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Re: nacra 5.2 finally done [Re: airborne] #106265
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yes, everyone camps there overnight on the regattas, and I've camped there at random times with friends as well.

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Re: nacra 5.2 finally done [Re: johnny872005] #106266
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thats what I will do. If I go I will have to go on the cheap. Have to save money for vac. with family

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Re: nacra 5.2 finally done [Re: airborne] #106267
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nothing wrong with camping. Actually, it's more fun than going to a hotel :P

You're going to go this saturday and camp till sunday? or go sunday and camp till monday? or are you talking about for wayward winds? or what?

Re: nacra 5.2 finally done [Re: johnny872005] #106268
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get there sat night and leave mon morning.

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Re: nacra 5.2 finally done [Re: airborne] #106269
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you know, I may or may not camp sunday night. I could keep you company if me and my friends decide to camp there. I mentioned it to them, we may do it.
I do live in west houston so it's ~1 hour drive to the dike. I know its nothing like your 4-5 hours, but hey, still something <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Just curious, how experienced are you in sailing?
I could take you and Kris around the bay, maybe we could do something fun like sail around to east beach and take a break there, and then come back... or sail to kemah or red fish island as a group.. we'll see. I *think* Kris has only been to the dike a few times, not sure though.

Re: nacra 5.2 finally done [Re: johnny872005] #106270
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That would be great. I sailed a monoslug not as skipper but as crew for about 2 years. I have only sailed on a lake. I have only had the 5.2 out about 10 times in no more than 10 knots.

The trip around the bay sounds great.


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ok we'll plan something out sunday morning when I get there, weather permitting. I really hope sunday isnt rainy so I can go, and then I hope the wind is decent so we can have a nice cruz/race.

If it's high winds we can easily rig the boats down to suit it, and can just not tighten the mainsail etc as well.
I'm really excited about finishing my exams and going back to houston... I really don't feel like studying for my exams anymore.

Also, will you have a crew with you, or are you coming alone? I'm bringing 2 or 3 friends along, and 1 can crew for you if needed.

Re: nacra 5.2 finally done [Re: johnny872005] #106272
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Also, have you flown your 5.2 yet? How do you like it?

Funny thing is, I've never been on a monohull, and I've only ridden on my hold H16, and someones inter17 (very nice boat)
I was going to get to ride on a tiger and a inter20 but there wasn't anytime. I'd like to try a monohull someday, to just get an idea what it's like.
Most people don't skip to a cat like I did.

Re: nacra 5.2 finally done [Re: johnny872005] #106273
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I will be coming alone. I can also crew for you is need be. How much sailing have you done?

Also I don't know if you know this but I have a son about your age. (So yes I am an old guy. 49 years young.)


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Re: nacra 5.2 finally done [Re: airborne] #106274
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ya I thought you'd be somewhere near that age. That's fine, most of the other guys are anyways :P
I think I'm the only one in my age anyways. I know one other person that goes to the dike and crews on an I-20 at the regattas who's my age, but that's about it.

I randomly got into sailing last year. I used to see the cats and just went out and bought a boat. I've been sailing for a year, but I've done alot of sailing since then, and have been doing way too much reading about it as well. It's alot of fun, and I feel I have a really good grasp on it, but still everyone can get better.

but ya you coming alone will work out fine, it'll give us a better chance to do something long distance. My friends can go with us (1 with you and 1 with me, and we'll see what to do with the other one if another friend comes). That way they won't have to stay on the beach.

should be alot of fun

Re: nacra 5.2 finally done [Re: johnny872005] #106275
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No I have not flown my 5.2 yet, but I have turned it over!!

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Re: nacra 5.2 finally done [Re: airborne] #106276
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hmm doesn't turning it over mean it still flew? Heh

Well I'll definately help you fly it sunday or monday. I really hope it's windy enough.

By the way, it is rigged with trapezes right?

Re: nacra 5.2 finally done [Re: johnny872005] #106277
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Brand new, never been tested yet. Double set Hope it holds LOL


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Re: nacra 5.2 finally done [Re: airborne] #106278
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lol should be fine, we'll find out soon.

You have harnesses as well correct?

Re: nacra 5.2 finally done [Re: johnny872005] #106279
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Got everything, just have to remember to pack it. brand new with new life jacket too. Will bring both sets.


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Did you get your PM?. I am going to hit the hay.
Looking forward to meeting all you guys. should be a good time.

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ok sounds good.
I'm the one that has to worry about something breaking...
I've never sailed this boat yet. I havent even seen it in person yet, my brother is the one that went to go pick it up etc.
But from what my brother and another person that I had check on it before buying, the boat is in really great shape.
Guess I'll find out sunday!

Re: nacra 5.2 finally done [Re: airborne] #106282
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I hope that I can make it down to the Windward thing in June, sounds like there are going to be a good number of people there.


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Re: nacra 5.2 finally done [Re: johnny872005] #106283
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Don't worry, I have alot of extra line to pull you in with
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Re: nacra 5.2 finally done [Re: gree2056] #106284
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I hope I can too. It would be nice to see all the 5.2s there.

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