The Sailboat Thread!

[sailork]

I need to take one of the navigation classes the Coasties give down here. I suppose I've been a little too concerned about boat speed and not about safety...

[Phillbo]

I loved that book !! No, I have not practiced or even broken out the sextant in a couple years. Not much sailing lately. I did alot in the BVI for a while there. My father retired early and spent 12 years cruising on his 46' Choy Lee.

Lately I'm lucky to get a Charter with the Moorings out of La Paz MX. once a year.

I hope to change that soon and am shopping the docks of Guymas when possible. It's tough being a sailor in the desert



Besides, I've been spending too much time and money on my other hobbies

[CarlD]

"Emergency Navigation" is a great book--forgot the author's name.
There are lots of good beginning navigation books and some good videos.

William F. Buckley (yes, THAT Buckley) is an avid sailor and HIS video on celestial nav is very good--he goes for the Air Nav tables.

Then there's the Lighthouse one the begins....
"Murray"
"Murray, wake up!"
"Murray, wake up! I think we're lost....."

Plus there's that GREAT PBS video: Longitude, based on the wonderful book by Dava Sobel. It's almost like a Tom Clancy novel, it's so dramatic. I have pictures in my office at work of Harrison's first sea clock, the H1, that I took at The Old Observatory in Greenwich....before they yelled at me about using a flash... H1 to H4 are incredibly beautiful, and Harrison was such a genius--like the 2 bicycle makers who wanted to fly so they reinvented the science of aerodynamics--the Wrights. Or the guy who wanted to build an electric motor so he developed the laws of electro-magnetics!--Maxwell.

[GraceByDesign]

OK, I just have to ask the question...

If everyone is all involved talking about boats and speakers and other Big Guy Stuff, who is gonna help us with our pools???

(Not that I have one yet)

[Phillbo]

Just start a Sailboat thread and then ask a pool question.. we'll check in on ya

[CarlD]

Just start a Sailboat thread and then ask a pool question.. we'll check in on ya

And I'll move it!

The Aquaglide arrived tonight and my wife is "It's HUGE" cuz the box is about 5'long. It's actually quite small. Now I have to figure out where I can use it!

Notice that this is the OFF TOPIC area, so we can talk about almost anything as long as it's not controversial--then it goes in the China Shop.

Don't worry, I still check for new posts and if I need to comment!

[sailork]

Carl, I think it's time to upgrade to a 200,000 gallon pool. Use the Aquaglide to "glide" your way across to pick up a fresh rum drink. I'll be over later to help dig the outdoor 9.5 meter horns and you'll be all set.

[GraceByDesign]

And I'll move it! ................
Notice that this is the OFF TOPIC area, so we can talk about almost anything as long as it's not controversial--then it goes in the China Shop.

Carl, I realized that, and should have included a to indicate the teasing tone that I can hear in my head but cannot seem to convey through the keyboard

Don't worry, I still check for new posts and if I need to comment!

WHEW! Thank goodness!

[CarlD]

Carl, I think it's time to upgrade to a 200,000 gallon pool. Use the Aquaglide to "glide" your way across to pick up a fresh rum drink. I'll be over later to help dig the outdoor 9.5 meter horns and you'll be all set.

All I gotta do is tear down the house behind me!

"We are sailing...We are sailing...Once again.."

[PatL34]

Sorry Carl, but this the best I can do. Not my pool, not my boat.

Pat