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Walking down the dock
On Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:56:21 -0500, katy
wrote: Capt. JG wrote: "katy" wrote in message om... Bruce In Bangkok wrote: On Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:33:41 -0500, katy wrote: What's the big black boat across the fairway in the picture? That is a "Junk". The inverted commas are because it is really just a semi-traditional hull with a big engine and junk type fully battened sails. It is a day cruise charter boat and is quite successful, going out nearly every day with, say 10 - 30 passengers. The sails are only for show, they haul them up in the morning and they are small enough that in any wind short of a hurricane they can stay up and not impede the boat which motors all the time. Apparently it is quite a good trip as I have heard the tourists coming off the boat enthusing over what a nice day they have had. Cheers, Bruce (bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom) hahahaha...we have the tourists here who say the same thing when they get off the charter cruise ...she does put up her sails and turn off the rngine but we have pretty tame sailing here and they all think they've been out in a gale! Once in a while one of the time share peeps will wander down to the docks trying to get private boats to take them out for a fee...we all point to the charter boat...they really aren't interested in hearing about licensing and captaincy etc... We have charter boats somewhat like that here... however, they do actually sail and it can be quite a dramatic experience for the uninitiated. The only time the engines are typically on is returning or leaving the dock. I like dramatic sailing experiences///most dramatic thing in the Neuse is if you go aground... My preference is for boring trips - the ones where nothing memorable happens ;-) Cheers, Bruce (bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom) |
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Walking down the dock
"Justin C" wrote in message ... In article , slide wrote: BTW, I met Robin Knox Johnson years ago. One of his stories still gives me the shivers. C'mon, credit where it's due, it's Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. When someone has achieved so much the least you can do is show the respect that has been earned, if that means calling him 'Sir Robin' then call him that! Justin. -- Justin C, by the sea. Not to put too fine a point on it, but it's actually "Brave Sir Robin." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZwuTo7zKM8 |
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In article , KLC Lewis wrote:
"Justin C" wrote in message ... C'mon, credit where it's due, it's Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. When someone has achieved so much the least you can do is show the respect that has been earned, if that means calling him 'Sir Robin' then call him that! Not to put too fine a point on it, but it's actually "Brave Sir Robin." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZwuTo7zKM8 I don't even have to follow that to know what it links to you stupid English kerniggit! Justin. -- Justin C, by the sea. |
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"Justin C" wrote in message ... In article , KLC Lewis wrote: "Justin C" wrote in message ... C'mon, credit where it's due, it's Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. When someone has achieved so much the least you can do is show the respect that has been earned, if that means calling him 'Sir Robin' then call him that! Not to put too fine a point on it, but it's actually "Brave Sir Robin." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZwuTo7zKM8 I don't even have to follow that to know what it links to you stupid English kerniggit! Justin. -- Justin C, by the sea. Very well. Just bring us a shrubbery. |
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