Tag Archives: sailing

Giving Venti some loving

Posted on June 19, 2016 by timsboats

Venti sat out all of last summer while I was wrapped up playing around with the new gunning dory. I finally got her out of the garage and dusted her off yesterday. Giving her some love and attention and getting … Continue reading →

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That’s it

Posted on October 25, 2014 by timsboats

That’s it – I’m gonna quit.  I closed out my sailing season for this year today with a short sail at my favorite water hole. The water is getting pretty cold on the legs when launching and retrieving the boat, … Continue reading →

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Pretty sure

Posted on October 18, 2014 by timsboats

Yep, I’m pretty much sure the fun is over for this year. I did get out yesterday for what will most likely be my last sailing trip for the season. It was a good day though – temps in the … Continue reading →

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New video

Posted on July 26, 2014 by timsboats

I took the tripod out to the lake today and set up the camera on shore – not the best solution, but I don’t really have anybody to video for me, so this is the best I can really do … Continue reading →

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Lovely weather

Posted on July 12, 2014 by timsboats

A sunset time rainbow from our recent camping trip to Pymatuning Lake.

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Daydreaming

Posted on June 26, 2014 by timsboats

When I’m not out on the boat – it’s fun to dream that I am!

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More sailing action

Posted on June 23, 2014 by timsboats

Different mount angle sailing Venti.

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Sailing action

Posted on June 20, 2014 by timsboats

I recently got a little cheap video camera. Tried it out on the water today. My video editing skills are absolutely zero now – so it’s just a video – not a Hollywood production. It is proof that Venti actually floats and … Continue reading →

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Sailing report

Posted on July 19, 2013 by timsboats

Today was the first day I’ve got some real wind to play in. NOAA reported a 17 MPH breeze at the time I was out. Definately more than I’ve been out on in this boat before. I carried full sails and … Continue reading →

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