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lcharlot
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Initially Posted - 02/29/2004 : 21:11:19

Although it is still February, Central California is experiencing an early Spring. Deciduous trees are starting to bud out and blossom, new grass is sprouting up everywhere, so intensely green it hurts your eyes to look at it. We had a warm, sunny weekend with Saturday afternoon temps in the mid 60's and a northwest wind blowing about 8~10kts, ideal conditions for sailing. I motored out of my slip at 13:00 with the sail cover off and rarin' to spread some dacron. Here are my best photos from the weekend.

Even tied up the dock, "Quiet Time" wants to go sailing!

A trio of California Sea Lions sunning themselves on a San Joaquin River channel buoy.

Friday Feb 27, Sunset over the California Delta from the San Joaquin River near Webb's Point. The big cloud looked threatening but fortunately it wasn't a rain cloud. Sure made a pretty picture though!

Sunset gilding my sails. San Joaquin River near Webb's Point.

Saturday's cruise on the San Joaquin River from Owl Harbor to Prisoner's Point (all remaining photos).

This is the first time under sail with my new Navico TP-20 tiller pilot. It holds a course better than I can, except that sudden wind shifts and round-ups can overpower it, causing the boat to get in irons or tack before the unit can correct back to the set course.

In mid afternoon, I rendezvoued with the Catalina 30 "Irish Rose", owned by another member of my sailing club who also has a slip at Owl Harbor. After taking several photos of "Irish Rose", I handed off my camera on the end of a boat hook as they went past, and they shot the following pictures of "Quiet Time II", the first and only pictures I have of my new boat under sail.

"Irish Rose" approaching from upstream on my starboard bow

Catalina 25WK/TR Mk. IV #5857 "Quiet Time II" struts her stuff in style on a perfect day.

Hope you fellows in snow country aren't too upset with me for posting these while your lakes are still frozen over and your boats are piled over with the white stuff; your turn is coming soon!

Fair Winds!

Larry Charlot
Catalina 25WK/TR Mk. IV #5857 "Quiet Time"
Folsom Lake, CA

"You might get there faster in a powerboat, but in a sailboat, you're already there"

Edited by - lcharlot on 02/29/2004 21:14:38

OJ
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Response Posted - 02/29/2004 : 21:31:13

Larry,

Thanks for taking the time to load all the great photos!

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bear
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Response Posted - 02/29/2004 : 21:33:53

Larry,
Those pictures would do justice any time of the year. It got close to 50 in upstate N.Y. today, could actually walk around boat and not be in snow, 60 days till splash. "Bear" on the hard in upstate N.Y.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/29/2004 : 22:36:46

We are some of the luckiest people in the world.

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coach
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Response Posted - 03/01/2004 : 00:39:14

Um, your ladders down! lol

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gnorgan
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Response Posted - 03/01/2004 : 01:01:21

Nice pics, Larry.
We've got the same boat (ours is #5944, 25WK/TR).
And the same problem areas I would like to correct....like the topping lift rope. May replace with a Boom Kicker.
I'm not real happy with the outhaul so may redo what I set up which looks alot like yours.
I replaced the crossbar with about 24inches of that black crossbar material (Harken I think) AND, I angled it forward so that the traveler car is leaning toward the back of the boom. That way the Torlon bearings don't get overloaded on the aft side of the car, thus wearing out. Having said that, mine wore down enough before I did the change that they are sound now as if they have flat spots when I sailed today so I will replace those (put on my list right now!!!).
Larry, whats your ladder doing hanging down? Maybe you're trying to slow down to let the C30 catch up?

Sailed off San Diego today and then around Mission Bay, trying to stay out of the way of the little sailboats air while they raced in front of Mission Bay Yacht Club (not a member).
BTW, we drive up to Walnut Creek to visit my wife's parents and over to Stockton at least 3 times per year for the last 28 years. We'll be through there this summer. Maybe arrange to see your boat sometime.
Happy sailing. Hope the weather stays nice for you, too.

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Ben
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Response Posted - 03/01/2004 : 07:37:46

Thanks for posting the pics, Larry. I really love the picture of the boat in the foreground and the windmills in the background. You should send that in to some magazines or some competitions.

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lcharlot
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Response Posted - 03/01/2004 : 08:23:01

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by gnorgan
 Larry, whats your ladder doing hanging down? Maybe you're trying to slow down to let the C30 catch up?

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When I am alone on the boat (which is most of the time), I leave the ladder down so that I would at least have the possibility of climbing back in if I fell overboard.

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tinob
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Response Posted - 03/01/2004 : 08:53:57

Great pictures Larry...no hard feelings from the thawing Northeast...I agree with Ben regarding the wind on wind pictures...Does Ecology Today do photo ops? Wonder if the wind gens effect wind for sailing and if they generate noise polution along with the electricity?
Val on the hard DAGNABIT

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 03/01/2004 : 09:33:42

Larry wrote...

"I leave the ladder down so that I would at least have the possibility of climbing back in if I fell overboard."

On my boat I secured the ladder with some velcro straps at the top, then tied a trailing line onto it, which you can grab onto when in the water and trip the ladder if needed.

That saves dragging the ladder around, and you can also enhances your chances of getting aboard a bit as you can make the trailing line as long as you want (or is practical).

Caveat... if you make the line very long, remember to pull it in before starting the outboard !

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 03/01/2004 : 09:55:08

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ClamBeach
 On my boat I secured the ladder with some velcro straps at the top, then tied a trailing line onto it, which you can grab onto when in the water and trip the ladder if needed.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Alternatively, I tied one end of a line to the ladder mount and the other end of the line to the bottom rung. I use the line to pull the ladder up and then take the loop through a half hitch on the pulpit rail to secure it. The loop through the half hitch allows the ladder to be deployed from the water by pulling on the line attached at the mount.

BTW, very nice pictures, Larry! I wish someone would do the same for me sometime. I've never seen Antares under sail, so it's nice to at least see pictures of other 25s in action.

Edited by - Sea Trac on 03/01/2004 09:56:32

Ed Montague
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Response Posted - 03/01/2004 : 12:48:12

Gary, Did your wife grow up in Walnut Creek? I graduated from Las Lomas HS in 1971 and had other siblings graduate later. What is your wife's maiden name??

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gnorgan
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Response Posted - 03/01/2004 : 20:52:23

Grew up in Pleasant Hill, graduated from College Park in 1968, married her for her money, she had none but she could cook really well, and now I'm pretty amazed that she actually kept me around

for as long as we've been together.....and she likes to sail

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Chip Hunt
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Response Posted - 03/03/2004 : 04:18:07

those are some great pictures. your boat appears to be in immaculate condition, too. is that a standard rig mainsail you are using on your tall rig there?

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lcharlot
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Response Posted - 03/03/2004 : 08:32:41

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Chip Hunt
 those are some great pictures. your boat appears to be in immaculate condition, too. is that a standard rig mainsail you are using on your tall rig there?
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No, it is the original factory mainsail (tall rig) and 135% genoa. Come to think of it, I did hoist a standard rig full-batten main on the boat one weekend last autumn, but didn't take any pictures of it.
The boat is in excellent condition; I don't think the PO used the boat very often, so it had very little wear and tear when I bought her last September. The only items that will need replacement are the cabin windows, which are cracking in several places from age and UV exposure, and the stitching on the genoa is starting to unravel. I think the PO kept the sail mounted on the furler year round without a sunbrella cover sock, for the 14 years they owned the boat, so it has a lot of UV exposure damage. The mainsail is in a little better shape but is "blown" and sagging at the clew (which makes the boom droop at the aft end). I will probably buy a new full batten main and new 135 genny this spring if I get enough of an income tax refund to cover the cost.

Edited by - lcharlot on 03/03/2004 08:41:56

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