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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

20-04-2014, 19:27

Replies: 9

Anchoring in a shallow lake

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Posted By Conair1

Re: Anchoring in a shallow lake

Very Interesting. I am looking for a method for long unsupervised periods as you picked up on. I'll have to come up with hardware to attach the chain to boat bow. Maybe a simple clamp to a bow...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

20-04-2014, 18:06

Replies: 9

Anchoring in a shallow lake

Views: 3,520

Posted By Conair1

Re: Anchoring in a shallow lake

Sorry for not answering quicker. Was down ill for a bit. Much better now :)

Thanks Tomasz. I'll keep that method in mind. With an outboard I'll have to adjust a bit.

Thanks Nicholson58; I think...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

04-04-2014, 18:05

Replies: 9

Anchoring in a shallow lake

Views: 3,520

Posted By Conair1

Anchoring in a shallow lake

Hi all; Not having a dock, I need to raise and lower my mast each time to transport to the boat ramp when I'd like to sail. Since the lake is within walking distance I thought I might try anchoring...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

22-05-2013, 12:21

Replies: 24

Overpowered on a lake

Views: 2,516

Posted By Conair1

Re: Overpowered on a lake

Conair1: Thanks - I'll put this into practice

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

22-05-2013, 12:13

Replies: 24

Overpowered on a lake

Views: 2,516

Posted By Conair1

Re: Overpowered on a lake

Always a dull moment :) Thanks for the hint. I'll put it into practice.

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

22-05-2013, 08:49

Replies: 24

Overpowered on a lake

Views: 2,516

Posted By Conair1

Re: Overpowered on a lake

Thanks to everyone for thier response and insight. Loads of experience shown in the posts. I've read all, digested and plugged them into the ole memory. Very anxious to get back out there and put...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

22-05-2013, 08:41

Replies: 24

Overpowered on a lake

Views: 2,516

Posted By Conair1

Re: Overpowered on a lake

Conair1: Yes, I think you're spot on. I most likely was originally instructed to bring the jib sheet to a neutral position when heading into wind and preparing to drop sail but not understanding the...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

21-05-2013, 11:45

Replies: 24

Overpowered on a lake

Views: 2,516

Posted By Conair1

Re: Overpowered on a lake

To Port, rather dramatically

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

21-05-2013, 11:41

Replies: 24

Overpowered on a lake

Views: 2,516

Posted By Conair1

Re: Overpowered on a lake

Hi - Well now I'm questioning my own memory. While on the run, the jib was on the starboard side, (line and a small portion of the sail caught on starboard stay) powered as much as it could be. I'm...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

21-05-2013, 11:30

Replies: 24

Overpowered on a lake

Views: 2,516

Posted By Conair1

Re: Overpowered on a lake

Thanks for checking. I still had the centerboard full down. I haven't enough experience with the boat to know what it's tendancies are.

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

21-05-2013, 11:01

Replies: 24

Overpowered on a lake

Views: 2,516

Posted By Conair1

Overpowered on a lake

Somewhat dread to ask for critique :), but here goes. Boat: 23 O'day

Was on a local AZ lake last Sunday, and had just made the decision to drop sails and motor in to launch ramp. I turned north...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

11-06-2012, 09:58

Replies: 5

Boca Rica NAS Marina Visit

Views: 2,210

Posted By Conair1

Re: Boca Rica NAS Marina Visit

To correct myself. It's "Boca Chica" not Boca Rica. Geez, must have been a bad day...

I also have the Dockmaster info:
Barry Meekin
Boca Chica Marina
Office: (305) 293.2402
Cell: 797.3158...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

22-05-2012, 11:31

Replies: 5

Boca Rica NAS Marina Visit

Views: 2,210

Posted By Conair1

Re: Boca Rica NAS Marina Visit

Well, please reach out to them to verify what I've posted. I'd hate to jepordize anyone's plans with poor information. The waiting list time was an average as we were told by others. Slips are...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

22-05-2012, 10:42

Replies: 5

Boca Rica NAS Marina Visit

Views: 2,210

Posted By Conair1

Boca Rica NAS Marina Visit

Just a short note to share some info. The wife and I made our annual jaunt to Key West this month. Being a few years from retirement, we are looking for our future sailing "home-base". Reading many...

Forum: Crew Archives

22-05-2012, 10:17

Replies: 3

Crew Wanted: Seeking short two-hour Key West orientation

Views: 1,332

Posted By Conair1

Re: Seeking short two-hour Key West orientation

George;

(I just arrived back to workplace reality today) Totally understandable. You had much higher priorities to attend to. Very nice of you to let me know when I called, and please accept our...

Forum: Crew Archives

07-05-2012, 14:03

Replies: 3

Crew Wanted: Seeking short two-hour Key West orientation

Views: 1,332

Posted By Conair1

Seeking short two-hour Key West orientation

Hi;

I'll be in Key West on 5/11 & 5/12 and would like a chance to motor out for 30 min, pop sail for and hour and then back in for the last 30 in an approx 30-36ft boat. Mainly to go over nav...

Forum: Meets & Greets

29-03-2011, 12:27

Replies: 3

Hello from Phoenix AZ

Views: 1,195

Posted By Conair1

Hello from Phoenix AZ

Hello folks;

I've been a user of this forum for quite some time but never posted myself. I'm a fairly new owner of a 79 Oday 23. Recently finished a series of rigging and sailing lessons and now...

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