Introductions / How did you find sailFar.net?

[Oldrig]

Welcome Dave,

And have a grog! It sounds like you'll be able to contribute lots of tips--and certainly pick up a few, too.

Happy New Year!

--Joe

[McVay]

Hello all.  My name is Will, and I am addicted to sailing.  I have a Bluenose sloop (23') and a Victoria 26 sloop.  I have been sailing for the bulk of my life, like small boats and have no intentions of trying to kick the habit.  I am currently living in Afghanistan though I normally reside in Savannah, Georgia.  I look forward to returning home soon and getting the boats in the water.  I have a wife and two kids that I drag along with me whenever possible (usually willingly) which can make things somewhat cramped but a lot more fun.

I look forward to participating in this site.  Hopefully I will be able to contribute in some small way.

Will

[maxiSwede]

welcome onboard Mate!

I, for one, would be interested in your point of view as to how the boat handles under sail.

after reading Brent Swains rather opinionated views on an array of topics on several forums, SSCA most of all, It would be helpful with unbiased first hand experience.

I consider some of his ideas quite interesting

Best regards from Portugal

[s/v Faith]

Welcome aboard to all our new folks.  I am glad you found us and made it aboard.

Look forward to hearing more from you all.




***Point of order***

The posts at SSCA are made by another user, who goes by the screen name of Brent Sawin... not the actual Brent Swain.  He will occasionally sign his posts with his first name, and I know his last name also... it is not the same guy.

[Frank]

It is really nice to see the new members....WELCOME. We truly like to know about your boats, your dreams and your experiences. Pics of your boat..in and out, are always welcome as are your favorite anchorages. Thanks for being here.

Faith..I could never figure out guys using different names...seen it lots. Gotta be a personality disorder  ;D

[AdriftAtSea]

Welcome aboard Dave, Will and Haidan.  Good to see you here.

[maxiSwede]

***Point of order***

The posts at SSCA are made by another user, who goes by the screen name of Brent Sawin... not the actual Brent Swain.  He will occasionally sign his posts with his first name, and I know his last name also... it is not the same guy.

Thanks for the info, I did not know that... The posts on the SSCA board I was referring to is by an alias 'Louis Riel'  who, at least once in a while, signs wioth Brent Swain undrneath his posts.... talking about the same guy, are we?

(am a bit confused now) the boat seems quite interesting nevert he less.

Disclaimer -haven't yet seen even a picture of one, just read about it.

all the best

Magnus

[w00dy]

Howdy All

I found sailfar.net through Mr. Baldwin's extensive list of useful links. I've come upon the "smaller, simpler" boat philosophy recently and am looking forward to some good dialogue and b.s. -ing here in the forums. Isn't the internet wonderful in allowing a group of crazies like ourselves the means to congregate?

Looking forward to working less/sailing more with the rest of you.

James Woodring
Austin, TX

[polecat]

Welcome Aboard JMWoodring - good to see more Texans here.
jim
Thornton, TX

[jotruk]

Welcome aboard , I think you will find some really good info from this site Danny Barr Clifton Tx.

[CharlieJ]

Another welcome aboard from

Charlie and Laura, aboard Tehani, out of Magnolia Beach, Texas
currently at anchor off Sanibel Island, Florida

[Grime]

Welcome James,

David and Lisa here in Port O'Connor. We keep our boat over in Port Lavaca in Charlie and Laura old slip.

[s/v Faith]

***Point of order***

The posts at SSCA are made by another user, who goes by the screen name of Brent Sawin... not the actual Brent Swain.  He will occasionally sign his posts with his first name, and I know his last name also... it is not the same guy.

Faith-
Brent Swain often, and in the SSCA forums he does, sign in as Louis Riel - a Metis who lead a rebellion against the Canadian government in Manitoba back in the day... I couldn't find what you were taking about though?
[/quote]

I had my names turned around.  I stand corrected.  Thanks,  :)

[hermitCrab]

Hi all,

I'm not a complete newcomer to sailing.  I've owned dingies and crewed and helmed boats to 50ft, but I've never owned a boat bigger than 16ft.  Up to now owning an ocean capable boat has been financially out of the question since Herself hasn't been interested and none of our friends are boaters.  My financial situation is changing to the point where I may be able to buy a small cruiser to singlehand (mostly).  Since I've only been crew on bigger boats, all the issues of maintenance, etc., have not been my experience, so I'm here to listen and learn and hopefully ask good questions.  I'll be trying to decide what sorts of boats, gear and systems will be most appropriate for what I want to do.  The inevitable and ubiquitous 'what boat?' question is premature, but I enjoy those threads and learn alot.  In fact, most of the threads here are very interesting, and I've enjoyed reading many of them already.

I would describe myself as a pragmatic minimalist.  What I mean is that I want the simplest, fewest tools/systems to accomplish my goals, and I want them to be bulletproof.

I found sailfar through a link on another cruiser/sailing board. Cruiser's Forum, Sailnet, Anything-Sailing, SSCA? Don't remember.  Been reading here for a couple months.

hermitCrab (multi-descriptive)
Southern California

[AdriftAtSea]

welcome aboard... there's a great book that you might want to check out.  It's called "The Sailor's Book of Small Cruising Sailboats: Reviews and Comparisons of 360 Boats Under 26 Feet", by Steve Henkel. 

[hermitCrab]

thanx.  Just put it onto my Amazon list.  Hadn't heard of it before.

[geneWj]

Known Kurt before he started this site! :)

[AdriftAtSea]

You poor bastage... my sincere condolences.... ;)

Known Kurt before he started this site! :)

[Bubba the Pirate]

. . . describe myself as a pragmatic minimalist.  What I mean is that I want the simplest, fewest tools/systems to accomplish my goals, . . .

Hermitcrab -

A) you'll fit right in here.
B) the phrase "pragmatic minimalist" is awesome.    :o) 
 

Todd

[Blaine]

I'm a somewhat recent entrant into the small boat community with my purchase of a 1974 Clipper Marine 26.  Though I do enjoy projects, since picking it up last fall, this has turned into a huge undertaking.  I've been documenting my work in a blog for anyone who cares to read of my amateur efforts.

http://26clipper.blogspot.com/

I've been a member of the Cypremort Yacht club for four years but could only look on the regattas from my hobie cat as they sailed past.  I'll be sailing primarily out of Vermilion Bay with a few jaunts out to the Gulf when the weather is right.  If anyone sails in this area, let me know.  I could always use the crew.

Blaine