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I saw this picture in an advert for UBS Bank. So, solo sailors are cool, even if old-ish.
No foulies, PFD, harnes, tether, jacklines. Looks wet.
Not shown: rockstar hired pro upwind, out of shot, doing the real steering! ;)
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I saw this picture in an advert for UBS Bank. So, solo sailors are cool, even if old-ish.
No foulies, PFD, harnes, tether, jacklines. Looks wet.
Not shown: rockstar hired pro upwind, out of shot, doing the real steering! ;)
Hahaha! I saw that ad while reading the morning paper and laughed out loud myself, David!Quote:
Originally Posted by pogen
Well, looks like the skipper of the boat I used to race on in the 80's...
We never wore life jackets or had life lines. Also in most cases I did not wear foulies as the motto was "Everyone has the right to suffer"..
When I raced dinghies, I did not even own a life jacket. Sailing in big waters with lot's of wind the race committee would fly a flag that life jackets were required. Me and my crew would stuff towels under our smock so it looked like we had life jackets...
I only used a tether ones, during a very windy Fastnet race (1985) and I needed it as a large wave knocked the boat down and I found myself next to the boat. Luckily the tether was short and I was pulled back into the cockpit when the boat came back up.
Those were the days... :) Also back then we had a good indicator when the competition would tack. The crew would throw their cigarettes to get ready for action...
Dirk "TIJD" First 30 JK
Wow, that guy's really old!
That would be a clear violation of RRS rule 55. PROTEST!Quote:
Originally Posted by dhusselman
On light wind races before I could afford a wind instrument it was always nice to have at least one smoker among the crew.
The old guy will not look 'cool' in all that equipment :)
I briefly considered anchoring out by Red Rock or TI with a sign that said; *ice water and incense; $1 a bottle or a stick.*Quote:
Originally Posted by Wylieguy
That idea was quickly shelved.
Looks cold.
Outhaul looks loose for an upwind course, so maybe no PRO on board....