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Kendall
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Initially Posted - 12/20/2008 : 17:47:10

Its getting kind of slow around here, even though a good number of members can still go sailing. If you are one of those people, then post up some pictures. If you are live up north and ice sailing is on your to do list, then post some pictures of that. If you are currently huddling by the fireplace with your laptop hoping your boat isnt one big block of ice, than just remember that fall is only three months away.

Ill start. Temps in the high seventies and winds one to five made for a relaxing sail around the lagoon. Boat functioned flawlessly. Engine performed without a complaint. We ironed out the kinks in our docking routine. [url="http://s248.photobucket.com/albums/gg182/kjscomp/sailing_12_20_08/"]More pictures here.[/url]

Kendall of S.S.S. 247
'79 Catalina 25 sr/sk #961
Lake Worth, Florida

Edited by - Kendall on 12/20/2008 17:50:33

jerlim
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Response Posted - 12/23/2008 : 12:53:11

what's the password to log-in?

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Kendall
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Response Posted - 12/23/2008 : 14:46:01

Sorry, try it again.

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lcharlot
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Response Posted - 12/24/2008 : 23:01:22

Our sailing club is planning a cruise to Monterey over the MLK weekend next month. Daytime temperature in Monterey in January is generally low 60's, and upper 40's to low 50's overnight. About 20 degrees warmer than Folsom Lake, which is where I do most of my sailing in summer. Folsom Lake has been closed since last July 2nd anyway due to low water, so I couldn't launch the boat there even if It wasn't freezing cold at this time of year. This will be the first chance I have had to use my boat since Labor day, so I hope the weather's okay and not pouring rain (January is the rainiest month in northern and central California).

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 12/25/2008 : 08:40:33

I will be sailing today...probably head down to the boat in an hour or so. It will be partly sunny, breezy but calming down a bit later and temps today in the mid 40s which is an improvement over the last week of colder temps in the 20s and 30s.

I am hoping to get a few good days of sailing in before I take my sails off the boat. My sails are now 1 year old and Quantum's 2 year warranty calls for an inspection after the first year. So...I will probably drop the sails just before or just after New Year's and bring them into their office in Annapolis. If they return them to me same day or within a week or so, then I'll bide my time, otherwise, I will hoist my old sails back on.

One way or another, I will be sailing this winter unless the Potomac River freezes over...So far with warm temps thru this weekend, there is no chance that will happen. But it's the mid-January to Mid-February period that it happened before, so too early to tell.

Happy sailing for those that can.....and Happy sailing "game playing" for those that can't.

Edited by - OLarryR on 12/25/2008 08:42:31

GaryB
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Response Posted - 12/25/2008 : 18:59:05

I'm hoping to do a lot of sailing during the next week. Tomorrow it's supposed to be partly cloudy and with a high in the mid-70's. Rain sets in for Saturday and cloudy skies for Sunday but starting Monday it's supposed to be clear to partly cloudy with highs in the mid-60s. I'm going to try and hit the water everyday the weather is good next week.

May even try to take my first trip across the bay for a night or two.

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 12/25/2008 : 22:55:54

I'm counting the days - Jan 15 I'll hitch up Pearl and head for Pensacola, FL and Sabine Marina for a couple of months. Usually in the 60's with nice breezes. Pearl's summer home on lake Erie had a recent forecast of 30 kts, 20º, 7 - 12 ft waves, and heavy freezing spray. I love retirement!

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DaveR
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Response Posted - 12/26/2008 : 07:33:14

We have a high of 82 in Daytona Beach today and we'll stay warm through the week-end. It was very nice last week-end and I got out, hopefully I'll get out again tomorrow or Sunday.

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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 12/26/2008 : 09:48:33

No sailing in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Eighteen inches of snow since Tuesday night. Temp is warm today though - 23 degrees. Looking forward to launch day - 1 June or so.

Larry - I spent four years in the Monterey area, assigned to Fort Ord.The Bay is a great sailing & diving area, though the water is very cold. Enjoy your trip.

Edited by - aeckhart on 12/26/2008 09:52:26

Tradewind
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Response Posted - 12/27/2008 : 09:50:18

Planning to sail today, forecast is around 70 with around 10 kts, don't see too many days like this last week of December in GA. Last week I was out with 70-75 degrees and 10/15 kts, beautiful!

Dave5041, Pensacola Bay is my old sailing grounds, lived aboard at Sabine for a few years too. Great place! I'm waiting for a job offer to get me back to the area.

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 12/27/2008 : 15:29:48

We're planning on a Thursday thru Tuesday long weekend new years day.

Looks like we're going to head to Biscayne Bay, Up to Miami and then down to Card Sound.

Anyone in the area???

paul

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 12/27/2008 : 16:40:55

I was sailing today - Temps rose into the mid-50s but the wind soon dissipated as soon as I was out there. Beautiful day despite no wind. Tomorrow, it is supposed to make into the mid-60s but there is a 60% chance of rain...and plenty of wind. I'll check the forecast tomorrow morning and if the home schedule permits, I'll see if there is a sailing window of opportunity.

Edited by - OLarryR on 12/27/2008 16:41:15

Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 12/29/2008 : 09:32:33

Took Utopia for a great sail yesterday out of Oceanside, CA. Temps were in the mid 50's and there was a solid 10-12 knot breeze with virtually no ocean swell. Covered 15 miles in about 3 hours. We have had quite a bit of rain here in Southern California the past week and the air was clear and allowed spectacular views of the snow-capped mountains. Here are a couple of pics.

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redeye
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Response Posted - 12/29/2008 : 14:08:20

got to sleep on the boat last week.

My idiot camera so not too clear.

Iffin your up north it probably looks pretty good.

It was a quiet night, good reading.

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