Perfect sailing on Lake Minnetonka

Brian S

Brian S

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Nov 9, 2012
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Oday 192 Lake Nockamixon
I had a user conference to attend in Minneapolis, so I reached out to Clay Babcock (Jackdaw) to see if he would be around. He graciously invited me out for a perfect Fall sail on Blue J. I skipped the final session of the conference (I'll watch it after they post on the website, natch) and headed out with Clay. Really couldn't ask for a better Fall afternoon, with good wind, bright sunshine, and not too chilly, and burgers afterwards. Thanks so much, Clay!

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kloudie1

kloudie1

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Nov 6, 2006
10,150
Hunter 34 Mandeville Louisiana
A fine time was had by all ! Always a treat to have one of the forum guys invite ya out fort a sail..
 
Jackdaw

Jackdaw

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Nov 8, 2010
11,386
Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
That was a great sail. Fall sailing in Minnesota is so perfect, the breeze, the colors, etc. On top of that, its so fun meeting sailors you meet on-line; I've met sailors all over the world and every has been great. Jodi came to meet us ater the sail; she thought it was so cool that we have these great relationships on line and them meet and sail in person after all these years. She thought Brian was cool as well!
 
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Gunni

Gunni

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Mar 16, 2010
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Beneteau 411 Oceanis Annapolis
Glad to see you guys still sailing up there! Perseverance! Fall sailing on the Chesapeake is the best sailing of the year - cool air, strong breezes, warm water all add up to perfect sailing conditions. We'll be rocking on the hook like babies in a crib this weekend. Oysters are back on the menu, and crabs are still available! The Osprey have abandoned their nests and migrated south and we're wishing we could join them as winter closes in.
 
Scott T-Bird

Scott T-Bird

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Oct 26, 2008
6,370
Catalina 320 Barnegat, NJ
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Minnesota has a lot to offer! Lake Superior about 10 days ago ...
About the prettiest resort we've ever been to.
 
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Jackdaw

Jackdaw

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Nov 8, 2010
11,386
Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
cb32863 said:
Damn, really wish I could have made it.
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Snooze you loose! Worked out perfectly here.. Brian and I sailed while Jo went out with a friend shopping for dresses for the Club Awards Banquet. Then we met up after at the Muni for burgers and a beer.
 
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Jackdaw

Jackdaw

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Nov 8, 2010
11,386
Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
@Gunni with any luck we should be good for another month.

The fall colors are full-on, the powerboat crazies are mostly gone, and we have the wind and the water to ourselves.

 
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cb32863

cb32863

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Jun 29, 2010
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Beneteau First 235 Lake Minnetonka, MN
Jackdaw said:
Snooze you loose! Worked out perfectly here.. Brian and I sailed while Jo went out with a friend shopping for dresses for the Club Awards Banquet. Then we met up after at the Muni for burgers and a beer.
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Too much life crap got in the way!!
 
capta

capta

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Jun 4, 2009
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Pearson 530 Admiralty Bay, Bequia SVG
You mean that place really exists? I thought it was a fictional place Garrison Keillor made up for his comedy.
 
Jackdaw

Jackdaw

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Nov 8, 2010
11,386
Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
capta said:
You mean that place really exists? I thought it was a fictional place Garrison Keillor made up for his comedy.
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Come on, haven't you ever seen 'Purple Rain'????
 
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Scott T-Bird

Scott T-Bird

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Oct 26, 2008
6,370
Catalina 320 Barnegat, NJ
Speaking of Purple Rain, if you haven't yet, check out the bluegrass version from Dwight Yoakam. It's really good, I think.
 
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