Where¹s the sport in warning a guy before you ram him?
Besides, a near-collision sounds so indecisive. How many people say, ³I nearly ran into my old friend Joe yesterday²? Har! --Dave S. On 3/21/07 1:17 PM, "David Techlin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > People, > > Back in the old days when I coached a number of sports I followed the KISS > principle....Keep It Simple Stupid.....I've tried to follow that same idea > when sailing. > > 1) When I spend the night on the boat, I just throw one or two of the main > cabin cushions on the cabin sole. I would use the quarter berth, but too much > junk to move . > > 2) I have only the original lights, but I have a number of flashlight tucked > here and there and p;plenty of batteries. > > 3) I use handhelds when it comes to the radio and GPS. I seldom need to > talk to anyone over the horizon( I do have a Masthead antenna in that event) > I usually just need to yell at the guy next to me to warn him I'm at ramming > speed. The handheld GPS hasn't failed me yet and is fun to use in the car. > > As for a bigger boat, the 27 lets me stand when i want to, squat in some > privacy when I need to, has a big enough cockpit to enjoy a few beers with > friends, I own it and not the bank, and I can take it out by myself whenever > I get the chance. > > It works for me and ultimately isn't that what it is all about. > > Dave Techlin > "GUSTY" > #1532 Trad. with shore power which is used in emergencies. > > > > Food fight? > <http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/index;_ylc=X3oDMTFvbGNhMGE3BF9TAzM5NjU0NTEwOARfc > wMzOTY1NDUxMDMEc2VjA21haWxfdGFnbGluZQRzbGsDbWFpbF90YWcx?link=ask&sid=396545367 > > Enjoy some healthy debate > in the Yahoo! Answers Food Drink Q. > <http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/index;_ylc=X3oDMTFvbGNhMGE3BF9TAzM5NjU0NTEwOARfc > wMzOTY1NDUxMDMEc2VjA21haWxfdGFnbGluZQRzbGsDbWFpbF90YWcx?link=ask&sid=396545367 > >
