There are some real sailors on this yacht club dock, where we still
find ourselves stuck waiting for an exhaust riser and mixing elbow.
Last weekend they had a single-handed race, and almost everybody
participated. In 18-20 knot winds, they took their 40'-plus boats out
(med-tied, remember) did the race, and returned (backing in and med-
tying), all making it look easy, and saying what a great time they'd
had.
My guess is, liability issues alone would prevent such events at most
US clubs?
I know there's the singlehanded transpac, but anybody's club hold
singlehanded big-boat buoy races?
Anyway, we were impressed.

Mike

cruisin wrote:
There are some real sailors on this yacht club dock, where we still
find ourselves stuck waiting for an exhaust riser and mixing elbow.
Last weekend they had a single-handed race, and almost everybody
participated. In 18-20 knot winds, they took their 40'-plus boats out
(med-tied, remember) did the race, and returned (backing in and med-
tying), all making it look easy, and saying what a great time they'd
had.

Sounds like some capable sailors who enjoy actually sailing.
Med-mooring isn't that difficult, same as other dockings... depends on
how familiar you are with your boat's handling, have the gear set up
for it, etc etc. Doing it single handed adds a challenge for sure.

My guess is, liability issues alone would prevent such events at most
US clubs?
I know there's the singlehanded transpac, but anybody's club hold
singlehanded big-boat buoy races?
Anyway, we were impressed.


There are a number of regattas with double-handed classes, some open
courses and some longer bouy races. Most of the single handed events I
know of are specifically for that, and they usually have specialized
boats too (such as the Mini TransAt).

I'm guessing a lot of these sailors were French?

Sorry to hear you're still waiting but it sounds like you are having a
good time! At the moment we are watching the weather, planning to head
north & east to the Thousand Islands area of Lake Ontario.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

On Jun 21, 6:41 am, wrote:
cruisin wrote:
There are some real sailors on this yacht club dock, where we still
find ourselves stuck waiting for an exhaust riser and mixing elbow.
Last weekend they had a single-handed race, and almost everybody
participated. In 18-20 knot winds, they took their 40'-plus boats out
(med-tied, remember) did the race, and returned (backing in and med-
tying), all making it look easy, and saying what a great time they'd
had.

Sounds like some capable sailors who enjoy actually sailing.
Med-mooring isn't that difficult, same as other dockings... depends on
how familiar you are with your boat's handling, have the gear set up
for it, etc etc. Doing it single handed adds a challenge for sure.

My guess is, liability issues alone would prevent such events at most
US clubs?
I know there's the singlehanded transpac, but anybody's club hold
singlehanded big-boat buoy races?
Anyway, we were impressed.

There are a number of regattas with double-handed classes, some open
courses and some longer bouy races. Most of the single handed events I
know of are specifically for that, and they usually have specialized
boats too (such as the Mini TransAt).

I'm guessing a lot of these sailors were French?

Sorry to hear you're still waiting but it sounds like you are having a
good time! At the moment we are watching the weather, planning to head
north & east to the Thousand Islands area of Lake Ontario.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

Yep, all French. Some really nicely kept boats I might add. This
club has a very active junior program, with Opti's, Lasers, Hobie
cats, etc racing all the time. The old saw about starting 'em young
must really pay off.
So are you taking the tug, or driving up north to Lake Ontario?
Yes, happily we're getting our new exhaust riser installed right now-
all stainless- but discovered the nipple is cracked (and leaking) that
the cooling line attaches to on our "dripless packing system" , which
answered the question about why our bilge pump seemed to be coming on
quite a bit. Now we may be looking at a haul-out to fix that little
turkey. Also discovered the oil fill plug on the tranny somehow went
bye-bye, and I broke the attachment linkage for the shift cable when I
tried to get it out of gear as we anchored here. I think this boat
really wanted a rest!
Mike

Mike

cruisin wrote:
Yep, all French. Some really nicely kept boats I might add.

Somewhat of a pre-selected group... I mean, most of the sailors &
boats there are ones that sailed there, right? The slobs & slackers
aren't going to make that cut!

So are you taking the tug, or driving up north to Lake Ontario?

Tugboat!

http://dnkcruising.blogspot.com/

Driving would be a lot more convenient, we wouldn't be waiting for
weather.
BTW we met a number of sailors in the Hudson & Erie Canal, more than I
would have thought. Also saw a guy I know bringing his new (well. new
to him) Tartan Ten down from Lake Michigan.

Check here, fourth picture (down)
http://dnkcruising.blogspot.com/2007...up-hudson.html
another sailor & his girl that we met along the way

Yes, happily we're getting our new exhaust riser installed right now-
all stainless- but discovered the nipple is cracked (and leaking) that
the cooling line attaches to on our "dripless packing system" , which
answered the question about why our bilge pump seemed to be coming on
quite a bit. Now we may be looking at a haul-out to fix that little
turkey. Also discovered the oil fill plug on the tranny somehow went
bye-bye, and I broke the attachment linkage for the shift cable when I
tried to get it out of gear as we anchored here. I think this boat
really wanted a rest!

Sounds like you have a few projects... the fun never stops. IMHO
dripless packings are more trouble than they're worth, the traditional
packing gland with PTFE material can be set up so that it drips a very
slight amount when running, maybe two cups a day; and doesn't drip at
all when the shaft isn't turning.

How did a raw water outlet nipple on a new SS exhaust riser get
cracked? The old saying 'get a bigger hammer' is supposed to just be a
saying, Mike!

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

"cruisin" wrote in message
ups.com...
On Jun 21, 6:41 am, wrote:
cruisin wrote:
There are some real sailors on this yacht club dock, where we still
find ourselves stuck waiting for an exhaust riser and mixing elbow.
Last weekend they had a single-handed race, and almost everybody
participated. In 18-20 knot winds, they took their 40'-plus boats
out
(med-tied, remember) did the race, and returned (backing in and
med-
tying), all making it look easy, and saying what a great time
they'd
had.

Sounds like some capable sailors who enjoy actually sailing.
Med-mooring isn't that difficult, same as other dockings... depends
on
how familiar you are with your boat's handling, have the gear set up
for it, etc etc. Doing it single handed adds a challenge for sure.

My guess is, liability issues alone would prevent such events at
most
US clubs?
I know there's the singlehanded transpac, but anybody's club hold
singlehanded big-boat buoy races?
Anyway, we were impressed.

There are a number of regattas with double-handed classes, some open
courses and some longer bouy races. Most of the single handed events
I
know of are specifically for that, and they usually have specialized
boats too (such as the Mini TransAt).

I'm guessing a lot of these sailors were French?

Sorry to hear you're still waiting but it sounds like you are having
a
good time! At the moment we are watching the weather, planning to
head
north & east to the Thousand Islands area of Lake Ontario.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

Yep, all French. Some really nicely kept boats I might add. This
club has a very active junior program, with Opti's, Lasers, Hobie
cats, etc racing all the time. The old saw about starting 'em young
must really pay off.
So are you taking the tug, or driving up north to Lake Ontario?
Yes, happily we're getting our new exhaust riser installed right now-
all stainless- but discovered the nipple is cracked (and leaking) that
the cooling line attaches to on our "dripless packing system" , which
answered the question about why our bilge pump seemed to be coming on
quite a bit. Now we may be looking at a haul-out to fix that little
turkey. Also discovered the oil fill plug on the tranny somehow went
bye-bye, and I broke the attachment linkage for the shift cable when I
tried to get it out of gear as we anchored here. I think this boat
really wanted a rest!
Mike

Mike


Sounds like you wore your motor and drivetrain slap out. What did you
do, motor all the way across? Sheeeesh! Next time, SAIL!

Wilbur Hubbard

On Jun 22, 7:20 am, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote:
"cruisin" wrote in message

ups.com...





On Jun 21, 6:41 am, wrote:
cruisin wrote:
There are some real sailors on this yacht club dock, where we still
find ourselves stuck waiting for an exhaust riser and mixing elbow.
Last weekend they had a single-handed race, and almost everybody
participated. In 18-20 knot winds, they took their 40'-plus boats
out
(med-tied, remember) did the race, and returned (backing in and
med-
tying), all making it look easy, and saying what a great time
they'd
had.

Sounds like some capable sailors who enjoy actually sailing.
Med-mooring isn't that difficult, same as other dockings... depends
on
how familiar you are with your boat's handling, have the gear set up
for it, etc etc. Doing it single handed adds a challenge for sure.

My guess is, liability issues alone would prevent such events at
most
US clubs?
I know there's the singlehanded transpac, but anybody's club hold
singlehanded big-boat buoy races?
Anyway, we were impressed.

There are a number of regattas with double-handed classes, some open
courses and some longer bouy races. Most of the single handed events
I
know of are specifically for that, and they usually have specialized
boats too (such as the Mini TransAt).

I'm guessing a lot of these sailors were French?

Sorry to hear you're still waiting but it sounds like you are having
a
good time! At the moment we are watching the weather, planning to
head
north & east to the Thousand Islands area of Lake Ontario.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

Yep, all French. Some really nicely kept boats I might add. This
club has a very active junior program, with Opti's, Lasers, Hobie
cats, etc racing all the time. The old saw about starting 'em young
must really pay off.
So are you taking the tug, or driving up north to Lake Ontario?
Yes, happily we're getting our new exhaust riser installed right now-
all stainless- but discovered the nipple is cracked (and leaking) that
the cooling line attaches to on our "dripless packing system" , which
answered the question about why our bilge pump seemed to be coming on
quite a bit. Now we may be looking at a haul-out to fix that little
turkey. Also discovered the oil fill plug on the tranny somehow went
bye-bye, and I broke the attachment linkage for the shift cable when I
tried to get it out of gear as we anchored here. I think this boat
really wanted a rest!
Mike

Mike

Sounds like you wore your motor and drivetrain slap out. What did you
do, motor all the way across? Sheeeesh! Next time, SAIL!

Wilbur Hubbard- Hide quoted text -

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Yeah, you're right, Willy, we motored all the way here. Those new
3000 galon fuel tanks really paid off!

Mike

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