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Derek Crawford
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Initially Posted - 03/13/2015 :  15:07:02  Show Profile
"The time has come", the walrus said....
After a wonderfully enjoyable 25 years it is time to retire from racing and from sailing. We are selling our C22 and moving on to land-based endeavors.
In that time we have won everything on the lake that it is possible to win, and 3 Nationals in various parts of the Country. In no small part due to a wonderful and knowledgeable crew - they always made me look good! I've had the thrill of 2 Gulf of Mexico crossings (including 3 days & nights in a tropical storm) and 2 great charters in the Caribbean.
I will miss this Forum with its wealth of knowledge and experience.
Thanks to all of you who have made me a better sailor and for the chuckles we have had together.
May you all have fair winds and smooth seas.
Derek Crawford
Chief Measurer C25-250 2008
Previous owner of "This Side UP"
1981 C-25 TR/FK #2262 Used to have an '89 C22 #9483, "Downsized"
San Antonio, Texas

islander
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Response Posted - 03/13/2015 :  15:36:47  Show Profile
No No No.. You don't get off that easy. This is why we have the 'Admiralty Forum'. You have too much knowledge to just disappear. Stick around and put your 2 cents in whenever you think it could help. Don't make us come looking for you
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


Edited by - islander on 03/13/2015 15:38:59
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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 03/13/2015 :  17:28:35  Show Profile
... what Scott said ... don't go anywhere ... !
Buzz Maring

~~Freya~~
C-25 SK/SR #68
Lake Dallas, TX
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 03/13/2015 :  17:35:39  Show Profile
Fair winds wherever they lead you . . . but . . . . don't go to far, we value and want your knowledge, input and camaraderie!
Peter Bigelow
PO - C-25 TR/FK #2092 Limerick
Rowayton, Ct
Port Captain: Rowayton/Norwalk/Darien CT
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pastmember
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Response Posted - 03/13/2015 :  20:54:19  Show Profile
Meeting you in person is one of the best times in my sailing life. Be well, be happy.

Wichita is just up the road, nothing would please us more than to hear you were coming through town for a visit.
Frank Hopper
Edited by - pastmember on 03/13/2015 20:54:51
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 03/13/2015 :  20:58:48  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
Please continue to hang out in the Admiralty!

If you're in the Seattle area, we have a spare bedroom & good chow.
David
C-250 Mainsheet Editor


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1997 C-250 WK TR #271 --Seattle area Port Captain --
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 03/13/2015 :  21:05:51  Show Profile
Oh no, say it ain't so. You've got way too much C25 and C22 knowledge. you must stay involved! and not just the admiralty forum. There will be others who will benefit from your advice, not to mention correcting me when needed.
DavidP
1975 C-22 SK #5459 "Shadowfax" Fleet 52
PO of 1984 C-25 SK/TR #4142 "Recess"
Percy Priest Yacht Club, Hamilton Creek Marina, Nashville, TN
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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 03/14/2015 :  08:27:39  Show Profile
If I get to stay on, you HAVE TO stay on! After all, you carry the legend of the fastest C-25 on the planet (TSU)--with that come responsibilities!
Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage before going over to the Dark Side (2007-2025); now boatless for the first time since 1970 (on a Sunfish).
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 03/14/2015 :  10:23:39  Show Profile
Whether you stay or go, you're a legend here Derek! Please come back often for a visit. You'll be missed!
Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
previously C&C 35, Cal 25, C25 TR/FK, C22
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 03/14/2015 :  21:11:23  Show Profile
I thank y'all for your very kind comments - I will definitely have to remain around as a "lurker" (if even to keep you lot honest!) LOL
Derek Crawford
Chief Measurer C25-250 2008
Previous owner of "This Side UP"
1981 C-25 TR/FK #2262 Used to have an '89 C22 #9483, "Downsized"
San Antonio, Texas
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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 03/14/2015 :  22:10:38  Show Profile
That may not be sufficient... As supported by other comments, you are too connected to this community to just "lurk" silently among us. Let's hear about these "land-based endeavors" that have lured you away from sailing! Personally, I get the retirement-from-racing thing (since I was only crew, never a racing skipper), but total retirement from sailing, to "land-based endeavors" raises some questions, considering your (past?) passion for sailing!

I moved on in my own way--several factors (primarly a wonderful lady) led me to "consolidate my fleet" to a custom-built $+!nkp*+ that can live outside of my home, and can go places (and return) in timeframes and conditions that were not reasonable on a sailboat.

I've hung around here because I really enjoy this "community", and because occasionally I think I have something to add. YOU have more to add than I could ever hope to! Join me, Steve Milby, Stu Jackson, and a few others in the Admiralty--enjoy the old community we came to appreciate! The newbies will benefit more from you than from me!
Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage before going over to the Dark Side (2007-2025); now boatless for the first time since 1970 (on a Sunfish).
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 03/15/2015 :  13:17:59  Show Profile
Derek,

Canyon Lake is in your blood now.. No matter how far you stray she will will always call you back sooner or later! I still make my yearly trek back after 30 years.

Enjoy your new endeavors and please stay around!

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GaryB
Andiamo
'89 SR/WK #5862
Kemah,TX
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 03/15/2015 :  13:19:50  Show Profile
quote:
Originally posted by Stinkpotter

That may not be sufficient... As supported by other comments, you are too connected to this community to just "lurk" silently among us. Let's hear about these "land-based endeavors" that have lured you away from sailing! Personally, I get the retirement-from-racing thing (since I was only crew, never a racing skipper), but total retirement from sailing, to "land-based endeavors" raises some questions, considering your (past?) passion for sailing!

I moved on in my own way--several factors (primarly a wonderful lady) led me to "consolidate my fleet" to a custom-built $+!nkp*+ that can live outside of my home, and can go places (and return) in timeframes and conditions that were not reasonable on a sailboat.

I've hung around here because I really enjoy this "community", and because occasionally I think I have something to add. YOU have more to add than I could ever hope to! Join me, Steve Milby, Stu Jackson, and a few others in the Admiralty--enjoy the old community we came to appreciate! The newbies will benefit more from you than from me!


Don't sell yourself short! I've learned a great deal from you over the years.

I just sold my SeaRay a week ago after 25 years. I'm already regretting it!

Andiamo is the next one on the selling block!

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GaryB
Andiamo
'89 SR/WK #5862
Kemah,TX
Edited by - GaryB on 03/15/2015 13:22:15
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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 03/15/2015 :  21:08:03  Show Profile
quote:
Originally posted by GaryB

Don't sell yourself short! I've learned a great deal from you over the years...
Thanks, but I suspect sometimes I tell people more than I know...
Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage before going over to the Dark Side (2007-2025); now boatless for the first time since 1970 (on a Sunfish).
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redeye
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Response Posted - 03/17/2015 :  04:24:02  Show Profile
You day you'll come around the corner.. and there she will be...

I look forward to hearing about the next boat that calls your name
Ray in Atlanta, Ga.
"Lee Key" '84 Catalina 25
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 03/18/2015 :  09:51:51  Show Profile
No Ray, that will never happen. We are retiring completely from sailing.
Derek Crawford
Chief Measurer C25-250 2008
Previous owner of "This Side UP"
1981 C-25 TR/FK #2262 Used to have an '89 C22 #9483, "Downsized"
San Antonio, Texas
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 03/19/2015 :  19:52:02  Show Profile
O'kay, so if my Son ever gets stationed back in Texas, where am I going to get my fix? Next question, are you going into the land cruising sector and when are you coming to Florida so I can repay for all the good times?
Frog and The General

C250, Pretty Penny II, #743
FLEET 25
Coronado 15, M-Cube, #3316
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 03/20/2015 :  11:29:36  Show Profile
Jerry, we were thinking of land cruising but I'm not sure that anyone would rent an RV to an 80-yr old...
If we can find someone to look after 4 dogs, a cat and 2 fish we will be doing some car touring.
Derek Crawford
Chief Measurer C25-250 2008
Previous owner of "This Side UP"
1981 C-25 TR/FK #2262 Used to have an '89 C22 #9483, "Downsized"
San Antonio, Texas
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 03/22/2015 :  18:55:33  Show Profile
I know they have kennels for dogs and cats, but I don't know about fish. Hope to see you'll soon.
Frog and The General

C250, Pretty Penny II, #743
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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 03/22/2015 :  19:54:17  Show Profile
Come visit Mystic and bring the fish... We can show them the Beluga Whales. They'll love it!
Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage before going over to the Dark Side (2007-2025); now boatless for the first time since 1970 (on a Sunfish).
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 03/23/2015 :  11:11:53  Show Profile
Dave, you have a weird sense of humor. I love it!
Derek Crawford
Chief Measurer C25-250 2008
Previous owner of "This Side UP"
1981 C-25 TR/FK #2262 Used to have an '89 C22 #9483, "Downsized"
San Antonio, Texas
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 03/24/2015 :  21:14:04  Show Profile
Derek, you've been a hero to a bunch of us! Some here weren't born when you were humiliating racers with TSU--others here have reveled (vicariously) in your exploits. All of us have enjoyed and benefited from your expertise and camaraderie! As for humor, what can beat the boat name ^This Side Up^, especially given the story behind it?!
Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage before going over to the Dark Side (2007-2025); now boatless for the first time since 1970 (on a Sunfish).
Edited by - Stinkpotter on 03/24/2015 21:15:19
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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 04/11/2015 :  08:48:48  Show Profile
Please don't disappear.
Stu
1986 C34 #224 "Aquavite"
Cowichan Bay, BC Maple Bay Marina
(formerly San Francisco)
(formerly C25 #2459 "Capricorn Two")
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AtEase
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Response Posted - 04/19/2015 :  14:32:30  Show Profile
I agree with Stu...don't go away, come by and check in every once in a while. That's what I do. Joined 15 years ago, had a C25 fin, then a C320, sold both...still enjoy passing through here.
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 04/20/2015 :  10:13:17  Show Profile
OK gang, I'll be an "active lurker", will that be good?
Derek Crawford
Chief Measurer C25-250 2008
Previous owner of "This Side UP"
1981 C-25 TR/FK #2262 Used to have an '89 C22 #9483, "Downsized"
San Antonio, Texas
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redeye
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Response Posted - 04/20/2015 :  10:55:21  Show Profile
<< OK gang, I'll be an "active lurker", will that be good? >>

Good??? That'll be GREAT!!
Ray in Atlanta, Ga.
"Lee Key" '84 Catalina 25
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