"Michael,
From experience over three keel boats a fully battened main is almost a requirement.
Not only will it make dropping the sail into the boom bag far easier it certainly reduces any flogging and vastly lengthens the life of the sail. While…"
Orvil Newton's Blog – January 2010 Archive (2)
Getting ahead of myself?
Some would say that I should finish the "Across the Pacific" series before I start something new. OTOH, I have the opportunity to interview the local Boat US Vessel Assist Captain here in Seattle so I am going to go for it; hoping I will be able to spend a day on the water with him.
Do any of you have any questions you would like me to pose?
This promises to be a very entertaining and educational experience: Stay tuned.
Do any of you have any questions you would like me to pose?
This promises to be a very entertaining and educational experience: Stay tuned.
Added by Orvil Newton on January 16, 2010 at 8:04pm — 8 Comments
2010 - Facing Future
January 7th 2010, Shilshole Bay: Facing Future
I hope everyone had a satisfying and renewing solstice and holiday season. Leaving political correctness aside for moment; as Christians and Americans, we celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas with Laura's family in the traditional ways. On New Year's eve Laura and I had dinner with friends and retired early. We were sound asleep by 10:30, grateful that we are not in Honolulu where… Continue
I hope everyone had a satisfying and renewing solstice and holiday season. Leaving political correctness aside for moment; as Christians and Americans, we celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas with Laura's family in the traditional ways. On New Year's eve Laura and I had dinner with friends and retired early. We were sound asleep by 10:30, grateful that we are not in Honolulu where… Continue
Added by Orvil Newton on January 7, 2010 at 1:51pm — No Comments
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