Whatta ya know. Capt Rob is still sailing LIS.
He was hired to Captain this 45 fter for a demo sail....

Eight people rescued from sailboat
BY BILL BLEYER
Newsday Staff Writer

November 23, 2006, 9:48 PM EST

A Bridgeport-Port Jefferson ferry, Suffolk police and Coast Guard
rescue vessels teamed up to rescue eight people aboard a disabled
45-foot sailboat on Long Island Sound.

At about 3 p.m. Wednesday, the skipper of the sailboat called the Coast
Guard north of Port Jefferson and reported a jammed rudder, making it
impossible to steer. He also said his crew was unable to lower the
sails in the 5-foot seas and high winds, Suffolk police said.

Suffolk Marine Bureau Officers Dave Goldstein and Matthew Funaro on a
patrol boat arrived at the scene with a Coast Guard vessel from Eatons
Neck.

Police arranged for a ferry to come alongside the sailboat to block the
wind. That allowed the officers to board the stricken vessel, lower the
sails and set up a tow line. The sailboat was towed six miles to Port
Jefferson Harbor. One passenger was taken to the hospital with a leg
injury.

Joe wrote:
Whatta ya know. ....


Joe, sorry to change the subject, but did you happen to go out Saturday
afternoon? Reason I ask is that I would like to know what the wind
speeds were near Kemah, etc. - Is there a web site that would have this
information?

Thanks,
Jim

JimC wrote:
Joe wrote:
Whatta ya know. ....


Joe, sorry to change the subject, but did you happen to go out Saturday
afternoon? Reason I ask is that I would like to know what the wind
speeds were near Kemah, etc. - Is there a web site that would have this
information?

Thanks,
Jim

Hello Jim,

We went out T-day...had a dozen projects this weekend. Saturday looked
like the nicest day with winds around 10-15 kts IIRC. The closest
weather I can find is at Ellington field,
http://www.city-data.com/forecast/w-Kemah-Texas.html

I know you have seen on top of the bridge a weather station and wind
meter but I can not find it online anywhere. Kemah boardwalk use to
have a live cam too, but looks like it's been down a long time. I have
a wind meter onboard if you need a report just ask.

Joe

JimC wrote:
Joe wrote:
Whatta ya know. ....


Joe, sorry to change the subject, but did you happen to go out Saturday
afternoon? Reason I ask is that I would like to know what the wind
speeds were near Kemah, etc. - Is there a web site that would have this
information?

Thanks,
Jim

Hello Jim,

We went out T-day...had a dozen projects this weekend. Saturday looked
like the nicest day with winds around 10-15 kts IIRC. The closest
weather I can find is at Ellington field,
http://www.city-data.com/forecast/w-Kemah-Texas.html

I know you have seen on top of the bridge a weather station and wind
meter but I can not find it online anywhere. Kemah boardwalk use to
have a live cam too, but looks like it's been down a long time. I have
a wind meter onboard if you need a report just ask.

Joe

He's getting the beating of his life over on alt.autos.kia

Gilligan wrote:
He's getting the beating of his life over on alt.autos.kia

figures.........

"Gilligan" wrote
| He's getting the beating of his life over on alt.autos.kia


Couldn't find alt.autos.kia but I did find alt.jokes.kia......

Cheers,
Ellen

Gilligan wrote:

He's getting the beating of his life over on alt.autos.kia




Yes but he enjoys it so much.

If you wanted to be cruel to Bobsprit, you'd ignore him.

DSK

DSK wrote:
Gilligan wrote:

He's getting the beating of his life over on alt.autos.kia




Yes but he enjoys it so much.

If you wanted to be cruel to Bobsprit, you'd ignore him.

DSK

If he enjoys it so much...then why did he leave?

He claimed it was to spend more time being a model mom, yet he is
posting on many many other sites. Even posting the picture of that
lovely girl in non-matching underwear on another sailing site.

It's a slap in the face to asa, and should be a wake up call to all
who picked on Rob just because he displayed his wealth here.

Yes.... jealousy reared it ugly head here..... you's guys screwed the
pooch..ya scrooged up ASA tradition. Christmas will not be the same
without Bobspirts vast list of superior gifts he get's.

Sad huh? Coal in your stocking is what it is!

it's going to be a blue, blue...blue blue blue Christmas here.

Joe

ASA superior gifts...

sailing
sailing ability
self-reliance when sailing
ability to work with others toward a common goal when sailing
strive toward perfection when sailing
willingness to learn from others about sailing
ability to learn from mistakes made during sailing
lack of need of technology or engines to get there or get home
willingness and skill to use technology or engines to get there or get home
ability to tell a good sailing story
ability to listen to a good sailing story
ability to face the truth about "good" sailing stories
pride in ownership of one's boat
humbleness regarding ownership of one's boat
acceptance of others with lessor or greater boats

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Joe" wrote in message
oups.com...

DSK wrote:
Gilligan wrote:

He's getting the beating of his life over on alt.autos.kia




Yes but he enjoys it so much.

If you wanted to be cruel to Bobsprit, you'd ignore him.

DSK

If he enjoys it so much...then why did he leave?

He claimed it was to spend more time being a model mom, yet he is
posting on many many other sites. Even posting the picture of that
lovely girl in non-matching underwear on another sailing site.

It's a slap in the face to asa, and should be a wake up call to all
who picked on Rob just because he displayed his wealth here.

Yes.... jealousy reared it ugly head here..... you's guys screwed the
pooch..ya scrooged up ASA tradition. Christmas will not be the same
without Bobspirts vast list of superior gifts he get's.

Sad huh? Coal in your stocking is what it is!

it's going to be a blue, blue...blue blue blue Christmas here.

Joe