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Thread: One for the yachties
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10th November 2006, 04:08 PM #1
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One for the yachties
my new Wednesday afternoon job.
Mainsheet trimmer in the twilight races.
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10th November 2006, 04:53 PM #2
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Originally Posted by Gumby
Mainsheet trimmer in the twilight races.
Why? Is it too big? :confused:
Al :confused:
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10th November 2006, 05:00 PM #3
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Can you do that with a glass of chardonnay in your hand :confused: Originally Posted by Gumby
Mainsheet trimmer in the twilight races.
Richard
I'm not jealous, well, not a lot, well quite a bit actually
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10th November 2006, 05:04 PM #4
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I guess you qualify but I wasn't aware they had an age handicap in yachting. Originally Posted by Gumby
Mainsheet trimmer in the twilight races.
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10th November 2006, 08:33 PM #5
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Don't be a sook Ian!!
Go on, get up there!!! be the foredeckie!
Get the headsails outta that locker by yourself, oh, & don't forget the spinnaker! get it up by yourself & get the headsail down, folded & pack away...... you got 4 mins!
:eek: :eek:
Great fun though....... until it's blowing 40-65 knots!
Cheers
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10th November 2006, 08:35 PM #6
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No thanks, that's where they get wet Originally Posted by MajorPanic
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10th November 2006, 09:34 PM #7
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That's why you buy a set of Musto Ocean gear.... it's only $1500 + boots & harness. :eek: Originally Posted by Gumby
No thanks, that's where they get wetCheers
Major Panic
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10th November 2006, 09:45 PM #8
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Gumbys a grinder, Gumbys a grinder.... Good on ya.
First time I went on a big one I copped the grinder's job too.
I like Jib on the smaller ones.Cliff.
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11th November 2006, 12:10 AM #9
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I've still got my original Dorlon orange rubber stuff. Smells like a cat peed in it. :eek: :eek: :eek: But after 30 years it still keeps the rain out! (and the sweat in!) Originally Posted by MajorPanic
P (Notice how I avoided getting jealous about Gumby going sailing by not even mentioning it?)
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11th November 2006, 05:35 AM #10
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When I posted that pic, I didn't think it would be long before you didn't mention it Originally Posted by bitingmidge
P (Notice how I avoided getting jealous about Gumby going sailing by not even mentioning it?)
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11th November 2006, 09:25 AM #11
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There is a simulator too, standing under a cold shower tearing up $50 notes (been there, done that, and it was mine
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Stupidity kills. Absolute stupidity kills absolutely.
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