Sailing Singles

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Comment by ___/)ances With Sails on June 27, 2008 at 1:45am

I escape to the middle of the lake for the quiet time. That means no other voice to be heard and enjoying the one on one with my boat.
Although I am a huge advocate of solitude, it is always a great pleasure to share the high of making way.

Cant say I would rather sail with or without someone, but you can bet it WILL be one or the other!

Comment by Christine Kling on June 26, 2008 at 9:44pm

I met a Frenchman here in the Bahamas on a 28-footer and when I asked him if he sailed alone he replied, "But of course. I could handle having a woman aboard, but I couldn't handle all of her shit." Priceless!

Comment by seafarer 26 on June 26, 2008 at 7:55pm

sailing with a mate of the oppisite sex can be a verry romantic thing. cruzin on the other and is an experence that is as unpredictable as the wind. the options of cruisin alone are many but the safety and work are somthing to tink about when deciding to single hand it (no pun intended).

Comment by ___/)ances With Sails on June 26, 2008 at 11:05am

Richard,

Have ye encountered the "Generic Forecast?":

"Probable nor'easter to sou'west winds, varying to the southward westward and eastward and points between; high and low barometer, sweeping round from place to place; probale areas of rain, snow, hail and drought, succeeded or preceded by earthquakes with thunder and lightning" -Mark Twain

Comment by mike sproull on June 24, 2008 at 1:47am

In the tight confinds of a sailboat,the personalities of the crew should mesh,attitudes and moodiness just doesn't float well.Perhaps short sea-trails with new friends is the way to go.
I haven't been sailing very long but the times I've been invited on friends boats,I make a real effort to pull my weight,have fun,never whine.That way you'll be asked to sail next time too!
I know I would HATE to be stuck on a boat with someone how didn't want to be there,attitude is EVERYTHING!
After all,I choose to have a good day.

Comment by ___/)ances With Sails on June 23, 2008 at 9:01pm

BARTENDER!!!

Comment by debbie on June 20, 2008 at 3:06am

i love to sail alone,although it was hard at first to learn its o.k.to just enjoy things alone, like the dolphins, or a whale, or the sunset. at first i felt like the experience was less if i was the only one experiencing it. now i just enjoy! i love sailing with someone that has a good time but to be stuck on a boat with someone that doesn't enjoy it is no fun. and of course there are those times when another pair of hands would be priceless.

Comment by Mark (Voodoo Acrobat) on June 18, 2008 at 11:09am

I sail western Lake Erie, more often than not, singlehanded. When I bought my first boat, a 16' McVay Falcon, I thought "Gee, who won't want to sail? I'll always have crew!" I learned otherwise. (sigh) I bought my Westerly Cirrus with the idea that there would be a lot of solo sailing and intentionally got something I could handle alone in all circumstances. It was a good choice and suits my current needs. Easy to sail, but roomy enough for friends.

But sailing, like most things, is better when there is someone to enjoy it with you. I love sharing my passions and showing others the joy of being under sail! So..... If anyone is in the area of Monroe, Michigan and wants to hang out, I'd love to meet other locals.

Comment by Aria on June 17, 2008 at 7:18am

For many, it's go solo, or don't go at all. And no doubt, there are those who relish the solitude, and being able to do what they want, when they want. After a year and a half though, I know that having a compatible partner to share the voyage with would more than double the enjoyment. Aside from the obvious advantages to having two on board though, to me, it's having someone to share the awesome, goofy, and peaceful moments, that really makes the difference. Someone who lends their perspective to what you see. Someone who gives you cause to do something you might not do alone.

Comment by ___/)ances With Sails on June 16, 2008 at 9:50pm

Lola,,, It's said about relationships, 'One should find someone as mature as, or maturer than youreslf. Apply the rule to your sailing expectations; partner up with someone (experienced) learn, argue till ye truley learn it (its ok to cry) and enjoy...

...and leave "love" out of the picture. You should'nt cheat on your love to sail anyway.

Agreeing with Betty,
For safety purposes its best to for a posse (buddy system).
But as long as all cards on the table and ye realize your "stuck like chuck" with a person, ye may and should leave shore with a real "Captain Ron."

Live like a band of gypsies happily till the money runs out..

___/)

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