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ddlyle
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Initially Posted - 06/04/2003 : 22:43:45

<font color=blue>My wife and I find great comfort on the water.
I wonder if anyone else has the desire to "minister" (show compassion, or extend a loving touch) by inviting people to sail?
What pains have you suffered that is healed by sailing?

We have thought about offering to grieving parents who have lost children afternoons on the water as a means of showing compassion.
There is something about the sound of the water, the views, seeing dolphins, that brings a peace to the soul.
So, one of our goals is to provide compassionate sailing times from a couple who "has been there".
(That's why our boat is named "Sailing The Blues").

How do you share your love of sailing to others?<img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle>

Is it by taking children sailing who have never sailed?
Is it by taking husbands out and leaving the wives ashore?<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

I wonder if you think back to special friendships that were enhanced by sailing ... ... How could those special times, special friends, be duplicated by inviting others to go sailing.
Why not tell the group what is meaningful to you?
Does anyone want to share?
"Talk amongst yourselves...."<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
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My name is Dave and my wife is Jenni.
IF you're curious why I brought this up, visit my sons' website.
RETROzen.com

If this stuff is too heavy ... don't worry about it.
Have another beer. I did.
Love always,
Dave

Cap'n Dave
Sailing The Blues
1986 C25 sr/sk #5413

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jm
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Response Posted - 06/05/2003 : 09:22:57

I've had the same idea, however, one word prevented me from pursuing it - LIABILITY.

Check with your insurance carrier - they may have a coverage and an extra premium that would cover it. Also, I think as soon as you take on regular passengers, you potentially become a commercial ship, subject to all their stringent rules, regulations, and licensing.

Really makes it tough to do something from the heart.

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Ed Montague
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Response Posted - 06/05/2003 : 15:06:47

As far as making a specific effort to take out "special children" as in Make-A-Wish, etc. we have not. We have donated "Evening sails w/dinner" as fund raising activities for our community; church, Rotary, Chamber of Com. While these have been very successful for the organizations, we have had great difficulty scheduling the actual activity, everyone's so busy!! Many times the buyer doesn't use the opportunity. One person asked us for their money back. Sorry, I don't have it, go back to the Rotary Club, I just donated the time. Since that experience we have pulled back on these events.

On a strictly social basis, we love taking non-sailors out for a nice dinner, good bottle of wine and a full moon. We sit down every Spring, mark the calendar for full moon weekends and make a list of folks we would enjoy sharing with. Since our free weekends are limited and even more so with full moons, these guests are the special ones. Sunday, after church sails are wide open for friends with kids. Sail, swim, and fish. Three or four hours is about as much as I can take and seems to be about the right amount of time before kids get bored and start looking longingly at the jetskis, water skiers, etc.

Ed Montague on 'Yahoo'
1978 #765 SK, Stnd, Dinette ~_/)~

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JimB517
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Response Posted - 06/05/2003 : 16:17:58

I read your message and don't know exactly how to respond. My boat is open and I've invited practically everyone I know to go sailing. Most people express interest and say they would like to go sometime. Weekend after weekend I find myself singlehanding.

The fact is 99% of the population is not interested, is afraid, or has other things to do.

I get a tremendous feeling being out on the water, at one with the sea, sky, wind, and waves. I love to explore, and crave adventure. I like to do things with my own hands and mind. I am not afraid to be 30 miles from land drifting at 3 knots. There is something here that I need badly and can't get anywhere else.

Very few people feel this way, and you can't really share it with those that don't.

Indiscipline 1978 FK #398

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Ed Montague
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Response Posted - 06/05/2003 : 17:34:09

After re-reading my post I realized it sounded as though people wanted their money back because they were disappointed with the sail. Not so, they just couldn't seem to find the time to use their purchase. Generally after dropping guests off at the dock I will head back out for some late night sailing and an overnight anchor.

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1978 #765 SK, Stnd, Dinette ~_/)~

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ddlyle
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Response Posted - 06/05/2003 : 23:56:28

As for liability, you're right.
But, I am getting my USCG license and will get the proper insurance too. We live in a tourist town and there are several charter outfits here. We haven't had much difficulty finding people who want to go sailing and will find the time.
That fund raiser contribution idea is nice.
It's a shame more folks don't take advantage of it.
(people actually wanted their money back from a fund-raiser ??!!!)
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Cap'n Dave
Sailing The Blues
1986 C25 sr/sk #5413

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Ed Montague
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Response Posted - 06/06/2003 : 14:38:25

Don't get me wrong, most of the sail/fund raiser folks were great, when you are dealing with strangers you have to be flexable. The first few trips were wildly successful and word spread. Soon we had people on board that we did not know. The donation was for an evening cruise with dinner for 4 (two couples). My wife and I have a catering business so this isn't a stretch for us. The first problem arose when one of the purchasers called and wanted to bring two more couples, when I explained the constraints of boat size and comfort he said he wished he had known that before purchasing the donation at the auction. I pointed out to him that the tag on the item specificly said limited to 4 guests, he didn't want to hear any of that. Never saw or heard from him again. The other problem arose when we just could not connect with a group. We would set a date and they would cancel for what ever reason. After a year they called and suggested that we return their money since we couldn't accommodate their schedule. I deal with the public daily, I am seldom surprised, but certainly have been disappointed.

We as a group, SAILORS, are generally a giving and caring people. This is evidenced by this web page. Volunteers all. We have only been disappointed a few times by the direction of conversation here. Thank you, I think I have rambled enough for today.

Ed Montague on 'Yahoo'
1978 #765 SK, Stnd, Dinette ~_/)~

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KTwomey
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Response Posted - 06/07/2003 : 03:02:10

Cap’n Dave,

We offer sailing evenings to family, friends, and neighbors, and when it works out that the timing is right, the time spent together on the water is priceless and our friendships are always closer when we get back to the marina.

Once a year our club offers sailing and a BBQ to the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Organization. The kids (adults too) have a great time and look forward to it every year. We volunteer our boat, our skills, and the adventure to people who may not ever have had the opportunity to go sailing.

I share the adventure of sailing whenever I can.

Ken Twomey
AKUNA MATADA
C25 SK/SR
Folsom, CA

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