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oxxo
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There is a very successful ultralight racing sloop up in the San Fancisco Bay area with 'Blew By You' painted on the stern. 
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bancoduo
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STAY TUNED!
I will soon be giving ECO-TOURS at the future "Trump Plaza de Baja" in my new TALL SHIP. More info to come.
 
[Edited on 9-2-2007 by bancoduo]
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bajajudy
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Se fue!
It is an open harbor, Duo....bring her in!
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fishbuck
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MrBillM
They should rename the boat "Billy Barty".
Although it comes close to the "real" dimensions expected of a Tall Ship, in this case a "Topsail Schooner" 100 ft or larger, it is obviously a
midget at 97' LOA / 72' LOD when compared to those ships we are used to seeing. Maybe it is tall enough for Mexico, though.
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It is a "Topsail Schooner" it is also "Square Rigged". The foremast topsail is square. You can see the yard in Judy's photo.
Schooners are generally classified as Tallships. But I think most people's idea of a Tallship is a Class A vessel like the Coast Guard "EAGLE".
I was a docent briefly on the "Californian" which is a Square Topsail schooner and the official Tallship of the State of California.
I also crewed for a couple of seasons on "Spike Africa". A Gaffrigged topsail schooner about the same size as "Tolufa"
If you ever get a chance to sail on a Tallship of any kind on a nice windy day, do it!
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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MrBillM
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Sailing Tall
Thanks for the suggestion, but I HAVE sailed on a Tall Ship and it was enjoyable and interesting.
I was not as impressed as you possibly were because I had already sailed since my youth on sailboats from 12' to 44', including a number of my own.
I was never a "Docent", though, since I've never had any desire to be an unpaid volunteer worker at anything.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MrBillM
I was never a "Docent", though, since I've never had any desire to be an unpaid volunteer worker at anything. |
There you go William, that's the spirit
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Dave
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Or, maybe, "Rodney Dangerfield"?
| Quote: | Originally posted by MrBillM
They should rename the boat "Billy Barty".
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Don't know why this boat don't get no respect. I went to the website and.... Sweet!
The boat looks bristol. I would prefer the look of a gaff rig, didn't like the extended freeboard or the on-deck hot tub but I'm sure these folks are
trying to make their investment pay. (less crew, better upwind performance, more cabin space and amenities).
The "tall boat" designation just adds sizzle to the package. They didn't make the rules and why fault them for their exploitation?
Looks like the perfect party boat.
How about a "Nomad" charter?
Anyone interested?
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MrBillM
I've never had any desire to be an unpaid volunteer worker at anything. |
But, you're a huge tipper. Virtue has many faces.
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