I could snap you in two. Must have a different meaning across the pond.

boatymcboatface wrote: The Michigan 300 sounds far less expensive and way more fun without all the salt water in the eyes. I'm in. Let's make this hap...

Thats a great idea, Pete. Next year we'll make a gentleman's race out of it.

I'm not sure I follow you. I have a Nacra 6.0, and my brother (crew) has a Prindle 16. Are you saying we should take the P16s this year and the Nacra ...

pbegle wrote: In 1975 my friend Don Sapikowski and I "raced" up the length of Lake Michigan, 300 miles, for the cost of 3 dinners and gas for "back up...

I give up... point I’m trying to make is the trip can be executed for a lot less money. Am I optimistic or Ignorant?

Half my post was deleted... as I was saying Lodging: A park bench will feel like a 5 star hotel after a day on the water. If I can share a small bea...

I work for a very large company, when I fly, company policy is we fly business class. When we purchase parts and services, price is very nearly irrele...

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I'm hoping to partake in a couple CRAM events this summer. I'm in the market for a h16 for just that. As for Beaver Island I'll definitely be headed t...

Watching videos of mega sailboats I'll never be able to afford is my guilty pleasure.

That might make a nice upgrade over my 6.0. I would certainly miss the wings though... I can't imagine it would be much faster aside from downwind sa...

Not what I wanted to hear. You are probably right though. Thanks for your input.

MN3 wrote: Regarding Trans Atlantic danger, there were probably the same naysayers in the 15th century. 😆 Looks like a scene from the Truman s...

Can people not learn from HIST0RY!!! This has been tried before, see below tale of the H18 crossing. BOTH PARTICIPANTS SAID DO NOT DO THIS AGAIN!!! R...

The Titanic was deemed "unsinkable" also and we all know how that turned out. I had the same thought when I read that bit. Maybe no icebergs at that ...

My browser has no such button, but I can highlight and translate. I think they're strapping themselves down and sleeping. they're making good time. I'...

That's some much needed positivity for this time of year, Bill.

Hobie Beach at Eagle Creek Reservoir. It's 5 mins from my house, so makes sailing after work during the summer really easy. Do you ever solo your 6.0?...

I bought a Nacra 6.0 last year. I too upgraded from a H18. Phenomenal boat. I called about this particular boat last summer. It's been for sale for a ...

I was fishing in Charlotte Harbor two weeks ago. Water was 66-67. I'm going to look into that regatta though.

I was on that same island 2 days ago. I was even searching "sailboat" on craigslist. I'm back in Indiana now. My dad went a looked at it today however...

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Pete I remember you telling me about that trip. Now it just so happens I too have a Nacra 6.0 in Northern Indiana... Why don't you two join us in Augu...

Mgriff the last two years we took a trip in August around Beaver Island. This year we plan to depart from my house in Ogden Dunes, IN and head up as f...

Really tough question to answer sight unseen.

Can't say that I do. But August 18th I'm taking off from Charlevoix and headed to Beaver Island. You should join us.