On Mon, 5 Apr 2004 07:28:24 -0700, "Steve" wrote:

Thanks for all the replys. However I will probably continue my practice on
my sheets and halyards (I'm too old to climb the mast or chase a wild genoa
sheet. (since I have never sailed (in 40+ yr) with a spinniker and at 67,
single handing I doubt I ever will).

Young whippersnapper. :-) Actually, I am 68. I only fly the chute when
my wife is with me. Single-handing, no. Not yet anyway.

If I get enough confidence in the new autopilot I might try it this
year.

Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a


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