Back at the helm

JeffN

JeffN

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So it doesn't seem like it but tomorrow we head out in our rental 'program' boat for a spoil island picnic-the 1st time at the helm in 4 years. It's been a mildly crazy 3 years moving to FL and all that but we'll see how it feels to be back on the water in other than a kayak.

Anyone else taken a boating sabbatical?
 
Yea, this recession has impacted my retirement enough that I can no longer afford a boat. I gave mine to my son just about 1 yr ago. She now resides in Nome Alaska where my son and his wife enjoy her on the Bering Sea.....

I don't anticipate being able to replace her someday. Such is life.
 
Even a small boat, dinghy etc, calms the soul and they're affordable by almost anyone. Just a thought if your waters are dinghy friendly.

And we passed on today's adventure since 91'F & 80% humidity take the fun out of it...there you, for the too hot to boat thread.
 
I live 75 mi from my favorite waters and cannot afford the gas for my car to get there..... I have lakes closer to me, but I never have enjoyed lake boating....... I get dizzy going around in circles!
 
it doens't take much $ to enjoy being on the water... a year and half ago, we paid $3500 for the cat boat (4 years old) and we really havent spent any money using it so far using it on average about 40 hours a month! yes, 40 hours a month, that's no typo!

considering how much fun we're having, this is absolutely the best bang for the buck!

Obviously you need to know how to sail although cat boats are extremely simple and easy to sail. And cat boats are very beamy, stable and comfortable.

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Sweet one, Pasqual.

And lake boating can be like a fly in a bottle Liz.
 
That's a nice looking boat Pascal. I wish I were more interested in sailing. It would make life easier. My 14 year old daughter and 11 year old son are on their third summer sailing, and I got a ride on one of their friend's dad's 18' Mariner a couple of weeks ago. It was my first ride in a sailboat. It was OK for a half hour, but not really for me.
 
Very pretty Pascal!

I'm more into sailing and paddling myself now than stinkpotting. Waaaaayyyyyy cheaper.
 
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