Female Yacht Owners

[Chiara’s slave]

My dear sir, possession of a CQR is a sign of distinction. Indeed, I have one myself. It is the sign of a fine seaman or seawoman. One that actually knows how to anchor. One that is worthy of a boat of distinction (such as a Twister )

Our boat is certainly distinct. And considering the derision the poor thing experiences over her differences, the least we can do is console her by giving her a nice blue ensign to wear.

 

[Serin]

Our boat is certainly distinct. And considering the derision the poor thing experiences over her differences, the least we can do is console her by giving her a nice blue ensign to wear.

Go Chiara's slave! That'll give 'em something to bitch about

 

[Poignard]

And don't forget to wear a Breton cap.

Guaranteed to get the chip-on-shoulder brigade foaming at the mouth!

 

[Lightwave395]

Here we are, my ensign and I thundering along at 10 knots, my OH insists I must stay with the blue one, it apparently better matches my eyes and our hull colour...

Why do some people take these things so seriously, who cares who wears or fly's which ensign (some apparently do) , if it suits the colour of your boat find a green one...

I'm reminded of this - John Cleese is the white ensign, Ronnie Barker the blue and Ronnie Corbett the red one -

 

[Serin]

Clearly ensigns are much more interesting than female yacht owners. And there is always the white...... The one white ensign boat I know is a modest creature and its owner is one of the best people I know. Top bloke......

In this case, as it is in many, it takes a person of the female persuasion (although not necessarily a yacht owner) to settle this question:
No-one can make you feel inferior without your consent (Eleanor Roosevelt)
A statement worth bearing in mind by anyone who may regard a blue ensign as an attempt to signify superiority.

 

[Mister E]

I wonder how many female yacht owners worry about the colour of the Tea Towel dangling from the back of their boats.

 

[Chiara’s slave]

I wonder how many female yacht owners worry about the colour of the Tea Towel dangling from the back of their boats.

Chiara’s owner is quite fashion conscious, but more into matching the sail covers to the vinyl graphics than worrying overmuch about the ensign. We got our blue one mainly to piss off the PRO, who disapproves of our choice of cruiser.

 

[steveeasy]

Even though at times I carry a rather large chip on my shoulder, I am a little bemused over the Blue Ensign thing. I makes no difference to me at all If someone has a blue Ensign. Nothing wrong with recognition for service given. It also does not bother me in the slightest if it is flown for any other reason at all. What matters to me more is how people treat each other. On the whole, I never find class being very evident at all in the sailing fraternity. I never am envious of other peoples apparent wealth. We make the most of what we have and our own achievements and that is that.

Red or Blue. it matters not.

Steveeasy

 

[steveeasy]

My dear sir, possession of a CQR is a sign of distinction. Indeed, I have one myself. It is the sign of a fine seaman or seawoman. One that actually knows how to anchor. One that is worthy of a boat of distinction (such as a Twister )

Never imagined a Twisterthat resembles a 60s sprite caravan inside could be so homely. Not sure ill ever feel quite so at home at night on my new boat. Simplicity is everything.
Steveeasy

 

[TiggerToo]

Ever met one ?

my partner and wife.

We are co-owners

 

[BobPrell]

Princess Anne.

She has an admiral does she not?


I hope this is not a whoosh, I didn't read the middle 10 pages.

 

[Motor_Sailor]

She has an admiral does she not!

Yes, but she can probably find something for him to do on board.