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splotchy
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« on: August 11, 2007, 01:41:56 am »
Do any of you sail? I never have, but think it could be quite a peaceful hobby.
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Gordy Gambino
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« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2007, 01:43:43 am »
I can.
I have sailed in nearly every type of boat.
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janey
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« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2007, 01:44:51 am »
I have a good friend that lives in San Mateo, and he goes sailing alot. It sounds like the greatest hobby, but I guess it can get interesting with weather changes and things. There is lots to learn and know.
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janey
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« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2007, 01:46:53 am »
This thread reminds me of that great Christopher Cross song

Sailing takes me away
To where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free
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splotchy
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« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2007, 01:50:06 am »
I had that song in my head when I was writing above! I'm not sure if I should study wtih books before hand, or just learn with lessons on the water.
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« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2007, 01:50:09 am »
Yes it is like that.
If  you have the time why not try it out.
you might like it.
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splotchy
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« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2007, 01:56:38 am »
Ha! Never enough time.
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Gordy Gambino
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« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2007, 05:35:19 am »
^GET f***ED YOU f***ING BLUDGER
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Annie
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« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2007, 08:54:42 am »
Ah yes sailing: The fine art of going nowhere at a great expense.
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Pyroxine
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« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2007, 11:21:04 am »
Nothing beats sailing.[^]
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Pyroxine
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« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2007, 11:22:04 am »
J-boat single flyer.[Cheesy]
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Salty Dog
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« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2007, 12:00:05 pm »
http://i10.tinypic.com/4zitq2b.jpg[/IMG]
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Salty Dog
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« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2007, 12:01:11 pm »
That's ma boot.
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Lise
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« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2007, 12:10:03 pm »
Sailing. What a wonderful hobby. I've patients who sail whenever they can. One of their boys participated in a group where they sailed from Vancouver to Hawaii. I can only imagine the sunsets that they see over the vast ocean.

I wish I could sail but I get seasick just thinking about it.
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bbybabe
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« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2007, 12:13:15 pm »
I like your boat Salty!!

what bridge is that in the background?
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Salty Dog
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« Reply #15 on: August 11, 2007, 12:13:52 pm »
Its when you start hearing whole conversations when nobody is there- that is when the sunsets really get interesting.
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Salty Dog
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« Reply #16 on: August 11, 2007, 12:14:26 pm »
Thgat is the Golden Gate Bridge- San Francisco Bay- on a calm day.
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Lise
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« Reply #17 on: August 11, 2007, 12:15:14 pm »
You must see a lot of marine life when you're sailing. Dolphins? Whales? What's the best part about sailing for you, Salty Dog?
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Salty Dog
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« Reply #18 on: August 11, 2007, 12:18:55 pm »
Came across a container covered in seaweed half way to Hilo- Sharks circling around. Sailing through a whole sea of man-o-war jelly fish.
Sunsets and moon rainbows. Crystal clear starry nights. Thirty foot seas and 50 knotwinds!. Trying to make a cup of coffee in a galley at 45 degrees. Utter and complete exhaustion. Mixed bag of experiences.
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Lise
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« Reply #19 on: August 11, 2007, 12:20:00 pm »
Wow. Sounds wonderful, SD. Thanks for sharing, amigo.
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bbybabe
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« Reply #20 on: August 11, 2007, 12:21:41 pm »
container? that sounds mysterious
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Salty Dog
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« Reply #21 on: August 11, 2007, 12:23:46 pm »
Container ships often lose containers over the side and they float around he Pacific being a danger to vessels.
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Pyroxine
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« Reply #22 on: August 11, 2007, 12:46:01 pm »
Single handed sailing,I mean.Not single and looking.[Sad!]
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M Grenade
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« Reply #23 on: August 11, 2007, 09:30:05 pm »
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Originally posted by Salty Dog

Container ships often lose containers over the side and they float around he Pacific being a danger to vessels.


I guess there is not much you can do with a sailboat when you find a container like that? Do people go out in tugboats and salvage them? Is it finders keepers?
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Salty Dog
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« Reply #24 on: August 11, 2007, 09:47:28 pm »
The one I can across had five or six sharks circling it so I decided not to  investigate further. Its amazing what you come across a thousand miles out.
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