This would really mean something if the pair of you weren't moored or docked
for 99% of the time. Let's face it.... your time aboard would be better
spent if you both hauled your vessels and did some maintenance for a change.
My vessel will age far less drastically than either of yours. Cut The
Mustard no doubt has a saturated hull from extended immersion and Red Cloud
is rusting on a wet berth.
Hauling out every season allows me to inspect and maintain my vessel's hull
and submerged components. While I change zincs annually... Joe's 200 zincs
are deteriorating daily. While Capt. Neal's spongy hull is becoming infested
with a marine growth to rival a coral reef.... mine is clear, smooth, hard
and crustacean free. While Cut the Mustard's hull is discolouring...
Overproof's hull is waxed to the waterline and so shiny you can shave in the
reflection. While the pair of you can only entertain wet maintenance.... I
have the luxury of seasonal dry dock overhauls and full access for
maintenance & repairs.
You pay a price for the convenience of warm weather sailing.... grossly
polluted locations, a plethora of other boats to contend with, advanced
deterioration of equipment, corrosion, complacency as well as exaggerated
mooring & docking fees.
I'll stick to my seasonal sailing regime thank-you very much..... the water
here is deep blue, pristine by comparison and I can actually eat the fish or
shellfish without fear of mercury or other toxic contamination! The fact
that I'm fortunate to even spot 2 or 3 vessels out sailing in the summer is
as well a benefit neither of you enjoy!!
CM
"Capt. NealŪ" wrote in message
...
I have noted a rise in frustration lately on this group.
I think many people are frustrated and showing that frustration by
being grouchy, mean and crass. Take Katysails, for example. She has
become the witch we all knew she was. She could no longer keep up
the facade of being somewhat normal.
Mooron is clearly angry and upset at being shut in and not able to
sail his sturdy but slow vessel. Gaynz is probably afraid to sail his
tiny craft with all the rain and storms California is having.
Ole Thom seems to be somewhat out of sorts in that the conditions
in his neck of the woods is not conducive to sailing either.
Please note how the above people who claim to be sailors have got
themselves stuck in places where sailing is but a dream most of the
year. One must wonder why they remain living in regions where they
know they will be frustrated most of the year?
Is it because they are stupid? Lazy? Unmotivated? Trapped? Awaiting
trial? Perhaps, but I think the real reason boils down to the fact that
they are, in their hearts, lubbers. If they were really sailors they
would have found a way to live in places that allow them to sail on
a year round basis.
The only conclusion I can draw is Joe and I are the only real sailors
on this newsgroup.
CN
|