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Overheard Sailing…

Practice makes perfect

November 25th, 2009 by Captain

Double-handing a 6m Waarschip monohull on the southern side of the Isle of Wight, with me in the cabin, a downdraught off the cliffs laid us flat for about 30 seconds with the mast touching the water.

After our trusty little boat righted herself, now approx. 600 kgs heavier due to water in-take through the cockpit sides, my crew and helmsman at the time just said:
“Whooo, that was interesting, can we do it again?”

Where: On board
Who: multihullsailor6

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You’ll understand when you grow up

December 20th, 2006 by Captain

Skipper: Noo! Chris, I told you! Not the heads, it’s brand new!
Chris: Sorry, I had to go, it’s a toilet!
Skipper: You don’t understand.

Where: Fuengirola marina, Spain
Who: Anonymous

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