Second happiest day in boat history

[vyv_cox]

After 40 happy years of ownership our Sadler 34 has been sold. Some regrets but quite honestly sailing in Greece is no longer anything like the pleasure it once was. Age has now caught up, not so far as the act of sailing is concerned but using the dinghy, yard work, crawling into tiny spaces etc have become increasingly difficult and sometimes painful.

Fortunately we have many good memories to last us for years to come.

 

[lustyd]

Will you buy something elsewhere or is that it done completely?

 

[doug748]

I just sold my Contessa after more than a quarter of a century of happy ownership. All things must pass, I now have a very different boat, something more modest, for local pottering and the odd weekend trip.

 

[Mistroma]

Best of luck Vyv. I'm getting that way as well and might advertise next year. Probably a good idea in case it takes 10 years to sell and I'm no longer around.

 

[vyv_cox]

Will you buy something elsewhere or is that it done completely?

No, that's it for us. Living where we are there are few opportunities for boating within reasonable driving distance. Now enjoying older cars for fun.

 

[Irish Rover]

After 40 happy years of ownership our Sadler 34 has been sold. Some regrets but quite honestly sailing in Greece is no longer anything like the pleasure it once was. Age has now caught up, not so far as the act of sailing is concerned but using the dinghy, yard work, crawling into tiny spaces etc have become increasingly difficult and sometimes painful.

Fortunately we have many good memories to last us for years to come.

As I said to another poster recently, it's great you've been able to make the decision in your own time and on your own terms. I hope you will still give us the benefit of your unparalleled expertise and knowledge from time to time.

 

[Refueler]

Wishing all the best Vyv ...

I haver to say that the rigours of sailing have touched me a bit having got older and also spine fracture. So I crossed that dreaded line and bought a motor baot ..

So now I have both sail and motor ... the sailboats I fully realise will edge closer to selling off ... as the years pile on to my aching body ! But I don't think I could be without a boat of some description ......

 

[dgadee]

The problem with boats as you get older, I suspect , is that you have to start paying people to do things. And the prices they charge! All those DIY tasks about the boat become extortionate when someone else wants paid.

 

[DownWest]

Best of luck Viv, you have been a source of great help on these forae. Maybe the odd charter?

 

[WoodyP]

Thanks for all your help with technical advice. I learnt a lot from your posts and website. Having sold my yacht last year, l still maintain an interest.

 

[vyv_cox]

Best of luck Viv, you have been a source of great help on these forae. Maybe the odd charter?

Thanks. We have considered chartering, maybe a flotilla where somebody does all the hard work for us

 

[Concerto]

Congratulations Viv. I do hope you still keep on the forum as your knowledge is so useful to many owners.

The question now is, what classic car(s) are you interested in?

 

[stranded]

For selfish reasons I am sorry to hear this - with all the contradictory information around, I always treated your advice as gospel so was mightily relieved, and grateful, when you offered it. But happy for you and wish you lots of fun in whatever you choose to do next.

Flotillas in later years has been on our list ever since one of the boats on a Greek flotilla we did when my daughter was little, so 30 odd years ago, was crewed by three sprightly old chaps - must have been in their eighties I guess - all with some impairment, but working to each others strengths as a well oiled team they were an inspiration to all us much younger family crews.

And a joy in the bar at end of day to boot.

Thank you.

 

[ghostlymoron2]

Thanks. We have considered chartering, maybe a flotilla where somebody does all the hard work for us

We started our sailing career with a couple of Ionian flotilla which we thoroughly enjoyed and, as you say you can get help when your heads block up, anchor fouls or engine won't start. Could fill the gap for you. I've enjoyed my years of sailing and hope you have too.

 

[LittleSister]

Thanks for all your advice and other contributions to the forum, Vyv, and for the excellent website (I hope that lives on) and the book.

Good luck with your endeavours ashore.

 

[Wandering Star]

After approx 60 years of sailing I hung up my sailing boots for personal reasons, couldn’t hack not having a boat so bought another about 8 years ago, medical problems caused me to stop sailing açai about 4 years ago, Bought another doer upper (Sadler 29) a couple of weeks ago. Hope to have her on the water in 3 months. I think sailing if it “clicks” is more addictive than nicotine (no, I don’t smoke!) and I expect to read a post from you in a years time telling us all about your nrw boat.

You’ve been a great help to a lot of people including me over the years and I hope you do carry on posting at least. All the best for the future.

 

[dovekie]

Yet another thank you Vyv. You have helped me both directly and indirectly with your replies on here. An asset to the forum, I hope you remain

 

[DoubleEnder]

All the very best. Your advice here has been very valuable, and I hope you stick around to help us out once in a while.

 

[Mister E]

Another thanks for all the advice and knowledge that you have been kind enough to share.
I do hope that you will keep posting on here.

 

[Stemar]

Big +1 to all the thanks and good wishes above