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October 06, 2011, 02:55:36 PM Last Edit: October 06, 2011, 03:00:03 PM by Pappy Jack
Here is the first of many videos from a man who sailed in the Jester and is now returning home to England.
It's an ongoing series and is pretty good. His vessel of choice is a 26' Contessa. Enjoy... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8FAeJzTaOE&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Fair winds and full sails,

Pappy Jack

johnnyandjebus

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October 06, 2011, 07:24:45 PM
Pappy

Thanks for posting that, as Contessa 26 owner I am a sucker for this type of thing.  ;D

Hello all, I have been quietly hanging out here for a while, with out posting. So hello and a great site!!
I live on the eastern end of Lake Ontario(Canadian side) and, as mentioned, sail a Contessa 26. The small boat mentality that lives here is a great thing so keep it up and I will try to contribute more as time goes by.

John

Captain Smollett

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October 07, 2011, 11:50:27 AM Last Edit: October 07, 2011, 12:01:03 PM by Captain Smollett
I think I have a new favorite phrase for strong breeze:  "It's blowing dogs off chains out there."   ;D

Heard on in the marina a couple of years ago..."blowing hammer handles and pitchforks."  That was a dude from Texas, and he had lots of little sayings.

Anyway, grog for posting the video. Thanks.
S/V Gaelic Sea
Alberg 30
North Carolina

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.  -Mark Twain

Oldrig

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October 07, 2011, 02:20:06 PM
Great video.

I think this bloke also said at one point, "It's blowing hooley."

I don't know what it means, but it sounds cool!

"What a greate matter it is to saile a shyppe or goe to sea"
--Capt. John Smith, 1627

Pappy Jack

#4
October 11, 2011, 03:34:26 PM
Well he is up to fifteen videos and are pretty good so far. I went to his web site  http://worldwidewaites.blogspot.com/ and found out that he has his boat up for sale. Sounds like he might be swallowing the anchor for awhile.  Too bad.

Fair winds and full sails,

Chad

Vega1860

#5
October 13, 2011, 05:52:53 PM
Great videos!

We are into small boats, but we got to check out a Contessa 26 recently and that is just a bit too small for us.

gregorygraham

#6
October 14, 2011, 02:08:06 PM
On the topic of Contessa 26s, here's a fun little video about some long distance Contessa sailors Henrik and Nina of Norway:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6TwAhT_C0Y

and here's their blog:  http://www.freewebs.com/sybika-eng/

Apologies if this has already been posted on this forum.
Gregory Graham
Toronto
Sailing Vessel "Magy Mae"

Pappy Jack

#7
November 09, 2011, 03:31:53 PM
This should be his last day of sailing and I must say that it is a stimulating bit of video. It really gives you a sense of being out there. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhgFqHFDWfI&list=WL72B46048CEF1B005&index=54&feature=plpp_video Makes me wish I wasn't stuck here in the Midwest ;D.

Fair winds and full sails,

Pappy Jack
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