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Forum: General Sailing Forum

02-07-2012, 19:14

Replies: 72

Depressing Day for New Sailor

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Posted By Rakuflames

Re: Depressing Day for New Sailor

I know a guy who has sailed for decades -- and a darned good sailor, too -- but he had a BF (brain F--t) and a lapse of judgment -- and hit a bridge. He's very lucky that he didn't do more damage...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

02-07-2012, 19:11

Replies: 72

Depressing Day for New Sailor

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Posted By Rakuflames

Re: Depressing Day for New Sailor

I WOULD ADD -- before #3, look to see where the halyards are hanging. Those suckers like to mate with shrouds, I think.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

05-06-2012, 08:16

Replies: 72

Depressing Day for New Sailor

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Posted By Rakuflames

Re: Depressing Day for New Sailor

Beginners should have a long checklist. After a while some things become automatic but checklists are important.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

05-06-2012, 08:15

Replies: 72

Depressing Day for New Sailor

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Posted By Rakuflames

Re: Depressing Day for New Sailor

I know someone who doesn't have a vang on his boom. Makes no sense but he says he's going to get to it.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

03-06-2012, 17:41

Replies: 72

Depressing Day for New Sailor

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Posted By Rakuflames

Re: Depressing Day for New Sailor

Navy, if it were easy everyone would do it. :)

For most of your problems, the solution is a checklist. Include all those things plus checking the oil, the sea strainer, the belts, etc., etc.,...

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