As I have become somewhat of an authority on poo and poo-flinging lateley, I can positively inform you that real poo-flinging leaves much more mess than this.


We are investing heavily in pot training at home, as changing diapers on a very active 1 year old at times visualizes what happens when "the [censored] hit the fan" really well.

Well, Olli made a nice try to get back on topic, but this train wreck of a thread already has the word "Infusion" in it more than Capricorn, followed closely by "poo" now. So I like Rolf's new tack.

Rolf - in the US, we potty train much later than many other countries. My daughter will be three in July and I'm just now getting to the point that we can go extended periods with her in panties rather than a diaper. I'm more than a little frustrated that her school requires that she be potty trained by the start of the fall term, but they do nothing to continue the efforts we're expending at home. She's at the point where you have to ASK her if she needs to use the restroom. She'll tell you if she does and everything is great. If you don't ask, she'll mention it only after it is too late. In all other regards, I'm over the moon about her school and the educational program there.

I have found it terribly interesting how other cultures pursue this little project. Americans might find it absurd to try potty training as early as the age of one, while someone from Africa might find it abhorrent that children walk around in diapers at age three here. Lots of reading on the subject.

Trey, are you still reading this? LOL!

Wouter and I have continued our discussion via PM - which is where it should have gone to begin with.

Olli - I'm planning right now to come and build the boats with you guys depending upon delivery date. Wife has a couple of commitments in the first week of May that could conflict, so as details emerge, obviously let's talk more.

Y'know, I bought line, blocks and a carbon hot stick last year - I've had the trailer for a couple of months... nice to think I'll finally have a boat to go with the accessories.

I am just curious to know how many of those Capricorns will show up at the Lake Carlyle event. Will the be a total of 5 Caps in the US or did I get the numbers wrong? All I am sure of are Ollie and JW.

I would also like to know who is still holding out for an Infusion hoping to take it to Carlyle?

This is all very exciting. Seems like we (North America) are just about coming into our own as far as Formula 18 Racing. Now let's figure out how to make em go fast!

Later,
Dan

By the way JW and Wouter: I think most of us were entertained by your banter. Real poo...not interesting.

I see that Robbie has already registered for Nationals, so that's three Caps.

Kevin Rejda is still holding out for an Infusion - possibly late June. Kirk is getting one, too, and I'm pretty sure Nigel and Alex are still expecting one each as well. There are others that had deposits down when the Infusion was the Alter Cup boat but that pricing fell through - haven't asked who is still on the list.

This is getting exciting! Three Capricorns, four Infustions, Tigers, Nacra F18s, What else?

Is Jack listening? Need to let some boats stay in the US.

I should ask if Pete Melvin is interested in going to Carlyle. I will bet that there could be a demo boat for him to use.

I think Alex already has an Infusion doesn't he?

Gentleman start your engines! Let's get this party started!

Later,
Dan

Try one of these.

http://www.webehave.com/pottyvideos.htm

Dan, I just heard that they've decided to fill the container anyway and bring 7 caps so there will be two more for sale so maybe we'll have a small fleet of them at Carlyle.

Also, Dan - unless Alex got a boat in the last week, the boat that was delivered to Kirk was Pete's boat, on loan to Nigel until more production boats are out. I understood them to say that they (Alex and Nigel) would be racing that boat at Spring Fever, which is also the NAF-18 Southern Area championship - an important F18 points event for the 2007 Worlds in Australia.

John:

That is the boat that I thought was going to be Alex's. Thank you for clarification. I have always wanted to participate in the Spring Fever regatta. Everytime I was going to make plans I would call Nigel to see if he could hook me up with a boat. I could never get one. It was really not Nigel's fault as I always want to sail in the biggest class and there are fewer boats available because of it. It started when I was sailing 20s and now I would want a Formula 18.

This year would be tough to get there as I could not get Eileen there...what with Europe looming. I talked to someone about sailing with me there this year, cannot remember now who, maybe Sue K., but I never got it together. Maybe next time. Fortunately, it will be really easy to qualify for Australia it seems there will be many spaces available, from what I heard.

Ollie:
I have talked to people in this area about the Formula 18s and many do not know much about the Capricorn. We are just getting sailors up to speed about Formula 18s. I do not think I will be able to promote any of them here, but I like that I will see them soon. The West still has to be considered Hobie Country. At the last regatta we had 12 Formula 18s and only one of them was a Nacra. All the rest were Tigers. There are about 5 really capable sailors that own the Nacra F18s here but it is hard to drag them out to the regattas.

Both of you:
Keep me posted on what you are learning with the Capricorns. I am waiting with baited breath to hear all about them.

Later,
Dan

Thread Hijack!!!!

Hi Dan

I have noticed much the same thing in my part of the world and often wondered... WHY?

Short of saying... The Hobie sailors go racing... They just go racing...

I really can't explain it.

I am curious as to why some one gets a race boat and then does not go out to play with an active ten boat fleet.

Mark

For the same reason that someone buys a 400+bhp sports car and just drives to the shops and work?

Since they are going to load up the container with Capricorns, I hope they put my A cat on top.

If they don't you will need a bicycle pump before sailing.

I jigsaw puzzle will be fun. A cat piece bt peice. (LOL)

FYI - we had 4 Nacra F18s and 3 Tigers at our regatta last weekend.

Jake:

People probably don't race for the same reason some sailor just reach out and reach back!! That is all they are going to do. Those of us who want to be good sailors and train others and the youth RACE. Whether we come in first are DFL, we become better sailor AND might just have a little fun too. I am REALLY pissed I had to miss Deep South. IF you every get a chance PUT in on your to do list.

Doug Snell
Hobie 17
Soon to be Mystere 4.3
www.tcdyc.com

Doug, Do you have any good F18 events in your area in the summer?

Tigerroxj:

I don't race F18, but I know of some Tigers in my Div 6 who do. Got to the Div 6 website http://www.catamaran.ws/home.asp
Also go on our site www.tcdyc.com and get into the forum, Our Div 6 commodore is Chris Green. He is always on our site. The Galveston Bay Catamaran Championship is probably the next race local. We are having to Redfish Reach a 19 mile distance race.

Doug Snell
Hobie 17
Soon to be Mystere 4.3
www.tcdyc.com