Thanks for the encouiragement. It is 80 degrees here today....but heavy rain forcast for the next two weeks...so farming is OUT! Sailing is IN! l...

You are probably right. I don't think the "family sailing" is going to be happening. The wife and I probably would have time to take it out a few t...

This is depressing. Our spring weather SUCKS down here. By now we should normally have at least half our crops planted. Haven't even started. C...

Take it to one of those precision computer grahic places and have them make them. They aren't that expensive. Also would advise letting them install...

Obviously, the Hobie Getway I bought and is still sitting in the dealer showroom doesn't make the cut. lol. It's warming up down here a little and ...

Anyone taking that home needs more than a trailer. I would suggest a mental health professional. Just saying.

Just an update. Went to St. Louis for my grandson's Baptism Sunday. Saturday was beautiful and 58 degrees. The son-in-law and 8 year old grandson ...

Is it really necessary to get a trap harness? I was planning on using the wings and forgoing any trap activities and sailing in light winds initially...

fxloop....That is a great photo. I've been really impressed with the photo quality of my GoProHero2. We've gotten some amazing photos in the water i...

lmao. smfinley and the -renovator...diametrically opposed views on attire. I'm going with smfinley's suggestion for her, and renovator's for mine...

What the ??? Thanks for all the wise advice. Nothing like benefitting from another's learning experience. hee hee. Ok...so maybe you guys shou...

Here is a link to the discussion between my wife and I regarding my buying the Hobie.

The dealer has agreed to rig the boat with me and to take as much time as necessary, but I won't be able to attend their in-house seminars. Thanks f...

Thanks for the warm welcome and information. This forum rocks. Just talked to the salesman in St. Louis and am meeting him on Saturday to complete...

Thanks Richard. Actuially Carlyle Lake is about the same distance as all the other sailing lakes in my area. I'm roiughly 40 miles from three lakes ...

Update on the Cat. I tentatively bought a new Getaway from a dealer in St. Louis. I talked to some really nice folks in Cincinnati but that is too ...

OMG...that was the most brilliant piece I've ever read. I know little about sailing, but I haven't laughed that hard since .... well, I'm not sure I...

Our area lakes range from 26 to 18K acres. Most of the folks have power or houseboats. I'm simply concerned about getting the boat in the wate...