ConnorG wrote: I think the hull integrity was compromised beforehand. Ron had just gotten some work done on one of the hulls where the trailor roller ...

TylerH wrote: Lets hope its like this, That's some carnage! Those guys getting dragged behind their boat happened to me a couple weeks ago on a ...

Oh man that picture scares me. What were the conditions? What year was the boat? Were the newer style brackets installed under the front xbar? W...

Sent the $, will be there with my two sons. Looking forward to having fun at our first "regatta". Go easy on the new boys! Dont leave us too far be...

I agree with edshcitt77. List the features across the top, sites down the left and then use a dot or no dot system. No subjective scoring like saili...

Deliver that baby on the tramp!! That chop may help induce labor!

Power lines, other overhead impediments. Launch Fees Overnight Storage?, ie, mast up?, on the beach? Maybe a point system...higher number of po...

Looked for your 18 ?? Was getting distracted some -- didnt see any sails but saw what may have been a "Bob" at the top of the mast.... Lemme know ...

5 passes to help, getting close enough to the mast to grab it, storm rolling in. I assume fairly heavy wind, were you solo? Thats some impressive ma...

I noticed the "Chicago Scene Boat Party" pics on the same page as this article - not sure what caught my eye.... The juxstaposition of the sailing ...

Good word "pete". I was not aware of this system. Did a quick check and for about $130 you can get the connector and spreader bar. Thank you.

No vids or photos to prove the moment... but it was a great one. Even though my 21 yr old son was having fun before, the sailing "hook" was set for s...

Thanks guys! Went again, with crew today. Winds were over 15 and gusting to 20+. It was a great day. Flew the hull for the first time using coastr...

erice wrote: 2. at all times on a cat, sailing across the wind is the most dangerous angle to be. it is often called the "zone of death", this goes do...

Great videos. I checked the wind around the Pamlico Sound today looked to be blowing about 11, gusting 17 - 18. What kind of camera did you guys use...

Thanks for the info. My halyard ring is the style that has a "segment" bar from about 12 o'clock to about 4 o'clock across the ring. So now I have t...

Still interested in specifically what you are having a problem with. In addition to what is mentioned above I have had headaches with unhooking the m...

Interesting idea, you would have to put grommets in the luff of the sail to tie it down to "soemthing" when you reef it. You would also need a very s...

What simulator did you get? Is it a software or computer issue?

Virtual Skipper looks good. Here is one I found that looks close to releasing a Hobie 16, F18 Tiger and Nacra Infusion. I'll see if I can put ...

I will be coming with my older son, our first regatta. Hotel, tent or boat for sleeping? Is there camping available around? Do most stay in a hotel...

If he will not/can not make a replacement then it is only fair to have him pay for the replacement.

My son (175 lbs) was soloing and turned my Hobie 18 over about 100 Yards offshore on the South Carolina coast. Mast was sealed, no comptip, no "Goofy...

andrewscott wrote: that he would return it soon Return it soon??? Uh, so even though its been months he will get around to it when he feels like i...

Oh man, that's hard core. I cannot imagine by old back surviving two nights and days on the tramp. 'Course that's one really big litter box all ...