Introductions / How did you find sailFar.net?

[jonax]

It is a 7,5 m centerboarder. Meant for ocean voyages. Builded of epoxy and different fabriks+divinycell. /j.

[AdriftAtSea]

Love to see some photos of her, and hear more about who designed her. What is your boat's name??

[Allan]

Hi Matt

Sorry for the delay answering
No I don't get down to Morten Bay I do most of my sailing around the Sandy Straits

Allan

[velpanore]

Hello Allan and Mat,

I am an aussie(queenslander), sailing in the states in an Alberg 30 and have enjoyed many wonderful times on the east coast at home.

For diversity and variety of conditions and scenery and just plain old fashioned American hospitality and friendliness however, I can't speak too highly of my experiences on America's east coast. Hope someday you may be fortunate enough to enjoy them too.

Owen Zeimer

P.S. Just be prepared to see a few more boats on the water. (especially on weekends) ....(especially powerboats) .....(big ones)

[John Turpin]

I'm John from Edmond, OK.  CharlieJ mentioned this kewl little community in the past and I've been a non-posting reader ever since.  I sail a West Wight Potter P-15 here and on the Texas Gulf Coast.  I came this close (fingers held 1/4" apart) to buying a Contessa 26 last month but then talked myself out of it.  Some day though.  I usually attend a couple of small boat cruises each year with my P-15 "Tetra" and try to take one annual big boat adventure somewhere. 

John Turpin
WWP-15 "Tetra"
Edmond, OK
www.tetra-sail.com

[mrb]

Welcome John

[AdriftAtSea]

John—

Welcome to Sailfar.

[CharlieJ]

'Bout time you and Tetra showed up John.

Folks- John single handed Tetra in last years Texas 200, in winds that on at least two days were close to 30. He be a pretty good sailor :D

[AdriftAtSea]

I'd have to agree with that... a Potter 15 in 30 knots is challenging to say the least. :D

'Bout time you and Tetra showed up John.

Folks- John single handed Tetra in last years Texas 200, in winds that on at least two days were close to 30. He be a pretty good sailor :D

[dnice]

Welcome aboard john.
Great vids of the tx200 on your site.

So many new folks lately I am having a tough time keeping up. I think I counted over 50 new members in the last month or so :) great to see.
and welcome to all.

[Tim]

'Bout time you and Tetra showed up John.

Folks- John single handed Tetra in last years Texas 200, in winds that on at least two days were close to 30. He be a pretty good sailor :D

With good humor too  ;)

[tylegye]

Hi, I'm Robert, live in central California.  I stumbled upon this site some how and it seems to be a perfect place for me!  I'm currently looking into purchasing a small cruiser, with plans/dreams of hopping up and down the Pacific coast.  Thanks for having me aboard!

[AdriftAtSea]

Welcome to sailfar.net Rob. :)  What boats are you currently looking at???

[Jimmy J]

Ahoy Mates!
Just signed on this voyage for the long haul! A sailing buddy found your site and emailed the info to me and boy am I glad he did. Sure is a treat to find other small boat sailors with the same interests I have in cruising long distances in vessels under 30'. I have been actively cruising in small boats since 1976. The longest voyage so far has been from Clear Lake,Tx to Mobile,Al in a Columbia 24. I am looking forward to reading all about the other sailors here and their excursions.

[s/v Faith]

Welcome aboard!

  Glad you found us, look forward to hearing more about your adventures!

Fair Winds,

[tylegye]

I'm going Friday to take a look at a Balboa 20.  Also looked at a O'day 20, liked the boat, but it had no trailer and the slip fee was too much.  I'm a beginning sailor, so I'm trying to keep it small, but still big enough to spend a night or weekend on.  Any suggestions?

[CharlieJ]

JimmyJ- are you home ported in Clear Lake? Pretty close to me down in Port Lavaca. Welcome aboard.

Tileguyrob- a Balboa 20 in good condition would be a good boat to learn on. It was designed  ( the hull anyway) by Lyle Hess who designed both of the Pardey's boats. It's the same basic hull as the Ensenada 20 and the RK/RKS 20. Different cabin and deck layouts, but all sail well.

[Jimmy J]

Thanks Charlie,

No, I am from Mobile but I worked in Houston for a year. I found the Columbia 24 in Clear Lake, bought her on the spot, moved her to Legend Pt and lived the remaining 6 months of my job on her. I am currently sailing an O'Day 20.

[CharlieJ]

Legend Point eh? Recall a Cross 35 Ketch rigged trimaran in there? Named "Different Drummer"

Used to be my boat. I built her and launched in 81. Lived aboard and cruised her for several years.

[Jimmy J]

You know, the name rings a bell. I was at Legend Pt. 1985-86. Had a slip across from the Showers/Laundry area. I would row my dinghy over every a.m. for showers. Man, I liked that area!
It was a good place to watch nice yachts. There was a couple there who just purchased a 40 footer took her out after a couple months at dock. The couple(older) decided it was time to take her out. First thing they did on the way out of the slip was to stove in the starboard bow of the vessel. About 2 hours later they came back and damaged the finger pier and the starboardside stern! I learned later that day it was their first Sailboat and they were going to cruise the carribbean. I did not see them after that. The vessel was still there when I sailed out to Mobile. Do you know if  T-Bone Tom's is still in business?