Well, to much ice to sail but time well spent
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Well, to much ice to sail but time well spent
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.
Lower Chesapeake Bay, Sailing out of Carter's Creek
Danielle Elizabeth
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Re: Well, to much ice to sail but time well spent
That is some very fine whittling. Is that Briar? Time to break it in.
Tim
Nonsuch 26 Ultra,
Previously, Sláinte a CD27
Nonsuch 26 Ultra,
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Re: Well, to much ice to sail but time well spent
tjr818 wrote: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
Lower Chesapeake Bay, Sailing out of Carter's Creek
Danielle Elizabeth
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Danielle Elizabeth
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Re: Well, to much ice to sail but time well spent
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.ghockaday wrote: . . . Don't you love briar, if if weren't so blooming expensive it would probably have some use on a sailboat. Thank you
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Tim
Nonsuch 26 Ultra,
Previously, Sláinte a CD27
Nonsuch 26 Ultra,
Previously, Sláinte a CD27
Re: Well, to much ice to sail but time well spent
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"
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"
Re: Well, to much ice to sail but time well spent
The correct warm weather clothes make a huge difference.radsailor wrote: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"
Lower Chesapeake Bay, Sailing out of Carter's Creek
Danielle Elizabeth
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Re: Well, to much ice to sail but time well spent
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.
WDM3579
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Re: Well, to much ice to sail but time well spent
Tha'art to keep you dry.JD-MDR wrote: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.
I'm just happy to see the Sun this morning, still 31
Lower Chesapeake Bay, Sailing out of Carter's Creek
Danielle Elizabeth
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Danielle Elizabeth
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Re: Well, to much ice to sail but time well spent
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 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.
Re: Well, to much ice to sail but time well spent
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.radsailor wrote: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.
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Re: Well, to much ice to sail but time well spent
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.
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Re: Well, to much ice to sail but time well spent
I’m going to sit back comfortably while the opposing opinions commence.JD-MDR wrote: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.
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Jim Walsh
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The currency of life is not money, it's time
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Ex Captain-Northeast Fleet
CD31 ORION
The currency of life is not money, it's time
Re: Well, to much ice to sail but time well spent
Looking great, J.D. I'm hoping your dad pulls through. - Jean
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Re: Well, to much ice to sail but time well spent
The Norwegians have a saying: “There is no such thing as bad weather; just bad clothing.”
Re: Well, to much ice to sail but time well spent
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
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