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| Registered User ![]() Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pie Town, NM
Boat: 76 Bayfield 25', Excuse
Posts: 10
| Greetings from Pie Town, NM
Greetings and hello all...........We just purchased a Bayfield 25, our first sailboat, and we are very new at this. Right now the boat is in a marina at Elephant Butte Lake, NM. Our plan is to become familiar with the Excuse, and sailing, then take off to the Baja where we like to winter, and there get to know her even better. My wife Carol and I are looking forward to this new adventure, and we enjoy Cruisers forum very much. Thanking you all in advance for any help or suggestions on questions we might post..........Gary
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| Registered User ![]() Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Elkhorn, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
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Hello and welcome to the forum.
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| Registered User ![]() Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii
Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual"
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Aloha and Welcome aboard! Congratulations on the Bayfield. From what I've seen they are pretty well put together. regards,
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| Registered User ![]() Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Layton, Utah
Boat: Valiant 40, Compac 23
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Grew up in Las Cruces, and used to race J's in Elephant Butt. Warning- once you get out of the sand, it may be difficult to go back! |
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| Registered User ![]() Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winter - land based UK south coast. Summer - sailing. Boat currently in Portugal waiting for 2010.
Boat: Hanse 461 - Swagman
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Hi Gary, Congratulations on the new yacht and welcome to the site. I envy the fun you are sure to have learning to skipper your new craft - enjoy and keep us all posted. JOHN
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| Registered User ![]() Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 'P' Pontoon, Hartlepool Marina, UK
Boat: CSY 37, "Someday"
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Hi Gary, Welcome, just remember, any mistakes are part of the learning curve, and they can give you a good laugh afterwards. Many an evening has been spent among friends with a glass of wine/beer (or two) re-living.... slight !!!! mishaps, that we have all had over the years. Sue |
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| Registered User ![]() Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Mexico and Puerto Rico
Boat: Sunbeam, 37, Ziamar
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Hi Gary, We are north of Santa Fe for part of the year and in the Caribbean for the other part. My brother in law did something similar with a trailerable sailboat in Santa Fe and sailing on the lakes in Northern NM. He had prior experience in the Caribbean though. Now he owns a larger boat that he keeps in San Carlos and that is working pretty well. Enjoy the learning and I'm sure you'll love sailing the Sea of Cortez Bill |
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| Registered User ![]() Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pie Town, NM
Boat: 76 Bayfield 25', Excuse
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| Registered User ![]() Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pie Town, NM
Boat: 76 Bayfield 25', Excuse
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| Many thanks John. Your travels look wonderful, stay young, healthy and sail safe. We are looking forward to the expierence. We will post, and keep watching the activity on your end.. gary
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| Registered User ![]() Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pie Town, NM
Boat: 76 Bayfield 25', Excuse
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| LOL Newt......we are trying to get out of the sand, and are at the Butte now, with a couple of J's in front of us. Gonna be a great time. Take care and thanks.......gary
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| Registered User ![]() Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pie Town, NM
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| Registered User ![]() Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pie Town, NM
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