At the risk of "having my head chewed off" because I may hurt someone's feelings, I am going to use this forum for what it was intended....express my opinion.
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<br>As I see it, there are numerous factors that have contributed to the decline of the "beach cat". Most, if not all, have already been covered on this forum. If I had to pick "just one" factor, it would have to be priorities. If the heart thumping rush you get, when you and your cat leave the beach to go play with Mother Nature, isn't enough to make this a MAJOR PRIORITY in your life....the rest of your excuses won't matter.
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<br>Most forms of recreation involve the spending of money. Dollar for dollar, if catsailing is your priority, you get excellent return on your investment.
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<br>It has to be a state of mind. It starts the night before you go sailing; you don't even think about hooking up the trailer, the drive to the beach, stepping the mast, rigging, because it is all part of the experience. YOU HAVE A PRIORITY!
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<br>Sorry if I rambled...Forecast is mid-seventies...15-20mph.
<br>Boat is hooked up, priority calls.
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<br>Thank you
<br>Dave<br><br>