Regatta mishap
Posted by Vicki and Robin  on February 27, 2015, 2:24 pm
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Posted by Larry F on February 27, 2015, 6:37 pm, in reply to "Regatta mishap"
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It was not a mishap. Last year, at the same regatta, Grant and I had thrilled the crowds with our rather unusual boat launch. This year our launch was perfect, but we sensed that the crowd in the granstand was disappointed.
We decided to provide a display of a special maneuver righting a capsized sailboat. In a matter of seconds, we would have the boat up and on its way. Unfortunately the Mexican Air Sea Rescue called asking if we needed emergency helicopter rescue. When we signed off we realized that we hadn't really talked about the manouver at all. After a lot of useless attempts and several conferences in the water we figured it out, and the boat was righted. The applause from the beach was overpowering, but unfortunately the race was half over.
Maybe next year.i
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Posted by mark on February 27, 2015, 7:07 pm, in reply to "Re: Regatta mishap"
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Posted by Ike on February 28, 2015, 10:29 am, in reply to "Re: Regatta mishap"
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If you are righting the boat I would expect to see one person upwind at the top of the mast lifting so that the wind creeps under the top of the sail and lifts the whole boat for you instantly. Work smarter, not harder.
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Posted by Grant on February 28, 2015, 11:29 am, in reply to "Re: Regatta mishap"
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Much easier said than done
Thanks to the Mexican fisherman in his panga for the uplifting experience (& tow)
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Posted by Ruth Anne on February 28, 2015, 7:53 am, in reply to "Regatta mishap"|
Great Pics Robin... so glad they are okay now. Nervewracking to watch!
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Posted by Daniel H on February 28, 2015, 8:09 am, in reply to "Regatta mishap"
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A lot of people showed up at 1 pm since that was when the race was supposed
to start. When I told them it had started at 12:30 the most common reply was
"you mean we missed watching Larry and Grant launch!" 
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Posted by Daniel H on February 28, 2015, 9:17 am, in reply to "Regatta mishap"
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I think this photo is my fav, its like you can hear them talking to each other,
"ok, 1,2,3 PULL!" 
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Posted by Larry F on February 28, 2015, 9:45 am, in reply to "Re: Regatta mishap"
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Actually, the words you would have heard are not repeatable on the message board.
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Posted by Daniel H on February 28, 2015, 9:55 am, in reply to "Re: Regatta mishap"
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Please email me directly, this I have to hear!
Perhaps we could do a caption contest on this photo,
with your permission and all in good fun.
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Posted by Rob Boyes on February 28, 2015, 11:15 am, in reply to "Re: Regatta mishap"
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Really? Is this the only way you can pee from this boat?
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Posted by Ron Smith on February 28, 2015, 9:57 am, in reply to "Re: Regatta mishap"
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I thought you said that we were tacking? Now where's my snorkel?
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Posted by Grant on February 28, 2015, 10:25 am, in reply to "Re: Regatta mishap"
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Thanks to all the people who voiced concern & support...quite the ride.
I am fine..everything checked out OK at the hospital.
EVERYTHING'S SWELL THAT ENDS SWELL, nautically speaking.... Enough jibber
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Posted by Daniel H on February 28, 2015, 10:40 am, in reply to "Re: Regatta mishap"
Edited by board administrator February 28, 2015, 1:01 pm
It was beautiful to see everyone come together and take care of you. Judy and
Peter with the blood pressure and Stethoscope, the blanket, help getting you
to the car and Rob going with you to the hospital. Lots of people assisting,
great community we have here! Best part was seeing you back in La Manzanilla
asking for a Tequila
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Posted by Daniel H on February 28, 2015, 10:17 am, in reply to "Re: Regatta mishap"
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"yep, I can read it, it say's right here, put tab A into Ocean B"
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Posted by valerie :)* on February 28, 2015, 10:21 am, in reply to "Re: Regatta mishap"|
Where the hell is the keel?
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Posted by Terri M. on February 28, 2015, 10:32 am, in reply to "Re: Regatta mishap"
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Most importantly... Glad to hear that everyone is fine and ok.
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Posted by Larry F on February 28, 2015, 10:36 am, in reply to "Re: Regatta mishap"
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The prize for the best caption will be a cruise around the bay on a windy day.
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Posted by Daniel H on February 28, 2015, 10:47 am, in reply to "Re: Regatta mishap"
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Can I withdraw my submissions? 
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Posted by Ron Smith on March 1, 2015, 6:54 am, in reply to "Re: Regatta mishap"
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Yes, it says right here, the other end goes up?
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Posted by Grant on February 28, 2015, 11:34 am, in reply to "Regatta mishap"
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Thank you for the photos...they are priceless
Maybe we'll call our mast the dipstick
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Posted by Daniel H on February 28, 2015, 12:42 pm, in reply to "Re: Regatta mishap"
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Good one Grant! I think you may have just won yourself a free windy day
ride with Larry! 
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Posted by Paula on March 1, 2015, 3:31 pm, in reply to "Re: Regatta mishap"
When will you publish the results of the Regatta. We missed the arrival.
Would like to know who won.
Thank you!
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