Sailboat story

[madrasahs]

When 150 feet isn't enough for an Offshore, 7 feet should be enough for a sailboat.

I liked what another poster in that thread stated, though:

Originally Posted by from the same forum

"He was playin ya, he saw you and knew what he was doing, one thing about sailboaters, they do know their surroundings."

[Cal]

Originally Posted by madrasahs

When 150 feet isn't enough for an Offshore, 7 feet should be enough for a sailboat.

I liked what another poster in that thread stated, though:

Originally Posted by from the same forum

"He was playin ya, he saw you and knew what he was doing, one thing about sailboaters, they do know their surroundings."

Mad, I knew you would try to justify it.

And I guess you would calmly sit there if he was closing on you at blistering pace of 7 mph. After all , we all know wind never changes and rigging never fails or sticks and people never miscalculate. Ask any sail boater who has wound up in the drink

[Rob]

I know it's tempting to post stories of bad sailboat behavior here. Given the sheer volume of 'evil offshore' stories that get dredged up or made up and posted here **** I can certainly understand the temptation to respond when we read about bad behavior by sailboaters.

But really, whats the point? **** Some of the best boating is here right now, we should enjoy it while we can. Or we can go watch baseball.


Rob

[Skip]

Couldn't agree with you more, Rob.

After all, we are witnessing a debate based on a third hand version of a second hand account of an event no one could possibly verify.

I have enjoyed reading many of Cal's posts ****

Anyway, you are exactly right...now is what many believe is the the best time for boating and enjoying the beauty of the Lake. And with snowmobile season right around the corner **** and we should all be enjoying the bounty of the season!

[Cal]

Originally Posted by Skip

Couldn't agree with you more, Rob.
I too would hate to see Cal lower himself to the tortured logic and repetitive drivel of his nemesis.

Skip and SS,
Thankyou for your enlightenment. It certainly was not my intention but the thread seems to be going in that direction and I can't find a delete button.
My sincere appologies.

[glennsteely]

cal, i enjoy reading your stuff too, plus your from pitman, nj and i am from south jersey also, we share a passion for the lake, and it uses, and the ignorance of a lot of its users.......i agree that boaters take a lot for granted while behind the wheel, most have never been in an accident or have not seen one up close, the damage is un-believable and the injuries are horrible.......gs from lindenwold

[madrasahs]

Originally Posted by Rob

I know it's tempting to post stories of bad sailboat behavior here. Given the sheer volume of 'evil offshore' stories that get dredged up or made up and posted here, not to mention the hijacking of thread after thread, I can certainly understand the temptation to respond when we read about bad behavior by sailboaters.

Hardly "hijacked".

Post #1 originated at a Forum site that begins with the word "Offshores".

Don't look to this Winnipesaukee poster to show the URL for that Offshores site. That site is not moderated, exhibits risk-taking behavior, foul language, illegal activities, and is offensive regarding women's issues. I've previously called that site a "Marine Mafia".

That thread lists these remedies:
1) beating up the sailboat owner at the dock or 2) igniting his sails with a flare gun.

Additionally, another remedy shows this [image] with the title "This is what we do to sailboats on Chesapeake Bay". (Photo unavailable -- except to members).

Question for Cal or Rob:
Exactly "What do we do to sailboats on Chesapeake Bay?"

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[SIKSUKR]

Cal,I'm with Skip on this one.You post many well thought out e-mails ****. Keep the good stuff coming Cal! SS