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John Russell
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Response Posted - 03/09/2008 :  15:57:11  Show Profile
Well, Dave, I was never in the Navy (Air Force - 23 years) but it's my understanding that the Captain of the vessel is indeed in charge of that vessel regardless of who else may be aboard.
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Deric
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Response Posted - 03/09/2008 :  16:05:47  Show Profile
Hello Folks,

I concur with Dave's message above. I started on a daysailor and it appeared to be "tippy." That was the term we all used when I sailed with buddies; afterall, we were just starting out.

On my friends 14' daysailor, we "turtled" the boat, and had our first opportunity to bring the boat upright.

I really enjoyed feeling how my body weight affected the boat, as it related to the wind, direction, and sail positions. I enjoyed holding the sheets in my hand and feeling the tension change in relation to the direction of the boat to the wind, or difference in placement of the sail. All these little nuances helped me understand the physics of sailing.

Although I enjoy my 25 Catalina, it rides like a Cadillac compared to my previous boat. I just have different things to enjoy now, and that is fine. I appreciate the three years I had with the 16 foot boat, and suggest that new sailors think about starting out on something simular to a sunfish.

It was great reading that the 25 is difficult to throw over. I may be racing mine this year for the first time - - I crewed on other boats in races - - and look forward to learning the behavior of the 25.

- Deric
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mcollard
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Response Posted - 03/09/2008 :  16:15:13  Show Profile
The captain is in control of the actual operation of the vessel, despite the presence of an admiral on board. The admiral, on the other hand, is in control of the vessel's mission--when to leave, where to go, how much to spend on fleet maintenance, and so forth.
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2far2drive
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Response Posted - 03/09/2008 :  23:57:10  Show Profile  Visit 2far2drive's Homepage
all this admiral talk sounds like a PITA!!!!!!!

My dad gets a little jumpy somtimes (usually when a huge powerboat sends me flying around) but he is quickly learning to like and appreciate the heel. I think he is soon to be in the market for a boat. I didnt find out until after I bought it that he had been a secret sailing nut (with out the boat) all his life. I keep nudging him... maybe I can convince him he needs a nice Tartan 37. Yeaa.. that'll do.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/10/2008 :  08:17:21  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
One thing is for sure, having our wives on board makes a good sailing day great!
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2far2drive
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Response Posted - 03/10/2008 :  11:23:35  Show Profile  Visit 2far2drive's Homepage
I kid I kid
Thats a great picture Frank, one of my favorites from your site. I thought I had seen/experienced some awsome sunsets when I was camping in Mexico for 2 months, but my first from my very own sailboat, single handing, just cant be described.

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quilombo
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Response Posted - 03/10/2008 :  16:50:11  Show Profile
hey guys how do I get pictures in this section like the one above this posting
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stampeder
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Response Posted - 03/10/2008 :  20:06:46  Show Profile
Go to the Testing forum, it will walk you thru it.
Click on 'Association Forum' then on Testing Forum.

I use Shutterfly as my Picture hosting service.
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 03/15/2008 :  20:42:15  Show Profile
JimB. . . I wish I looked that comfortable when healing so much! You look very content and in control -- I always feel a bit disheveled and like I'm about to lose it. Your picture is one of those I need to save so to keep the faith!
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