[C320-list] cold weather sail: a few pics

[Kevin]

Yep, I might be a bit deranged, but honestly Sunday was not as challenging as the snow and ice in the photos might suggest. I was dressed warmly, the sun was out and the wind was a steady 10-12 the whole afternoon. I was never the least bit uncomfortable. On the contrary, I was grinning the whole time, feeling like I was stealing one back from "the man" (not sure which man exactly, but surely there's some nasty winter man who thinks I should put my boat away for the winter).

But, yeah, Warren, given the option I prefer the BVIs in the winter, too! I've done several charters down there and (no offense to West Virginia) it's "almost heaven" for a sailor. Bareboat only, though. It might be the control freak in me that can't pay for someone else to be "captain."

But on Sunday the only option available was the Chesapeake Bay, and I'd rather sail in the cold than sit on the sofa. So I did. :-)

Kevin




----- Original Message ----
From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 5:45:02 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] cold weather sail: a few pics

Kevin, you are mentally deranged. There is no hope for you. Personally, I
prefer Winter sailing in the BVIs. The nice thing about bareboat chartering
is you walk on, sail, walk off. The charter co. will provision it for you,
have it ready, and clean it up for you.

For those who have not experienced the BVI's, it is a vacation you will not
forget. Pattie and I have done it twice, and will likely do it again. Always
with a captain and cook. Just thinking about it makes me wistful. Why don't
we have a C320 Regatta there?

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay