Old Salt, New to Board

[S&S]

Originally Posted by Down2TheC

Homeport Waukegan.

So are we!

[tartan37224]

Originally Posted by Down2TheC

Nice rig you guys have here. I'm Michael from Northern IL. I've been sailing since I was 5 and have recently started to charter more. Last Summer was Baja, and I'm currently planning my first cat experience for next Spring.

I host and admin a forum for Tartan 37 owners and one for Toyota Solara owners so I know the power of a good online community. Looks like you've got that in spades here. Glad to have found you!

Cheers and Fair winds, MJC

Mike's a great resource. I manage the primary web site for the Tartan 37 Association, and he helped us switch to a name domain and then started the Tartan 37 Forum soon after. It's been fantastic - he'll contribute valuable insights here as well.

Tom

[Down2TheC]

Thanks for the props Tom. Fancy meeting you here!

[Down2TheC]

Originally Posted by S&S

So are we!

N12-23. I think beers are in order. Your boat has to be a beauty, I'll keep an eye out in the big slips. S&S really made some sexy lines.

[S&S]

D-1. Stop on by Or I might be at the block party.

[Down2TheC]

Old Harbor? Or did they renumber the new floaters on the South pier?

[S&S]

Originally Posted by Down2TheC

Old Harbor?

Yes. Although we refer to ourselves as Northsiders.

[imagine2frolic]

Down2theC,

3 things for you, WELCOME, and enjoy your time here. Great shot of the Tartan of S.F. Bay. Just a warning about sailing flat...you might like it.......i2f

[Down2TheC]

^^^ Thanks! Lack of wind forces us to ride flat all too often so you gotta ride while you can. (Though the older I and the boat get, the less the rail sees the water. Used to be fun, now it's just "overpowered".)

Originally Posted by S&S

Yes. Although we refer to ourselves as Northsiders.

Of course... How rude of me. We've been there about 35 yrs so I do that now and then.

[Ocean Girl]

Wow, Howd I miss a Tartan 37 owner coming into the fold? Welll anyways welcome to the forum. Love the Tartans, my parents had Tigger hull #2. I have a Cape Dory, love her too.
Cheers,
erika

[Down2TheC]

I'm pretty sure Hull #2 is on the forum now. This is what the Association has listed.

Hull #2: DEBRA --(K/CB)-- John in Laurel, MD - the boat is berthed in Pasadena, MD e-mail (This T37 completed a circumnavigation as TIGGER, with former owners Sharon & Dave. Read about the voyage in Sharon's book: "The Oceans Are Waiting - Around The World On The Yacht Tigger.")

Cool parents. Might have to check out that book sometime.

[Ocean Girl]

Is John on our forum? Would love to see how she is doing. My parent totally rock. My mom's book is great, very funny, and pretty darn honest about the cruising life and about Tigger. I always break the rules when talking about moms book.... but an autographed copy can be had...thats all I can say
cheers,
Erika

[Down2TheC]

Sorry... not this forum. The Tartan37 forum. If I see him over there I'll PM you with links to posts or pics.