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Well, Shali, do you now know a rudder from an udder?
 

Well, at least we have that in common, but I didn't start sailing until I was in my thirties and had to take a lot of lessons. I was known as Captain Crash...:rolleyes:
 
Oh, for heaven's sake! You lot are incorrigible.

I'm all rested up and ready to lick my weight in wildcats. Gotta boogie off to work and I'm not gonna bother saying "behave".

BBL
 
It was one of my favorite hobbies and I sailed for thirty years. My first boat was a Canadian Paceship 20 and then two O'Day Mariners. I lived next to Narragansett Bay which was perfect for small sailboats...
 
Georgia, have a good day!

I've only been sailing a few times but loved it. Husband used to own a sailboat but I never got to sail in it. He sold it.

Ralphy, my brother lives in Newport and we are making our first visit there in Sept. He doesn't sail but he does kayak and canoe.
 
Shalimar said:
Nice boats Ralphy. I was able to have a short trip on one of the tall ships about ten years ago. One of the highlights of my life.
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We had a huge tall ships race near me about 4 years ago. Love those! Didn't get to go on one but took loads of pics from the shore.
 
Not for everyone, I would never go mountain climbing. The Volvo around the world race is making its only North American stop in Newport right now...
 
Ralphy1 said:
Not for everyone, I would never go mountain climbing. The Volvo around the world race is making its only North American stop in Newport right now...
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Yes, I noticed that when I was looking for upcoming events. Looks like a great place. I'm anxious to see it.
 
QuickSilver said:
Hate boats... hate water... I'm horribly prone to seasickness.. I have to load up on Dramamine and then fall asleep.. so what's the point?
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I don't get seasick unless a boat is rocking nonstop. We did a junk boat tour on our first trip to Thailand and on the way back it did a lot of rocking for a long time. Sis in law lost it over the side of the boat and I was getting close to it. Another time was a big ferry from Amsterdam to Newcastle and many people were looking very green. I had to go lie down on my bunk, then I was fine. But it's got to be very rough for me to have a problem.
 
Ameriscot said:
I don't get seasick unless a boat is rocking nonstop. We did a junk boat tour on our first trip to Thailand and on the way back it did a lot of rocking for a long time. Sis in law lost it over the side of the boat and I was getting close to it. Another time was a big ferry from Amsterdam to Newcastle and many people were looking very green. I had to go lie down on my bunk, then I was fine. But it's got to be very rough for me to have a problem.
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I am hypersensitive to motion sickness. Remember... I can't even use the exercise ball for crunches without tossing my cookies.. or at least feeling like it.
 
QuickSilver said:
I am hypersensitive to motion sickness. Remember... I can't even use the exercise ball for crunches without tossing my cookies.. or at least feeling like it.
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Oh, that is very sensitive! Is it an inner ear problem? Have you always had this?

My dh retired early because of something that caused him to have constant vertigo and was expected to be permanent. Fortunately, he recovered.
 
Ameriscot said:
Oh, that is very sensitive! Is it an inner ear problem? Have you always had this?

My dh retired early because of something that caused him to have constant vertigo and was expected to be permanent. Fortunately, he recovered.
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No inner ear problems... I am not bothered by vertigo. I have always had severe motion sickness. What's really funny is guess where I am not bothered in the least!.. On an airplane. go figger
 
Ameriscot said:
Ralphy, my brother lives in Newport and we are making our first visit there in Sept. He doesn't sail but he does kayak and canoe.
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At one time I lived in Newport. Lovely little town. Too bad you are not going in July....when they have the Newport Regatta. Too many tourists though.
 
ndynt said:
At one time I lived in Newport. Lovely little town. Too bad you are not going in July....when they have the Newport Regatta. Too many tourists though.
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My brother has lived there 30+ years and loves it. Brother doesn't have room for us in his house so staying in a hotel. $$$$ Can't even imagine the price of hotels during the Regatta or just being midsummer. We timed our trip to be going after Labor Day.
 
The fall is lovely in Newport, the crowds are gone, the prices are down, and the weather can be perfect...
 
Ralphy1 said:
The fall is lovely in Newport, the crowds are gone, the prices are down, and the weather can be perfect...
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We figured Sept would be the best time. Leaves won't be changing yet though as it's early/mid Sept. I've been wanting to go back and do a historic tour of Boston and area so are going to do that, plus visit the house we lived in until 1960.
 
Well, you have a better chance of sunny skies then late in September when the seasons start to change with much more of a chance of rainy weather...
 

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