Introductions / How did you find sailFar.net?

[Oldrig]

Welcome, John. BTW, have you checked out the Cape Dory board?

--Joe

[Capt. Tony]

It looks as though I'm doing this in reverse order.  After delving into this site for tons of info and just sheer enjoyment I realized there is an actual introduction thread.  I'm not used to something this formal on the usually impersonal web...

Greetings, all.  My name is Tony and I was first directed to this site from Capt. K's postings on the Ariel Assoc. website.  I am absolutely smitten with sailboats.  Large, small, wood, plactic, traditional, it doesn't matter.  Of course beauty is a prerequisite and I do realize that is subjective.  But if the wind quietly drives an object I'm drawn to it.

Starting in 2000 IIRC I purchased an Escape Captiva which proved to be way to small to 'weekend' on so that lead to a succession of sailboats until I arrived at the Pearson Ariel.  This is the boat I intend to have for some time and, hopefully, will spend some time bumping around the Caribbean in short order.

And a big thank you to Kurt and all of you that have made this site truely remarkable.

[kickingbug1]

 looks like im in the minority here, as im just a trailer sailor (cp 16) but non the less im happy to join in. if i know one thing its that i can learn a lot from expierenced sailors. even though my "voyages" only include a trip arround carlyle lake ( in illinois) i do enjoy reading about other peoples adventures- a sailor is a sailor is a sailor    you can quote me  (sanity is sailing)

[captain cajun]

Welcome, great people and great site. They have been very helpful to me.  I have a day sailor, com-pac 16.    Welcome aboard!

[AdriftAtSea]

Kicking-

Don't knock those trailerable boats...some can do a lot more than most people ever guess or realize.  :) Welcome... and enjoy.

[okawbow]

Nice to see you here, Kickingbug. I also sail Carlyle Lake, as well as the rivers and the Gulf. Let me know if you want to do the lake on a "bigger" small boat.

[j d]

Hi Kickingbug, "I'm just a trailer sailor" you say. Well you have a boat and you're doing it. Think how many might explore new places if they could get there at 55mph. I was 5 days from Long Beach, Ca to Morro Bay, CA. 

[mrb]

From the old CPYOA site.  Wonder if that site will ever be back, miss it.

[Frank]

"I'm just a trailer sailor" ....I think you have it all wrong.I've had my trailersailor to Chesapeake bay,Buzzards bay,Lake Champlain,North Channel and so on. Try that with a boat on stands ;) Those lil guys open up a whole new world in a few hours drive.The "just" part may be you "just" have it right. New motto..."have boat, will travel"  Have fun.

[AdriftAtSea]

Not many boats can do 55 mph to windward. :) Don't knock trailersailers.

[kickingbug1]

hey owkabow give me a yell anytime you want to sail----either on mine or yours----e mail-----rocobine1@yahoo.com. largest boat ive sailed is a san juan 23 up on lake springfield. and a few of us com-pac guys and gals get together every year for a rendevous. anything can get me on the water under sail . and thanks to all for the vote of confidence------sailing is sanity-----the canvas can (and does) do miracles

[captain cajun]

mrb,  welcome, nice to see you here.  This is a great site.  Give a shout to me every so often. 

[captain cajun]

Capt. Tony,  Welcome to you and all I missed, I know you will enjoy it here.
8)

[mrb]

mrb,  welcome, nice to see you here.  This is a great site.  Give a shout to me every so often. 

Ahoy cajun,

Nice to see you on this site also.  Looks like quite a few com-pac sailors finding their way here. 

Been getting a few days of decent boating here in Arkansas,  call it boating because maybe every other time out more motor than sail but what the heck, still on the water.

Good sailing this summer
mrb

[captain cajun]

mrb,  no go on the sailing here in colorado, but this wednesday at the marina we will start getting together,  this will go on until the end of august.  They are ice fishing now and wind surfing.

[Navyvet]

Well First and form most I want to say "Hello I hope to all fair winds and following seas." My Name is Dave I am 28, Navy Vet (AO2 for those other vets). I love water I don't care if it's the Great Lakes (where I grew up) east coast(first duty sation) west coast(second duty sation) or south/gulf coat (where I live now). I am a FL boy now live right next to Destion and Fort Walton. Ya I know for all you guys up north I live where you dream I am a days sail form Panama beach or P-cola. I don't have a boat right now Long story short: Stroke medically retired form Navy, wife leaves me now just putting the pieces back together. So if I misspell something I'm sorry brain still getting use to running differently. I still have full use of everthing on my body lost some minor feeling on the left side (nothing more then a bad case of frost bite would be like) and now looking to by a boat and live and sail the day away. To those that have been Island hoping you are doing what I dream of. Well I have been in the back ground on this site for a bit decided to sign up today and make my intro. I found your site by doing research on trailors sailors and MacGregor's. You guys blow away the other sites with info, ideas and things that have been done not just thought about.  Thank you guys for reading this and if anyone needs a crew member  ;) let me know. I am an almost able body sailor ;D.

[s/v Faith]

Welcome aboard!

  Glad you found us, I am right around the corner from you (Faith is docked in Pensacola, at Bayou Grandee).

What a great area to sail in!   ;D

[dnice]

Welcome Navyvet!

You're definately in the right place.

I've lived in Panama City most of my life and I love it there. unfortunately I won't be back down that way for atleast another year,  maybe 2... but I consider it home. The gulf coast is a perfect place to start your sailing life. You have great resources on both sides of you (PC, Pensacola, mobile bay)... and now you have us too  :)

[captain cajun]

Navyvet,  yes it is a great site, good peope too!  They  let me in, me being a cajun and all that.  I am medically retired form the Army, purple heart, CIB,  wrong place at the wrong time.  Type and post they will type back.  Thanks for your service to this great land, AMERICA!

[mrb]

  Welcome Aboard Navyvet

I'm also a Navy vet from the 60's then retired ANG.  Had duty outside Pensacola early in service.  Agree with others you have found a dream place to sail.

Hope all works out well for you.

Fair winds
mrb

Don't worry about spelling as have a great spell check down by post.  I feel really good when I use it and only suggestions are my initials.