... but so far I don't know
of one. It's awesome to be able to have a comfy room, good
meals, and walk down to the beach and pick your weapon for
the day (or for the hour).

So I take it you you don't have the Johnson 18 anymore?


Nope, it has reluctantly gone to a good home. Right now I'm
looking for something like a Melges 24 only cheaper (and
hopefully a bit less labor intensive). Maybe one of these:

http://tinyurl.com/zqxpx
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/High-...QQcmdZViewItem

There are several for sale not too far from us.