87!

Now we could sit here all day and discuss the pros and cons of each hull, but we aren’t going to do that. At the end of the day their ratings would remain the same. PHRF is not perfect, nobody ever claimed it was. However, what PHRF does do well is create the perfect excuse to go racing, but I digress. . .Sorry for the ADD moment. We can discuss PHRF some other time. Back to the two boats pictures here.

As I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted, I’m certainly not going to enter into commentary about which boat does what better than the other. Truthfully, I don’t have the expertise to make such juxtapositions. However, while my knowledge is limited, I can expertly draw on one conclusion about the two. I know which one will hold the most beer and rum.

Anyway, I like the picture. . .

Happy Labor Day!

I don't know how the weather has been in your neck of the woods, but here on Lake Lanier in northern Georgia it has been perfectly spectacular. Those of us that have been around for a while need to dig pretty deep into our drunken memories to find a past Labor Day weekend this fabulous. I hope your holiday weekend has been just as nice.

In the spirit of Labor Day, while all my other compadres were out sailing, I was busy at work re-bedding the windows in my Catalina 30, JoyRide. What a fun project. It was long overdue. I recommend everybody do it to all their windows, whether they need it or not.

While waiting for the silicone to set up in the window frames, I was able to run up to the clubhouse at the Lake Lanier Sailing Club and snatch a Happy Snap or two. This one here is my favorite: Spinnaker boats running down the lake during the Vernon Pickering Cup Regatta.

An American Classic!

She's not for sale, but look at this classic piece of Americana. It is a 1972 Sunfish, by AMF Corp, and not looking to bad for being over 38 years old, either. Most of you probably don't even remember AMF, but that's not important. What's important is the timelessness of the Sunfish. Is there another hull out there that represents American small boat sailing better? I don't think so, but you may have other ideas.

Sporty Little Nomad 17 by Vanguard

The Vanguard Nomad 17. . . I've seen these little boats perform, and all I can remember thinking was, how much more fun can you have on a little 17 footer. WHAT A BLAST! This one could be yours. It could be mine as well, but then I would have to find a good divorce attorney. Give it a gander.

Ready to go Pearson Flyer

The newest boat to grace the cover of Strictly Sailing is this fine example of a Pearson Flyer. She doesn't sit idle. An active racer, she is ready for you to give her a serious look.

Too Cool To Be Slow

I grabbed this Happy Snap before flying out to Vegas last week. The look says it all. . ."I don't care that you're 11,000 pounds of Catalina. I'm starboard, I'm Leeward, I'm King!. . . DON"T COME IN HERE!"

The Classic Ranger 23 by Gary Mull

I have always been a huge fan of the Gary Mull designs and the Ranger 23 is of no exception. Fast, stiff, and well founded are just some of the characteristics one can expect. This 1976 model seems to be a good example of a great little Ranger. Check it out.

J-24 Clean, Race Ready, With Great Trailer

1982 O'Day 30--Chicago IL

Finns to the left. . .Finns to the right

Only 234 Shopping Days Left Till. . .

. . .Charleston Race Week, Baby!

From Maryland to Belize. . .