Yeah, that's what I thought.
Throwback Thursday.
Okay, so I'm jumping on the "Throwback Thursday" bandwagon. Hopping into the Wayback machine, we find ourselves in the distant past of 2013. Here we see two wahines learning to sail. They look like they're doing a bang up job after one lesson on the water. I wonder who their instructor is( was...I'm confused by all this space-time continuum stuff)? He must be (have been...shades of Dr. Who) top notch!
If you want to learn to sail, and live in the San Francisco Bay Area; classes begin in April. We sail out of Loch Lomond in San Rafael, so if you want put a face to this blog, sign up today. I'll be there, unless I get swallowed up whole by some rip in that space-time thingy.
Wait, I Thought This Shindig Was Moving To Hawai'i?
Did Larry forget to forward the memo to Artemis Racing?
Your correspondent spotted them practicing on the bay today.
Triak Tuesday.
Look, it's Joe sailing a kayak on the Bay!
This past Sunday I had the opportunity to take a Triak out for a spin. I won't go into detail yet, but I wil say this, "Wow, what a great boat!"
Stay tuned, I plan on doing a write up about my experience sailing this multi-hull wonder in a day or two....if I don't procrastinate.
Mommy Monday. (Moving Pictures)
Wait a second, Joe. This doesn't cry out Mommy. It looks so pleasant and peaceful. What a nice little marina. Ah, my friends, looks can be decieving.
I wonder what happens out past the breakwater? Hm, I wonder?
Hm, I wonder?
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Velero volcado en Zumaia from Gabi on Vimeo.
You've probably seen the photos from a few years back of our brillant band of heroes attempting to sail past the breakwater into the marina at Zumaia, now see the video. Via our friends at Pressure Drop.
Sailing Photo Of The Day.
Kein Photoshop! Das muss so: über die extreme Mastbiegung wird der Druck aus den Böen so abgefedert, dass die Planke möglichst waagerecht übers Eis 'hoovert'... (International German Championship 2014 / Rieth, Foto © by Ralph Linow)
More photos at Rostock Sailing.
Tillerman Tuesday.
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Because I love you.
A blast from the past. I love Hobies, Mike. Don't tell me that you agree with the DBW that Lasers are too advanced, and then tell me that Hobies are for begginers.
Happiness Is:
Winslow Wednesday.
Diamond Shoal by Homer Winslow Homer. Painted in 1905.
Things aren't looking good for our fearless friends on the steamer.
Winslow Wednesday.
Homer Winslow's Fishing Boats, Key West, 1903.
Watercolor and graphite on off–white wove paper; 13 15/16 x 21 3/4 in.
Thanks, Harry!
Santa Of The Day.
Santa's new sleigh.
Someone must be pleased.
Tillerman Tuesday.
I drank the kool-aid. We're getting 4 more Lasers for my sailing organization with 3 different rigs to give us more flexibility. Someone might be pleased.
Sailing In A Sea Of Chocolate.
Matias Capizzano takes the coolest photos. Check out his "The Optimist Image Book."
Tillerman Tuesday.
I think I've become a convert. Do you think I should make a pilgrimage to Newport and sit at the feet of the Guru? I've heard that he is full of wisdom ....or is it something else?
My students love the Pico versus the sluggish Catalina 16.5. Who'd a thunk it, a Laser made from recycled milk jugs is more fun to sail.
Photos of my student..the last dinghy one of the year. Next up, keelboats.
The Best Sailing Video Ever!
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I've shown this video before, it's probably my favorite one about sailing. There are no flashing images of extreme antics backed by thumping music, just a simple launch from the beach with a day of sailing, fishing and mateship. For me, this video captures the true essence of the laid back sailing lifestyle.
Funny Thing How Everyone Wants To Foil, Now. (Moving Pictures)
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by h2ojoe
Let's hop into the wayback machine, watch some vids, eat some popcorn, drink beer, and see what people were doing 6 or 7 years ago. Hello, Johnny-come-latelies! The dance has been going on awhile.
My Next Boat: The PT Spear. (Moving Pictures)
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Row it, surf it, or sail it; at $1500 for the base kit, the PT Spear by Port Townsend Watercraft is a great boat for the urban dweller who doesn't have a lot of space and would rather cartop a boat than use a trailer. It also comes in a nesting version (the PT 11), which would make a great tender for the ocean going sailor.
Read a review by Sandy Goodall - Sailing the PT 11.
In Case You Haven't Heard, It's Over!
The Fat Lady has sung!
Oracle Team USA (if you're a sailor, you already know this) made a dramatic comeback to snatch the America's Cup from what all the pundits (yours truly included) had said was a sure thing for the Kiwis.
The Cup, she's not going anywhere. She left her heart in San Francisco.
Kudos to Jimmy, Sir Ben, Sir Russell Coutts (I wonder if he can go home to New Zealand?), the crew of Oracle and yes, to Larry "The Shogun" Ellison for putting on a great effort and changing forever how sailboat races will be conducted in the future.
Who'd A Thunk It?
That I, one of the naysayers, would get excited by the America's Cup. How could I not be, the comeback from the big hole that Team Oracle dug itself into has thrilled sailors around the world. Say what you want about Larry, he does know how to pick talent. Now it all comes down to one more race, and yes, the fat lady will finally sing.
