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Ben
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Initially Posted - 02/22/2007 : 06:23:58

Hi folks,

As the days get longer and the weather (slowly) gets warmer, I can't help but get more and more excited about the arrival of Slash Day. For all you sailors who can't sail during the winter months, when is your Splash Day? Here in Central Ohio we are fortunate enough to be able to launch on April 1 (no fooling

), which is a little more than a month away!

Anyway, I just thought it'd be a nice fun topic as we wait for the ice to melt from our local lakes to discuss our anticipation of the upcoming sailing season when we get to try out all the sailing-related toys we got for x-mas. I can't wait to try out my new racing watch! Every day when I put it on I imagine I'm counting down to the starting horn.

Ben
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/22/2007 : 07:23:47

If my act is truly together I shoot for the Ides of March if I am not in by tax day I am unhappy.

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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 02/22/2007 : 07:27:55

Oh boy, the excitement is building! I just had my bottom paint stripped to the bare gelcoat. Before launch, I still need to smooth out a few minor rough spots on the keel, barrier coat the boat, replace one through-hull and put on fresh anti-fouling paint. I have to wait until the temperatures are warm enough for those materials to work, but when that's done and she's in the water, she's going to sail nicely with her new performance cut mainsail and jib! This is going to be a really good year!

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tinob
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Response Posted - 02/22/2007 : 09:43:49

Boy talk about being on the same page...the very thought invaded my reverie as the admiral and I were out on our daily walkabout. I was hoping for April first, as I always do, but the weather hardly ever accommodates. DRAT !

val on the hard DAGNABIT, #3936, Patchogue, N.Y.

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jimhart
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Response Posted - 02/22/2007 : 10:42:11

Well, here in Mississippi it's in the mid 70's today with a nice wind. I might have to leave work early for a afternoon sail.

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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 02/22/2007 : 12:00:01

Here in Northern Michigan the ice is generally gone by April. Spring chores and putting the docks and mooring in take priority. Then cleaning, waxing, new equipment installation, load up and launch. I usually shoot for the first week in June when we have our first race of the season unless I'm planning a June cruise. I usually wait a few days prior to the cruise before launching. This year we're heading for Isle Royal for a week to 10 days so launch will most likely be in mid-June.

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jerlim
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Response Posted - 02/22/2007 : 13:04:38

It's another case of being at the mercy of the yard...the 50' motor yachts seem to get attention first compared to a 25' sailboat...

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cat1951
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Response Posted - 02/22/2007 : 13:14:21

Well, I am just waiting for the first warm weekend day with good weather to get out. Our boat is in the water year round, but I have lived most of my life up north and know what winter can be like. As far as splash day goes, I am due for another shower Saturday night... Once a week whuther I knead it ur not.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 02/22/2007 : 15:50:43

68 days and a wake up.

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sweetcraft
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Response Posted - 02/22/2007 : 18:50:40

Don, my count is about the same as yours but it is sure snowing hard today so there might be an adjustment. I have to finish the brake job I started with rebuilding of the surge hitch and new disc brakes but I think I could get in the lake as soon as the ice is gone and it's a little warmer. The big trip to the San Juans is the push that has me getting all the extra things ready.

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Bubba
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Response Posted - 02/22/2007 : 19:17:11

I'm at the mercy of a small yard. They pack so many boats into a small space that some boats block others. Since I was one of the last ones out, I'll be one of the first to splash in mid-March, ready or not. Just need one warm day to finish bottom painting. (Still have to paint were the stands were.)

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tinob
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Response Posted - 02/23/2007 : 07:47:38

Count your blessings...you're still permitted to paint your own boat...we lost that ability a few years back. Now, in New York, bottom painting must be done by, or supervised by, a state trained painter.

It's unbelievable what passes as paint jobs done by state trained applicators....in my case the applicator failed stirring paint.

Val on the hard DAGNABIT, #3936, Patchogue, N.Y.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/23/2007 : 09:12:15

It is amazing what a trailer can do for you.

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DaveR
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Response Posted - 02/23/2007 : 09:26:51

Being in Daytona Beach, Bamboo stays in the water year round and tomorrow will be mid 70's with a nice easterly. I should be at the dock by 8am. I know I'm awful lucky and feel for you guys that have to wait. It's not all peaches and cream though, after tomorrow's sail I have to get to work rebuilding the dock for this nice lady friend who allows me to dock my boat at her residence for only a hundred a month (that's cheap here). What do you all pay per month for dockage?

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glivs
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Response Posted - 02/23/2007 : 10:29:18

Splash...11 weeks to get on our mooring but if I decide to strip and paint the bottom this year, it could be Memorial Day weekend or later (weather permitting).

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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 02/23/2007 : 15:49:34

It's Friday at 1640. I just packed some snicky snacks and am headed out to brave the 30 miles of five o'clock traffic to get to Chick-a-pea. One night camping on the water does wonders.
C-ya

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Don B
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Response Posted - 02/23/2007 : 17:30:53

Crackers (saltines), check.
Peanut butter (got a deal on Peter Pan brand), check.
Jelly (smuckers), check.
Bread (white), check
Sardines (in mustard sauce), check.
Brew Skies (not a Willie Nelson song), check.

All shystems go...lines away at 1000 tomorrow...winds 10-15 out of somewhere and blue heavens are the forecast.

It's no wonder I never get any of my projects started...any free time I'm not here, I'm out there.

Go ahead and click on the picture...right about where you see the front wheel on the bicycle, off in the distance, you will be sailing right by the north end of Anna Marie Island and out into the Gulf of Mexico. But fare warning...a few hundred yards north of Anna Marie you'll find Passage Key. The indigenous wildlife on this Key tends to be clothing optional so beware, when the sirens call cover your eyes mates or risk being drawn to the deadly rocks and for certain doom...

or just go to West Marine...they have a fine pair of binoculars on sale this weekend.

Edited by - Don B on 02/23/2007 17:56:57

Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 02/23/2007 : 20:19:56

Yep Yep, time to cast off... weatherman says 65 and sunny with 7-14 SE winds, the wife says it sailing time tomorrow!

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cat1951
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Response Posted - 02/25/2007 : 10:13:11

Don,
I was going to warn you about peanut butter, but couldn't remember what brand had the salmonella. Now after watching the news last night I get the point about you getting a good deal. DUH....

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 02/25/2007 : 10:35:31

Let's see..."This Side Up" has had four splash days in the 15 years we've owned her.
1. When we first launched.
2. After a bottom job.
3. After repairs to the bow after my crew had a collision...we got the keel stripped and repainted with VC17 Offshore at the same time. 4. After the Lake Cheney Nationals.
Sure glad we live in Texas!

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Jmurfy
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Response Posted - 02/25/2007 : 11:18:29

For me its as close to April 15, 2007 as possible. Thats when Chicago Harbors officially open! I do need to bring "My Joy" through downtown Chicago via the Chicago river and that means alot of bridge openings (Bascule-Trunnion bridges). The authorities involved in the river passage give a maximum number of boats allowed (with mast up) on any one trip because of the physical space between the adjacent bridges is small and they dont all open together sequentially. This makes for a 3 hour ride to get the the lock that leads to Lake Michigan. It is a really fun ride, especially watching the office workers come out along the river which is like being in a canyon due to the man made elevation of ground level (built over natural wetland) and dream about being on a boat rather then being at work!

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mhartong
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Response Posted - 02/25/2007 : 13:48:24

Seatrials on March 30!

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Andy_334
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Response Posted - 02/25/2007 : 14:29:06

I just shoveled 12" of snow off the driveway this morning, so spring can't come soon enough. I'm envious of you folks with your year-round sailing!

According to the club website, the tune-up race is in 62 days time!

I think Jalapeno is targeting 14-April as “splash” day, as we’re looking forward to some pre-season training.

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djn
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Response Posted - 02/25/2007 : 15:07:05

April 20th, 2008!!!

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 02/25/2007 : 17:58:36

No splash down since boat is in year-round. But we have had very cold weather that first kept me from sailing and then the Potomac River freezed over. My slip area and path out of the marina had thawed out this past week and I was going to go out but then the winds picked up to 30+ mph. Today we got a fresh new batch of snow and sleet. So...my cover is probably too wet or snow covered to make a go of it tomorrow. I will have to see what's in store for us weather-wise later in the week.

Larry

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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 02/25/2007 : 18:25:32

I had a good night on Chick-a-pea last Friday. Saturday I had to meet with my customer for breakfast so I just went out about half a click to drop the hook and camp. Had a quite dinner without any drama and then read my book until the curtains closed. It was a little cool in the cabin but I had my sleeping bag to keep me warm. Was up at 0530 to start the coffee and did some more reading until there was enough daylight to return. Now I have to go back to the other message thread and report that that my to-do list just got a little longer.

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