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kloudie1 replied to the thread Mud dauber wasp idea.I have used the No Pest Strips for 10 years or so and they keep the daubers and other bugs out. Love em -
shemandr replied to the thread Backstay on 1985 Catalina 22.Dave is correct about the adjuster but something is out of wack (An engineering term) too. It looks to me that the backstay is just... -
Scott T-Bird replied to the thread News showing sailboat sinking in Townsend Inlet, NJ - Poor judgement at issue?.I'm thinking that familiarity breeds complacency. A racing crew aboard a J24 can be up to 5, I believe, to handle all the sail controls... -
Scott T-Bird replied to the thread Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience..Thanks for following up with your account of the trip! It's great to read a success story! You will always remember your own delivery...
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Scott T-Bird reacted to martensonpassingwind's post in the thread Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. with
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Here is the breakdown. Started in Huntington Friday morning, made it to city island by 1pm or so. Watched the fireworks, left city... -
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Hello everyone!! We made it down east river and onto the Hudson without a single problem! Got an awesome current that put us at about 7...
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Scott T-Bird reacted to martensonpassingwind's post in the thread Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. with Like.
Project_Mayhem, we are prepared and have all the apps we need, along with our float plan, contingency plans, and really, the trip is...
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I hope I don’t have to say this to this group but make sure you are looking at current tables and not tide tables. They can differ...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Backstay on 1985 Catalina 22.There should be a block and tackle arrangement between the ring on the backstay and a strong point on the transom. When the tackle is...
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Richard19068 replied to the thread News showing sailboat sinking in Townsend Inlet, NJ - Poor judgement at issue?.Wow! 10 on a J24? What were they thinking? I thought 10 on the 28 foot power boat that capsized on Lake Tahoe was overloaded! -
Scott T-Bird replied to the thread Trip Report (Lake Michigan / Huron delivery cruise).Just think of the regrets if you never tried and simply had the boat trucked to your location! You'll remember the highlights always...
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Richard19068 replied to the thread Hull number vs. sail number.I'm not sure what your sail number has to do with conversing at the dock but if you want your hull number reflected on the sail not...
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Scott T-Bird reacted to john6206's post in the thread Trip Report (Lake Michigan / Huron delivery cruise) with Like.
Wind Song is safely tied up in her new home at the Tawas Bay Yacht Club. We took possession of the boat on June 11th in Manitowoc, WI...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread News showing sailboat sinking in Townsend Inlet, NJ - Poor judgement at issue?.10 people on a J24 is simply nuts. Five people on that boat get in each other's way. The kids are the innocent ones, they trusted their...
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