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pastmember
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Initially Posted - 03/14/2012 : 06:19:20

I hope to launch Saturday, this is a bit early but I am afraid of another 110 degree summer so I better get some sailing in now just in case.
Anyone else sailing early for their area?

Frank Hopper

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 03/14/2012 : 06:57:30

I'm jealous, Frank.

The boatyard where I winter on the hard hasn't even opened up the security gates yet.

I hope your season is filled with nothing but good wind and moderate temps!

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redeye
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Response Posted - 03/14/2012 : 07:13:08

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Response Posted - 03/14/2012 : 07:18:22

I'm blocked in my boatyard by three big... umm... $+!nkp*+$. I'm ready to paint--hope they all get in early! (The sailboats generally launch later there.)

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OJ
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Response Posted - 03/14/2012 : 10:47:10

This will be the 3rd season for our "new to us" boat.

Season 1 - launched Labor Day
Season 2 - launched Independence Day

The admiral now politely asks "when are we launching this year?" My reply - "earlier than season 1 and 2!"

Edited by - OJ on 03/15/2012 06:48:03

dmpilc
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Response Posted - 03/14/2012 : 10:48:20

Unseasonably warm here. We've already raced several weekends this spring, and I went sailing yesterday evening to herald in daylight savings time. Topped out at 75 degrees, sunny, and good wind, hit 5.8 kts. withe main and working jib. In just a few more weeks and Recess will have a new owner, and we'll be back to being a 1-boat family with the C-22. The admiral ain't too happy about it, but that's just the way it has to be!

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JimGo
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Response Posted - 03/14/2012 : 11:57:13

Sorry you had to sell David, but at least you're keeping your 22. Enjoy your summer with her!

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 03/14/2012 : 18:25:09

Down in South Carolina it is sailing 365 a year if you have a sweater :-)

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waterbaby
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Response Posted - 03/14/2012 : 18:47:04

Hope to be sailing by the end of the month. We hauled the boat out last weekend and as I took a break for a few moments and gazed out at the river, one of my fellow sailors was merrily sailing down the river enjoying the 70+ degree day. I swear I heard them laughing at me! 2 more weeks, 2 more weeks. If I can't get it done in 2 more weeks it doesn't need to be done this year!

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Response Posted - 03/14/2012 : 19:05:51

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by waterbaby
 2 more weeks, 2 more weeks. If I can't get it done in 2 more weeks it doesn't need to be done this year!
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Amen!

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 03/14/2012 : 19:24:44

I asked my marina whether they still plan to set up our floating docks in time for a May 1 launch again this year (their contractor has to install the docks).

Seeing that the weather has been so mild, I'm lobbying for an April 10 launch (right after Easter).

I think I can rally the troops for an early launch, but the City (who runs the docks) may be bound by a contract with a date certain of May 1.

I am up on the hard in my marina, but since I'm blocked by "Summer Daze" a stinkpot, perhaps - perhaps - perhaps, that guy will get going early due to the nice weather.

I can contract with another mooring facility for the three-four week period so I can launch early, but that puts me on a ball-type mooring in the middle of the river. I do not relish paddling out in 45 degree water however and trying to climb the boarding ladder. I'm pretty much stuck until May 1.

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JimGo
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Response Posted - 03/15/2012 : 07:29:53

Bruce, you're looking at it the wrong way. It's not "paddling out in 45 degrees", it's giving your muscles the chance to warm up for the long day of sailing, a chance to burn off some excess calories (no offense), a chance to build up some extra muscle mass, AND the opportunity to inspect the water quality around your boat.

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