[bolger] Re: Sailing grounds (was Light Schooner
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FT2:
BO>> Gregg, much of this difference is probably arising from differences in
BO>> where we sail, and under what conditions.
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JB:
BO>You've hit the nail on the head, here. Those of us who (myself included)
BO>sail on small inland lakes and reservoirs don't really have the same
BO>perspective on what constitutes prudent boat handling as those who sail on
BO>bigger, wilder, more exposed waters.
Given that boatbuilding perspectives are similar, perhaps we all forget
how different sailing perspectives might be. Have you noticed how most
photos of our boats on the water are taken in next to no wind at all??
I've put up a bit more, including photo, on part of our sailing grounds
inhttp://www.ace.net.au/schooner/mlakes.htmMeant to do it long ago
(like years) except photos in action are rare, and the only good one
extant has an arch-rival boat in it, and we have to grudgingly admit
they can stay comfortable and beat us in the conditions shown (sob).
Tim & Flying Tadpole
FT2:
BO>> Gregg, much of this difference is probably arising from differences in
BO>> where we sail, and under what conditions.
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JB:
BO>You've hit the nail on the head, here. Those of us who (myself included)
BO>sail on small inland lakes and reservoirs don't really have the same
BO>perspective on what constitutes prudent boat handling as those who sail on
BO>bigger, wilder, more exposed waters.
Given that boatbuilding perspectives are similar, perhaps we all forget
how different sailing perspectives might be. Have you noticed how most
photos of our boats on the water are taken in next to no wind at all??
I've put up a bit more, including photo, on part of our sailing grounds
inhttp://www.ace.net.au/schooner/mlakes.htmMeant to do it long ago
(like years) except photos in action are rare, and the only good one
extant has an arch-rival boat in it, and we have to grudgingly admit
they can stay comfortable and beat us in the conditions shown (sob).
Tim & Flying Tadpole