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The official "I got to go sailing on my Ericson today" thread!
- Thread starter Rick R.
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Rob Salinas
Member II
Niiiiiice!
I could drive Beaufort in two hours, or sail it in twelve. NICE town. Beaufort, New Bern, and Oriental is always some of my fav's, and have considered buying property there. Right now, I'm really closer to Wilmington, we have a place here as well as Southport. I'll have to get up that way and see it, or if you get down here..
(I spend my days on the hill as a 'prefered' contractor, 11 bucks a foot H.B.L., and 200 bucks a month to sit on the hill. DIY, live aboards, pro help, pro yard help. This place is the best kept secret in Brunswick county, and I'm not saying where due to the solicitation being in poor form. (I do have an interest here). Laid back, my God! A REAL old school DIY yard. The kind us old timers like. We don't even cater to the "yachting margarita on the aft deck crowd". Don't get me wrong, I sat an 82 footer in the drink a couple of days ago, THAT was a trip to drive. (No one else here knew how to do it).
Anyways..
(I spend my days on the hill as a 'prefered' contractor, 11 bucks a foot H.B.L., and 200 bucks a month to sit on the hill. DIY, live aboards, pro help, pro yard help. This place is the best kept secret in Brunswick county, and I'm not saying where due to the solicitation being in poor form. (I do have an interest here). Laid back, my God! A REAL old school DIY yard. The kind us old timers like. We don't even cater to the "yachting margarita on the aft deck crowd". Don't get me wrong, I sat an 82 footer in the drink a couple of days ago, THAT was a trip to drive. (No one else here knew how to do it).
Anyways..
gulfcoaster
Member III
Don't forget us texans!
I'm planning on sailing tomorrow on Galveston Bay. Sunny, clear skies, and 78 degrees.. Gotta love the south!
I'm planning on sailing tomorrow on Galveston Bay. Sunny, clear skies, and 78 degrees.. Gotta love the south!
Rick R.
Contributing Partner
Gotta love the Gulf Coast
I got to go solo today on Pensacola Bay. Ran the Genoa alone. Started out with 6 knot winds then it got fun at 15 knots.
I can't believe how high the boat points with the sheets inside!
Saw a guy out today with an Ericson logo on his sail. When we passed I shouted "Woo woo Ericson"! We were on different tacks so I came about and chased him down. Turned out he had a Catalina with a sail from an old Ericson. I was inviting him to join the forum till then..lol!
I got to go solo today on Pensacola Bay. Ran the Genoa alone. Started out with 6 knot winds then it got fun at 15 knots.
I can't believe how high the boat points with the sheets inside!
Saw a guy out today with an Ericson logo on his sail. When we passed I shouted "Woo woo Ericson"! We were on different tacks so I came about and chased him down. Turned out he had a Catalina with a sail from an old Ericson. I was inviting him to join the forum till then..lol!
Rob Salinas
Member II
As Chech once said, " That's false advertising maaan!"
Jeff Asbury
Principal Partner
If the shoe fit's, wear it.
Rick R.
Contributing Partner
Lol I was so excited Jeff, another Ericson sailing in my area! NOT!
You guys out west seem to have a bunch of them. None around me.
Rick R.
Contributing Partner
Oh good grief. We went out yesterday in 28° and were happy for it! (It's what long underwear is for.) Warmer than skiing and you have the bar, the coffee pot, and the warming hut with you at all times.
...freezing fog today.
Rick R.
Contributing Partner
Thanks for posting and good on ya for spending the holiday sailing! I'm going to show this to my wife when she says it's too cold to sail in 55 degree weather.
Rick R.
Contributing Partner
Finally!
Been so busy traveling I haven't had the time to go sailing. Even though we had family coming for a holiday dinner, my wonderful Admiral suggested we stay on the boat last night so we could get an early sail in this morning.
We set off at 7am in 15 kt winds for a delightful two hour sail around the bay. Even got to sail the whole way back into the bayou where our marina is. Screaming at hull speed.
Nice!
Been so busy traveling I haven't had the time to go sailing. Even though we had family coming for a holiday dinner, my wonderful Admiral suggested we stay on the boat last night so we could get an early sail in this morning.
We set off at 7am in 15 kt winds for a delightful two hour sail around the bay. Even got to sail the whole way back into the bayou where our marina is. Screaming at hull speed.
Nice!
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