Champagne Sailing with Fleetwood Mac

hayles (56)in #sailiing • 7 years ago (edited)

There's a sweet spot aboard my boat SV Tout Va Bien. It find the sweet spot when the motors off, the sails are trimmed and she just sails herself. This is a video of one such moment captured on my iphone - audio sample is Albatross by Fleetwood Mac. One day I hope to sail along side an albatross, but for now Fleetwood Mac's audible version will have to do. I hope you enjoy the video!

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funbobby51 (59) 7 years ago

nothing better than everything working and easy sailing! and they say the two best days in a boat owner's life are when you buy a boat and when you sell it. I have been aching to get on the water but winter dragged on, maybe tomorrow.

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hayles (56) 7 years ago

I've heard that saying a lot. Right now the thought of selling her doesn't appeal to me on bit. Kind of makes my heart heavy - I can appreciate the sentiment behind it though! Hope you get out on the water soon - every day on the water is a good day :)

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tobixen (62) 7 years ago

The winter time is perfect for sailing :-)

Well. Frozen ropes aren't much fun. I do enjoy breaking ice, but my wooden boat doesn't. Icing is a risk when it's really cold and windy, luckily I've never experienced any serious icing. And a slippery deck can be hazardous as well. The darkness can also be a challenge. Hm. But I still enjoy sailing in the winter.

We spent our yule/new year holiday sailing from Oslo to Gothenburg and back again some years again. Best christmas ever. Or so do I believe. I don't know if the rest of the family agrees though, at least I got a veto every time I suggested doing it again.

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hayles (56) 7 years ago

Wow! That sounds like a pretty special and memorable way to spend the holidays. I will admit I haven't had to deal with frozen ropes while underway (yet). Sounds like you truley love sailing in all the ways the weather can go. Inspirational for sure!!

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funbobby51 (59) 7 years ago (edited)

probably best to wait for the water to thaw ;)

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