tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post7331656862837351649..comments2023-05-12T07:26:21.635-04:00Comments on s/v Dreamboat Annie - A Westsail 32: The Passage to Carrabelle... Complete!Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07950027944252186558noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post-74856499294759402552016-06-15T21:46:28.558-04:002016-06-15T21:46:28.558-04:00Thanks Jeremy.
When I saw the monster shark, that...Thanks Jeremy.<br /><br />When I saw the monster shark, that image popped into my mind. <br /><br />It's amazing how many thoughts I was having in that last 24 hours of the trip. Now that I made it through, I do wish you could have been with me... you could have battened down the hatches.<br /><br />Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07950027944252186558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post-29428902390070093012016-06-15T21:38:24.484-04:002016-06-15T21:38:24.484-04:00Winslow Homer, "Gulf Stream" is the pain...Winslow Homer, "Gulf Stream" is the painting you like :)<br /><br />http://www.winslowhomer.org/gulf-stream.jsp for more by the same painter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10824574412837342590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post-11253844369675900602016-06-15T08:09:10.647-04:002016-06-15T08:09:10.647-04:00I thought the same thing about the dinghy. I'm...I thought the same thing about the dinghy. I'm not sure with the extreme rolling and pitching of the vessel if I could have got forward and release the dink. Definitely will have a instant inflatable life raft aboard before I head to Saint Lucia. It will also be packaged on deck near the cockpit.<br /><br />She is on the hard now and I will be doing a number of finishing jobs completing her refit. She deserves a rest... she proved her worth and strength Sunday night.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07950027944252186558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post-24481987174604695962016-06-15T08:02:50.176-04:002016-06-15T08:02:50.176-04:00Thanks Bob... I knew it was a classic and it capti...Thanks Bob... I knew it was a classic and it captivated my imagination when I was a young man. With so many thoughts racing through my mind as things got crazy, when I saw the 9 ft. shark, this painting came to mind in detail.<br /><br />Thanks again.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07950027944252186558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post-70595835141655086562016-06-15T03:00:39.606-04:002016-06-15T03:00:39.606-04:00Dave, what a scary night. It reminds me of the sa...Dave, what a scary night. It reminds me of the saying that goes something like, "God doesn't give you what you want, he/she gives you what he knows you need". Think about what you learned during that difficult part, and how better prepared you will be when you take your next voyage. Can you imagine ending your cruise with just fair weather and someday heading to St Lucia without all you've learned? I think the Lord blessed you with experience you'll need for what he has planned for you. I'm sure a tiller auto-pilot is something you'll be getting, and now you have time to find a good deal ;-) Another concern that came to mind is what you would do if the boat swamped and went down with the dinghy strapped down and the engine on the back bracket? Perhaps when cruising the dinghy engine should be more easily deployed. Although, still kept clear of the prop when it comes out of the water, so if its towed behind the boat that needs to be addressed. I've also heard of towed boats getting swamped and the added weight during a storm breaks the tow line. Perhaps a dinghy cover to reflect water from waves and excessive rain. Terri might have some suggestions. Glad you are safe. Now that Annie is in cruising shape, you should take some short trips, even if the destination is cruise the Gulf for a few days then back to Carrabelle, to build your experience.Bob on Island Song IIInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post-26770189466419670592016-06-15T02:34:48.496-04:002016-06-15T02:34:48.496-04:00The Gulf Stream is an 1899 oil painting by Winslow...The Gulf Stream is an 1899 oil painting by Winslow Homer. It shows a man in a small rudderless fishing boat struggling against the waves of the sea, and was the artist's last statement on a theme that had interested him for more than a decade. Homer vacationed often in Florida, Cuba, and the Caribbean. Read more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gulf_Stream_(painting)<br /><br />Enjoying the blog Dave. Just getting to the dangerous weather part!Bob on Island Song IIIhttps://www.facebook.com/bobhaasjrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post-15348529446413888882016-06-14T21:58:52.043-04:002016-06-14T21:58:52.043-04:00Yes... it was amazing!
I am still processing the ...Yes... it was amazing!<br /><br />I am still processing the entire experience but even now, I am in someway glad I went through it.<br /><br />I must still grow and learn. <br /><br />Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07950027944252186558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post-37350722267427148052016-06-14T20:24:24.313-04:002016-06-14T20:24:24.313-04:00Now you're an experienced sailor. ;-)
Good jo...Now you're an experienced sailor. ;-)<br /><br />Good job on making it relatively safe. Looks like it was quite an adventure. Really enjoy the videos too seeing nothing but water in every direction. Very exciting and intimidating at the same time.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.com