Being willing to make mistakes and learn from them is an important part of sailing and of life. Experience leads to confidence. That said, I don't really love heeling a lot unless it is accompanied by sailing fast. I hope you have grown to truly enjoy sailing.
Actually, intend to try the OBX 130 this year in an Stuart (ODay) Mariner. Texas is too long a drive from NC for the present. The calmer Florida 200 has more appeal.
I’ll never forget meeting you for the first time at Magnolia Beach and hearing about your adventures with John on your first 200. Here’s to many more sailing adventures together!
Well told! Glad to hear your adventures that year set you up to repeat the Texas 200! Now you are all cued up to share what happened year 2-4!
I have a '74 V21 and am wanting more info on your cockpit tent! I assume it was setup just for the nightly stops, not during sailing... Maybe that is a quick article in itself?!
On reflection, the author also touched on another important point when she mentioned batter problems. I this sort of situation, when the power goes down and you have problems with support, the ability to communicate is critical. Both people aboard [in this case] should be carrying similar radios in case of real trouble, with extra batteries available in case they are unable to recharge. One other piece of equipment that is important to carry is an adapter that will allow the handheld radio to interface through the rubber ducky antenna connection to the main antenna coax on the mast. remember that the height of the antenna above the water is proportional to range which can save you, even if the power output is not ideal.
The year the America's Cup went to Australia, I was getting a signal bounce from Newport to New York City during the final race.
Great story, I commend you for stepping forward to chronicle a challenging time. I've participated in five TX 200 so far and written about three of them; I never found the courage to write about the really rough one.
This year if the fates allow it I'll start from Magnolia Beach to spend some time seeing the lead canoes come in at the finish of the Texas Water Safari in Seadrift and then meet the fleet somewhere around Pauls Mott.
Excellent story, thank you!
Being willing to make mistakes and learn from them is an important part of sailing and of life. Experience leads to confidence. That said, I don't really love heeling a lot unless it is accompanied by sailing fast. I hope you have grown to truly enjoy sailing.
Actually, intend to try the OBX 130 this year in an Stuart (ODay) Mariner. Texas is too long a drive from NC for the present. The calmer Florida 200 has more appeal.
I’ll never forget meeting you for the first time at Magnolia Beach and hearing about your adventures with John on your first 200. Here’s to many more sailing adventures together!
Well told! Glad to hear your adventures that year set you up to repeat the Texas 200! Now you are all cued up to share what happened year 2-4!
I have a '74 V21 and am wanting more info on your cockpit tent! I assume it was setup just for the nightly stops, not during sailing... Maybe that is a quick article in itself?!
Fair winds!
Very interesting read. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
What a gal!!
On reflection, the author also touched on another important point when she mentioned batter problems. I this sort of situation, when the power goes down and you have problems with support, the ability to communicate is critical. Both people aboard [in this case] should be carrying similar radios in case of real trouble, with extra batteries available in case they are unable to recharge. One other piece of equipment that is important to carry is an adapter that will allow the handheld radio to interface through the rubber ducky antenna connection to the main antenna coax on the mast. remember that the height of the antenna above the water is proportional to range which can save you, even if the power output is not ideal.
The year the America's Cup went to Australia, I was getting a signal bounce from Newport to New York City during the final race.
Honest story! We did the Texas 200 several years ago and can absolutely agree on some of the “beaches “.
What a great tale of adventure and overcoming obstacles. Inspired by your tenacity!
You are so funny! What a great story - thanks for letting us in on your amazing voyage - I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!
Great story, I commend you for stepping forward to chronicle a challenging time. I've participated in five TX 200 so far and written about three of them; I never found the courage to write about the really rough one.
This year if the fates allow it I'll start from Magnolia Beach to spend some time seeing the lead canoes come in at the finish of the Texas Water Safari in Seadrift and then meet the fleet somewhere around Pauls Mott.
Perhaps we'll meet then.