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77Gypsy
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Initially Posted - 12/10/2003 : 14:25:55

a little cold and wet but it was a gorgeous day on the bay. 8 knts wind, waves 1-2 feet, and clear for miles. Only another 2 psychos were out on the water but the best part was no power boaters.

It's kinda fun sailing with snow on your boat.

i have some pics if any of you are interested.
http://www.websdf.com/c25assoc.html

Friday is winter sailing "round #2"

Steve
78 C25 SR/FK - Gypsy

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Jared
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Response Posted - 12/10/2003 : 15:34:05

Man, I am jealous. My boat is sitting there in the slip full of antifreeze with my sails either at Quantum or in the basement and my batteries and motor in the basement. I showed my wife the pictures but I don't think the snow is going to motivate her to get back on the bay before Spring.

Where do you keep your boat - I take it you are in No.Va. or DC from your website? We keep ours down in Deltaville. We've had our boat since mid-October and have yet to see Wind/Wave conditions so nice (now all we need is 80 degree temps). Have fun out there on Friday - looks nice. I'm jealous again.

FRI
NW WINDS 15 KT DIMINISHING TO 10 KT. WAVES 2 FT.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 12/10/2003 : 17:17:06

Cooool pic's Steve!

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Denny
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Response Posted - 12/10/2003 : 21:10:33

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by 77Gypsy
 a little cold and wet but it was a gorgeous day on the bay. 8 knts wind, waves 1-2 feet, and clear for miles. Only another 2 psychos were out on the water but the best part was no power boaters.

It's kinda fun sailing with snow on your boat.

i have some pics if any of you are interested.
http://www.websdf.com/c25assoc.html

Friday is winter sailing "round #2"

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You are my hero. Hope to get to meet you when I get my boat done and down to Hances Point. I'm not sure where you are at on the Bay, but by the end of the season hopefuly I will have gained enough experiance to get part way down the Bay and back with confidence. The pictures were great. I hate cold but the sailing looked great.

Denny

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Dave Bristle
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 12/10/2003 : 21:46:04

You animals, you! Next we want to see you doing some ice-breaking!

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 12/11/2003 : 06:32:41

Ya, with ice dripping from their scraggly beards and mustaches. R-r-r-r-r-r-r

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 12/11/2003 : 06:35:07

Steve,

Enjoyed your pictures, especially the one with the white stuff in the cockpit

. Around here we have it all around!

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jwilliams
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Response Posted - 12/11/2003 : 12:47:57

Steve (and your LADY),

Now, that's what I'm talkin' about! Real sailors! None of that fair weather geek stuff for you guys! Sissies stay home. Well done.

ps: I promise never to complain about cold sailing in the winter on SF Bay again.

Jim Williams
Hey Jude C25fk 2958
SF Bay

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Brooke Willson
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Response Posted - 12/11/2003 : 16:33:43

Steve, you and your first mate will have warmer buns (and bodies) if you'll spring for some seat cushions. If you don't want to buy the official fitted ones, West Marine carries grey or blue foam cushions for about $ 40.00 that I use. You'll be amazed how much more comfortable you'll be year-round, but especially in the cold.

Brooke

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cathluk
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Response Posted - 12/15/2003 : 22:20:27

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Jared
 We keep ours down in Deltaville. We've had our boat since mid-October and have yet to see Wind/Wave conditions so nice (now all we need is 80 degree temps).

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Don't worry Jared. Spring sailing is great around Deltaville! I can hardly wait!

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coach
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Response Posted - 12/15/2003 : 22:36:26

On behalf of all of us who have our boats in storage right now...I am soooo jealous!!!!

Must be nice, enjoy the water!

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