Here is a cool story I came across on Sail Magazine's site. It's a great story of how Catalina Boats came too be and how this guy built a large company that has survived the ups and downs of the economy.
http://sailmagazine.com/profiles/frank-butler
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Return of Thursday Night Races
As usual, It's been a while since a post. I have done some sailing, most the Sunday races with Pat on Rebel Rose and some casual sailing with my friend John on his beautiful Sabre 28. The winter has been mild and the sailing great whenever I've been able to get out.
The Thursday Night Races at DIYC start up again this evening and I'm looking forward to making it a Thursday evening ritual again. I've also been following the Volvo Ocean Race and the America's Cup world Series Races that start up again this coming Saturday in Naples Italy. Hopefully now, I'll make a better effort of regular posts of cool sailing stuff, my sailing stuff and random sailing videos.
Cheers!
The Thursday Night Races at DIYC start up again this evening and I'm looking forward to making it a Thursday evening ritual again. I've also been following the Volvo Ocean Race and the America's Cup world Series Races that start up again this coming Saturday in Naples Italy. Hopefully now, I'll make a better effort of regular posts of cool sailing stuff, my sailing stuff and random sailing videos.
Cheers!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Latest Video from the 2011 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race
Sometimes there is some great pictures and video footage of the race. definitely some awesome looking seas and weather systems.
Latest Update from the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012
Just a quick clip of the latest video from the Volvo Ocean Race. They are about to start the in port races....
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Egmont Key Race - Not So Much
This past weekend I met up with the crew from Cool Change for the DIYC Egmont Key Race. The winds were extremely light to non-existent for the start and pretty much throughout the day. At the start line, all the boats congregated and waited for any little breeze to get them across the line. The race committee had a couple of options for shortening the course in the bay but once passing the last mark, we would be committed to sail to Egmont Key because there would be no place near the Skyway Bridge for turning around or adding a mark to round.
Fortunately the race committee decided to finish the race at the last mark before proceeding to the bridge. Ironically, that's when the breeze picked up and we set the spinnaker for a downwind sail back to the club. There was a lot of food, drinks and conversations going on throughout the day but unfortunately not a lot of heeled over racing. Never the less, it was a good time and nice to sail with good people.
Fortunately the race committee decided to finish the race at the last mark before proceeding to the bridge. Ironically, that's when the breeze picked up and we set the spinnaker for a downwind sail back to the club. There was a lot of food, drinks and conversations going on throughout the day but unfortunately not a lot of heeled over racing. Never the less, it was a good time and nice to sail with good people.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Sunday Race
Just a quick update on this past Sunday's race at DIYC. The winds have been so consistent lately and the temperatures have been perfect. It has been so good that the race didn't really matter. The batteries on the boat were dead so we had to swap a car battery in to get the boat started but we had an awesome sail once we were underway.
The winds were about 10 knots and no real chop to speak of. I got some helm time around two of the marks of the course. Definitely a great time.
On another note, it looks like I will be crewing on Cool Change for the Egmont Key Race on January 7th. I'm looking forward to that because it is always a great crew to spend some laughs with.
The winds were about 10 knots and no real chop to speak of. I got some helm time around two of the marks of the course. Definitely a great time.
On another note, it looks like I will be crewing on Cool Change for the Egmont Key Race on January 7th. I'm looking forward to that because it is always a great crew to spend some laughs with.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Update
I know, it has been a little while since a recent post. Well I thought something was overdue and since most people on my Facebook could care less about sailing, this is the venue for it, even if it just entertains me.
I've been doing some sailing in the local Tampa Bay waters. The weather has really been cooperating and reminding us why it is so nice to live and sail here. The winds are consistent and the temps are comfortable. I've been out on my friend John Bettini's 28 foot Sabre several times. It was great casual sailing and just great experiences. I had a good amount of helm time on both outings, which is really nice.
Pat and I did the usual Sunday Race at DIYC, which was also great because the winds are great and the temps are perfect. I'm pretty sure there is a race this coming Sunday and I will probably play hooky one day next week since work is kind of quiet with the holidays and all.
I do have some new pics and need to update some to the blog. Hopefully I'll have some time soon for all that. I did however want to include the latest video from the Volvo Ocean Race. I've been following the legs and daily reports on Youtube.
I've been doing some sailing in the local Tampa Bay waters. The weather has really been cooperating and reminding us why it is so nice to live and sail here. The winds are consistent and the temps are comfortable. I've been out on my friend John Bettini's 28 foot Sabre several times. It was great casual sailing and just great experiences. I had a good amount of helm time on both outings, which is really nice.
Pat and I did the usual Sunday Race at DIYC, which was also great because the winds are great and the temps are perfect. I'm pretty sure there is a race this coming Sunday and I will probably play hooky one day next week since work is kind of quiet with the holidays and all.
I do have some new pics and need to update some to the blog. Hopefully I'll have some time soon for all that. I did however want to include the latest video from the Volvo Ocean Race. I've been following the legs and daily reports on Youtube.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
October and November Sailing
Well, again I have fallen short on some posts and helping to build this blog into what I'd like it to be, a cool place to come and see sailing stuff and a record of some of the things I'm doing. Here is a quick recap of some of my sailing stuff. Pat and I have been racing in the DIYC Sunday Races on Rebel Rose. The winds have been awesome since fall is hear. We've done well and most importantly had a good time. There has also been some casual sailing as well. I invited a friend to come sailing and watch the MacDill Air Force Base Annual Air Show. It was really cool to being anchored off the base's markers in the Bay and watch the jets fly over you. The real cool show was watching the Thunderbirds scream across the sky and right over us on several occasions.
Last Sunday I had a great time with friends as we did Sunday afternoon sail on my friend's Sabre. What an awesome boat. Only 28 feet but so comfortable. I can only imagine how nice a 30-34 would be. I was also given a bunch of helm time and had a great time sailing down the bay. Needless to say that these little experiences are the reminder of what I want and it provides just a taste of what I would be doing on my own boat.
On another note, there has been some really cool racing going on around the world. The America's Cup World Series Races are about to start this afternoon in San Diego, the 3rd location for the 2011 races. Should be plenty of video on Youtube if you miss the actual live streaming. There is also the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 which is posting new videos all the time. Check them out on Youtube as well.
Hopefully I get some sailing this coming weekend with good winds.
Last Sunday I had a great time with friends as we did Sunday afternoon sail on my friend's Sabre. What an awesome boat. Only 28 feet but so comfortable. I can only imagine how nice a 30-34 would be. I was also given a bunch of helm time and had a great time sailing down the bay. Needless to say that these little experiences are the reminder of what I want and it provides just a taste of what I would be doing on my own boat.
On another note, there has been some really cool racing going on around the world. The America's Cup World Series Races are about to start this afternoon in San Diego, the 3rd location for the 2011 races. Should be plenty of video on Youtube if you miss the actual live streaming. There is also the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 which is posting new videos all the time. Check them out on Youtube as well.
Hopefully I get some sailing this coming weekend with good winds.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Sailing!
Well time for some updates. Not a lot to report but the season is getting really nice for sailing. Pat and I raced a couple of Sunday's ago on Rebel Rose and the winds were awesome. When you have a great sail like that, it is such a high. Let's see if there is some sailing this coming Saturday but definitely a Sunday Race on Rebel Rose again. I don't have any pics because the sail was too nice to go below and get the camera but I'll try again this week.
Attached is the latest video from the America's Cup Uncovered
Attached is the latest video from the America's Cup Uncovered
Friday, September 30, 2011
Updates and Blog Fixes
It has been a while since a post and the main reason has been that Google can make it kind of difficult to operate one account while being logged into another account at the same time. You see, I usually update the blog during a break at work but with my office G-mail running, it would let me log into the blog. I have found a fix for that and now can easily post while not interrupting or disconnected from the work at hand.
As far as sailing goes, well it has basically been nothing other then Sunday races on Rebel Rose. That's OK since the summer months can be kind of boring on the sailing side of things in these parts. When those midday doldrums kick in, they can last the better part of the day. Any hope for wind comes either early morning or real late afternoon. Then again we have had some awesome Sunday winds with building storms and weather systems caused by the heat of the land.
The America's Cup has been awesome to watch. They have already completed two World Series Races and the 3rd for the year is coming up in San Diego in a couple of weeks. Below is the latest Uncovered episode.
Anyway, now with this fix to the blogging, I'll be able to update more frequently again on the personal sailing, The America's Cup races and some pics along the way. I found out that I had some followers so maybe I'll pick them back up.
As far as sailing goes, well it has basically been nothing other then Sunday races on Rebel Rose. That's OK since the summer months can be kind of boring on the sailing side of things in these parts. When those midday doldrums kick in, they can last the better part of the day. Any hope for wind comes either early morning or real late afternoon. Then again we have had some awesome Sunday winds with building storms and weather systems caused by the heat of the land.
The America's Cup has been awesome to watch. They have already completed two World Series Races and the 3rd for the year is coming up in San Diego in a couple of weeks. Below is the latest Uncovered episode.
Anyway, now with this fix to the blogging, I'll be able to update more frequently again on the personal sailing, The America's Cup races and some pics along the way. I found out that I had some followers so maybe I'll pick them back up.
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