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Initially Posted - 04/28/2002 : 18:48:13

The admiral and I had a great day on the water today. We handled the 15+ knot winds with ease. We sailed all the way up the river and out into the sound under both sails (Ben, you'd have been proud). I even got bold enough to shake out the reef in the main until the winds picked up even more.

I finally understand weather-helm, and that it's O.K. to heel, and that strong winds can be a lot of fun. We went out today with all my lines led to the cockpit and Arlyn's "soft-link" hook up for docking. Thanks for the encouragement and advice from everyone here. I have definitely got my 20 bucks worth for membership.

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Tray
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Response Posted - 04/28/2002 : 22:15:05

Tray sounds great!!! I too enjoyed the nice Blow from Wind Gods today!!
See you out there,
Max in Jaxs “not for long”
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Response Posted - 04/28/2002 : 23:16:15

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“not for long”
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What does that mean?

I was out today also. Had to put my propane tank back on board. Here in Florida they just passed a new law that propane tanks must have a OPD (overfill protection device) valve on them. But I got the guy to fill it anyway.It was about 5:00 PM. when I got to the dock. So I sailed until sunset.

I didn't reef until about half way to PoPo point. Then I notice the cleaves on the Main tack fell off. But I rescued it before it when over the side. And my topping lift got away from me for a little bit. The ensign is flying from it so it was way behind the boat. With the wind blowing like it was, I was actually closer than 45 degrees to the wind and still making way at four knots! Still not able to keep my jib leech from fluttering though.

On the way back there was a C-22 headed back south the way I had just come. So I came about and fell in with him for a chat. He was from Amity also. I was walking away from him and he had a 150 jib it looked like. He suggested we race back. I beat him to the docks and doused my sails. I thought he must be a pretty good sailor because he looked like he was going to sail right up into his slip. Then he got up into the neighbors dock in shallow water with his sails still up and pulling like crazy on the OBM cord. Wasn't much I could do to help him.

So Tray, I'm really glad to hear your getting the hang of it. Just remember, the sea is not your enemy. It's the hard stuff around the edges!

MUG RACE next weekend. I am hoping to be on the water to watch it go by. If anybody from the forum is out there, give me a holler on VHF 16 or 69.

Safe voyages,
Ben, FL s/v Chick-a-pea C250wk

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Response Posted - 04/29/2002 : 14:36:50

Ben, we will be departing the area in July for D.C. My Wife got orders (USCG) to help start a new homeland security depart at USCG H.Q. We plan to keep the boat on the Chesapeake, not sure exactly were. We have never lived north of I-10, so we are pretty excited about the change of scenery. Sorry to say I am going to have to pass on the Mug Race ( need to get the house ready to rent).
Max

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Response Posted - 04/30/2002 : 02:23:39

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We have never lived north of I-10, so we are pretty excited about the change of scenery. Sorry to say I am going to have to pass on the Mug Race ( need to get the house ready to rent).
Max
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Fair winds my friend. I'm hoping this won't have to be a six day work week for me like the last four or I'll have to pass on it also. Keep my posted on your transplant operation! Was really wanting to catch up with you on the water.<img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>

Safe voyages,
Ben, FL s/v Chick-a-pea C250wk

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