Bravo Zulu

BubbleheadMd · #1 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010

An old Navy term meaning "great job".

Yesterday, I failed to properly secure the tack line for my asymmetric spin. It slipped and Let's just say that a mess ensued as I lowered the sail to regain control of it. The sheet ended up in the water and fouled the prop and the rudder.

Lapworth volunteered to hang over the side, and untangle everything, dunking himself in the water. He could have just told me that it was my problem instead of diving in and helping.

Great job, and many thanks.

FSMike · #2 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010

BubbleheadMd -
Hope the sail stayed intact.
I never heard of the term "bravo zulu". Any idea how it originated?
Thanks

smackdaddy · #3 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010

I'm more into Bravo Sierra myself.

BubbleheadMd · #4 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010

Sail is fine (thank God).

BZ is an international signal code, using the code flags. Just means well done.

gtod25 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010

Bravo Zulu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

My favorite flags are the;
Church pennant flown with the Interrogative;

Which means "Jesus Christ* where am I."

* insert Deity of your own choosing

FSMike · #6 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010

gtod25 -
That's the funniest flag signal I've ever seen.
Thanks.

Kiltmadoc · #7 (**permalink**) 08-10-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtod25

My favorite flags are the;
Church pennant flown with the Interrogative;

Which means "Jesus Christ* where am I."

* insert Deity of your own choosing

That should be the official signal flag set for the Figawi race around Nantucket...hilarious!

tdw · #8 (**permalink**) 08-10-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtod25

Bravo Zulu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

My favorite flags are the;
Church pennant flown with the Interrogative;

Which means "Jesus Christ* where am I."

* insert Deity of your own choosing

Very good....

but hey...this leads me to ask how do you secure your tack line ?

lapworth · #9 (**permalink**) 08-10-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by BubbleheadMd

An old Navy term meaning "great job".

He could have just told me that it was my problem instead of diving in and helping.

Great job, and many thanks.

The way I see it you where the Captian you could have told me to jump in and fix it (Captian always stays with the boat) . It was an honor to help.