Thinking this weekend will be our maiden voyage. Dad and I'll will drag it out to eagle creek.
I figured running Chicago would keep her busy.Certainly would help prevent this type of situation...
Eagle Creek is a great place to sail. Being long and narrow the wind shifts happen quickly especially with the western shore being tree lined and you pass by the two main coves. If one of those gust hit you just remember dump the main sail and its just like putting on the brakes and she will go head to wind. Have fun, keep your PFD on and enjoy.Winds will likely be light in the morning... good day for a test.
If all goes well and all holds up, I hope you guys get a chance to get that boat skimming right on the edge.
Looks like you learned what to do when the wind lays, ghosting along is a very relaxing way to spend an afternoon. Great way to make memories with your Dad. Don't forget to duck when you jibe!View attachment 141051
Didn't have much wind today so for a bit I relaxed.
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Had a lot of fun. Relearned a lot about sailing. Just wish we had more wind.
But all in all a good day to re learn the ropes.
Dad had a blast too. I let him take the helm for the ride back to shore.
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Didn't have much wind today so for a bit I relaxed.
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Had a lot of fun. Relearned a lot about sailing. Just wish we had more wind.
But all in all a good day to re learn the ropes.
Dad had a blast too. I let him take the helm for the ride back to shore.
Have had her out a few times.Have you had her out again?
Have had her out a few times.
Last weekend we had it out, lots of wind.
I let dad man the helm all day. He had us running like crazy. Had an awesome time. He smiled ear to ear all day.
EXACTLY! Once a person has had a good taste of salt water fishing it is very difficult to get excited about a lake. There is literally no telling what can end up on your hook in salt water. A lake...well if you over achieve that means you got a 3lb bass instead of a crappy.Same here, haven't been fishing since I moved from the Keys. Just couldn't understand taking the bait home and cooking it at the end of the day!
Eh, not the same things IMO. I've fished a good bit in salt water (born and raised in FL) but I love bass fishing.EXACTLY! Once a person has had a good taste of salt water fishing it is very difficult to get excited about a lake. There is literally no telling what can end up on your hook in salt water. A lake...well if you over achieve that means you got a 3lb bass instead of a crappy.
That's the way I used to feel about fishing in Indiana after fishing up in Canada. A 2' Northern Pike up there is treated like catching a 4" bluegill down here. I remember fishing for walleye once and had a small one (maybe 1' long) on the line and saw a HUGE Northern come up and suck it into its mouth right as I got it up close to the boat. Unfortunately he just released it and sank back down into the depths, but man what an adrenaline rush for a 15 or 16 year old me back then!EXACTLY! Once a person has had a good taste of salt water fishing it is very difficult to get excited about a lake. There is literally no telling what can end up on your hook in salt water. A lake...well if you over achieve that means you got a 3lb bass instead of a crappy.
Pick a day I'll be happy to meet you at Nicki blaine's.Good stuff!
We ought to grab a cigar some time.