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Topic: Future Mag Article
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Celtic Kiss
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posted January 28, 2003 02:58 AM
As some of you know I do a bit of writing for sailing magazines. I started doing this in 1996 and have spent most of my time writing about: sailing for persons with disabilities, sailing in the prairies, a historical piece on the Tall Ship "Hector", and some personal observations on sailing in general.
I prefer to write the latter of those because I consider them to be "thought provoking" pieces that I hope will illicit a response from a reader. Basically I want to set myself apart from other writers and I figure "thought provoking" articles is a way to do that. Tonight I think I came up with one of those story lines. I am contemplating on doing a piece on the importance of the internet and discussion forums as an educational tool for sailors. From my personal experience, I have absorbed a lot of valuable info from you folks and have shared my knowledge as well. In essence, we have all helped each other. To my knowledge, most writers do not go to the public to ask questions on how to write "their" story. But as my story line centers around sharing info on the 'net, I thought this would be the perfect medium to do so. So if you'll please indulge me, here are some questions for you. 1.) Do you find that the use of the internet and discussion forums has enhanced your sailing skills? If YES, do you have any examples?
2.)Have you been able to do any modifications to your boat/trailer etc. as a result of discussion forums?
3.) How long have you been participating on discussion forums?
4.) Have you met any fellow posters? I think we can do a good job with this one. I look forward to your responses as I'm sure they'll be quite interesting.  Thank You,
Robert
Celtic Kiss #2120
[This message has been edited by Celtic Kiss (edited January 28, 2003).]
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Canadian Sailor
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posted January 28, 2003 12:30 PM
Dear Robert,Unfortunately, no is the answer to questions 1, 2, and 4, since a) I don't own a boat yet, b) I haven't sailed since I joined this forum and c) I only think one other member of this forum lives in Ontario. For 3, I guess that I've been part of this forum (the only one to which I participate) since the end of sailing season last year (that's the end of the school holidays for us students). Hope this helps a little, ------------------
Canadian Sailor ;)
"Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you
criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes."
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Tom D CL16
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posted January 30, 2003 08:02 PM
 
Wow here I go! You may come up with a great article or a statistical survey.
First of all I regularly check 3 - 5 sites with periodic references to others as mentioned by one of the participants.Several of these sites are for homeboat builders primarily out of plywood.
#1 I have learned some sailing skills from the internet. Most or the improved or new skills have come from working with the CSA if Florida to teach sailing. Most of the other instructors are very experienced sailors both dinghy and keelboat. These guys/gals are from all over the US, Canada and Great Britan.
#2 I have made mods to my boat that I got from other sites. I enlarged the forward accesses under the deck, I can now get in there. I got my topping lift idea from a site. I got reefing points from the Wayfarer site, that I am having put into one of my mainsails. Installing a window into the jib. I installed goal posts on my trailer but can't remember which site I got that from. I also wandered a lot of used boat marinas for possible ideas for the posts.
#3 I ahve been perusing boat sites for over 3 years.
#4 I have not met anyone personally from a site but have communicated directly to many from different sites by phone, and email.
Hope you can make some use of this.
Tom D.
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Sailorbill
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posted January 31, 2003 02:04 PM
I can say yes to all of your questions. The Tanzer 22 discussion is filled with enthusiastic sailors with a lot of information to give out. Most of it is very useful. Reefing, anchoring, repairs, and sailing in general are all covered on the list. For anyone interested, go to www.tanzer22.com and click on email list.
There is a link to let you look without subscribing.
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Sailorbill
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Darcy
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posted February 26, 2003 10:51 PM
Robert:As a result of first looking at some general boating pages then narrowing it down to a few boats we have decided that the Sanpiper is the boat for us. Some of the web pages were very helpful. The Tanzer group was exceptional. Their information made us realize that the Tanzer was a bit too big for our needs. One Tanzer sailors own web site had vast amounts of useful information on how to buy a used boat. I still have a copy of this fellow's wiring diagram which I will use the next time I rewire another boat. (I think thats my answer to your question 2) I've been using the internet forums etc. for about a year now and I have met fellow posters. If you look back to April of last year you can see my first posting here asking about the sailing ability of the Sanpiper. It got 25 responses. Regards, D'Arcy
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Marty Becker
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posted February 27, 2003 04:17 PM
The article sounds excellent. I find the web invaluable for garnering info, especially this forum. I noted that you mentioned trying the release clam cleat on your rudder. Did you try it? I want to do it but dont know how to physically rig it up. I'd appreciate your help.
Marty Becker
martyb@eudoramail.com.p.s. what is your email address?
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