Phil,
We did everything we could to make sailing work for us. The sailing part is still just as exciting as ever. There just weren’t enough successful sailing days. And waaaaay too many cleaning days and worrying days.
Once a sailor, always a frog
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We did everything we could to make sailing work for us. The sailing part is still just as exciting as ever. There just weren’t enough successful sailing days. And waaaaay too many cleaning days and worrying days.
Sounds like you made the right decision, Kermit. One we’ll all have to make one day.
Kermit, you come sailing with us any time. You may not have a boat now, but you still got toys!
Oh trust me. Sailing with you is still on my bucket list.
Kermit,
I have every confidence that your sailboatpenia is only a temporary condition. My recommendation is to drink plenty of fluids, cut back on the oils and petroleum in your diet and get some exercise by lifting plenty of
. Preferably in 3 super sets of 12 reps.
-Will (Dragonfly)
I have every confidence that your sailboatpenia is only a temporary condition. My recommendation is to drink plenty of fluids, cut back on the oils and petroleum in your diet and get some exercise by lifting plenty of
. Preferably in 3 super sets of 12 reps.-Will (Dragonfly)
I'm not gonna stand for this!
I'm a (mostly) single handing sailor and used to have a small gekko type lizard
on a cruise to Ga and SC. Stayed with me all the way back to FL.
I'm mascot-less at the moment and a frog would do nicely.
So.... Get you sea bag squared away and plan on coming to New Smyrna Beach
for a cruise. Don't care where to or how long.
Don't make me sail up there to get you!
I'm a (mostly) single handing sailor and used to have a small gekko type lizard
on a cruise to Ga and SC. Stayed with me all the way back to FL.
I'm mascot-less at the moment and a frog would do nicely.
So.... Get you sea bag squared away and plan on coming to New Smyrna Beach
for a cruise. Don't care where to or how long.
Don't make me sail up there to get you!
I kinda wonder how long he has been two-timing us with the guys and gals in the RV forum!???
About 6 weeks. The name Kermit was already taken. *sigh*I kinda wonder how long he has been two-timing us with the guys and gals in the RV forum!???
Funny you should mention the water ballast scenario. I remember getting a nasty gram one time when I made a 26c comment and about how I shouldn’t be allowed to do so. After I mentioned that I owned one from brand new for the better part of 15 years, I got an apology.
@Kermit just remember one thing there old son:
That thing won’t float.
Go west. When you see water, turn right. Call. You know the number.
@Kermit just remember one thing there old son:
That thing won’t float.
Go west. When you see water, turn right. Call. You know the number
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Kermit,
You can drive your new toy on up to Lake Champlain, park and come sail with me on my boat. I do not require you to clean the boat.
I'm up there most weekends between mid May through mid October sailing. If your shoulders aren't up for handling lines, not to worry. I'll do the work. I'd like to think I'm a decent host. I think the photo Will just posted of the kite surfer was taken this past weekend off my boat. You can ask him for a second opinion on that front...
dj
You can drive your new toy on up to Lake Champlain, park and come sail with me on my boat. I do not require you to clean the boat.
I'm up there most weekends between mid May through mid October sailing. If your shoulders aren't up for handling lines, not to worry. I'll do the work. I'd like to think I'm a decent host. I think the photo Will just posted of the kite surfer was taken this past weekend off my boat. You can ask him for a second opinion on that front...
dj
It is inevitable. Best wishes on your future endevours. I will still look forward to your posts here on SBO.
Since the offer is out there. You can take your mobile travel home and come out and join us for a sail. We cruise. Weather or not.
Unfortunately, not a photo I took. But seeing those guys kiteboarding from your boat was the inspiration for my image search. My phone just doesn't take good enough photos to capture such images from the distance we were at most of the time and I didn't have the presence of mind to get a picture of the one guy who came close enough.
However,
"Can confirm", to quote my new favorite show.
Kermit, you'ld do well to take dLj up on his offer. Besides the excellent company, Lake Champlain truly is a first class cruising ground. Just please let me know so I can join you.
-Will (Dragonfly)
Ugh...I will tell you that part of me still regrets selling Saga. Truth be told, I have had the powerboat out three times this year. Having a 13 month old and schedules to deal with definitely mess up your time. I think my kayak has hit the water only 2 times. Last fish I caught was back in June, the last time I went fishing.
My wife is already resisting my plans to get back into a sailboat in a few years. She likes the GD powerboat. Sorry, but I prefer something with a little less fuel consumption (Powerboat burns about 8 gallons or more an hour).
Kermit, believe me, you will have an itch that you can't scratch. You will miss those nights out at anchor. A camper is nice, but it isn't the same as going into a beautiful cove, dropping the hook, grilling a nice dinner, and just relaxing. Nothing compares to the sunsets and sunrises over the water.
Congrats on the land yacht....er....maybe land mega-dingy since it doesn't have an engine.
My wife is already resisting my plans to get back into a sailboat in a few years. She likes the GD powerboat. Sorry, but I prefer something with a little less fuel consumption (Powerboat burns about 8 gallons or more an hour).
Kermit, believe me, you will have an itch that you can't scratch. You will miss those nights out at anchor. A camper is nice, but it isn't the same as going into a beautiful cove, dropping the hook, grilling a nice dinner, and just relaxing. Nothing compares to the sunsets and sunrises over the water.
Congrats on the land yacht....er....maybe land mega-dingy since it doesn't have an engine.
Kermie,
Sad to hear, but I have reached that fork in the road too...
Due to a crappy start to the summer, a new knee, and crew shortage, I’m about ready to hang out the for sale sign. I have only been out four times so far this year, and already got the notice in the mail that its time to haul out for winter storage.
Sad to hear, but I have reached that fork in the road too...
Due to a crappy start to the summer, a new knee, and crew shortage, I’m about ready to hang out the for sale sign. I have only been out four times so far this year, and already got the notice in the mail that its time to haul out for winter storage.
