Do you listen to music when you sail? Does Jimmy Buffet accompany you when you go out on the boat? Maybe your tastes run more to Handel's Water Music or Richard Rogers' Victory at Sea? Then again there's always good ol' rock and roll! Have you done anything to upgrade the sound system on your boat? Or do you prefer the sound of the wind and the waves? Share your musical thoughts and be sure to vote in the Quick Quiz at the bottom of the home page. (Quiz by Gary Wyngarden)
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Usually the first thing I upgrade on any boat I have, is the stereo system. First, the system must have the tuner, cassette player and a seperate CD changer. Next comes the speakers. At least four in the cabin, switchable to at least two on deck. Next step is finding music that everyone in the crew will enjoy. I find that a little variety really helps there. I prefer something that sets the mood for the day. If the weather on the bay is not the warmest, which on San Francisco Bay is normal, often times carribean steel drum music will have everyone dreaming of warm tropical waters. Maybe some Salsa beat or Buffet. Reggae or Enya, just something upbeat and fun. I just know I have to have music when I sail.
Music to sail by, and music to anchor by
We always look for the CD player when we get onboard, and I have just upgraded the one on our boat in the UK. Now I need towire in the cockpit speakers. As well as sailing our Hunter in the UK, we charter a lot as well, and always take a selection of music. Our favourite if the soundtrack of the film the 5th Element, which reminds us of a fabulous holiday sailing in the BVI. And we have spent many a happy time dancing around the deck as the New Year comes in listening to all sorts of 70's music. Nothing like a good Jackson 5 number when its a minute to midnight and the wine is flowing freely! I still remember the bemused looks from the locals anchored around us when we celebrated Hogmanay in Phuket in Thailand
We always look for the CD player when we get onboard, and I have just upgraded the one on our boat in the UK. Now I need towire in the cockpit speakers. As well as sailing our Hunter in the UK, we charter a lot as well, and always take a selection of music. Our favourite if the soundtrack of the film the 5th Element, which reminds us of a fabulous holiday sailing in the BVI. And we have spent many a happy time dancing around the deck as the New Year comes in listening to all sorts of 70's music. Nothing like a good Jackson 5 number when its a minute to midnight and the wine is flowing freely! I still remember the bemused looks from the locals anchored around us when we celebrated Hogmanay in Phuket in Thailand
Country and Rap Forbidden along with current Pop
Anyone listening to country, rap or anything by Britney Spears or a Boyband whilst sailing or on a sailboat should immediately have their boat taken way and forced to powerboat for the rest of their lives.
Anyone listening to country, rap or anything by Britney Spears or a Boyband whilst sailing or on a sailboat should immediately have their boat taken way and forced to powerboat for the rest of their lives.
The words "Rap" and "Music"...
...are mutually exclusive. Rap will NEVER be played on my boat. Nor will country, pop, or eighties glitter. Buffet is great and I listen to him quite a bit, but Pink Floyd rules the waves! Cheers, Bob Oh yeah...DISCO SUCKS!
...are mutually exclusive. Rap will NEVER be played on my boat. Nor will country, pop, or eighties glitter. Buffet is great and I listen to him quite a bit, but Pink Floyd rules the waves! Cheers, Bob Oh yeah...DISCO SUCKS!
Wind and waves a great joy underway
We wouldn't want to interfere with any techno noise. This is one of the reasons to sail IMHO. Of course we all know the irritation (sometimes pain) of listening to the other guys music at a quiet anchorage! I love music, by the way, from classic to rock to pop. Saw a great (really!) high school performance of Les Mis this week-end. David Lady Lillie
We wouldn't want to interfere with any techno noise. This is one of the reasons to sail IMHO. Of course we all know the irritation (sometimes pain) of listening to the other guys music at a quiet anchorage! I love music, by the way, from classic to rock to pop. Saw a great (really!) high school performance of Les Mis this week-end. David Lady Lillie
Primo tunes
I love tunes while sailing, and have set up a very nice system in my classic 1969 C&C Redwing 30. 4 Bose speakers, 12 disc CD changer, AM-FM, tape, all operated by wireless remote control from the cockpit. U2, old Stones, Classical, bagpipes, JB--whatever feels good at the time at the click of a button. The RC is really convenient for shutting down the tunes when speaking to a fellow sailor or at start of race.
I love tunes while sailing, and have set up a very nice system in my classic 1969 C&C Redwing 30. 4 Bose speakers, 12 disc CD changer, AM-FM, tape, all operated by wireless remote control from the cockpit. U2, old Stones, Classical, bagpipes, JB--whatever feels good at the time at the click of a button. The RC is really convenient for shutting down the tunes when speaking to a fellow sailor or at start of race.
Natural
What greater symphony than the combination of a 20 degree heel, sails rippling in the breeze, winds stirring the rigging and OLD GLORY flapping on the stern.
What greater symphony than the combination of a 20 degree heel, sails rippling in the breeze, winds stirring the rigging and OLD GLORY flapping on the stern.
Camelot under the Bay Bridge
I will always remember the sail under the Chesapeke Bay Bridge with Camelot playing through the speakers and my Capt singing at the top of his lungs. The wind was filling the sails and his were full as well.
I will always remember the sail under the Chesapeke Bay Bridge with Camelot playing through the speakers and my Capt singing at the top of his lungs. The wind was filling the sails and his were full as well.
Music
Music sets the pace. It is a must have on any boat! U2, Beach Boys.. Frank at Dusk while sipping on something cold. Spring is around the corner.... Mario Rusty Nail
Music sets the pace. It is a must have on any boat! U2, Beach Boys.. Frank at Dusk while sipping on something cold. Spring is around the corner.... Mario Rusty Nail
"Jammin'" in Digital
Last season I finally replaced the 8-Track player (seriously) in my '79 Hunter with an MP3-compatible CD player and also added speakers on the deck. A remote control in the cockpit was another essential addition. As far as music is concerned, I have a few different CDs I've mixed for different situations, i.e. sailing, cocktails at sunset, etc. Of course Jimmy Buffet gets alot of play, but the one CD that's played most is Bob Marley "Legends".
Last season I finally replaced the 8-Track player (seriously) in my '79 Hunter with an MP3-compatible CD player and also added speakers on the deck. A remote control in the cockpit was another essential addition. As far as music is concerned, I have a few different CDs I've mixed for different situations, i.e. sailing, cocktails at sunset, etc. Of course Jimmy Buffet gets alot of play, but the one CD that's played most is Bob Marley "Legends".
Stan Rogers
Nothing beats the down-east reality of Stan Rogers, taking you back to the days of sail and sea.It is such a natural match...too bad he died 20 years ago. Do yourself a favour....give Stan a try.
Nothing beats the down-east reality of Stan Rogers, taking you back to the days of sail and sea.It is such a natural match...too bad he died 20 years ago. Do yourself a favour....give Stan a try.
Musical Artists to Sail With
When sailing, we take a variety of music with us to fit the mood. Some of our favorites are Van Morrison, Jimmy Buffet, Eric Clapton, Boney James, & UB40. Of course, we may bring along a bottle of wine & cheese to complete the encore. Looking forward to a spring break...aboard the TIKI!
When sailing, we take a variety of music with us to fit the mood. Some of our favorites are Van Morrison, Jimmy Buffet, Eric Clapton, Boney James, & UB40. Of course, we may bring along a bottle of wine & cheese to complete the encore. Looking forward to a spring break...aboard the TIKI!
Made my own
I like to spend time at my computer so I've made my own. I've compiled a number of songs and crafted two full CD's of "Boat Music". Along with Jimmy Buffett, I listen to these as well as some of my wife's choices of easy listening and folk artists. Though, I have to admit, there is no rap, country or classical music in our collection.
I like to spend time at my computer so I've made my own. I've compiled a number of songs and crafted two full CD's of "Boat Music". Along with Jimmy Buffett, I listen to these as well as some of my wife's choices of easy listening and folk artists. Though, I have to admit, there is no rap, country or classical music in our collection.
RaggyMusic!
Believe it or not, my very favorite music when crusing is reggae music. Preferrably Bob Marly and Peter Tosh, with Jimmy Cliff a distant third. Sometimes a little Weather Report is nice. This is mainly what we listened to when I took my boat out cruising as a younger man... trying to recapture those good old times! Best BG Brian Gilbert 72/02 MacGregor Venture 222 "Fluke"
Believe it or not, my very favorite music when crusing is reggae music. Preferrably Bob Marly and Peter Tosh, with Jimmy Cliff a distant third. Sometimes a little Weather Report is nice. This is mainly what we listened to when I took my boat out cruising as a younger man... trying to recapture those good old times! Best BG Brian Gilbert 72/02 MacGregor Venture 222 "Fluke"
Bluegrass In The Bluegrass
Down in Good Ole Kentucky, we raft up a few sailboats in a pretty little cove and before too long, out comes the Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin and Banjo....Add appropriate fuel and we can pick all night long under "The Blue Moon of Kentucky." Mark
Down in Good Ole Kentucky, we raft up a few sailboats in a pretty little cove and before too long, out comes the Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin and Banjo....Add appropriate fuel and we can pick all night long under "The Blue Moon of Kentucky." Mark
You touched a nerve
Steve Winwood, Peter Gabriel, Marley, Tosh, Ben Harper, Van Morrison, Dire Straits, Keb Mo, etc. Marine stereo with 10 disk changer with random function.
Steve Winwood, Peter Gabriel, Marley, Tosh, Ben Harper, Van Morrison, Dire Straits, Keb Mo, etc. Marine stereo with 10 disk changer with random function.
A few "must-take" titles...
Pretty much what everyone else has been saying, Buffett, Marley, etc. My "must-take" titles include: Buffett: 4 box set Buffett: Live, Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays (this has Southern Cross on it!) Marley: Legend Van Morrison: Greatest Hits (Elvis may be the King, but Van IS the man!) Neil Young: Unplugged I'm going to get some Jim Morris this year. He's supposed to be real good. www.jim-morris.com Cheers, Tim
Pretty much what everyone else has been saying, Buffett, Marley, etc. My "must-take" titles include: Buffett: 4 box set Buffett: Live, Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays (this has Southern Cross on it!) Marley: Legend Van Morrison: Greatest Hits (Elvis may be the King, but Van IS the man!) Neil Young: Unplugged I'm going to get some Jim Morris this year. He's supposed to be real good. www.jim-morris.com Cheers, Tim
That depends...
Our L43 came with an AM/FM radio and tape combination - two speakers in the main cabin and two in the cockpit. We added a small Sony CD player that plugged into the tape. When offshore we had music going most of the time. What kind of music was usually a function of what time of day it was. On our vessel, tastes run primarily to classical...and some kind of orchestal work was common during the day. Our crew was usually limited to two or three of us and someone was always on watch. At night we found that strictly instrumental works tended to put the watch-stander to sleep, so we normally played some kind of vocal selection after dark (which is always about 12 hours long near the Equator). We carry several Puccini works. I think that there is more mental involvment while someone is singing and it is more difficult to fall asleep - not that it is EVER very difficult to sleep when underway. The Three Tenors were a common selection at night. Not being a complete musical snob, our ABBA collection was also popular. (Our daughter also had a CD or two that I could live with.) ...And, yes, Handel's Water Music/Royal Fireworks Music was frequently played.
Our L43 came with an AM/FM radio and tape combination - two speakers in the main cabin and two in the cockpit. We added a small Sony CD player that plugged into the tape. When offshore we had music going most of the time. What kind of music was usually a function of what time of day it was. On our vessel, tastes run primarily to classical...and some kind of orchestal work was common during the day. Our crew was usually limited to two or three of us and someone was always on watch. At night we found that strictly instrumental works tended to put the watch-stander to sleep, so we normally played some kind of vocal selection after dark (which is always about 12 hours long near the Equator). We carry several Puccini works. I think that there is more mental involvment while someone is singing and it is more difficult to fall asleep - not that it is EVER very difficult to sleep when underway. The Three Tenors were a common selection at night. Not being a complete musical snob, our ABBA collection was also popular. (Our daughter also had a CD or two that I could live with.) ...And, yes, Handel's Water Music/Royal Fireworks Music was frequently played.
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