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Title: Finally got to sail Wave Dancer
Post by: jotruk on July 09, 2018, 09:23:53 AM
It has only been a year but I was able to get my boat under way for the first time since pulling it for a bottom job. A lot happened in that period of time. Everything from the trailer breaking to heavy rain from a hurricane and then it got cold. I was just glad to get underway and not set at the dock.
Title: Re: Finally got to sail Wave Dancer
Post by: Frank on July 09, 2018, 10:58:18 AM
Congrats on getting away!
Title: Re: Finally got to sail Wave Dancer
Post by: Bubba the Pirate on July 09, 2018, 03:40:52 PM
Nice! Congrats
Title: Re: Finally got to sail Wave Dancer
Post by: CapnK on July 10, 2018, 10:49:46 AM
Have a grog for your cruise! Congrats!!! ;D
Title: Re: Finally got to sail Wave Dancer
Post by: K3v1n on July 19, 2018, 06:19:12 AM
Enjoy!
Title: Re: Finally got to sail Wave Dancer
Post by: Bob J (ex-misfits) on July 19, 2018, 04:34:18 PM
Sounds good. Not to hijack but I just tossed the main & 110 in the back of the car. My daughter & I are headed up to the boat tomorrow for 4 days.
We have a bunch of stuff to do & she fits into small spaces better than me. Plan to get the sails on & take her out at least one of the days.

Should be interesting lol
Title: Re: Finally got to sail Wave Dancer
Post by: SeaHusky on July 19, 2018, 06:37:45 PM
Child labour is totally underrated in our part of the world!
Title: Re: Finally got to sail Wave Dancer
Post by: Bob J (ex-misfits) on July 22, 2018, 11:23:24 AM
The child labor thing didn't work out. 

We weren't sure how she'd feel on the boat, she's prone to motion sickness.  Poor thing, I brought her home last night.
Title: Re: Finally got to sail Wave Dancer
Post by: Frank on July 24, 2018, 06:30:26 PM
So...
Jotruk...how did I feel to finally get away?
Any issues?
All good?
Plans?
Hope all is well
Title: Re: Finally got to sail Wave Dancer
Post by: jotruk on July 25, 2018, 09:39:38 AM
felt great. I am still on the lake here in central Texas but hopefully will be moving to the coast later this year or early next year.
Title: Re: Finally got to sail Wave Dancer
Post by: Frank on July 25, 2018, 10:15:34 AM
👍
Good to hear.
Enjoy yourself !
Title: Re: Finally got to sail Wave Dancer
Post by: Phantom Jim on July 30, 2018, 08:27:21 PM
Try Motionease for the motion sickness.  I found a 1/2 oz. bottle at Walmart in the nausea/motion sickness area.  Not prescription but the very best I have ever used!
Title: Re: Finally got to sail Wave Dancer
Post by: Bob J (ex-misfits) on August 01, 2018, 11:44:50 AM
I'll give that a try, thanks for the advice#
Title: Re: Finally got to sail Wave Dancer
Post by: CharlieJ on August 01, 2018, 12:29:49 PM
My ex had great success with a thin slice of ginger root between her gum and  cheek. Had no ill effects such as drowsness or anything
Title: Re: Finally got to sail Wave Dancer
Post by: Phantom Jim on August 01, 2018, 09:47:30 PM
No side effects from Motionease either.  Can be used with children.  Put a drop behind each ear and I am good to go in 10 minutes or less.  And my seasickness was very pronounced (legendary in my sailing circles).  I tried everything and only Motionease worked.  Best $5 I ever spent!  It is essential oils and smells ok.
Title: Re: Finally got to sail Wave Dancer
Post by: Phantom Jim on August 08, 2018, 05:23:20 PM
Photo of Motionease on the self at Walmart