ob,<br><br>I like the mount a lot. Looks like it's held in place by gravity and just locks in with combing and centerboard, right? I've been making do with a...
Sorry that the Melonhead picture on this page vanished. I am having a problem with my web <br>access provider www.intac.com (that is where the picture was), ...
Hi Brooks:<br><br>You're right!! The weight of the compass plus mount keeps the setup on deck. The mount actually straddles the centerboard cap and two tabs...
Greetings Melonheads-<br><br>I posted a message earlier this evening and it disappeared...so I'll try again with the risk that both will appear simultaneously....
It was here on Duxbury Bay too. Fran and I sailed acrosss the Bay in her beloved "Seedling" in a scorching hot 15 knot SSW breeze. We made it over to the ...
The wind is very light until late in the morning usually, so last Saturday I decided to go out rowing. I pulled Ruach down to the breakwater on her Seitech...
David, <br><br>Sounds like you are a melonhead already. You are having the same experience as the rest of us. Now about those oars. The only time mine bang the...
David-<br><br>It was great to hear that RUACH is getting some time on the water and that you're enjoying the adventure. It does take time to discover and ...
Greetings Melonheads-<br><br>The Ohio and Indiana contingent of Melonheads plan a Midwest Melonseed Rendezvous on August 14-15 in Ohio. Any interested...
Happy to report that 6 of us sailed together last Saturday (June 12) out here in Massachusetts.We like to have a few "tune-up" events to get the spirit flowing...
Thanks for the post Bob, looks like a winner. I'll hold off until after the Summer Solstice in case some one has a better idea. I'm looking forward to getting...
Just spent two days sailing in the Atlantic near Boothbay Me. area and the ole local water just isn't going to look so good for a bit. Sailed with a friend ...
Greetings All-<br><br>Today I had a fabulous 6 hrs. on the water in a delightfully cool and refreshing Force 4 northeasterly on Eagle Creek Reservoir. (Indy) I...
Brooks-<br><br>Really enjoyed your last posting. Isn't it rewarding to have such a versatile little boat? I would be interested to hear about sea and wind ...
Glad to add a little more. Both days were cloudless, abosolutely beautiful. Friday there were long swells, about 3 feet pk to pk, with smaller waves from wind...
Sounds idylic. You've inspired me to check out a spot on the Mohawk that promises to be something like your cove. Wind was too high to try the one time I was ...
Brooks,<br>Really enjoyed your message, especially the part about the steep following seas and the Boat's performance. Music to my ears! ! ! !<br>Probably ...
Advance weather forecast for the Melonseed Summer Solstice Regatta weekend looks great. (Knock on teak) Hot and clear. Should have moonlight for Fridays sail...
Weather forecast says hot, sunny, clear in the high 80's and best of all, WSW WINDS 10 - 15 KNOTS ALL WEEKEND!!!!!!!! Ohhh Man!<br><br>Melonseeds will rule! ...
MELONSEEDS RULE ! ! ! Well folks, hate to rub it in, BUT we had 16 - 25 knot SW winds (actually saw it recorded on the internet National Weather Service site!)...
A bit weary from the day's adventure, but still game, a substantial crew of Melonheads showed up for last night's moonlight sail in Duxbury. 11 boats sailed...
With a grin and a Hurrah! I read each of RC's regatta updates. Sounds like the perfect summer mix of stout breezes, curling wavetops, tossed spray, fun and ...
Well, Saturday was just another PERFECT day in Regatta Land up here in MA. We had the biggest fleet of the weekend (22 boats) gather at 11 am at the beach up...
Party at the boat shop Sat. night. We transformed the shop into nautical tropical paradise, complete with plastic (Hey, why not?<br>we sail plastic boats!) ...
"What about Sunday? Where are we sailing Sunday?" someone said. "Really, you guys want to sail some more? Your'e not burnt out?"<br>"NO we want more!" OK then,...
Everyone's right. The Summer Solstice Regatta is a must do event. For starters, the melonseed gene guarantees owners will be great people to be around. At the ...
Roger. Wondering if your rendezvous is still a go? At the moment, looks like wife and I could make it, less some unforseen cloud looms on horizon. Where in...
Dean - It would be MARVELOUS if you, the missus and SUN DANCE could make it to the rendezvous! Understand, it's an informal thing, with minimal planning, ...
