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When my wife and I got our first boat (Wellcraft Starwind 19') 6 years ago we would go out on occasion and "hoist the penents" once out of sight of land (or as close as you can get to it being we sail LI Sound). Eventually we got to the point where she would grab the tiller (which way do I pull/push it to turn right/starboard?) when only a mile or so off shore. Now with the bigger boat (Seafarer 26') we do enjoy this more often. Just not the same with a wheel . . .
Tan lines are a beautiful thing but there aren't many in our house I will admit that my "naked sailing" line in the water is much closer to land than hers is (still). But in the words of Smacky - we do go out for BFS on occasion!
Having raised two boys (who are now out of the house) has prepared us to be rather reserved in our BFS activities and was good practice for quiet, nocturnally moored activities. However, that being said, there's nothing like feeling the wind in your face, the spray on your skin when out there, alone on the sea (sound?) with your First Mate and no one to hear the screamin!
You mean you're not supposed to...? Hmmm I thought he told me that was why the deck was made of fiberglass! Easier clean-up -n- no splinters! Cynsational...
I was at a bar after a regatta, completely sloshed. As I staggered down the bar I passed two young know-it-all hot shot racing yuppies trying to impress a girl with their brave tales of the day's racing. I overheard one of the them saying "and the skipper yelled at me 'Blow the guy! Blow the guy!'", presumably talking about some spinnaker adventure. I drunkenly stepped in and interjected "Dude. Don't EVER blow the guy. NEVER." Then, to the young lady, "You don't want him blowing some guy, right?" She giggled, the two dudes threw me some hateful looks, and I laughed and continued on my merry way.
So, gentlemen, don't take any pride in "blowing the guy".
I'm gonna weigh in here...like Tim said, autopilots are gems.
I'll warn you of some potential awkward moments that may (or may not have) happened to a...ummm...friend.
When on a charter boat (a cat, we'll say), where others' hatch is close to yours....and all retire to bed at night...imagine the awkwardness of looking over and having eye contact with your boat's captain...who also has his head out the hatch for the same reason.
When out sailing, thinking incorrectly that you are far enough out of traffic...and a fast, big boat passes you with 4 people on the rail with binocs in hand...and it's too late to do anything about it....hoping you don't know them from racing.
This subject seems to be very topical. Some of the comments are frik'n funny. My wife drives me crazy, I guess this won't be an issue anyway. We will just find a way without distracting the others in the marina.
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