Grandpa on lake Michigan in the 90s
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Can anyone identify what type of ship this is?
https://redd.it/1m8k07d
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Do you experience some kind of pitching on the solid ground?
Hi. I just started sailing training this summer so it's my first season.
The thing is, I don't get seasick on a boat, but each time when I come home from a drill I cannot sleep or think straight for a few hours and it feels like the floor is rocking in waves however it's not.
I don't know what's the proper name for this thing, but after ~15 drills from 2 to 3 hours each on laser and santer 760 it doesn't seem to be passing away.
I wander is it okay? Do you experience it? Did you?
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Here is something I don't see every day!
https://redd.it/1m807fs
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POV the boys and I finally get the spinnaker up on the Macgregor 26
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HOME STORAGE FOR BOAT EQUIPMENT
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Colreg addendum required for this one weird trick
https://xkcd.com/3119/
https://redd.it/1m7lcea
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Question from new sailor - Catalina 250
https://www.facebook.com/share/1B4ZSgQNWR/?mibextid=wwXIfr
I’m new to sailing. Looking to check this boat out as a starter boat.
I have Don Casey list and planning to go over that at inspection.
What do you think? Is this good price? Any experience or comment is greatly appreciated!
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Are pirates a real threat?
I saw a Facebook reel where someone claimed there were pirates approaching their vessel. The video they took didnt show anything and they didnt really explain what happened other than pirates approached us. They were off the coast of Venezuela. Is that a big concern? I figured certain areas in the world like Indonesia or Somalia are known for it but is it a threat to small sailing vessels? Anyone have any stories?
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A sleek Southern Wind at anchor under Aegean cliffs.
https://redd.it/1m70nqf
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Looking for a recommendation for a good gas/charcoal grill for the cockpit rail.
We had one of the round ones, it worked ok but the top blew off in a hurricane. It will be a gift for my boyfriend. Thanks!
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On our way to the 3rd annual Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race 1993, me on the bumpkin of the pinky schooner entered by the french capt. wearing the funny chapeau.
https://redd.it/1m8i1ux
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Sailing down the coast of Puerto Vallarta.
https://redd.it/1m8nr0r
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Baltic Sea Summer Sailing
https://redd.it/1m8hegm
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What is your recurring sailing nightmare / anxiety dream?
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Had to get towed
I’m pretty new to sailing and when I was out I had my gas line snap. Obviously this wasn’t a big deal at first as I just sailed back towards dock but I ended up stuck in irons only 100 meters from my marina. I was also too close to shore to feel comfortable trying to swing back into the wind and had to call the coast guard. Just wondering if anyone else had anything like this happen, I felt pretty dumb calling them because my engine wasn’t working while on a sailboat. With that being said I’m not sure how I would have gotten into my slip without motor power.
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Remove rudder/tiller between trips?
forgive the novice question: I’ve been taking the rudder/tiller out of my 12’ dinghy while not in use on the pond we keep it in over the summer. is this necessary, or can I just leave it in?
for context I learned to sail (the basics anyway) at Community Boating in Boston and one of the things they have you do after docking is remove the rudder to store in the boathouse. I assume a primary reason for this is so people can’t easily run off with a dinghy, but maybe there’s another reason?
thx
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Capsized Hobie in gybe
First time sailing a Hobie cat (am more used to keel boats), I managed to capsize it during a gybe. Any advice?
It's a smaller model with only one sail, one sheet, no boom, no other controls.
With maybe 15kn wind on a broad reach, I sheeted the main in as much as I could to reduce power, then steered to downwind as slowly as I could. As soon as the gybe went through (wind filled the sail on the other side), the boat started heeling uncontrollably and went on its side. I was surprised by how quickly it happened and didn't even have time to move to the new high side or uncleat the sheet.
Things I wonder about, opinions welcome:
* Normally I like to establish the new tack, then change positions. As a bigger guy (230lbs) should I have switched my body to the new high side before the gybe goes through?
* Does it help to release the main sheet quickly after the gybe goes through? I wasn't prepared to let it go quickly.
* Any other advice?
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Solo sailing small gaff cutters
https://redd.it/1m7nf1k
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Boat sailing for Greenland missing off Labrador
https://www.cp24.com/news/canada/2025/07/23/boat-sailing-for-greenland-missing-off-labrador/?taid=68813fb07ed8f7000196f5ce&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
https://redd.it/1m7joop
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Can anyone tell me more about this specific boat? Nacra 5.0 1984 model
https://redd.it/1m75tf5
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Gloucester 15 - 1983 Advice/help?
https://redd.it/1m6sr4m
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A boat I regret selling: 13ft Escape
https://redd.it/1m6zhz2
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Mount Gay Rum hat supplier/manufacturer
Hi all,
Does anybody know what supplier MGR uses for their red sailing hats? I want to get a few to embroider with a parody graphic of our sailing club to give out at regattas. However, I can't seem to find a close match. Most importantly it should be red, 100% cotton, unstructured, green underbill, metal triglide slide buckle, dark grey or black adjuster strap. The original hats don't have eyelets either, but that's a lower priority to match.
If anyone knows of the specific supplier/manufacturer, or ones that are similar, please let me know. I'm in Canada, but willing to order worldwide for the right hat.
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