When do you want to cleat the traveler? I was sailing this past Wednesday in Panama city Beach Fl and was wondering when I need to cleat it. It was not a very good day for me sailing, this was the third time I have ever been sailing and boy did it show. It was pretty busy out and the winds was blowing around 12-15 knots with 2-3ft swells. I had my wife and 3yo on board and all I could think about was my daughter falling off and not being able to get back to her and my wife quickly. I told my wife if she ever falls off to jump in after her and I will be back. I sailed around for probably an hour trying to get the hang going from point to point but all that happened was I got more and more pissed beacuase I could not get it right. Also I wish I could somehow flip my main sheet cleat. As of now it is pull up to cleat and down to uncleat which is a real pain when you want to cleat it and you are hanging out by the tramp straps. I ended up getting pissed and leaving the beach2 days earlier than expected and plus the jelly fish was horrible so my daughter could not get in the water. Any suggestions?



edited by: av8erdunn, Aug 27, 2010 - 08:12 PM

you cleat the mainsheet when you think it is safe to do so, or convenient to do so, like when you want to adjust the jib

think of it a bit like cruise control on your car, it's there to help you when you want it to

having said that, i usually cleat going upwind or down wind when i can safely depower the rig in a sudden gust by just steering the boat

sailing across the wind you can't depower by steering alone so most cat sailors avoid cleating the mainsheet then

as to the cleating angle, pull up, down release etc. most mainsheet blocks are adjustable in angle and often the cleat arms can be taken off and reversed so the cleat releases in the opposite direction. i don't know about the getaway but have a look and see

the key to cleating is you have to be confidently in control of the boat. it sounds as if having the wife and a non-swimming child on board was increasing your stress levels, it certainly does mine, perhaps you should spend some more time sailing solo in light winds and getting used to the boat. how to stop it etc in case someone falls off

once you are confident by yourself seems to be a good time to invite others to come along

i'm pretty confident on my cat now and invited a friend along last week, but man, he wouldn't shut up and it was a struggle for me to concentrate on clean tacks etc with him rabbiting on and getting tangled in the jib blocks etc:o)

people don't realize how busy you can be silently watching the telltales, wind, waves etc. and making minute adjustments to the sails, steering etc





edited by: erice, Aug 28, 2010 - 01:07 PM

av8erdunn

this was the third time I have ever been sailing and boy did it show. It was pretty busy out and the winds was blowing around 12-15 knots with 2-3ft swells. I had my wife and 3yo on board and all I could think about was my daughter falling off and not being able to get back to her and my wife quickly. I told my wife if she ever falls off to jump in after her and I will be back. edited by: av8erdunn, Aug 27, 2010 - 08:12 PM

~~ Jeremy.... You've been sailin only 3 times??? In wind & waves like that with your wife and 3 yr old daut. ??? You should learn to sail & get the feel of the boat first before anything happens to them or anyone else that you might have on board.... I do hope you all had PFD's on (life jackets)~~ everyone should wear one... My friend had one, but didn't have it on. He's not here anymore. They found it attached to the tramp. He was a big guy & could swim like a fish, but a lung full of water changes everything.....
Do yourself & others a favor.. wear your PFD... funerals are not fun~~~~ Learn the boat, wind, waves first... it can get rough out there real quick and you WILL have your hands full, at least you'll be thinkin of just yourself & the boat and to get back safely... Take them out in a little quieter day~~ Sail Safe & have fun ~~~

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silently watching the telltales, wind, waves etc. and making minute adjustments to the sails, steering etc

This is sailing.

You're not on a motorboat where you can simply move a lever forward to go faster. You have learn to be more aware of the conditions, and the skillset takes a little time to get. Don't be mad at yourself for something going wrong...I've been sailing for 27 years and things still go wrong constantly. It's OK. I think that it's overcoming the problems that pop up that make it so much fun. Let us all know how the young'n enjoyed the next sail, K?

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Jeremy,
The sheeting angle should be adjustable.


On this block loosen the screw in the middle and move the cleat.


It is more important to be able to uncleat than cleat.

We will be at Big Lagoon over the Labor Day weekend. While I am not good enough to charge for my knowledge I would be glad to help a new sailor to the best of my ability. You can bring your boat or take a sail on mine.
There is a pick nick area just south of the boat ramp/beach that your wife and daughter might enjoy till you get the hang of it. I think jelly fish are seasonal thing. Where they show up also depends on the currents in the gulf. We did not see any two weeks ago at PCB. Philip tells of a capsize in jelly fish. After righting the his boat, pieces of jelly fish would fall off the sails the rest of the day!!




edited by: skarr1, Aug 28, 2010 - 08:02 AM

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av8erdunn

this was the third time I have ever been sailing and boy did it show. It was pretty busy out and the winds was blowing around 12-15 knots with 2-3ft swells. I had my wife and 3yo on board and all I could think about was my daughter falling off and not being able to get back to her and my wife quickly. I told my wife if she ever falls off to jump in after her and I will be back. edited by: av8erdunn, Aug 27, 2010 - 08:12 PM

~~ Jeremy.... You've been sailin only 3 times??? In wind & waves like that with your wife and 3 yr old daut. ??? You should learn to sail & get the feel of the boat first before anything happens to them or anyone else that you might have on board.... I do hope you all had PFD's on (life jackets)~~ everyone should wear one... My friend had one, but didn't have it on. He's not here anymore. They found it attached to the tramp. He was a big guy & could swim like a fish, but a lung full of water changes everything.....
Do yourself & others a favor.. wear your PFD... funerals are not fun~~~~ Learn the boat, wind, waves first... it can get rough out there real quick and you WILL have your hands full, at least you'll be thinkin of just yourself & the boat and to get back safely... Take them out in a little quieter day~~ Sail Safe & have fun ~~~

No one ever sets foot on my boats without wearing a PFD. It doesnt matter if its my power boat or the sailboat. When we were out the conditions in the bay were not bad at all a little windy but only a slight chop. I couldnt get enough of a break from the freakin jet skis or inconsiderate boaters to tack back around and head back into the bay for a little piece so thats when it got a little hairy for me. I think next weekend we are going to go out in Mobile bay if it is calm to see how things go.

Jeremy, you asked when to cleat the TRAVELER, did you really mean the mainsheet?
I cleat the traveler all the time. I do quite a bit of solo sailing (31 days since June 15)on a 2 man boat. It is very easy to be overpowered & go swimming. When the wind gets over 12 mph I easily tip it if not careful. If I'm not in the mood to right it I let the traveler out a few inches,(i'm only 170lbs). As the wind gets stronger I travel out more, but leave it cleated & hold the mainsheet uncleated. When solo on the wire, I leave the traveler sheet hanging over the hull near the rear beam. If things get a bit hairy I head up momentarily, & can reach the traveler sheet by doing a knee bend. Ease it out further, recleat, & push back out on the wire.
If you are really brand new at sailing, pick up a couple of books, or even better take Skarr up on his offer. Someone who knows the ropes can show you in 1 hour what it will take a season & some knocks to the boat to learn. It is not rocket science, especially at the recreational level, & you will figure it out, the first few days are the toughest.

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Jeremy, you asked when to cleat the TRAVELER, did you really mean the mainsheet?
I cleat the traveler all the time. I do quite a bit of solo sailing (31 days since June 15)on a 2 man boat. It is very easy to be overpowered & go swimming. When the wind gets over 12 mph I easily tip it if not careful. If I'm not in the mood to right it I let the traveler out a few inches,(i'm only 170lbs). As the wind gets stronger I travel out more, but leave it cleated & hold the mainsheet uncleated. When solo on the wire, I leave the traveler sheet hanging over the hull near the rear beam. If things get a bit hairy I head up momentarily, & can reach the traveler sheet by doing a knee bend. Ease it out further, recleat, & push back out on the wire.
If you are really brand new at sailing, pick up a couple of books, or even better take Skarr up on his offer. Someone who knows the ropes can show you in 1 hour what it will take a season & some knocks to the boat to learn. It is not rocket science, especially at the recreational level, & you will figure it out, the first few days are the toughest.

Yes I was meaning "when to cleat the traveler?" I am scared of tipping over by myself since the getaway is pretty hard to right by yourself from what I have heard. I am 195 lbs but still think it would be tough. I would like to practice righting it but dont really have a good place that if I could not get it I could get some help.

I would love to take you up on the offer Skarr. Le tme make sure the old lady doesnt have plans for us already. Is Big Lagoon the place in Ocean Springs?

Thanks for the replies.





edited by: av8erdunn, Aug 28, 2010 - 11:17 AM

Between Orange Beach and Pensacola.

skarr1

Between Orange Beach and Pensacola.

Oh ok that may be possible.



edited by: av8erdunn, Aug 28, 2010 - 03:35 PM

Google this address,
12301 Gulf Beach Highway
Pensacola, Florida 32507

Park phone number
(850) 492-1595

the secret spot awaits you!... come over with terry one time. training wheels are built in at the secret spot. meet us there and don't bring the wife or kid. if you don't feel confident with the boat after that, you never will. you, sir, are the captain, and deserve all the best training!

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the secret spot awaits you!... come over with terry one time. training wheels are built in at the secret spot. meet us there and don't bring the wife or kid. if you don't feel confident with the boat after that, you never will. you, sir, are the captain, and deserve all the best training!

When are yall going to the secret spot? I guess Terry is down right now due to hitting the oyster shoal. How much longer until he will be up and going ?

i thought he was going to be there today? good thing he wasn't. it rained all day, after i arrived. don't worry, the best sailing season for the secret spot is coming up! september and october are totaly sweet for cat sailing off of the mississippi coast. you get steady winds you can count on. right now is squall season. even if you don't bring your boat, i can show you how to sail any where you want to go. confidence is the key to being skipper and it happens fast! i may have to charge you a crabmeat and cheese po-boy to tell you everything i know(takes 1.5 minutes)!!!

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CoastRAT,
How dare you try and steel my free lunch. Are your trying to be as big a know it all as Philip and Andrew. You have a long ways to go to reach my level of confidence. I don't think you know near as much as me and E.C.

i could teach a monkey to sail to south alabama!!

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So Jeremy,
How was St.Andrews? I know you had trouble at the pass between Grand Lagoon and St.Andrews Bay. You should see the traffic on a weekend. Was the site OK?

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Are your trying to be as big a know it all as Philip and Andrew.

Pretty funny.
Seriously, Jeremy, take them up on the offer. If it is a real hassle, leave your boat & sail with SKARR. I'm not endosing his lessons, but it sounds like he can show you the basics.
Damon runs a tight ship here.
I took the Canadian Yacht Assc, basic keel boating course, as a prerequisite to being able to bare boat a lead sled in the Virgin Is. I have sailed minnow fish like the Byte during the 6 months we lived in Cuba, but this forum has taught me more about Cats than anything. I would not have been able, as a noob, to purchase, resurrect, & solo a Nacra 5.7 without the help of more experienced Cat sailors.
I may not be a new generation Facebook guy, but i can honestly say, I have never been flamed on this forum. I'm a recreational sailor, & would get my ass kicked by any novice racer, but I have gained what serves my purposes from those who have forgot more than I know. You are very lucky to have legions of sailors, here in Canada I have to search the waves for the odd Cat Man. Today in my 8 sq mile bay the traffic was 2 seadoos, 1 fisherman, 3 neighbor kids in a paddle boat, & myself.
If I had the chance to go out with someone who knew someone who had seen a Cat, that would have been a step up from my starting point. I'm not a natural athlete, my background was math, physics & engineering, though I quit them all to take up flying. If I can learn to sail a Cat, you can too.



edited by: Edchris177, Aug 29, 2010 - 02:21 AM

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So Jeremy,
How was St.Andrews? I know you had trouble at the pass between Grand Lagoon and St.Andrews Bay. You should see the traffic on a weekend. Was the site OK?

The site was great, I backed the boat and trailer under the low hanging branch to step the mast the only problem I had was getting it back on the trailer the only hard part was getting it back on the trailer with just me and my wife. Dang that boat is heavy. I actually have a guy that is interesteed in buying it from me. I have the chance to make about 2 grand off of it with what he is offering. I have thought about selling it and taking the profit to buy a hobie 16 or a nacra of some sort but they are not as good of a boat for a family. I could see my wife getting knocked in the head by the boom once, then she would never get on it again. Wait maybe that doesnt sound too bad. Just kidding. I dont know what to do. All I know is I dont want to be without a boat, its too much fun.

skarr1

CoastRAT,
How dare you try and steel my free lunch. Are your trying to be as big a know it all as Philip and Andrew. You have a long ways to go to reach my level of confidence. I don't think you know near as much as me and E.C.

Ok lets play nice there is enough newbie to go around. Skarr, I think I have my wife talked into coming down next weekend. When will you be arriving? I have Friday thru Monday off. Which day is best for you? Hopefully the weather will cooperate. I may leave my boat and ride on yours if you dont mind.

Edchris177

I'm not a natural athlete, my background was math, physics & engineering, though I quit them all to take up flying. If I can learn to sail a Cat, you can too.

So you are a pilot too? How long you been flying? I get to fly on a daily basis if weather permits for my job. I am constantly having to get flight data and go on test flights for new cert. engines.

Buy a boomless Nacra, let me know when you guys are going. I would love to meet up with ya'll.

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Which models are boomless? Any of the older models? Would the performance be better than the getaway? Or I could keep the getaway for the family and buy a nacra for me. I dont think the old lady will go for that.



edited by: av8erdunn, Aug 29, 2010 - 09:09 AM

Most of the older models except the 5.2.

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The Nacra 5.0 & 5.7 are boomless, the new versions are the 500 & 570. Here is the site
http://www.nacra.us/cat_index.html

I fly ultra long haul routes, Hongkong, Beijing, Shanghai with the odd Narita & South America. I started just after high school & it's paid the bills since '82. I have over 18,000 hrs now, spent 5K of them on Airbus, current ride is the B777.

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Edchris177

The Nacra 5.0 & 5.7 are boomless, the new versions are the 500 & 570. Here is the site
http://www.nacra.us/cat_index.html

I fly ultra long haul routes, Hongkong, Beijing, Shanghai with the odd Narita & South America. I started just after high school & it's paid the bills since '82. I have over 18,000 hrs now, spent 5K of them on Airbus, current ride is the B777.

Wow that is awesome. I dont get to fly that much. I may get in 10 hours a week on a good week. We have a flying club at work that I can rent a 150, 182 and we are fixing to move one of our Katana's with our 240 FADEC installed in it moved over to the flying club. It is ridiculous how cheap it is for the wet rental of the planes. The fee doesnt even pay for the fuel in the aircraft.

hey Jeremy just got my boat finished and rain rain and more rain. Let me know when you are going to meet skarr I would love to meet up with you guys.

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Will do Terry. Whats your schedule like right now with school being back in? Glad to hear you got your boat fixed.

weekends and afternoons. If you want to run over to Biloxi one day I could use a crew.

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That sounds like fun. Let me know a couple days in advance and I will be there.

skarr1

CoastRAT,
How dare you try and steel my free lunch. Are your trying to be as big a know it all as Philip and Andrew. You have a long ways to go to reach my level of confidence. I don't think you know near as much as me and E.C.

Andrew is the know it all. I just correct him when he is wrong, which sometimes gets me the finger. The only thing I know is how to build the perfect "Painkiller". That is my forte. http://www.thebeachcats.c…=pictures&g2_itemId=5119


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Now were talking.

We will arrive Friday night, maybe get the boat put together.
Start sailing early Saturday till late. Same on Sunday. Monday we will break camp first then go sailing to around 2pm.

mummp

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That was an awesome weekend, kind of makes my eyes sweat thinking about the old OSYC on the 5-Year Anniversary of Katrina, can't believe 5 years have past since that nasty lady visited.

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skarr1

We will arrive Friday night, maybe get the boat put together.
Start sailing early Saturday till late. Same on Sunday. Monday we will break camp first then go sailing to around 2pm.

What is "early Saturday"? You might be mad if I show up at 6am with nothing but a speedo on ready to sail. I did mention I sail in a thong didnt I? Thats not a problem is it?

Is Saturday good for you Terry?



edited by: av8erdunn, Aug 29, 2010 - 01:11 PM

6am might be early but 7:30 would be OK. Be sure to wear your PFD and trap harness over your thong.

Well I dont have a trap harness but I did get a new life jacket last week. Its one of those real good orange ones like this.


No, seriously it will probably be around 8:30 or so before I get there if the weather is nice. I think the wife and kid will be staying home.

I probably have a harness that will fit you. I hope the weather is better next weekend than it was this weekend!!!

We will be at campsite #2



edited by: skarr1, Aug 29, 2010 - 03:08 PM

I plan on making it

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Looks like so far we will have my 5.8na and Terry's 5.2 and Grifs Hobie 16. Philip has to work



edited by: skarr1, Aug 29, 2010 - 06:39 PM

Looks like it will be a good turn out if the weather holds out.

skarr1

Philip has to work edited by: skarr1, Aug 29, 2010 - 06:39 PM

Steve, are we talking about the same Philip?

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Now, how am I supposed to now which Philip your talking about. I was talking about the Pusser's Painkiller Party Philip.

The weather looks good this far out, maybe it will stay that way.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 92.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 92.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 92.

Campsite 11 is available for all 3 nights right now. Several other sites are available for Friday and Sunday nights. I am not sure if my regular crew is going to be able to come. Terry and Jeremy what time were you going to head back on Saturday?

I will probably be heading back around 4 or so. I dont want to be too late getting back home. Are you still staying all weekend? Do I need to bring my boat?

Yes we are staying the weekend. You can sail on my boat or bring yours. We will help you put your boat together and launch. Here is the original plan.
http://www.thebeachcats.c…ewtopic-topic-12014.html

Is it going to be you by yourself or do you have a crew coming with you? What about you Terry? You bringing a crew with you?

damonAdmin

mummp

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That was an awesome weekend, kind of makes my eyes sweat . . .

This will make anybody's eyes sweat!



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I would have a hard time sailing the day after drinking the hard liquor. Maybe a few beers but that rum will hurt you.

Right now I don't know if my regular crew is coming. One of my friends from Tuscaloosa is bringing a Hobie 16 and his girl friend. They are staying on my my campsite and will arrive Friday night.

The rum is Philips secret weapon. He throws a big party the night before the race. He pretends to drink while making extra strong drinks for everyone else. The next day he wins the race, everybody else is to hungover to race hard.




edited by: skarr1, Aug 30, 2010 - 08:50 PM

skarr1

I am not sure if my regular crew is going to be able to come.

av8erdunn

Is it going to be you by yourself or do you have a crew coming with you? What about you Terry? You bringing a crew with you?

I guess you already said that didnt you. Sorry. If you or Terry will be sailing by yourself I will probably just crew for one of you. If you have a crew I will bring my boat but yall might have to bear with me till I get the hang of it. Would I be ok on a Getaway sailing solo?

I am flexible.

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skarr1

The rum is Philips secret weapon. He throws a big party the night before the race. He pretends to drink while making extra strong drinks for everyone else. The next day he wins the race, everybody else is to hungover to race hard.
edited by: skarr1, Aug 30, 2010 - 08:50 PM

Smart man!!!

If you bring your boat we will not run off and leave you. We might sail circles around you like Philip does me!!! I do not know much about the Getaway but might be able to show you some of the settings that can be adjusted.

I predict when steve sets that hooter the getaway will turn into a Nacra real soon. My wife has already nixed a newer Nacra until I get one out of college.

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Thats a good possibility. Maybe I dont need to even get on the Nacra. I could see myself spending alot of money quick. How much can you get a good boomless Nacra for? I could talk her into it if it wasnt over 4-5k. Bad part is I would have to keep the Getaway due to the front tramp. She likes that feature but I see myself getting bored with the Getaway quickly.

I really like this one.
http://www.thebeachcats.c….php/product/10560/cat/1

I am glad that that big blowhard EARL is not coming!!!



edited by: skarr1, Aug 31, 2010 - 11:06 AM

Yeah, first hurricane i have seen, go up to new york.

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wow! good thing that it isn't going into the gulf, look out east coast, there is a stimulas package coming your way!

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If it went into the gulf, juanas would be canceled.

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There is a third storm in the Atlantic that might be around for Juana's.

If it reaches here, that will suck.



edited by: TylerH, Aug 31, 2010 - 06:29 PM

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Maybe we will get lucky. Steve, you bringing your Macgregor?

To Juana's, I hope.

I just went through my NACRA box and found that my socket set is missing. Tyler did Philip steal......... ah... end up with it? He will of course blame the crew.



edited by: skarr1, Aug 31, 2010 - 07:06 PM

I am going to try an make it to Juana's. Only as an observer of course.

skarr1

I just went through my NACRA box and found that my socket set is missing. Tyler did Philip steal......... ah... end up with it? He will of course blame the crew.edited by: skarr1, Aug 31, 2010 - 07:06 PM

Ahaha, no...not that i know of.
they day you guys left, we cleaned out the box and replaced alot of old lines and whatnot..we also added a battens to the leech.

From what i saw in the box, there was nothing of that sort..




edited by: TylerH, Aug 31, 2010 - 09:00 PM

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Bad part is I would have to keep the Getaway due to the front tramp. She likes that feature but I see myself getting bored with the Getaway quickly.

I love this string. Reminds me of the camraderie at my beach. Re: Getaway vs Nacra. A big Nacra is NOT a family friendly boat (boomless or not) whilst the Getaway is. We have several on our beach and everyone has come to admire their versatility and safety. A great design.

It has taken us 6 years to get to the point where our 5.8na is a trusted family member and we've learned the hard way and my imperiled 11 year old is now 17. It would be no place for very young children.

My suggestion is to get yourself a used 5.0 or H16 if you want something faster and keep the getaway. You might also be able to find a hobie 18 with magnum wings for under $4k. These are a bit more family friendly but have booms.

The marine forecast looks good, just right for training exercises.
Saturday: N wind 5 to 8 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.

Saturday Night: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming NNE 5 to 9 kt in the evening. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.

Sunday: NE wind around 9 kt becoming SSE in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.

Now if I could just find crew, I am coming even if I don't.



edited by: skarr1, Sep 01, 2010 - 07:27 PM

I would love to crew for you or Terry on Saturday if yall dont have a crew. Will you know tomorrow afternoon if you will have a crew? If both of you have a crew its no biggie, I will bring my boat. Do you think I would be better off bringing my boat so I could get experience on it? I am going to stay at my parents place on Friday night in orange beach so I will only have a 30 minute drive Saturday morning. Also about what time does the wind start blowing in the morning? I know when I went to Pensacola a few weeks ago it didnt start blowing good until around lunch time.

It doesn't matter to me. If you want to bring your boat ok. If you want to crew on my boat that is fine. If Steveneeds you that is fine too. Just let me lnow. My crew is more flexible ( he is 12 and I own him)

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Terry go ahead and bring your son with you and if Steve finds a crew I will just bring my boat.

Well be sure because my son is NOT dying to go. He would much rather stay home.

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My dad used to give me a choice. Ride the motorcycle with him or stay home and cut the grass. Some times the grass would get kinda tall.

That will be his choice go sailing or cut the grass. But I am flexible, if you need a crew jeremy can go with you. If you don't he can go with me ( we will both learn something) or if he wants to bring his boat I can find a crew.

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Did you get a crew Steve?

Not yet, even if I do you can ride with us. I have set my boat up with three traps. I don't think it will be windy enough for all three of us on the traps.


Saturday: N wind 6 to 10 kt becoming WNW in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.

Saturday Night: W wind 6 to 11 kt becoming NE after midnight. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.

Sunday: NE wind 8 to 11 kt becoming SSE in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.

Sunday Night: S wind 5 to 8 kt becoming ENE after midnight. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.

Labor Day: ENE wind 6 to 10 kt becoming SSE in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.

We will be at site #2. Could probably meet at the Burger King for breakfast.

skarr1

Not yet, even if I do you can ride with us. I have set my boat up with three traps. I don't think it will be windy enough for all three of us on the traps.


Saturday: N wind 6 to 10 kt becoming WNW in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.

Saturday Night: W wind 6 to 11 kt becoming NE after midnight. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.

Sunday: NE wind 8 to 11 kt becoming SSE in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.

Sunday Night: S wind 5 to 8 kt becoming ENE after midnight. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.

Labor Day: ENE wind 6 to 10 kt becoming SSE in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.

We will be at site #2. Could probably meet at the Burger King for breakfast.

thats some light wind :D


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Tyler holmes
Panama city, FL

Boat whore
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That sounds good. Terry, can you bring your son to ensure that both boats have a crew? Where is BK in relation to the park?

I might come sail :D

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Tyler holmes
Panama city, FL

Boat whore
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BK is on 292 on the left after you go over Dolphin Pass. Dolphin pass is the last bridge leaving Perdido Key back to the Florida mainland. It's about 1/2 mile from the gate.



edited by: skarr1, Sep 02, 2010 - 09:33 PM

Uh, anybody have a spare trapeze hook?

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Tyler holmes
Panama city, FL

Boat whore
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Thats easy enough. Come and join us Tyler. It looks like its going to be a good day.

What time at BK?

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Nacra 5.2
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Is 8:30am OK?

I think im sailing with steve.

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Tyler holmes
Panama city, FL

Boat whore
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8:30 is fine with me.

I will be more then happy to come.

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Tyler holmes
Panama city, FL

Boat whore
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Ok by me, I am bringing a crew unless otherwise told. Heremy check your pm.

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Nacra 5.2
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Who is Heremy, do we have some one else coming.

I don't sail any better than I type

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Nacra 5.2
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ahaha.

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Tyler holmes
Panama city, FL

Boat whore
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I would be in real trouble if Firefox did not spell check me.

Steve, whats the plan for tomorrow?

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Tyler holmes
Panama city, FL

Boat whore
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TylerH

I think im sailing with steve.

Tyler, since you are sailing with Steve I will sail with Terry. No need to crowd the tramp.

Terry, you got a PM.



edited by: av8erdunn, Sep 03, 2010 - 02:01 PM

Everything's good :D





edited by: TylerH, Sep 03, 2010 - 05:33 PM

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Tyler holmes
Panama city, FL

Boat whore
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My sleeping bag fails :D i couldn't get it rolled up.

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Tyler holmes
Panama city, FL

Boat whore
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Sometimes it is not good to be next in line. One of our Techs wife had a little girl this morning. She came two weeks early!! Since he was on call this weekend they let him off to be with his wife which I agree with. Since I am next in line I am on call. I am checking with some of our other techs to see if a swap can be made. So far no luck, everybody has plans.
My friend Griff on the Hobie 16 will be at campsite #2 about noon on Saturday.

Jeremy, Terry,and Tyler sorry I wont be able to make it. Looks like a good weekend.

I am going to use the time on the Macgregor. Hope to see you at Juanas!!!

Alright, I guess ill see you at juanas then.

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Tyler holmes
Panama city, FL

Boat whore
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Since I did not get to go sailing I worked on the Macgregor. The trailer now has six tires and working surge brakes. I also went with 15 inch tires instead of the 10 inch that were on it. I pulled the Mac about 120 miles today just to check it out. You could lay your hand on any tire or hub and not get them burned like before. Much better pulled at 75 with no problem. A few more little mods and repairs and it will be ready for Juanas.

Before







After


My reports from Griff at Big Lagoon is that they made it to the pass and back today. He says the campground is great.

Here is the long range forecast for Juanas.

Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Saturday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Sunday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 20%.




edited by: skarr1, Sep 05, 2010 - 09:16 PM

Ahaha, i bet that was pretty fun.
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I have a bad feelin' that juana's will get canceled.

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Tyler holmes
Panama city, FL

Boat whore
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You missed nothing sailing. No air from 10 to 2. Absolutely a waste other than the conversation.

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Nacra 5.2
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Dont forget about the naked man Terry. Although I could have done without that, were are just lucky his wife didnt get naked.



edited by: av8erdunn, Sep 06, 2010 - 12:23 PM

Besides showing you the naked man, did Terry show you anything about sailing??

That's just sick.




edited by: TylerH, Sep 06, 2010 - 08:38 PM

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Tyler holmes
Panama city, FL

Boat whore
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skarr1

Besides showing you the naked man, did Terry show you anything about sailing??

Yes, he cleared up some of the questions I had so now I think it is more of a get out there and sail type of thing.

Good, did you sail at the secret spot today?





edited by: skarr1, Sep 06, 2010 - 08:50 PM

Ahaha, thanks?



edited by: TylerH, Sep 06, 2010 - 08:13 PM

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Tyler holmes
Panama city, FL

Boat whore
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I didnt get too but I think Terry was supposed to go.