Worst sailing update ever
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I would love to try an ice boat. That would be one heck of a mast and sail for one!
Sam
The rest of the action happens in the heated workshop. Working on rudder right now to make it nice and shiny.... lives good for not living in the south....
Thx. I need to polish the hull come spring and due to the slope of my driveway the bow is high up in the air and a pain to work on on a ladder.
Initially I thought about building something around until it hit me to use the trailer as a base for the walkway.....
Initially I thought about building something around until it hit me to use the trailer as a base for the walkway.....
I'm with ya, @pclarksurf !
In fact, if your water doesn't freeze, IMO it's not winter.
Today's forecasted high is -24 C -12.2 F
@cb32863 Knows what I'm talking about.
As for ice boats, no reason why you can't take the wheels off that C22 and put blades on axle extensions (to increase stability) and trailer tongue.
It would be the only time of the year a 22ft displacement hull could exceed 50mph.
I'd love to get an old dinghy rig and build one, but the lakes around here usually have snow on them, and are not normally smooth.
While technically there is winter in all parts of the world, I believe Florida isn't one of them.
In fact, if your water doesn't freeze, IMO it's not winter.
Today's forecasted high is -24 C -12.2 F
@cb32863 Knows what I'm talking about.
As for ice boats, no reason why you can't take the wheels off that C22 and put blades on axle extensions (to increase stability) and trailer tongue.
It would be the only time of the year a 22ft displacement hull could exceed 50mph.
I'd love to get an old dinghy rig and build one, but the lakes around here usually have snow on them, and are not normally smooth.
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So the forecast isn't wrong ? I thought Environment Canada were simply joking when they said it was supposed to be -7 by tomorrow am. Wind from that temp change, hasn't picked up yet, but I'm hoping it's ASAP.
My e-brake shoes on one side, froze while parked/shopping, today. I was forced to drive a block or so, until the heat from the friction melted them free.
Hey, we have frozen water here in Fl. We put it in our drinks.In fact, if your water doesn't freeze, IMO it's not winter.
I used to live in California. Every year about this time, some dudes would make jokes about it being warm enough to sail while others were lamenting their withdrawal syndrome.Hey, we have frozen water here in Fl. We put it in our drinks.
I always felt it was rude to do so, and sometimes called them out on it, but for years have kept my thoughts to myself.
Last summer we sailed our boat up from SF to Vancouver Island. Since arriving, we have had the worst weather in recorded history: more rain in Oct. and Nov., early snow and well below average temps in Dec.
I haven't been able to use the boat except for three single overnights since we got here in mid Sept. At least it's still in the water, but below freezing temperatures don't equate to use or even maintenance.
I understand, and am very glad I didn't ever publicly revel in my good fortune.
It is not appropriate to gloat and I feel very sorry for those who have to put their boats up for months at a time.
That was just funny!!!! Sadly, I think they do the same thing down here too in regards to snowfall :-( They keep dangling the carrot in front of me saying were going to get snow then take it away at the last minute when it turns to freezing rain and sleet! Hard to ski on ice although I give it a good try!
Sam
One man's storm is another man's heaven. I will take all the snow that no one else wants. Just ship it to southern Indiana and I will gladly take it off your hands!
Sam,