Between the fog rolling in - sometimes unexpectedly - the rocks and
ledges below, the friendly whales and seals, the ubiquitous lobster pots
(floats) one can forget about the rest of the world, and any aches and
pains...move cautiously!
Dave Hoy
WYANOKEE #6295
Camden, Maine
Chris Maddox wrote:
Dave,
Having sailed quite a bit up in your neighborhood, it also helps at times to
have someone up on the bow squinting through the fog...
Chris
- eyesight challenged
-----Original Message-----
From: A&D Hoy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Jul 17, 2008 9:21 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Seabiscuit for sale
I think the last time I single-handed was perhaps three, or more
probably four years ago. While the boat is designed to be
single-handed, it isn't all that easy unless you are assured that you'll
never have to get out of the cockpit, even then it can get a little
testy. If I didn't have the crew - and I'm pretty much governed by when
one or more want to go - I'd probably try to find a buyer. Good luck!
If you were closer I'd like to make an offer or find someone here to
take her on.
Dave Hoy
WYANOKEE #6295
Camden, Maine
Patrick R Ford wrote:
Dave,
My left shoulder, I think it's the rotator cuff.
Got into a blow alone started to furl the genny and
the shoulder said no way. One arm, tiller between my knees and lots
of fun. But I really haven't sailed all that much the last couple of
years.
Pat
----- Original Message ----- From: "DHoy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:01 PM
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Seabiscuit for sale
Pat,
I'm sorry to see you folding up. As an octogenarian I'm finding it
increasingly difficult to climb around, particularly on the cabin top
and going forward but I wouldn't give the boat up for anything. I'm
fortunate with a good crew, much younger. I stay in the cockpit and
let them do the work. I just steer and advise. It's nice to be in
that class. I tried it alone last year, taking out some
inexperienced adult guests from across the street. It was a lot of
work to get the boat ready. Bringing the boat into the dock was ok,
the guest jumped or got off the boat on to the dock, grabbed the life
lines to pull the boat into the dock, the boat drifted away from the
dock, he was spread eagle and plopped into the water. It took three
helpful hands to raise him out of the water back onto the dock. I
now only take out inexperienced guests with at least one of the crew
on board.
We race, as regularly as we can; and, that keeps me lively, and the
crew tuned up. They buy the beer, I furnish the ice.
Stay with it as long as you can!
Dave Hoy
WYANOKEE #6295
Camden, Maine
Patrick R Ford wrote:
Mike,
I'm not dying or anything. It's just some of my parts aren't working
as needed. Age.
Thanks for your thoughts
Pat
----- Original Message -----
*From:* michael mcvey <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
*To:* [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:* Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:41 PM
*Subject:* RE: catalina27-talk: Seabiscuit for sale
Best wishes to you Pat I hope we will still hear from you on the
list.
mike McVey
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>
> Subject: catalina27-talk: Seabiscuit for sale
> Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:08:53 -0500
>
> Listers,
> I know this venue is NOT for selling your boat but---
> I can no longer sail ( physically ) and Seabiscuit is for sale.
Anyone with
> interest can contact me off list for specs, price, etc.
> Thank you all,
> Patrick Ford
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 262-268-1862
> Seabiscuit 3692
> Port Washington, WI
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