Am few months away from 80 and still singlhand my 30' 98% of the time. When I get busy you really forget about anches and pains for a while. 26 year old brain keeps telling almost 80 year old body what to do. still greatest fun around. Everyone enjoy as much as you can while you can. Clyde Thorington ex C27 now C30 San Jose, CA
A&D Hoy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 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 >> 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" >>> To: >>> 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 >>>>> *To:* [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] >>>>> > To: [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 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>>> >>>>> Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. IM >>>>> anytime you're online. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>> > > >
