Theis is one of the original 'associationers'. He was there back when the forum was formatted like a class outline. Whoa! We've come a long way and I'm glad you're still here, Theis.
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Theis is one of the original 'associationers'. He was there back when the forum was formatted like a class outline. Whoa! We've come a long way and I'm glad you're still here, Theis.
Your wisdom and experience is missed here.Prayers to ya...hope you do get back on the water. I miss your posts.....as we all do.
A brief couple of notes from Peter. He's attempting to get back into sailing. Not an easy process, as you may imagine. Here's the beginning of the process which started last Saturday.
Day One:
On Saturday, we raised the mainsail. Tomorrow, hopefully, I will again board the vessel-carefully. With luck, some good friends and I will take her out for a sailing spin. It will be a stretch and require significant care to avoid busting my you know what or going for a dunking.
Day Two:
It couldn't have gone better. We had a nice breeze and a gorgeous day. Was out most of the afternoon returning just before sunset. Two friends joined me and helped. They took off the life line on the port side so I could just walk onto the deck adjacent to the cabin, while holding on to the shrouds. Stepping over the coaming was the first obstacle, which I did relying largely on the cabin top handholds. From there I stepped down to a stool and then on the cockpit floor and over to the bench seat. No acrobatics or near misses. My left leg joined in the party. No 911, no emergency room. “Mrs. No” was afraid to be there fearing the worse. But now we have a system and can do it again.
That's fantastic!
Braced for the worst until I got here to the latest post.
Like the play on words:
Moving the life lines,
Holding on to the shrouds
Stepping over the coaming.
Into the cockpit.
Madam No doing her job really.
kicking Peter in the pants.
She probably made sandwiches!
Peter,
Congratulations! Your history of going 'where there may be dragons' continues! I appreciate your sharing your past adventures with us, and am encouraged to read that your adventures continue.
Looking forward to hearing more of your progress. :D
Craig
Thank you all for your kind comments. The day sailing on Lake Michigan was a wonderful adventure for me, assisted by a couple of very much appreciated friends who helped convince me I could do it, and encouraged me to go for the gold and made sure I succeeded. Frankly, I didn't sleep much the night before, ruminating over whether my adventure was more bravery or stupidity. But it did work and worked well. the Ariel is a wonderful vessel for those that have lost some of their mobility. And she is so much prettier on the water with sails flying than forlornly sitting on a trailer in a boat yard ringed by other boats whose owners either lost their enthusiasm, suffered health problems or who have left us. Now the challenge is to get out a couple more times before this beautiful weather turns.
Peter writes:
Shown at the link below are pictures of Solsken being launched, going down river and at dockside, with and without sail, Also shown are pics of me struggling to get on board. Additional photos soon.
http://torchlodge.com/solsken/index2.html
I'm sure the only thing better than us seeing you on your boat is you being on it. CONGRATS !! I was getting a bit worried as I scrolled down and saw you sitting there on a cell phone as beer was being had....but then a few pics later :) Great stuff !! Keep us posted.
Way to go Peter!
Cheers to ya'