Can I go with this weekend..?

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Feb 26, 2004
23,353
Catalina 34 224 Maple Bay, BC, Canada
Why would you EVER yell at your spouse onboard...... seriously.

Sounds like you need to do much more than this ... and throw in a few more weekends of "shopping"
Scott,

It was a joke. A story told often by many others. :doh: ('Least my post was...):)

Stu

PS - I don't yell at home, or at work or in the car. Maybe when I drop a wrench or skin a knuckle or three on the boat when by myself...:D:D:D
 
Sep 20, 2006
2,953
Hunter 33 Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
Scott,

It was a joke. A story told often by many others. :doh:

Stu

PS - I don't yell at home, or at work or in the car. Maybe when I drop a wrench or skin a knuckle or three on the boat when by myself...:D:D:D
Stu, I got your joke..... understood. ;)

My response was to the OP and others.....
 

Squidd

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Sep 26, 2011
890
AMF Alcort Paceship PY26 Washburn Wi. Apostle Islands
At the risk of derailing my own thread...I have to agree with Joe...
 
Sep 20, 2006
2,953
Hunter 33 Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
Read it again..... it was posted incomplete.

I did and......???? still makes no sense.

How many times have you been out sailing in a life threatening situation.....
 

Joe

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Jun 1, 2004
8,323
Catalina 27 Mission Bay, San Diego
I did and......???? still makes no sense.

How many times have you been out sailing in a life threatening situation.....
Sorry you don't understand.... but at least the person it was directed at did...

Maybe I can simplify..... There may be times when raising your voice may be excused...... Example........ in the case of an accidental jibe...Watch your head!!!!
 
Sep 20, 2006
2,953
Hunter 33 Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
Sorry you don't understand.... but at least the person it was directed at did...

Maybe I can simplify..... There may be times when raising your voice may be excused...... Example........ in the case of an accidental jibe...Watch your head!!!!

Big difference bewteen yelling at your wife for not doing something ( as in the OP ) and raising your voice in alarm.

Enjoy solo sailing. My wife comes out with me 100%. :D
 
Sep 20, 2006
2,953
Hunter 33 Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
Finally got to take her out again end of August, and did the "unthinkable"...During a tack...I "yelled at her" to loosen the sheet...
Bad move...she was done sailing and ready to go home
Not sure what I misunderstood and my opinions are just that..... my opinions.... and not as a moderator. If I misunderstand what you wrote originally then I apologize.
 

Duke

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Sep 27, 2008
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Morgan 321 Gilbertsville, KY
When we first met, the only boat Princes Di was familiar with was Casino Astar; actually got motion sick on a porch swing and claimed the only thing correctly named aboard my Catalina 27 was the boom.

Now, she can usually do things needing down below decks, while we are underway, without getting sick; gets upset with me because she can't make Morgan heel as easily as she could the Catalina; and is constantly hammering me to finish the projects we agreed on, so we can head down the Tenn-Tom to Mobile.

Think I will keep her.
Duke
 
Nov 8, 2010
11,386
Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
Squidd,

That's awesome and happy to see you guys out in the Apostles.

It can be tricky business. Discuss lots and help each other not take it personally. Pia was new to sailing two years ago, and now can take Kestrel out with friends. But as Joe notes at any time there is ONE skipper on the boat, who has legal and practical responsibility for the safety of the boat and crew. 99% of the time on any boat its smooth sailing. But sometimes things need happen NOW, or NOT NOW. Its your job as skipper to get your point across, clearly and effectively. I try to not raise my voice unless its a matter of safety. Crew understands that. Work with your crew to let them know its not personal.

When you get that down, you're ready for chapter 2. Racing! ;^)
 

Squidd

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Sep 26, 2011
890
AMF Alcort Paceship PY26 Washburn Wi. Apostle Islands
Back on topic. So how was the weekend????
It was perfect, for a couple long on love and short on memory...

Exactly...!!

Full moon weekend, exploring the islands and some of those "cozy cottage shops" :)puke:), grilled some smoked ribs and lobster tails on the grill and had a wonderfull time together...
(this was all last weekend, but I had to share)

Maybe that it was our 34 anniversary might of had "something" to do with it..??
34 years...I must be doing something right...;)
 

Sailm8

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Feb 21, 2008
1,751
Hunter 29.5 Punta Gorda
That's great 43 for us. Will be out nest week for 4 or 5 days. We don't race because I'm too competitive and I speak too loud (yell). Just not worth it.
 
Jun 8, 2004
853
Pearson 26W Marblehead
Sailing with Wife

Im lucky not only does my wife like to sail. Shes a solid experienced and capable crew.
Most women Ive met dont like sailing or sail reluctantly and are passengers not crew
 
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