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FrankV
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Initially Posted - 08/11/2003 :  10:07:55  Show Profile
I took my 11 year old daughter and her friend out on Friday night. They wanted to spend the night on the boat. We motored out into the still lake. We were all hot, so we went swimming.

10 o'clock at night, in the dark, we swam. The moon was almost full, the kids were laughing and playing, and the effect was magical.

One hour later, the wind picked up, we raised the sails and sailed for over 2 hours. The kids stayed on the bow and squealed everytime their feet got splashed. We regularly hit six knots, and the kids kept yelling, "Make it lean over!" So, the heck with sail trim and best speed, we just let it lean over.

Sometimes,(if you are very lucky) a boat is used to remind us that "It's those little things that can pull you under, try to live your life full of joy and wonder" (REM)


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Dave B
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Response Posted - 08/11/2003 :  10:17:26  Show Profile
Pretty neat! You won't have to worry about them growing up afraid of a little heel on a sailboat! Log that trip for the ages!

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 #5032 "Passage" SR/FK/Dinette/Honda in SW CT
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Todd Frye
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Response Posted - 08/11/2003 :  10:53:17  Show Profile
I'm not sure where I ran across this quote, but it really struck a chord with me. I think your night on the lake reflects its message:

There are many things in life
That catch your eye

But few that catch your heart
Pursue those

Fair winds,
Todd Frye
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 08/11/2003 :  20:30:32  Show Profile
Frank
What a great story.
That was a bright spot in an otherwise cruddy day.
Thanks for the story, and we all admire you for being a great dad

Frank Gloss
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OJ
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Response Posted - 08/11/2003 :  21:06:09  Show Profile
Yes, in all our years of sailing we've had a few nights like that - only a few, and we'll never forget those.
Interesting, we've had some of very best winds at night . . .

Thanks Frank!
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Dave B
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Response Posted - 08/11/2003 :  21:39:27  Show Profile
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...Interesting, we've had some of very best winds at night . . .
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About two weeks ago, before this ridiculous storm pattern settled in over the East Coast, we were sailing in about 10 knots, watching the sun set with a spectacular cloud pattern, at which time the New York City skyline started to light up over the western horizon... The stinkpots were all abandoned in their slips, and Long Island Sound was just ours. Our kids are long gone, but the moment was magic. Back in the slip, under the lights of the boat club, we felt a special gratitude as we covered the main and buttoned up the boat.

We don't win races--don't try to... But we have some wonderful moments under sail! Hope you all do, too!

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 #5032 "Passage" SR/FK/Dinette/Honda in SW CT
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