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[Eben]

Originally Posted by Scout 30

A software developer with an engineless wooden boat. I love a good contradiction.

Don't forget, relatively young. Only in my mid 30's

Most friends and family are confused by our choice...

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Originally Posted by Scout 30

I get it. Modern day sailors have become motor sailors. It's to the point now that if your engine won't run sailors will not even consider leaving the dock. As a result skills are lost & achievements are muted. .

With the number of electronics on a vessel today I usually keep the engine ticking over to keep batteries topped up. Also helps to provide the added punch to get through waves so I use my engine regularly when sailing long passages.
However, I do not subscribe to the view that we lose our sailing skills. Recently when anchored with high winds and current and no engine I managed to sail off the anchor single handed. Skills once learned are always there when you need them.
After not reducing a sight for many years I got out my sextant and obtained a fix. Compared favourably with my GPS reading.