How I got ere.

[sailbadthesinner]

Summer trips on an old swan 37, called By-Pass, with the old man to Ireland and Scotland
Various dinghies from age of 7 Minisail called Sula, Mirror called Gannet, Laser called Firefly ( still have a laser ace fun) International 14
Was in naval section of CCF at school went on various tall ships and big yachts etc in the summer
also took up windsurfing for about 7 years
Got into canoeing also BCU canoe instructor Open water and Rivers
Came back to lasers
Started chartering yachts after i nleft uni
every year from 1990 in Greece Ionian Sporades Cyclades etc
Turkey Whole length
Spain
West indies
Back to greece
Scotland a good few times
A few solent trips
In the meantime did day skipper
Got a little cuddy boat for lobster potting
Got 2 silhouettes with father and brother one for repairing and one for sailing in anglesey .

various brushes with boat salesmen over time have still not led to buying a proper cruiser. mainly swmbo has intervened.

Have 2 more trips planned this year with offers of 2 more.
the office is constant frustration to sailing ambition.

have realised i can get one for the cost of a wedding. Am currently researching legality of marriages at sea by a a qualifies master.



Beer! Now there's a temporary solution.

 

[oldgit]

the first of a long list of boaty cock ups

Gor blimey guv forgot about me canoe aged about 13 or 14 at time,.
Went out with local boys club group off Herne Bay.All got washed out to sea.Helicopters attended etc.Front page of Daily Mirror.
Got a right b*******g when I got home as if it was my fault......

lets go over there I am sure I saw a blue bit of sky

 

[sailbadthesinner]

Re: the first of a long list of boaty cock ups

Ooh
I wasn't covered for sea only lakes and certain classes of rivers
Herne Bay had the disaster where some young people died did it not?
Used to do a bit of sea work around the overfalls near where we sail in anglesey but that was just me and a few mates not taking kids out.
I can still eskimo roll without a paddle.
Am getting re certificated for the local scout troop hopefully.
can't wait to go up to the Lakes again.

Beer! Now there's a temporary solution.

 

[COG]

8 years old sailing with uncle in Silhouette then a Senior
At 17 - Sailing on Welsh Harp in London - Firefly’s & GP 14’s
At 18 – Half share in an International 14 then Merlin Rocket
Through 20’s crewing for my friend in Merlin Rocket ( SWSTB having the kids )
30’s - got the kids sailing with me in Mirror and windsurfing
40’s No boats but married off 2 daughters and became a granddad!! ( I don’t like to think of the type of boat I could have got for the cost of 2 weddings !!! )
At 50 SWSTB never into the waves and sea ( likes to see the bank at all times) SO…. 1st River cruiser Elysian 27 - Perkins 4-108 - still doing up but has given plenty of pleasure ( even to She Who Suffers the Boat )


What do you mean...... It was working when I left

 

[Freebee]

various norfolk broads and canal boat holidays in 60's and 70's.
mirror dinghy 1976
wayfarer dinghy 1979
old plywood cruiser 2000
bertram 25 2001!

 

[lanason]

70's Dad had 19' Relcraft with 40hp Merc
then Dad had 24' Norweighan Selcrusier with 140hp V****o
then Dad had 302 Cleopatra (dont call me Cleo) with twin 106hp V***o diesels.
then ....

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... years later

marrried



4 kids .....


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Bought KELISHA, a FAIRLINE HOLIDAY this year - dream realised......

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Adrian

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[jimi]

36ft working trawler!
rowing boat
mini mal
gun
minimal
lots of chartering
GP 14
laser
Beneteau 331

I blame it all on the fishing boat ..spent my school holidays afloat .. it never gets out the blood!

How I want to know is .. will I ever get out of here?

Jim

 

[Chris771]

Dare I admit to being a closet raggie in distant past? Well here goes.

Bit of sailing at school
11 years Electronic Off in MN
started working ashore in Plymouth, half share in Wayfarer dinghy,
Wanted to go faster, Fireball Dinghy.
Moved to Portsmouth, got married no boat for three years.
Moved to Lancs, wife didn't like water with lumps on,
Norman 20 with 10hp honda, rebuilt from almost bare hull
Buckingham 22 with 10hp honda, the worst steering boat I have ever owned (eyes off canal for 10 seconds and boat has turned 90 degrees! Heading straight for bank)
1988 Freeman 24 initially with Sea Panther, self marinised and fitted Ford XLD416 (best steering boat I've ever owned, go below put kettle on, back up to helm and still running straight).
1989 Got divorced, cleaned out (usual story) so the Freeman lasted 10 years, but now seagoing on Irish Sea
Jan 1998 Skibsplast 700 DHT with 140 Yanmar, 28kts of superb fun for 4 years, now for sale.
July 2002 - New Beneteau Antares 760, the TAMD41P has not broken yet, but there is still 2 years warranty to go. Glad I paid the extra £3k for a Sleipner bowthruster, makes locks and turning in boats length a joy.
Aug 2002 - Wondering what on earth I am doing on an oil rig off Malabo 3000 miles from new boat! Just remembered - paying for it!
Sep 2002 - Going home next week to new boat and to Soton Boat Show on Friday if anyone else is going that day.

Chris


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