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tomandchris

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Join Date: 11-11-2009

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tomandchris liked post by jrd22 On thread : What is the biggest waves you would go sailing in?

I learned a lesson last summer on the west coast of Vancouver Is. There was very little wind predicted but a swell left over from a storm of 5 meters at 11 seconds. I figured it would be lumpy but...
Liked On: 10-30-2012, 11:57 PM
Posted On: 10-30-2012, 11:46 PM
tomandchris liked post by SOVT On thread : What is the biggest waves you would go sailing in?

Remember that height is only one part of the equation. Period is just as important. Last year we ran unto 20' waves with a 15 sec period, no big deal. Crossing the Gulfstream we had 15; waves with a...
Liked On: 10-30-2012, 11:54 PM
Posted On: 10-30-2012, 08:24 PM
tomandchris liked post by Minnewaska On thread : Halloween Hurricane

Well, I just flipped over and FOX was on Sandy coverage. So, if anyone was political here, I'm afraid it was you.
Liked On: 10-29-2012, 07:58 PM
Posted On: 10-29-2012, 07:18 PM
tomandchris liked post by JulieMor On thread : A Sobering Realization

I know from working in the field of construction you have to work smarter as you get older. The yungins have strength and stamina but not the know how. Knowledge is the great equalizer. I once...
Liked On: 10-23-2012, 05:29 PM
Posted On: 10-23-2012, 04:58 PM
tomandchris liked post by PCP On thread : New(er) vs. Old(er)

That has to do as you value your own time. For older guys that have a limited number of years ahead time is invaluable. I don't want to mess around for years with and old boat before I sail it. I...
Liked On: 10-18-2012, 10:11 AM
Posted On: 10-18-2012, 09:36 AM
tomandchris liked post by Faster On thread : Don't feed the Animals?

We have joined friends in Caribbean waters for holiday cruises - these are people that winter on their boat in that area but live simply and as frugally as they can. In this circumstance, though...
Liked On: 09-12-2012, 10:29 AM
Posted On: 09-11-2012, 09:12 PM
tomandchris liked post by RobGallagher On thread : wind on the nose

And then there is motor sailing.... Lets face it, most of us are on some sort of schedule. Be it: significant other can only take so many hours beating to windward in a cold wet chop weather...
Liked On: 09-12-2012, 09:46 AM
Posted On: 09-07-2012, 10:26 PM
tomandchris liked post by Tempest On thread : State Registration of Documented Vessels

I guess, I don't " get it" How does not paying a fee, and subjecting oneself to being stopped and fined...constitute fighting the good fight? Wouldn't one be better off joining Boat US and...
Liked On: 06-23-2012, 11:04 PM
Posted On: 06-23-2012, 10:58 PM
tomandchris liked post by nccouple On thread : Drinking at anchor

Moral of this story. Coast Guard can jerk your chain for drinking at anchor but not likely??? Just got done pre icing the beer for my up coming trip. climbed out of the boat and logged on to sail-net...
Liked On: 05-25-2012, 04:50 PM
Posted On: 05-21-2012, 06:20 PM
tomandchris liked post by smurphny On thread : Drinking at anchor

There is at least one place I know of that prohibits leaving the boat if anchored: Newport Harbor. I don't know if they actually give out summonses but it's clear in the town ordinances that leaving...
Liked On: 05-25-2012, 04:48 PM
Posted On: 05-24-2012, 04:59 PM
tomandchris liked post by bljones On thread : SailBoats for Sale buy OWNER........

You can't find what you want, but see no need for a broker...which maybe one of the reasons why you can't find what you want. Just as you don't see many used Bentleys and Ferraris for sale by...
Liked On: 04-08-2012, 10:17 PM
Posted On: 04-08-2012, 03:42 PM

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