Sailing can be an exhilarating sport in its own right. But most of us sail to relax and focus on the relationship between wind and water. Many of us also embrace the solitude of a quiet anchorage away from the bustle of our everyday lives. But after the BBQ coals are cold, what gets you and your crew moving? Do you engage in adrenaline or adventure water sports like windsurfing, kite-surfing, scuba diving or snorkeling/ How about fishing, dinghy sailing, kayaking, hiking, jogging, clam digging, maybe crabbing? Or do you prefer to kick back, pop a cold one, and watch everyone else work up a sweat? Tell us about your cruising activities here then vote in the Quick Quiz on the home page. (Discussion topic and quiz by Trevor MacLachlan)
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Watching the world go by
I keep my boat in a marina that is well-protected. That means I don't have the luxury of watching anything much except the "ass-ends" of the boats in the next dock over. So when we finally cast off our lines and leave for other ports-o-call, I look for places where I can watch the "boat parade." This may be a river dockage or a mooring/anchorage where there's interesting traffic passing by. I enjoy that every bit as much as any touristy sight-seeing or water-sports! Bill on STARGAZER
I keep my boat in a marina that is well-protected. That means I don't have the luxury of watching anything much except the "ass-ends" of the boats in the next dock over. So when we finally cast off our lines and leave for other ports-o-call, I look for places where I can watch the "boat parade." This may be a river dockage or a mooring/anchorage where there's interesting traffic passing by. I enjoy that every bit as much as any touristy sight-seeing or water-sports! Bill on STARGAZER
I love a parade
I'm with Bill. South Haven, Mi. is the place to be for checking out boats and crews. Every half hour the draw bridge goes up allowing masts to slide by on thier way in or out of the channel. Every now and then a keel will run aground and that makes for some interesting conversations. I love that town. We are between boats but I can't wait for our next one so someone can stand on the bridge and watch us and say under his breath,"That lucky son of a gun."
I'm with Bill. South Haven, Mi. is the place to be for checking out boats and crews. Every half hour the draw bridge goes up allowing masts to slide by on thier way in or out of the channel. Every now and then a keel will run aground and that makes for some interesting conversations. I love that town. We are between boats but I can't wait for our next one so someone can stand on the bridge and watch us and say under his breath,"That lucky son of a gun."
The whole nine yards
When we weekend aboard DreamBoat, we like to swim, snorkel, kayak, beachcomb, enjoy adult beverages, kick back and read, the whole nine yards. It just depends on the weather and water conditions. One of our favorite destinations is Petit Bois Island off the Mississippi coast, with swimming and kayaking in the sound or Gulf, (usually) clear water for snorkeling, a deserted beach for walking/exploring, and a (usually) a deserted anchorage for relaxing with a good book in the cockpit. The whole idea is to get away from the bustle of civilization and relax. DreamBoat lets us get away from it all.
When we weekend aboard DreamBoat, we like to swim, snorkel, kayak, beachcomb, enjoy adult beverages, kick back and read, the whole nine yards. It just depends on the weather and water conditions. One of our favorite destinations is Petit Bois Island off the Mississippi coast, with swimming and kayaking in the sound or Gulf, (usually) clear water for snorkeling, a deserted beach for walking/exploring, and a (usually) a deserted anchorage for relaxing with a good book in the cockpit. The whole idea is to get away from the bustle of civilization and relax. DreamBoat lets us get away from it all.
All of the above
Like the other posts, a little bit of all of this. But mostly like to kick back, have a cold drink, and watch the world go by, and the sunsets.
Like the other posts, a little bit of all of this. But mostly like to kick back, have a cold drink, and watch the world go by, and the sunsets.
Just Sailing..
When we're on the sailboat,it's about sailing. No other water toys with us,but a couple of small kayaks may be in the future. Of course when the sails come down and the hook is dropped,it's about a cold beer,or a glass of wine and a calm sunset,or maybe rafting with friends. When we're not on the boat,we sea kayak,winter backpack,winter camp,snowshoe,xc ski. The sailboat is the only place we stay still and just chill!
When we're on the sailboat,it's about sailing. No other water toys with us,but a couple of small kayaks may be in the future. Of course when the sails come down and the hook is dropped,it's about a cold beer,or a glass of wine and a calm sunset,or maybe rafting with friends. When we're not on the boat,we sea kayak,winter backpack,winter camp,snowshoe,xc ski. The sailboat is the only place we stay still and just chill!
Just Relax
When not sailing or after a days sail, we like to drop the anchor in Whitehall bay. Once in a while there's a show - like the 50' trawler last summer full of naked partiers, but it's mostly peace and quiet, a light meal, some wine, a good book, and maybe a little snooze before the quick trip back to our slip.
When not sailing or after a days sail, we like to drop the anchor in Whitehall bay. Once in a while there's a show - like the 50' trawler last summer full of naked partiers, but it's mostly peace and quiet, a light meal, some wine, a good book, and maybe a little snooze before the quick trip back to our slip.
off your hatch
Well, the home page stresses "off your hatch" for some reason so I thought the thread was actually about losing a hatch, which to me seems to be slightly less than regular occurrence while cruising. You know, wind pipes up and POP, WOOSH, splash...forward hatch is overboard. Actually, the most recent incident took place last Thursday during a thunderstorm, and the hatch was recovered from its resting place against the mast. It's happened at the dock, but that's ok because it tends to splash in the same place leaving a quick dive to recover it. Anyway...thread is about cruising activities. Well, when I'm not repairing the hatch, I prefer to and usually continue to relax and focus on the relationship between wind and water, or I go exploring in the rowing dinghy.
Well, the home page stresses "off your hatch" for some reason so I thought the thread was actually about losing a hatch, which to me seems to be slightly less than regular occurrence while cruising. You know, wind pipes up and POP, WOOSH, splash...forward hatch is overboard. Actually, the most recent incident took place last Thursday during a thunderstorm, and the hatch was recovered from its resting place against the mast. It's happened at the dock, but that's ok because it tends to splash in the same place leaving a quick dive to recover it. Anyway...thread is about cruising activities. Well, when I'm not repairing the hatch, I prefer to and usually continue to relax and focus on the relationship between wind and water, or I go exploring in the rowing dinghy.
I once read an article about the Gentleman Sailor
and it stressed the point that you had to get to your anchorage with two or three hours of daylight left so that you could prepare your aperitifs and sundowners and enjoy them at leisure. I will get going early, before sunup, and sail hard all day to be at an anchorage by 4:00 PM so that I can take a shower on deck, have a few cold ones and a good dinner before sundown. A glass of port wine and a good cigar to be enjoyed watching the sunset.
and it stressed the point that you had to get to your anchorage with two or three hours of daylight left so that you could prepare your aperitifs and sundowners and enjoy them at leisure. I will get going early, before sunup, and sail hard all day to be at an anchorage by 4:00 PM so that I can take a shower on deck, have a few cold ones and a good dinner before sundown. A glass of port wine and a good cigar to be enjoyed watching the sunset.
Final results
Final results for the Quick Quiz ending July 8, 2007: When cruising, I look forward to: 49% I sail to sail, that’s it 27% Exploring surroundings ashore 20% Reading a book or just kicking back 04% Water sports like diving, windsurfing or dinghy sailing
Final results for the Quick Quiz ending July 8, 2007: When cruising, I look forward to: 49% I sail to sail, that’s it 27% Exploring surroundings ashore 20% Reading a book or just kicking back 04% Water sports like diving, windsurfing or dinghy sailing
We sail hard, too. Hoist anchor by 9:00 a.m....
Arrive at our next anchorage by 2:00 P.M. Skipper's meeting begins once we set our anchors. After a few brewskies and poo poos, dinner. Hardest part is deciding whether to stay another day. Lots of hiking trails to explore on the various islands. Visit with locals at the near by pub. Life is so hard. Terry
Arrive at our next anchorage by 2:00 P.M. Skipper's meeting begins once we set our anchors. After a few brewskies and poo poos, dinner. Hardest part is deciding whether to stay another day. Lots of hiking trails to explore on the various islands. Visit with locals at the near by pub. Life is so hard. Terry
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