Well, to much ice to sail but time well spent

[ghockaday]

No, it's not a boat project but a little rainy day whittling makes the day go by. AND what sailboat doesn't need an extra pipe? Sorry but bored in VA.

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[tjr818]

That is some very fine whittling. Is that Briar? Time to break it in.

[ghockaday]

That is some very fine whittling. Is that Briar? Time to break it in.

Don't you love briar, if if weren't so blooming expensive it would probably have some use on a sailboat. Thank you

[tjr818]

. . . Don't you love briar, if if weren't so blooming expensive it would probably have some use on a sailboat. Thank you

Oh, it does have a use, the smoke from the pipe is the most enjoyable wind indicators for those days drifting around in light air.

[radsailor]

Beautiful work !

I just upgraded my winter sailing attire and two days ago had a nice sail on the York on a sunny brisk day in the 30's. Sailed with just reefed main and no jib. Could have used the jib to help punch through the 2-4 foot waves. The Typhoon is the first boat I have owned that does not pound in the chop. Just glides over nice and easy.

I read a good quote recently that was something like "There are no bad weather days. Just bad clothing days"

[ghockaday]

Beautiful work !

I just upgraded my winter sailing attire and two days ago had a nice sail on the York on a sunny brisk day in the 30's. Sailed with just reefed main and no jib. Could have used the jib to help punch through the 2-4 foot waves. The Typhoon is the first boat I have owned that does not pound in the chop. Just glides over nice and easy.

I read a good quote recently that was something like "There are no bad weather days. Just bad clothing days"

The correct warm weather clothes make a huge difference.

[JD-MDR]

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lNew Mustang Rain Gear arrived today. Can’t wait to use it. Will probably go out tomorrow. Weather is fine, 70’s. I'm afraid to stay overnight because my Dad is in bad shape. At least he is back home. Tonight they were able to seat him at the dinner table. Tilapia breaded with macadamia crunch.

[ghockaday]

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lNew Mustang Rain Gear arrived today. Can’t wait to use it. Will probably go out tomorrow. Weather is fine, 70’s. I'm afraid to stay overnight because my Dad is in bad shape. At least he is back home. Tonight they were able to seat him at the dinner table. Tilapia breaded with macadamia crunch.

Tha'art to keep you dry.
I'm just happy to see the Sun this morning, still 31

[radsailor]

I am hoping to get out on the York today and tomorrow if it's not too windy today. Haven't checked the latest forecast, but really need to be "on site" as the forecast often is way off.

I recently read an article about "frostbite" sailors in New England who race their J24's every weekend in snow, sleet, etc. If they can do it, we can too. Our "frostbite" series here runs from October to November. Kind of a joke.

[ghockaday]

I am hoping to get out on the York today and tomorrow if it's not too windy today. Haven't checked the latest forecast, but really need to be "on site" as the forecast often is way off.

I recently read an article about "frostbite" sailors in New England who race their J24's every weekend in snow, sleet, etc. If they can do it, we can too. Our "frostbite" series here runs from October to November. Kind of a joke.

I thought you may go out today. We had another appointment. Tomorrow morning is suppose to be 18, I'm not as tuff as them yankees (no offense please) when it comes to cold.

[JD-MDR]

My favorite part of sailing in cold stormy weather is pulling into a nice calm secluded cove ,dropping the anchor, firing up the heater and kicking back with a good book and a hot drink. I know, it doesn't get very cold here in So Cal. been getting some good winds lately though. Yesterday I was out for a few hours, 20-25 kts. I miss my wheel steering. The tiller is really a pain. I don't know why some people think the tiller is so great.

[Jim Walsh]

My favorite part of sailing in cold stormy weather is pulling into a nice calm secluded cove ,dropping the anchor, firing up the heater and kicking back with a good book and a hot drink. I know, it doesn't get very cold here in So Cal. been getting some good winds lately though. Yesterday I was out for a few hours, 20-25 kts. I miss my wheel steering. The tiller is really a pain. I don't know why some people think the tiller is so great.

I’m going to sit back comfortably while the opposing opinions commence.

[Frenchy]

Looking great, J.D. I'm hoping your dad pulls through. - Jean

[John Stone]

The Norwegians have a saying: “There is no such thing as bad weather; just bad clothing.”

[Keith]

A few years back a friend from Sweden was visiting in Jan and I think the temp was in the teens or single digits. We got to talking about sailing and he asked if I had been out sailing lately. I replied no the boat is on the hard for the winter. He replied why is the ocean frozen. I had no answer for him!

Those Scandinavian are a tough lot!!!!

PS The bay where I moor my boat now does freeze occasionally. Once this winter, in fact and three or four times in the last ten years but I have never seen Nantucket sound frozen. I did see parts of Buzzards bay frozen in the 80's. As the current moved the large ice flows toward and around the lighthouse at wings neck the ice piled up in huge hundred or thousand pound chucks in piles 20 to 30 feet high. It was an amazing sight. Wish I had taken a picture . Ahh the days before smart phones!

Keith