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justaprogressive

(2,577 posts)
Sun Jan 21, 2024, 10:30 AM Jan 2024

High Speed Sailing (Image heavy, dial-up warning)

Onset to Waquoit, and Back...

The "Bear" 35' trimaran Masthead view (Rich's shot)



Rich, owner of the "Bear"











Catamarans sail faster than the wind...doing about 16 knots here...



The Knorr was in port (WHOI ship, found the Titanic)





Nobska Light





The Way Back Francie made the 2nd trip with us..



























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High Speed Sailing (Image heavy, dial-up warning) (Original Post) justaprogressive Jan 2024 OP
I use to love sailing but alas another hobby by the wayside. A trimaran was on the list but life got in the way mitch96 Jan 2024 #1
thanks! and thanks for sharing... justaprogressive Jan 2024 #3
That sure looks like fun. Used to sail a lot but had to sell the boat - Ocelot II Jan 2024 #2
Was a blast! justaprogressive Jan 2024 #4
Great photos, justaprogressive! Backseat Driver Jan 2024 #5
thanks justaprogressive Jan 2024 #6
Oh gosh that looks like fun! Callalily Jan 2024 #7
Was! justaprogressive Jan 2024 #8
Wow, my dear justaprogressive! I just love these photos. CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2024 #9
thank you Peggy, justaprogressive Jan 2024 #10

mitch96

(14,775 posts)
1. I use to love sailing but alas another hobby by the wayside. A trimaran was on the list but life got in the way
Sun Jan 21, 2024, 10:34 AM
Jan 2024

I had a few beach cat's and did some monohull racing.. Great fun.
Great pic's btw...tnx
m

Ocelot II

(121,513 posts)
2. That sure looks like fun. Used to sail a lot but had to sell the boat -
Sun Jan 21, 2024, 10:47 AM
Jan 2024

slip fees and maintenance just got too expensive . I loved sailing, though; really miss it.

justaprogressive

(2,577 posts)
4. Was a blast!
Sun Jan 21, 2024, 10:51 AM
Jan 2024

I'd sailed in the "Bear" before, but this was a 40+ mile trip each way...twist my arm

Backseat Driver

(4,639 posts)
5. Great photos, justaprogressive!
Sun Jan 21, 2024, 11:03 AM
Jan 2024

I've watched portions of America Cup television programming - so fast and dangerous without a fast, smart, knowledgeable team.

Curses, foiled again:

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,475 posts)
9. Wow, my dear justaprogressive! I just love these photos.
Sun Jan 21, 2024, 12:04 PM
Jan 2024

Every shot tells a story. I can feel the wind blowing across the sails and feel the boat pitching and tossing! Wonderful!

Thank you so much for sharing these.

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