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2014, November – begin bow stem repairs

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Caleb

If anyone ever tells you that sailboat racing is not a contact sport then they don’t race. Being on a cruising sailboat during a starting sequence with any wind near 20 knots can be a harrowing experience. Especially if you … Continue reading →

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2013, August 28. No race.

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Caleb

despite low wind expectations, rain and bad traffic in NYC I made it up to Nyack to attempt our last Wednesday night race. We went out for the last race. No race. Just a few water pistols from other bored … Continue reading →

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2013, June 20 – 23. Overnighter with old friends.

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Caleb

I wasn’t really certain how comfortable our T27 would be with 4 full grown men on board for a few days but with the right crew, planning, supplies and weather we enjoyed ourselves for three nights. Planning for this get … Continue reading →

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2013, May 2nd. Re-core work party.

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Caleb

After what might have been too much forethought, research and opinion gathering we finally had the materials, tools, ideas and time to tackle the leaking port side deck core that has plagued our boat since about the time of hurricane … Continue reading →

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2013, April 15th. Prepare for launch.

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Caleb

A rumination about owning an older sailboat. I had been warned when we first bought “Odalisque” ten years ago that more maintenance items would come due quicker than with a newer, perhaps more expensive boat. “Odalisque” is now 45 years … Continue reading →

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2012, October 28th and onward. H’cane Sandy.

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Caleb

While the computer models diverged a bit about Sandy’s predicted path early on it became quite clear to me that we would bear the brunt of some of the fury. I forget which day I went up to Nyack before … Continue reading →

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2012, October 9th. Overnight on Hudson from across the pond.

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Caleb

My old friend James D. was in NY from London and we had made arrangements to go for a sail and possibly spend the night aboard “Odalisque” on Tuesday, October 9th. We pulled it off in spite of a somewhat … Continue reading →

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2012, September 23rd. Reflections on owning a boat.

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Caleb

Our usual Wednesday night racing crew took Julian and Aden out for a race on this wonderful end of summer, beginning of fall Sunday afternoon. One of the reasons I enjoy owning a boat is just to get out there, … Continue reading →

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2012, July 26th. Weekend outing.

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Caleb

It has been suggested by some that dressing shabbily after 50 is something to be avoided, at all costs. To those who question my sartorial tastes I give you the following comparison: Sometimes dressing for the part can put you … Continue reading →

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2012, September 2nd. Couples day sail.

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Caleb

Racing a sailboat can be a lot of fun but it is days like today that make me very happy that we actually own a sailboat. Today Ken, Brenda, Jessica and I managed to get in a 4 hour day … Continue reading →

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