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Ishmael · 22-09-2011, 19:10

I haven't read the whole thread, but I doubt anybody has mentioned this song. I was crewing on a delivery of a Cal 39 about 15 years ago, and we were somewhere on the ICW - motoring in a fairly narrow channel with lots of houses and businesses along the banks. The captain (and one of his buddies) heard the opening strains of Mack the Knife (Bobby Darrin) on the radio, so they immediately turned it up full blast and began singing along at the tops of their lungs. People on shore were staring at us - probably more bemused than amused. I think of that (and laugh) every time I hear that song.

MarinerJo · 22-09-2011, 19:16

Sailing by Christopher Cross. Close your eyes, you know you like it

VirtualVagabond · 22-09-2011, 20:59

I don't know if this ones been posted, but it's well worth the longish intro...

Split Enz - Six Months In A Leaky Boat - YouTube

Geoduck · 22-09-2011, 20:59

When I'm riding the wild waves, Wagner's Falconry comes to mind - you know, from Appocolyps Now!

tropicalescape · 22-09-2011, 21:13

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Originally Posted by Geoduck

When I'm riding the wild waves, Wagner's Falconry comes to mind - you know, from Appocolyps Now!

or The ride of the Valkarie

Geoduck · 22-09-2011, 21:13

Let me try that again - Wagner's Ride of the Valkaries - good music to sail in a storm!

Strait Shooter · 22-09-2011, 21:17

20 knts, breaking seas and U2 playing Vertigo kinda do it for me now that you ask.

knottygurl · 22-09-2011, 21:22

Hot for teacher by van halen those double kicks and guitar riffs just seem decent when mother nature is giving a lesson in reefing on then fly.

Strait Shooter · 22-09-2011, 21:40

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Originally Posted by knottygurl

Hot for teacher by van halen those double kicks and guitar riffs just seem decent when mother nature is giving a lesson in reefing on then fly.

Ya, that too!

**skipmac** · 23-09-2011, 10:15

Just ran into new (to me) music. Water Water by Ben Keeler and the 500 Club (no connection with the 700 Club)

Water Water | 500 Club

tropicalescape · 23-09-2011, 10:30

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Originally Posted by skipmac

Just ran into new (to me) music. Water Water by Ben Keeler and the 500 Club (no connection with the 700 Club)

Water Water | 500 Club

Thank God ..Pun intended

Strait Shooter · 26-09-2011, 11:59

I'm beginning to believe that we need playlists for different sailing conditions, and different geographical locations.

Oh, and I happened to hear the Ramones crooning about sedation while in 27 knot winds this weekend.... oh ya, that'll work!