tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post2795647765573476345..comments2024-03-10T07:03:43.915-04:00Comments on The Log of Spartina: DAY SEVEN - on to St. MichaelsStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-1275288102439484602009-12-20T15:14:24.284-05:002009-12-20T15:14:24.284-05:00Thanks, Steve. I see Dawn and usually Paul at the...Thanks, Steve. I see Dawn and usually Paul at the Everglades Challenge each year, and this year I came over for the North Carolina Challenge.<br /><br />The CS 20 is not nearly the classic in appearance that yours is, but she sails well and fast. I have come to love the cat ketch, especially tacking. I was sailing the other day on a sloop and had forgotten how much trouble it is to loose and recapture the jib on every tack. I look forward to more of your stories.<br /><br />My blog is much less thorough than yours, Kiwibirds and SB's and includes a little whitewater (http://capt-doug.blogspot.com/)Doug Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03567594836543866071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-30604282705171903872009-12-20T12:05:24.300-05:002009-12-20T12:05:24.300-05:00Doug,
we use Outdoors Research Alpine Bivy's. ...Doug,<br />we use Outdoors Research Alpine Bivy's. You can see them at ...<br /><br />http://www.outdoorresearch.com/site/advanced_bivy.html <br /><br />They make all the difference in the world. Bug-free sleeping makes for a good restful night. And a good restufl night, I have found, makes the next day a lot more fun. Bruce has the advanced version, I have the standard version (a little smaller) which I am not sure is available anymore.<br /><br />I'm a fan of the CS 20. Had the pleasure of meeting SandyBottom and DWSB a few weeks ago. Hope to sail with them and their CS 20 someday.<br /><br />steveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-47758391655981680992009-12-20T09:19:04.346-05:002009-12-20T09:19:04.346-05:00What a great trip.
What sort of bivy sacks do y...What a great trip. <br /><br />What sort of bivy sacks do you use? We sleep on our Core Sound 20 sometimes, but the mosquitoes sometimes force us deep inside our bags on a still, hot night.Doug Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03567594836543866071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-11160681937159377342009-10-22T08:14:04.397-04:002009-10-22T08:14:04.397-04:00No, we hadn't thought of making the trip a gro...No, we hadn't thought of making the trip a group sail. I imagine it would be fun but I'm not much of an organizer. And we usually change our cruise each time we go out to see someplace different.<br />We'll be posting some things on gear and the festival in a few days. <br />Glad you enjoyed the logs.<br />steveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-36150160157914399362009-10-22T07:37:14.186-04:002009-10-22T07:37:14.186-04:00I've really enjoyed your write-ups. I am anxio...I've really enjoyed your write-ups. I am anxious to read about the festival itself, and any details you have on provisions and cooking. Any thought of doing something like this as a group? <br /><br />Take Care,<br />SteveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09848013700938682726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-79545374444890192892009-10-20T21:02:39.541-04:002009-10-20T21:02:39.541-04:00Kees,
yes, we'll talk about gear soon. We are...Kees,<br />yes, we'll talk about gear soon. We are pretty happy with what we are using, will pass on some comments and observations. Thanks for the note.<br />Kevin,<br />great to meet and sail with you. Looking forward to seeing you out on the Bay again someday.<br /><br />steveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-9701042615623168782009-10-20T20:23:08.502-04:002009-10-20T20:23:08.502-04:00Following this trip from inception to completion h...Following this trip from inception to completion has been a real treat. I have always wanted to take on a longer journey in a small boat and you two have inspired me. It was great to finally meet up with guys, I stated emailing Steve when I found him through the openboat website and I was trying to decide on the Pathfinder or Navigator. Space considerations made the decision for me and I have no regrets. Both boat are great. My only regret is that we didn't swap boats for a while. I guess we'll just have to make sure that our paths cross again, soon.<br /><br />So, what next?Kevin Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07521491724641762526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-46225123945783305112009-10-20T12:01:20.395-04:002009-10-20T12:01:20.395-04:00What a great trip! I've kicked around some on...What a great trip! I've kicked around some on a Glen-L 17 and a Santana 21 over in Oregon and up in S.E. Alaska, plus taking a Catalina 27 up to Alaska from Seattle. Your log stirred up a lot of old memories; thank you for sharing! I hope you will give more details on the bivies and the gear you used.<br /><br />-Kees-Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06689803808519996173noreply@blogger.com