[C320-list] Geriatric Sailing

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 I think most monohull charters in the BVI now have in-mast furling to attract a broader range of clients. My 320 is the second boat I've had with in-mast and with this newer system, vertical battens, and my deep keel, I don't lose much speed to comparable traditionally rigged boats.  There is no question on my 96 Beneteau, I lost some performance but I didn't race and I could get into weather that other boats opted out of. Oh ya, I'm getting up a little in age too.

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: John Frost <john at frostnet.net>
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Sent: Wed, Aug 18, 2010 4:08 pm
Subject: [C320-list] Geriatric Sailing


Barb, we got the in mast furler for the same reason. No need to fight Sir
Isaac Newton. We may not be as fast as others, but are way more likely to
put the sail out on a short trip than we would be otherwise. 

We just came back from 11 days in the BVIs on a gorgeous 47 foot (air
conditioned) catamaran. Every time we raised sail (took two-three men) I
appreciated my in mast furler more.

Happy Sailing!

John
2007 C320MKII
Hull 1118
Guntersville, AL


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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Barbara Uhlman
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 7:36 PM
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Are we bragging about age and still sailing?

Three and a half years ago, at Burnt Store Marina, we were talking to an
older 
man, but a new C-350 owner, about his in-mast furling.  Would he recommend
it to 
others?  He looked at Bob and asked if Bob still wanted to be sailing at
95.  Of 
course Bob said yes.  The man said we definitely needed to be looking at the

in-mast furling.  Geriatric sailing!!!  Bob was 81 at the time.  About two 
months later we bought a new 320 with in-mast and vertical battens.  We 
absolutely love it!!

BTW, Bob is in fantastic physical/mental condition and can run circles
around me 
altho I am quite a bit younger.  In June he went from working full time to
part 
time.

Barb



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From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
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Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 5:04:46 PM
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Yeah, well I'm 70 and except for the blasted heat and family duties love to
sail.  Also do all regular maintenance.  We have one guy in our marina who
is early 80s and he and his wife sail often and go on their own.  He is my
hero.  I'll be happy and proud to still be sailing at 80, and to Hell with
the pain. Fortunately, I don't have many to complain about.  
    Keep sailing.
        Life is better on a sailboat.
Warren

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