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Gumby
10th November 2006, 04:08 PM
my new Wednesday afternoon job.
Mainsheet trimmer in the twilight races. :)
ozwinner
10th November 2006, 04:53 PM
Mainsheet trimmer in the twilight races. :)
Why? Is it too big? :confused:
Al :confused: :p
Daddles
10th November 2006, 05:00 PM
Mainsheet trimmer in the twilight races. :)
Can you do that with a glass of chardonnay in your hand :confused:
Richard
I'm not jealous, well, not a lot, well quite a bit actually :D
Groggy
10th November 2006, 05:04 PM
Mainsheet trimmer in the twilight races. :)I guess you qualify but I wasn't aware they had an age handicap in yachting. :D
MajorPanic
10th November 2006, 08:33 PM
Don't be a sook Ian!!
Go on, get up there!!! be the foredeckie! http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/images/icons/icon14.gif http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/images/icons/icon14.gif
Get the headsails outta that locker by yourself, oh, & don't forget the spinnaker! get it up by yourself & get the headsail down, folded & pack away...... you got 4 mins! ;) :eek: :eek:
Great fun though....... until it's blowing 40-65 knots! ;) :D :D :D
Gumby
10th November 2006, 08:35 PM
Don't be a sook Ian!!
Go on, get up there!!! be the foredeckie!
No thanks, that's where they get wet :D
MajorPanic
10th November 2006, 09:34 PM
No thanks, that's where they get wet :DThat's why you buy a set of Musto Ocean gear.... it's only $1500 + boots & harness. :eek:
Cliff Rogers
10th November 2006, 09:45 PM
Gumbys a grinder, Gumbys a grinder.... Good on ya.
First time I went on a big one I copped the grinder's job too. :D
I like Jib on the smaller ones.
bitingmidge
11th November 2006, 12:10 AM
That's why you buy a set of Musto Ocean gear.... it's only $1500 + boots & harness. :eek:
I've still got my original Dorlon orange rubber stuff. Smells like a cat peed in it. :eek: :eek: :eek: But after 30 years it still keeps the rain out! (and the sweat in!)
P (Notice how I avoided getting jealous about Gumby going sailing by not even mentioning it?) :cool:
Gumby
11th November 2006, 05:35 AM
P (Notice how I avoided getting jealous about Gumby going sailing by not even mentioning it?) :cool:
When I posted that pic, I didn't think it would be long before you didn't mention it :D
Iain
11th November 2006, 09:25 AM
There is a simulator too, standing under a cold shower tearing up $50 notes (been there, done that, and it was mine:o )