JMetzner Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 One day under 2 years and I'm on the water with As You Wish. Many thanks to Mark and Doreen and Mike and Joan for all the hospitality and a very enjoyable day on (and off) the lake today! Winds were light, which was probably a very good thing since I'd never sailed a boat before. The smoke from all the forest fires had thinned a bit, we could almost see the far side of the lake for a while. I now understand the term "da*%$% jetskiers". I think As You Wish now qualifies as the Northernmost Weekender Thanks again guys and to all those on the list who also helped me get to this goal! I'll see if I can get some of the digital video posted (once I figure out how to download it). The Fairbanks Fleet below, Aurora Wolf, Flyer, As You Wish and Swimmer. --John M. Fairbanks, Alaska [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pennington Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 As You Wish, show'en her stuff. Oh yeah, John, says he don't know how to sail. Hmmmm! Then how did he know to comment on my stealing his wind? :roll: Whose been giving these guys lessons? They don't need no help, it's hard enough making my get a ways as it is. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pennington Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 Here is more proof that these waters ain't safe no more for water rats. You can't see Mark up forward in the cabin, but he's up there keep'en the bow down. And his brother Steve, is fly'en the Stars and Stripes as a TOP GALLANT :roll: I can't win fair like against them odds Man! Am I dumb, I just realized that John's wife Cheri is at the wheel and John must be up forward TOO! What happened to I can't get the wife in the boat? :wink: I couldn't believe it when I heard my wife Joan yelling over to Mark to let out on his jib sheet :roll: Conspiracy! I think this was probably one of the best sailing days I have ever had. And we're going to do it again in the morning folks. When your sailing, life only gets better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Hagan Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 Great pictures Mike! And a pretty good looking fleet up there as well. Mike Stevenson has to take note of the collection of Stevenson Project's boats there ... is that a record for that many different models in the same pic? The flag from the gaff sure looks great ... that's how they should be flown on a gaffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMetzner Posted July 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 Frank, I don't know if it is a record, but we'll have to take another one soon. Mark's daughter Laura was pretty excited about starting a Skipjack today. I'm thinkin' Mark won't be able to hold her off for long --John M. Fairbanks, AK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeStevenson Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 That's three different types, right? We've had a lot of shots with three of our different designs, but never four or more to my knowledge. I suspect this late-July will beat that at the Mega-Mess. You Alaskans are still way cool anyway, and you certainly have the most northerly fleet. (unless there are some lurking Scandinavians we haven't heard from?) Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 Way too cool. Thanks for the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Pyeatt Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 Looks like a great outing for all of you. What fun with everyone getting a chance to enjoy the launch of Johns fine Weekender. Fun in the land of the Midnight sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdrown Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 Looks like your having great fun. Congratulations on launching. I launched my Weekender exactly one year ago in Massachusets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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