No sailing today. So much for a good forecast, it rained about all day and there wasn't a lick of breeze. I did put lifejackets on the kids in the boat, in...
Sometimes it's all about effect. Stay away from acetone on your fiberglass - it's not too friendly. I tried "Goof Off once and it made a smeared mess. ...
i cannot seem to figure out which oarlocks to use and how to secure the oars to the locks, themselves. i think i understand that two cushions is sufficient ...
In a message dated 8/2/2005 11:59:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, pfcresearch@... writes: i cannot seem to figure out which oarlocks to use and how to...
There's a type of oarlock that keeps the oar from popping out, yet let's you ajust length and feather. It's a regular oarlock with a pin that goes across the...
Ya mon! ... fiberglass ... smeared mess. ... on boats ... good. I ... does not ... the first ... house ... knowledge, ... are ... to try to ... in terms ... ...
Hiya all -- This a.m., before the heat kicked in, I beautified Nancy Lee -- cleaned her up and oiled her teak -- in preparation for Green Lake next week. Yes,...
Hello Everyone, Today, August 3, Melonseed #343 was sailed for the first time. "Joy" exceeded our expectations in every respect. We are glad to finally be ...
Congrats, Ron & Denise, on your maiden sail with JOY! It is no doubt the first of many happy outings filled with enJOYment. Please regale us with tales of...
The annual Small Craft Meet of Delaware River TSCA is September 10th at Union Lake in Millville N.J. Come out and enjoy the day and try to catch Andy in order...
I am new to this group but have been sailing my #89 quite a bit this summer. I would like try some rowing. I know the oarlocks that are with the boat will...
Hi ralph, I'm a 57 year old boomer who lives in Newport and sails #348 on Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor. The boat handles like a dream and its fun to...
Hi Tina Thanks for getting back to me and I really appreciate the offer to test sail your boat. I will get in touch with you as soon as my schedule firms up....
Wow! Butt, back, leg and laugh muscles ache from three days of great sailing, non-stop hilarity and hijinks, and the longish sit-down for the drive home...
Ode to an Old Traut or Do Not Despair Do not despair if your snotter's stretched and your planks are sprung, And your bottom's foul and your sheets are...
2005 MSMR Roster: Crystal & Bob -- CAROOZIN' -- Green Lake, WI Don & Sheila -- CATSPAW -- Cincinnati, OH Doc & Teri -- INDIGO -- Oshkosh, WI Karen & friend...
John, I am looking forward to seeing you at the Messabout, which to me is the America's cup of messabouts, where we Melonheads get out there and go for the...
Folks, The last 3 Messabouts have been windy, each more then the last, in fact last year we had the remnants of hurricane (Irene?). This year I am hoping for...
Andy, Thank you as usual for both your kind comments and technical expertise to help folks link to the flyer. I hope Brian Romanowsky, Phil Maynard, and Uncle...
Congratulations to all MSMR 2005 attendees, and Thanks for another great event! Special thanks for the wonderful 40th birthday party. It was a great surprise!...
Andy and Tom - God willing - I'll be there! Andy - I can't wait to show you what's become of your dad's daggerboard. FINALLY - We'll get to sail together!...
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... We do! We are on for the second weekend in August again in '06. The dates are the 9th - 13th. This is the Green Lake Art Show again, so it will be a busy...
I enjoyed seeing all the pictures of the MSMR, thank you for posting them. It looks like you all had a great time. I noticed that in some of the pictures it...
Kristin -- The MSMR was GREAT! It's always loads of fun sailing with other Melonseeds, and this year was no exception. RE: Pennants. NANCY LEE sports one...