An interesting question posed at boating forum..................
 

..........."How do you know when you are done with boating?"

Yikes!

For us, it was in 2002 (exact explanations why have already posted here)
after coming to an agreement that we could not continue with the current
boat size (32 feet, 35 feet LOA) in docking and anchoring situations,
especially during high winds, with me as the only person on board to handle
those situations, even though my wife was on board.

So we sold the boat and were boatless for several years, all the time
wanting to get back on the water.

We eventually agreed that the only solution was to downsize in boat size
that would allow me to handle the boat completely by myself (launch, cruise,
docking) without needing my wife to assist, despite the winds.

With those considerations in mind, and after looking for over 6 months, we
were able to get back into it We now own a terrific 20 footer that we
recently purchased and have had a fantastic time on it over the past 2 or 3
weeks. My wife can get in and out of it (even when swimming) with no
problem.

So back to the question...........how do you know when you are done with
boating.....................it depends.

I explained our situation. For others it may be the cost of fuel, the cost
of boat ownership or.....God forbid.......taking up golfing!!!!!!!

Have you had to consider such a situation?

*JimH* wrote:
.........."How do you know when you are done with boating?"


When I'm cold & still, have been for at least 3 days, and all my friends
& relatives have sobered up enough to start shoveling dirt over me.


Yikes!

For us, it was in 2002 (exact explanations why have already posted here)
after coming to an agreement that we could not continue with the current
boat size (32 feet, 35 feet LOA) in docking and anchoring situations,
especially during high winds, with me as the only person on board to handle
those situations, even though my wife was on board.

Why can't your wife help you handle the boat? Shucks, my wife learned
racing tactics & handling a spinnaker!

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If I had to handle the boat totally singlehanded, I would probably rig
some assists on the boat and be more cautious in where/when I docked &
pulled out; but I can and have sailed every boat I've ever owned single
handed.

It's largely a matter of having the right experience and being prepared
well in advance. When you're sidling up to the dock, trying to gage the
wind/current, it's not th etime to suddenly dash to a locker & rummage
for dock lines.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

"*JimH*" wrote in message
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.........."How do you know when you are done with boating?"


edit: Correction in subject wording. ;-)

DSK wrote:
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Why can't your wife help you handle the boat? Shucks, my wife learned
racing tactics & handling a spinnaker!


snip...

Oh oh! Now you've gone & done it.

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On Fri, 9 Sep 2005 18:21:57 -0400, "*JimH*" wrote:


I explained our situation. For others it may be the cost of fuel, the cost
of boat ownership or.....God forbid.......taking up golfing!!!!!!!

Have you had to consider such a situation?


Even during the "bad" times, I've always had a boat of some sort.

About the only thing that will stop me is if I can't get in and out of
one.

That's about it for me too.
When I can't sail...I move to an open amuminum boat with a modest outboard.

You don't need a smaller boat, Jim, you need a different wife.
JR

*JimH* wrote:
.........."How do you know when you are done with boating?"

Yikes!

For us, it was in 2002 (exact explanations why have already posted here)
after coming to an agreement that we could not continue with the current
boat size (32 feet, 35 feet LOA) in docking and anchoring situations,
especially during high winds, with me as the only person on board to handle
those situations, even though my wife was on board.

So we sold the boat and were boatless for several years, all the time
wanting to get back on the water.

We eventually agreed that the only solution was to downsize in boat size
that would allow me to handle the boat completely by myself (launch, cruise,
docking) without needing my wife to assist, despite the winds.

With those considerations in mind, and after looking for over 6 months, we
were able to get back into it We now own a terrific 20 footer that we
recently purchased and have had a fantastic time on it over the past 2 or 3
weeks. My wife can get in and out of it (even when swimming) with no
problem.

So back to the question...........how do you know when you are done with
boating.....................it depends.

I explained our situation. For others it may be the cost of fuel, the cost
of boat ownership or.....God forbid.......taking up golfing!!!!!!!

Have you had to consider such a situation?





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