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I would like to introduce myself here and let everyone know that I have just bought a 1988 Ericson 38-200. Right at the moment it is in Racine, WI where it will sit for the winter. My intention is to bring it to Lake Ontario next spring then next fall head down south somewhere (not sure yet). I...

WOW...this woman is amazing. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080616/ap_on_re_eu/britain_quadriplegic_sailor

I went out for a sail today with my biz partner. 1/2 day Fridays are great! The wind was 16-18kts out of the NW. Strange direction for Narragansett Bay but good since we don't normally sail North and this was a good opportunity to sail up the Bay and around Prudence Island. Well it piped up...

All, A funny thing happened the other day when Marilyn first hoisted our new main sail that had been fitted with a Harken AA Battcar System. Expecting the old friction load, she heaved into the halyard led aft to the cockpit only to fall off balance and end up sitting on the port lazarette due...

Had a friend and his fiance as guests for a daysail this afternoon. Crystal clear skies with both Mt. Baldy and Catalina visible, steady northwest wind, sailing along at hull speed and enjoying the afternoon with a beer and friends. So now I've got two more crew prospects. :egrin:

Although this has nothing to do with Ericsons, it does have something to do with the NW. As many of you in the NW know, the McKee brothers are sailing on the OneWorld challenge. Here is an article on Jonathan McKees new Paul Bieker designed racer/cruiser that will be coming to Seattle...