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Those of us who are above, lets say, 60 please muster up.
Of course if you are doubled nickeled we won't mind either.
I met my Seven Zero on Boxing day of 2010. Always made my lively hood from the sea. Now semi-retired and spend half a month as a maritime instructor.
I don't want this to be the "Old Fogey's site. Mainly because my mind set is permanently on Adventuresome. Anyway I like to think so. Or is it that I've always lived that way and know no other...
So how many here are graying some what and looking for what is over the horizon?
I just hit the big 60 earlier this year. My knees aren't what they were but otherwise I am not slowing down much. And yes I am definitely graying some but still looking for what is over the horizon (in a good way).
And for what it is worth, I come here to help those with fewer gray hair and wrinkles get into and enjoy this sport which has so enriched my life rather than tell war stories to us old guys.
Just shy of the club (although I sensed there might be "junior" membership allowed from Boasun's post). I'm on my 5th last boat on this many decade voyage. Yup, this is the one, I'm done, I swear! We aren't getting older, just smart enough to know we really don't know what we are doing
The "sailing while older' thread has sure brought out the senior citizens!
I'm not far off, but not there yet.. I do have to say that hearing of all stories lately I'm inspired to keep plugging away. We do have friends approaching 70, and another into his 80s still sailing, often short/singlehanded.
Unlike not so many years ago, "70" doesn't seem so far away
I'll be sixty-five this coming April. Knees are what knees are usually like after playing goal in ice hockey for 40 years, but there are lots of parts that still work pretty well.
Linda and I both love the water, love our sailboat and look forward (God willing) to many more adventures on the water.
Still a short few years shy of 60; but hoping to become one of those weatherbeaten 75 year old sailor guys. Last spring, anchored in a cove in the Spanish Virgins, we met a couple who were on their 13th year of a world cruise; having launched themselves onto the oceans after age 65 retirement. Pretty inspiring for me (if not my spouse!).
My plan right now...stay fit for sailing, and sail to stay fit.
Fuzzy, yeah ... Denby, maybe ... but Sway will have to get old enough to forget why he doesn't post here anymore. Besides, he's my age (far too young to post on this thread ). We've got a long ways to go before we get that forgetful .... ..... uhm .... ..... What was my point? ..... nevermind .....
for those still in their twenties sneaking a peak, thinking "thank god, i`m not replying to this post"......IT WO`NT BE LONG MATE....the older one gets, the more one realises how quick the years go by... make the very best of your life..... fill it with challenges, dreams, love & thoughtfulness....which in turn will give you adventures & fullfilment in life...best advice....keep the challenges coming whatever your age. at least then you can look back without regrets & look forward to more adventures.
What a mind reader this guy! Haha. I was also thinking to myself that this thread has received more post faster than the other age group threads combined seem to have!
You were all just waiting for your turn
Geez, I really feel sorry for all you old geezers that are over 60! 60, I can't imagine what that must be like, I mean that's like older than dirt, good thing I won't be hittin that for another, uh, hmmm, er, ....week )
I'm a young 68 and my bride of 46 years is a child of 65. We still sail offshore whenever possible.
Whenever I feel old, I call my old sailing friend Gene, he's going on 92. A few years ago, he decided he was too old to single hand anymore, so he donated his Bristol 29.9 to the Corpus Christi Sea Scouts, with the understanding that they will take him sailing from time to time.
Just started my 65th year, having bought my 1st boat last year. I sail wth friends as often as possible in the BVI's, and on the lake most of the summer.. I've found that living "light" (sold the house) is liberating, and now I'm trying to figure out how to live the winter months and not have an apartment. Still not completely free.... Any ideas you can share?
Count me in the senior group. I try not to act it but I'm 64. My knees feel the years but that's all, still young at heart.
I'm reminded of a Rotary Luncheon several years ago when a fellow announced he was "happy" to be celebrating his 90th birthday. He went on to say that if you wonder who would be happy to be 90 ... it's someone that was 89 yesterday.
Love of life and sailing keep me young, well that and a good wife.
Hmm, let's see here.. If you are in your 60's, that put's you at my age now (roughly speaking I guess) back in the 80's. You guys are lucky!
I remember the 80's very well and with a lot of vivid detail, but from a kids/teens perspective of course. It must have been great to be in your 30's during the 80's. I am 38 now, and I feel cheated that this is the era I get to be this age at. It's not all horrible these days of course, you get free refills on sodas now and all, but...
How was cruising back then compared to now? Which of you here we sailing in the 80's?
I started sailing in the early 70's. I used to go to the Bahamas with friends or by myself on my sailboat. Back then, you cleared into the country for $10. You could go days in the northern Abacos and see nobody. I don't know if it is still like that since it has been awhile since I was last there. Nevertheless, we always had fun.
The BVI's were a much different place back in the 80's. The Bitter End Yacht Club was the only place you could find a mooring ball and it cost $10 per night. All the BEYC had on shore was a restaurant back then.
There were no other mooring balls anywhere and few beach bars. The Soggy Dollar was not even a glint in some future owner's eye, but Foxy's was there. It was a ramshackle place (no restaurant) where you got a drink and talked to Foxy in between his singing a few bars. I alway liked to look at the pictures and notes left at Foxy's by the likes of Walter Cronkite and Jimmy Buffett.
Anchorages were always interesting. You got in early - just like you do today. However, not like today, you tried to engineer it so no one would try to anchor near you. One of the reasons there are mooring balls today can be traced back to the poor anchoring skills of so many charterers back then. It was a great source of amusement.
I'll be 65 in a few years. If my health holds out, I am going to buy a sailboat. By then it will have been thirty years since I sold my last boat. Even though I continued to sail by doing deliveries for a living and serving as a charter boat captain, sailing your own boat on your own schedule can't be beat.
62 in just sixteen days... as so many here, my knees too are somewhat lacking in their abilities. But what they lack my desire for sailing more than makes up. And there are so many gunkholes to yet explore on The Chesapeake Bay.
Had a great day out on Saturday sailed around 35 miles on westernport bay and myself and the son who is 17 got brave enough to fly the kite for the first time ( had the boat for 3 years)
What a rush but did get the heart rate up a bit so that bit still works
never been on a boat with the kite up before so had to try it for once
I'm a 68 year old "re-entry" sailor. Got back into the sport a few years ago after 15 years without a boat. I always missed having a sailboat and thought it would be a good balance to my deep passion for motorcycling.
I was infected with the "motorcycle disease" at 14, when my friend let me ride his scooter (Zundap Bella.) Inspite of falling 10 minutes into the ride and hurting my hand, the motorcycle infection had begun and it remains today. I've been a daily rider since 1977 and have always perfered light, good handling, powerful sport bikes. I also keep a track bike for track days, it's been too long (a little over a year) since my last track day but I'm getting ready to dust off the old girl and have another romp this spring.
I also ride off-road and was busy this weekend helping with the layout of our big ride the end of this month. Saturday I rode 85 miles of rough jeep trails and today put in another 65. I ride with guys in their 30's and 40's mostly but there are other old farts like me.
I've really enjoyed having a boat again ........... even thinking about racing.
DB
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