Okay, I'm getting excited.
Okay, I'm getting excited.
Gromit pointed out that although we still have a few weeks to go...we only have 10 work days left before our sailing adventure with Scubagirl.
Gromit and I are sailing virgins...I think...Gromit, are you a virgin? Anyway, we are finding it hard to concentrate on normal things like work and Thanksgiving, so to help feed our addiction, I thought I'd see if you experienced sailors could throw us some fun tips. Anything we need to make sure we bring? What's the best way to deal with it when Gromit gets tired of my constant chatter and tries to tie me to the dinghy with a bungee? Do I really need all those zip loc baggies?
And Kellee...could we see that pole dance again? Gromit and I need to practice.
Gromit and I are sailing virgins...I think...Gromit, are you a virgin? Anyway, we are finding it hard to concentrate on normal things like work and Thanksgiving, so to help feed our addiction, I thought I'd see if you experienced sailors could throw us some fun tips. Anything we need to make sure we bring? What's the best way to deal with it when Gromit gets tired of my constant chatter and tries to tie me to the dinghy with a bungee? Do I really need all those zip loc baggies?
And Kellee...could we see that pole dance again? Gromit and I need to practice.
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BB - Sunday, December 13
No advice here, but wondering if the Tres Virgins will be attending the Forum Gathering at the BB on Sunday, December 13. I'd really like to meet you guys, and by that time you'll have all sorts of stories to share.
Keep us posted.
Lovermont
Keep us posted.
Lovermont
I wouldn't go so far as to say I am experienced but my grandparents kept a sailboat while I was growing up.
One thing that sits in my memory is that when "things" are happening like pulling into the dock, catching a ball, etc. you do exactly what the captain tells you.
If you have an assigned task, do it. If you don't, sit down, shut up and don't get in the way.
Crawling around trying to grab another beer, acting up with other passengers, blocking views while the captain was trying to concentrate was a sure fire way to fray nerves.
One thing that sits in my memory is that when "things" are happening like pulling into the dock, catching a ball, etc. you do exactly what the captain tells you.
If you have an assigned task, do it. If you don't, sit down, shut up and don't get in the way.
Crawling around trying to grab another beer, acting up with other passengers, blocking views while the captain was trying to concentrate was a sure fire way to fray nerves.
Bring LOTS of sunscreen. The sun is much stronger on the water. I still have a mark on my cheek (that's the face cheek not the other) where I burned so badly on our first charter years ago.
Another thing that was very helpful was a prescription motion sickness patch. I used it the first 3 days I was on the boat and it really helped alot. That charter was a monohull so there was lots of motion to get used to. After 3 days I was fine.
I'm sure you girls are going to have a great time.
Another thing that was very helpful was a prescription motion sickness patch. I used it the first 3 days I was on the boat and it really helped alot. That charter was a monohull so there was lots of motion to get used to. After 3 days I was fine.
I'm sure you girls are going to have a great time.
You are in for the the best time of your life! Yes, you need all those baggies.. unless you jump in the water every time you need to go to the bathroom! LOL! Take EXTRA pairs of sunglasses! Have the wings at Pusser's in Soper's Hole.
I wanna' go again!!!
I wanna' go again!!!
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