Understood, I'm very interested in any case, the spoils are a blast too. Count me in...

MN3 wrote: Anclote is not a good choice for us (no bottles/no beer allowed) where are you at flaco? I'm in Tampa, but frequent the Dunedin Cause...

MN3 wrote: Anyone have any interest in taking a vacation and doing some island camping (and maybe sailing) in the gulf of mexico this spring (april is...

I have one of these attached to each vest. br /> They strap very easily to the little square strap thingy on my vests. They're crazy sharp, and w...

MN3 suggestion = Lexus - you will be very comfortable all day. matt922 suggestion = Toyota pickup - It will get the job done. Personally, I get co...

West Marine has the Garmin GPS Map 76cx on sale for $149.99. It's a good deal, I'm picking up one today.

robpatt wrote: I've got the SX wings, but mostly only use them when going camping, for a bit more comfort on long cruises w/gear. At first I lov...

Great video !! So what key did you launch from? There aren't many nice sandy beaches like that down there. I'm looking to take my H18 down for a weeke...

I've never raced in my life, but sounds like good fun for a good cause. So do I need to read up on rules etiquette, etc., or is it more like a "go tha...

lawrencer2003 wrote: Bought these, put em on, had a friend on the wire...fail ... 1/2 hour single handling my 5.8 in 15+/4' waves trying to find/retri...

One of my favorites: Just be sure to turn down the volume..Edited by flaco on Sep 06, 2011 - 08:43 AM.

Kevin219 wrote: I once towed a 13 foot sailboat called a zuma. The wind was blowing 20mph and my friend was hopeless. He took his sail down, rudder up...

Tampa Area

This thread may be of some use to you:

I had a scary experience my first time ever on a cat 10+ years ago. Demasted, and was caught under the sail, still hooked in. Now I attach one of thes...

Using while on a wing versus using of the hull without wings, may change the desired wire length. But again I think the rope adjustment would be able ...

I've never used my either. So, if you need to dump the main (in a big gust or to stop a pitchpole or something), does the ratchet make this more diffi...

gcamick wrote: Flaco, How's the sound on that unit? Does it loud enough? and how long do the batteries last? I've only had it out once, but a f...

I got one of these: Way more lo-fi, but it's cheap and does the job. I stick my droid in it, turn on pandora, and let it play all day.Edited by fla...

hyperope wrote: Thought about epoxy, but the west system was said to dry to a reddish-brown color- I would have had to paint the boat afterwards. ...

She then walks around to the front and connects the forestay. Hate to resurrect this topic, but... Does anyone else feel they need a third hand...

Thanks for the replies, still don't know what to do, but they've been a big help.

I think I used every one of your tips and eventually got em out. I had to cut one and used the vicegrips/hammer treatment. The second worked out on it...