Did you get out sailing today????

Ken Cross

Ken Cross

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Oct 24, 2010
2,405
Hunter 30 Everett, WA
We managed about a 5 hour sail today. We had clouds and some sun with steady breezes.
I found it interesting how much faster our Hunter is than our previous boat (San Juan 28.)
Check out the pic
 
Ken Cross

Ken Cross

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Oct 24, 2010
2,405
Hunter 30 Everett, WA
Oops, here's the pic

Ken Cross said:
We managed about a 5 hour sail today. We had clouds and some sun with steady breezes.
I found it interesting how much faster our Hunter is than our previous boat (San Juan 28.)
Check out the pic
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I think I need to check my knotmeter against GPS. Hull speed is supposed to be 6.81
Ken
 

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RECESS

RECESS

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Dec 20, 2003
1,509
Catalina 27 . St. Mary's Georgia
Hull speed is a ball park equation usually factored with the boat upright and under power. We exceed the hull speed calculation often under sail. People tend to think that is a fixed number and it really is not , given different conditions.
 
Pink Flamingo

Pink Flamingo

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Sep 27, 2008
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Grampian 26 26 Penetang,Ontario
mudtertel said:
I won't be putting in, till the end of May. I can't wait
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It just stopped snowing :cussing:and most of the water is still solid.
Might need an icebreaker before splashing by the end of the month!
 
smokey73

smokey73

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Oct 26, 2010
2,214
Hunter 40.5 Beaufort, SC
Just got back from a beautiful Easter Day sail in Beaufort, SC - about 3 1/2 hours. It was a little chilly (70 degrees) but the wind was 15 knots with some gusts to 20. Just what the doctor ordered!
 
Picflight

Picflight

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Jul 21, 2013
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Searching for 1st sailing boat 27-28, 34-36 Channel Islands, Marina Del Rey
Pictures, otherwise it didn't happen.
 
pateco

pateco

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Aug 12, 2014
2,207
Hunter 31 (1983) Pompano Beach FL
Did a little Sailing and Snorkeling Yesterday





Snorkled the wreck of the Copenhagen off of Pompano Beach. We were not the only sailors out diving. Tied up to a ball next to this nice 1986 Pearson.

 
YVRguy

YVRguy

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Jan 10, 2013
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Hunter 34 Vancouver, BC
RECESS said:
Hull speed is a ball park equation usually factored with the boat upright and under power. We exceed the hull speed calculation often under sail. People tend to think that is a fixed number and it really is not , given different conditions.
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I think Ken may have simply been finding a creative way to point out that he was really smoking along yesterday. I love that feeling! :)
 
Ken Cross

Ken Cross

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Oct 24, 2010
2,405
Hunter 30 Everett, WA
I think we all love that feeling, but I keep seeing folks complaining about their water being frozen. I just wanted to hear some people enjoying the softer water. D

on't get me wrong, I also enjoy snow shoeing and cross country skiing. I just prefer to see the snow remain in the mountains where it belongs.

Ken
 
pateco

pateco

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Aug 12, 2014
2,207
Hunter 31 (1983) Pompano Beach FL
Ken Cross said:
pateco said:
Did a little Sailing and Snorkeling Yesterday
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We never actually sailed in water you can swim in without thermal protection.
Ken
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If you ever get down here, we'll go sailing. Spring and fall are the best. This last Saturday, Air temp was 83° with a heat index of 87°. Water temp was about 74-76°F.

During the hot and humid months of summer, water temperatures average a warm 86° F. The ocean is like bath water, you are sweating while in the water.
 
Ken Cross

Ken Cross

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Oct 24, 2010
2,405
Hunter 30 Everett, WA
pateco said:
If you ever get down here, we'll go sailing. Spring and fall are the best. This last Saturday, Air temp was 83° with a heat index of 87°. Water temp was about 74-76°F.

During the hot and humid months of summer, water temperatures average a warm 86° F. The ocean is like bath water, you are sweating while in the water.
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Thanks, That's a very nice offer.
I think our next trip will be to New Zealand to attend our youngest girl's wedding. (I know she isn't really a girl anymore. Not sure how that happened so soon.)

Ken
 
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