Pat Mellema Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 I went out tonite and had a great sail. I got out on the lake with winds at about 8 mph with gusts to 25 from a different direction. It was a real learning experience. I managed to get about 5 miles down the lake. It took about 45 minutes to get down the lake and about 30 minutes to get back. I arrived at the marina at about 20 minutes before sunset. I was told on the way out that there was a storm coming in in about 3 hours so I decided not to stay out to long. Now for the problem I found about a quart of water in the rear seat locker so I am going to have to figure out where it is coming in and repair it. I didn't see any problems on the outer hull so it is going to have do some searching to find the leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasPhil Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 :shock: :?: :shock: :?: :shock: I think what Beaker is saying is that the wind direction didn't change, just the apparent wind. This was caused by increased wind velocity which changed the vector the boat was moving. Thus, the apparent wind would change to more of an aft position. Am I right Beaker? Beaker also indicated how to sail so the gusts are better utilized and cause less disturbance to your sailing. Gee wiz Beaker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pat Mellema Posted September 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 The weather maps showed steady winds out of the SE at 8 mph with gusts out of the SW at 20-25. There was a cold front just off the the west at the time. The cold front has gone through and it is warmer than before it went through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt jake Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 Now THAT is funny!! LOL :) poor Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Doug (WA) Posted September 14, 2003 Report Share Posted September 14, 2003 Does anyone remember Cliff on the Cheers TV show? Funny, sometimes when I read this forum I find myself thinking of him.. I love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasPhil Posted September 14, 2003 Report Share Posted September 14, 2003 oh man that is priceless!!! After seeing Bill's beaker chalk board, I started laughing. I laughed so hard that I fell out of my seat! And I couldn't breathe for a couple minutes! Frank, you gotta put that one on the calendar! Beaker, what happened??? you are really in your prime today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt jake Posted September 14, 2003 Report Share Posted September 14, 2003 Frank, you gotta put that one on the calendar! That has my vote!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaylen Beardsley Posted September 14, 2003 Report Share Posted September 14, 2003 Beaker is my favorite Muppet. I'm glad to see that he is still around, and hasn't changed a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Pyeatt Posted September 14, 2003 Report Share Posted September 14, 2003 Yes....I vote to include the Beaker at work drawing in the calendar as well. That is a classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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