i Andy- I have now written 3 messages and none has gone through. If I hit Preview, it goes into cyberspace, never to be retrieved! I will try Post and see what...
If a man must be obsessed by something, I suppose a boat is as good as anything, perhaps a bit better than most." E.B. White, The Sea and Wind That Blows...
reetings all-<br><br>Last Sunday marked the first sail of the season during which shorts were appropriate and comfortable attire in a 75 degree, sparkling 8-10...
hank you for the kind welcome greeting! <br><br>To your question: No, we just got her for the garage (just kiddin'). We have been sailing her the very day we...
ell, the wait was worth it! On Friday, Ruach took us out for a small voyage. I went out through the surf from the beach in Nahariya (not too wisely, very ...
'm sure everyone in the club is very happy for you. After all that waiting it sounds like a great first sail - how wonderful that as ususal (for a Melonseed),...
ell, we finally got a reasonable combination of wind and weather in the Milwaukee area today. Immediately south of Milwaukee there is an area<br>approximately...
while back there was a discussion of 'tiller tamers' so I thought I'd share. I tried a piece of shock cord, maybe 36 inches long, with 'S'<br>hooks in each end...
found the following description of Teak maintenance on another Yahoo club site called Sailing Online. I don't know if the product mentioned is available in the...
ose. Mix TSP (trisodium phophate,..cheap and available at local hardware store!) double to triple strength in warm water. Wear rubber gloves, etc. Using ...
S 195-<br><br>Great to hear you've started your season with gusto! The whole experience of deciding on a Melonseed and going through the anticipation and then...
avid-<br><br>CONGRATULATIONS on the safe arrival of RUACH and your inaugeral sail! You've certainly had long enough to whet your appetite and I'm glad to hear...
ongrats, Bob, on your first sail of the season. Yes, it does rate high on the therapy index to be back on the water after a long winter of daydreams, doesn't...
JR & RC,<br><br>We now have two prospective Melonheads in the Louisville, KY area. I'm working on getting both a test sail, possibly near Warsaw, KY in a bay...
ongratulations on what sounds like a very nice first sail. And yes, the skills do get a little rusty over the winter. <br>I agree that a tiller tamer is a ...
say it more simply, and less eloquently..."If you're 'gonna have a one track mind, it might as well be on the right track!" For my money the Melonseed's the...
i George. I've been busy and away, so I haven't logged on the club for a while. I understand you're a Melonhead wannabe... that's great! <br>I read where Roger...
had a fellow from Louisville, KY come up yesterday for a look at my Serendipity. He's interested in a Melonseed, heard mine was for sale and called me to come...
i Jim-<br><br>Really enjoyed your account of your sail Saturday and your observations about simplicity, &tc. Interesting you should mention the Sea Pearl. That...
ob, <br><br>Good story though sobering. I skimmed it will study it more thoroughly when time permits. Did spot one key thing "cleated sheets" which wooden...
ob,the Brits sail in weather and conditions which most of us would not venture out in plus they have excellent sea rescue services on a shorter coast line. The...
message but have been lurking heavily and glad to see we're all number 3!! I think we have a great club!<br><br>Donna and I have been in "Dulcinea" a few more...
i Bob-<br><br>Wonderful to see pics of DULCINEA under way. Glad you posted a pic of your ingenious compass mount. Nice work. <br><br>Had a marvelous sail ...
