SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more!
Chris - Sorry to hear you felt snubbed by Yves Gelinas. I had quite a different experience with him about seven year ago. I was in Montreal, called him about my interest in the Cape Horn windvane. He invited my wife and I to his house, toured us around the shop, gave us a copy of the movie (gratis) and said he would work up a quote, which he promptly sent about a week later. I found him fascinating and charming. Since then, I have consulted him a couple of times about my Cape Horn windvane and his replies have always been courteous and quick.
I guess we all have bad days and maybe you met him when he was having his. I think language is sometimes a barrier too. Although his english is OK, I definitely found it easier to let him know I spoke french (albeit badly), so we could switch back and forth - it seemed to help.
BTW, the Cape Horn windvane is the BEST piece of gear I ever put on my boat. It is way better than any other self-steering system (including electric autopilots) that I have ever seen.
Yeah, I was going to say that I get the impression his english is not the best -- maybe he didn't fully understand you? Jimjazzdad seems to suggest the same.
Setting up and getting ready for a boatshow can be a pressure cooker. You may have caught him at a bad time when he was focussing on other priorities, before he had switched over to "salesman" mode.
I am French speaking like Yves Gelina from Québec province. Ok, I improved my English over the years but having an English conversation in a noisy environment is still a challenge.
I would bet that in your enthousiasm you spoke too fast for him! It is so obvious to me!!!
Next time speak slowly and check for understanding once in a while.
I am French speaking like Yves Gelina from Québec province. Ok, I improved my English over the years but having an English conversation in a noisy environment is still a challenge.
I would bet that in your enthousiasm you spoke too fast for him! It is so obvious to me!!!
Next time speak slowly and check for understanding once in a while.
Great suggestion, we'll be at the show tomorrow and try it also.
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
SailNet Community
1.7M posts
173.8K members
Since 1990
A forum community dedicated to Sailing, boating, cruising, racing & chartering. Come join the discussion about sailing, destinations, maintenance, repairs, navigation, electronics, classifieds and more