Do we have any sailors?

[Simon-JG-hr]

Pretty much as per the thread title. Do we have any yachties around these parts? Sailing's good enough as it is, but it's also a great opportunity for a good cigar in my mind - drop the anchor and light up.


As a pleasant surprise, the last guy I crewed for did exactly this. Anchor went down, the rum came out and up he lit. Wasn't expecting it, so grabbed a couple of packs of Cohiba Exquisitos when we moored in La Coruna to see us through a few days (he had quite a stash of Dominicans too, hence the number of Exquisitos in my humi now...)

A couple of ideas rolling around in my head depending on the response...

[Mr Moore]

I toyed with the idea a few years back, nearly bought a boat, but nothing came of it.

I'm not a sailor but I can understand the enjoyment one can attain from sailing on calm waters for pleasure, sea fishing or bouncing about on the rough stuff.

[the mothman]

"A couple of ideas rolling around in my head depending on the response... "

Hope they dont include a 'Barrel'
Love the look of the sea, but I dont like deep water! Scares the shit out of me if I cant touch the bottom with my head above the water, fear of drowning? or jaws!

[bigbarneyhotdog]

I was in the Sea Scouts

[daverave999]

I used to sail Toppers when I was in school but I've not done any sailing since then. Loved it at the time but have gotten lazy now.

[cohibaIV]

Spent 5 years in the Merchant Navy...does that count??

[Simon-JG-hr]

Naturally.

or

Makes (almost) no difference.

We'll forget about those odd RFA chaps - "Make your mind up, purleese!"

[cohibaIV]

Errrr Whats 'ODD' about the RFA...

The Royal Navy MOVES courtesy of the RFA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx8YDOtIYFY

[Simon-JG-hr]

I had the joy of being used as an example of how a light jackstay personnel transfer works during sea training... Can't remember which RFA ship I went over to, it was one of the Rovers (Black Rover, I think).

[cohibaIV]

I spent a year on the Black Rover...many moons ago..

Aaaa, the good old days...

Ladys and Gents, I present 'RFA Black Rover'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1Lc8BTw3oY

[Simon-JG-hr]

Okay then...

[HabanoSy]

I've spent many an hour on a Towsend Torensen! (blast from the past) or P&O ferry crossing the English channel to France for holidays.

Does that count...!?! lol

Sea-legs, HabanoSy

[Simon-JG-hr]

It's borderline Habs, I have to say. But borderline's pretty close.

We can sort this out though...

Have you ever had to do this on a ferry crossing? If yes, you're in.

[HabanoSy]

LOL!!! No never had to do that...

I know Townsend Torensen were pretty sketchy but they did manage to dock (most of the time!!!) before they let people off.

Moments silence, HabanoSy

[nicwing]

Didn't catch you on the newbie greets Pugwash so this will have to suffice.

I did a bit of off shore sailing after years in dingys but hated the fact that nothing happened for long periods and I got sea sick so knocked that on the head.

I hate the fact that now days if I want to hire a dingy for the day I have to take my 11 year old daughter along as she has certificates and I have none and they won't hire a boat to me!!!