How do you spend your evenings and rainy days on the boat? Watching other boaters come in to the slip or anchorage is a given. But is this a time to catch up on some reading? Do you play cards or board games with the rest of the crew? Do you have a TV/VCR on board? Or is this a great time for conversation with your family, friends, or other boaters? Share your most entertaining entertainment stories, then vote in the Quick Quiz at the bottom of the home page. (Quiz contributed by Gary Wyngarden, from a suggestion by Russell)
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Left one off the survey ...
... paying for the boat! I usually bring my laptop and get some work done when it rains. OK, truth is, I usually forward my calls to my cell phone and take my laptop out on the boat during the work week too and pretend I'm in the office.
... paying for the boat! I usually bring my laptop and get some work done when it rains. OK, truth is, I usually forward my calls to my cell phone and take my laptop out on the boat during the work week too and pretend I'm in the office.
Rainy days for a shower and laundry on the cockpit
Seriously; rainy days are for spotting and marking window and stanchion leaks for fixing on dry days, doing some cleaning and repairs below and cooking and sleeping. Now you tell me what is the best and easiest way to bathe or shower in an anchorage when the weather is chilly and windy when there is no sump in the head as on a 22,25 or 27? What do you use and where do you bathe and shampoo onboard? Any suggestions? Nah, I actually do the laundry ashore on a dry day.
Seriously; rainy days are for spotting and marking window and stanchion leaks for fixing on dry days, doing some cleaning and repairs below and cooking and sleeping. Now you tell me what is the best and easiest way to bathe or shower in an anchorage when the weather is chilly and windy when there is no sump in the head as on a 22,25 or 27? What do you use and where do you bathe and shampoo onboard? Any suggestions? Nah, I actually do the laundry ashore on a dry day.
Are we having fun yet?
You said "entertainment" didn't you? Well, Scrabble, Books, Sunday Times Crossword are some of my favorites, but realistically these times are few and far between. Usually free time is spent listening to the weather , reading charts,listening to the weather, updating waypoints for next trip, SSB communications, listening to the weather, general cleaning up the boat, and (I almost forgot) listening to the weather. On my way today (flying) to Key West where my captain awaits to bring our 40' Caliber up to L.I. so if any other fun things come up (besides that!!!) I'll be glad to report. P.S. We have a 40' Caliber not a 27' Catalina, please check our record. Thanks.
You said "entertainment" didn't you? Well, Scrabble, Books, Sunday Times Crossword are some of my favorites, but realistically these times are few and far between. Usually free time is spent listening to the weather , reading charts,listening to the weather, updating waypoints for next trip, SSB communications, listening to the weather, general cleaning up the boat, and (I almost forgot) listening to the weather. On my way today (flying) to Key West where my captain awaits to bring our 40' Caliber up to L.I. so if any other fun things come up (besides that!!!) I'll be glad to report. P.S. We have a 40' Caliber not a 27' Catalina, please check our record. Thanks.
Make Love!!!
can't think of anything better that is almost (*g*) as fulfilling as sailing my Mac.
can't think of anything better that is almost (*g*) as fulfilling as sailing my Mac.
Details, details, details
I voted for reading, only because you left off the usual activities that a sailor does when not sailing: attending to the myriad details that need to be taken care of that are difficult to do while underway. Marking port and fitting leaks, splicing and whipping new docklines, scrubbing the cabin sole, rewiring the power panel, lubricating the keel winch, etc., etc., etc....
I voted for reading, only because you left off the usual activities that a sailor does when not sailing: attending to the myriad details that need to be taken care of that are difficult to do while underway. Marking port and fitting leaks, splicing and whipping new docklines, scrubbing the cabin sole, rewiring the power panel, lubricating the keel winch, etc., etc., etc....
Never a dull moment
When you sail an '82 Hunter 30, there is always something to do on board! While there are TV/DVD/VCR player on board, they are mainly used to keep the family below and out of the way! When it is raining I can find plenty of work below deck. While this may not seem to be in keeping with the sworn oath of sailors, to slow down and relax, I have found I gain immense satisfaction from working on Fantasea, and sleep is so sweet when you have the satisfaction of knowing that another little project is behind you, if only for a season.
When you sail an '82 Hunter 30, there is always something to do on board! While there are TV/DVD/VCR player on board, they are mainly used to keep the family below and out of the way! When it is raining I can find plenty of work below deck. While this may not seem to be in keeping with the sworn oath of sailors, to slow down and relax, I have found I gain immense satisfaction from working on Fantasea, and sleep is so sweet when you have the satisfaction of knowing that another little project is behind you, if only for a season.
Rainy days are fun!
If a rainy day should get the better of me, I tend to play around with my GPS, which is interfaced to my Sony VAIO Laptop computer. Rainy days allow me to download nautical chart info for trips I have planned over the summer. And when I get really bored, there's always the nautical "chat" lines!
If a rainy day should get the better of me, I tend to play around with my GPS, which is interfaced to my Sony VAIO Laptop computer. Rainy days allow me to download nautical chart info for trips I have planned over the summer. And when I get really bored, there's always the nautical "chat" lines!
Its Movie Time
One of the traditions we have on board our 376 is "movie night" After a day of sailing or wandering Block Island, Nantucket or where ever we may be, we gather in the cabin @ 9 pm to watch the latest VCR or DVD (new for this season) and eat popcorn. This helps get the kids ready for bed and has become one of our favorite times. Sometimes the movie is aimed at the kids so Jane and I grab a blanket and a bottle of wine and retire to the cockpit to watch the stars. And on our trip to Long Island when we had 6 days of solid rain, that TV was the only thing that prevented a full blown mutiny. The kids have never asked to watch TV while sailing, and we have said NO to Nintendo. Movie night bring us closer together. When we are home everyone runs off to do something on his or her own, on the boat we watch a movie together. Russell
One of the traditions we have on board our 376 is "movie night" After a day of sailing or wandering Block Island, Nantucket or where ever we may be, we gather in the cabin @ 9 pm to watch the latest VCR or DVD (new for this season) and eat popcorn. This helps get the kids ready for bed and has become one of our favorite times. Sometimes the movie is aimed at the kids so Jane and I grab a blanket and a bottle of wine and retire to the cockpit to watch the stars. And on our trip to Long Island when we had 6 days of solid rain, that TV was the only thing that prevented a full blown mutiny. The kids have never asked to watch TV while sailing, and we have said NO to Nintendo. Movie night bring us closer together. When we are home everyone runs off to do something on his or her own, on the boat we watch a movie together. Russell
NO ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT !!!
After dinner or on a rainy day, we fire up the Weems and Plath oil lamps, break out the dominoes and play a few rowdy games with our eight year old son. We keep the dominoes onboard, and hardly ever think about them when we're on land. Also, we read books. You folks out there remember books- they're small, portable and full of great stuff. Also, it's a great time to teach our son how to read charts, plot courses and learn some simple navigation. The bottom line is, when on land, we're all slaves to hectic schedules, cell phones, computers, voice mail, etc. When on the water, SIMPLIFY ! PS: we do rely on lots of electronics for sailing: GPS, autohelm, radios, etc, but at the end of the day, it's nice to power down, throw out the hook and enjoy the quiet.
After dinner or on a rainy day, we fire up the Weems and Plath oil lamps, break out the dominoes and play a few rowdy games with our eight year old son. We keep the dominoes onboard, and hardly ever think about them when we're on land. Also, we read books. You folks out there remember books- they're small, portable and full of great stuff. Also, it's a great time to teach our son how to read charts, plot courses and learn some simple navigation. The bottom line is, when on land, we're all slaves to hectic schedules, cell phones, computers, voice mail, etc. When on the water, SIMPLIFY ! PS: we do rely on lots of electronics for sailing: GPS, autohelm, radios, etc, but at the end of the day, it's nice to power down, throw out the hook and enjoy the quiet.
AT Anchor
Gettin ready to go again, but in my previous trip that lasted several years on a different boat I too often spent my time fixing something on the boat. Other wise it was a chance to bake brownies, explore the beach, read a book or enjoy the company of my companion. sometimes it was nice to just sleep in.
Gettin ready to go again, but in my previous trip that lasted several years on a different boat I too often spent my time fixing something on the boat. Other wise it was a chance to bake brownies, explore the beach, read a book or enjoy the company of my companion. sometimes it was nice to just sleep in.
Dominos
While reading is high on the list, we'll also break out the dominos for a game of Forty-Two or Moon late in the evening . . . straight dominos if only my 8 year old son and I. The only electronic media we enjoy is the NOAA weather channel or channel 16. Although we have a TV and radio onboard, we very rarely watch or listen to them (not once in the last year). They are both buried someone onboard.
While reading is high on the list, we'll also break out the dominos for a game of Forty-Two or Moon late in the evening . . . straight dominos if only my 8 year old son and I. The only electronic media we enjoy is the NOAA weather channel or channel 16. Although we have a TV and radio onboard, we very rarely watch or listen to them (not once in the last year). They are both buried someone onboard.
I usually...
...put a "Book On Tape" in the deck and listen while I putter around in the cabin...cleaning, polishing, updating the log, etc. Cheers, Bob
...put a "Book On Tape" in the deck and listen while I putter around in the cabin...cleaning, polishing, updating the log, etc. Cheers, Bob
Reading
I'm usually alone so there's no one to play card games with. I have quite a stock of books aboard for the rainy (or even sunny) day when I just want to laze around. LaDonna
I'm usually alone so there's no one to play card games with. I have quite a stock of books aboard for the rainy (or even sunny) day when I just want to laze around. LaDonna
To Bruno ...
Don't kid yourself Bruno - you didn't fool us for a moment. But at least now you'll have plenty of time to spend on your boat. (Just don't know how you're going to pay for it). Also, be sure to turn in your cell phone and laptop.
Don't kid yourself Bruno - you didn't fool us for a moment. But at least now you'll have plenty of time to spend on your boat. (Just don't know how you're going to pay for it). Also, be sure to turn in your cell phone and laptop.
It's an '80's thing, but...
...Backgammon, anyone? Or a Le Carre novel...and french roast coffee.
...Backgammon, anyone? Or a Le Carre novel...and french roast coffee.
enjoy the quiet
Love to sit in the sun and read and most of all enjoy the quiet of South Bay San Diego. And yes there's a tv/vcr for my spouse to watch golf!
Love to sit in the sun and read and most of all enjoy the quiet of South Bay San Diego. And yes there's a tv/vcr for my spouse to watch golf!
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