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Dave Bristle
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 12/10/2009 : 06:53:49

Andy, in the one with the C-250 ghosting ahead of the Mac and the Hobie, the sky suggests they should turn on their engines and head home! (Somebody should tow the Hobie.)

Edited by - Dave Bristle on 12/10/2009 06:57:35

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Response Posted - 12/10/2009 : 09:15:44

I noticed that too Dave. Weather is also present in several other photos and I wondered why so looked his town up on Google Earth and this appears to be the lake he sails. It's no wonder there's weather! It's about 5000 feet above sea level! Check out Lake Payette, ID! It's 6 miles long and 1 1/4 mile wide in the larger section. Wow!

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Response Posted - 12/10/2009 : 09:55:41

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It is high mt sailing at its best. We decided to have a photo contest this year and those pics were the entries and winners.

The pics with the stormy sky were taken at our major yearly regatta in early June. We had a T storm blow in in the middle of the first race on the second day. I'll just say we ended up over powered in that one, but still had a first in the C25 class (in that race) http://mhyacht.com/id2.html . We had to retire due to 2 blown slugs on the mainsail so it took us out of the hunt for the overall and we ended up 2nd in the C25 class without doing the last race. We were 2nd overall 2008 and had won the C25 class the last 4 years. That's typical of mt. sailing... it can go from a floater to 20+ in just a few minutes.... you really need to know what you're doing.

We have a nice fleet of C25/C250 racers... last year we had 7 boats in the class (see Payette Cup 2008) http://mhyacht.com/id18.html I think we'd have a great turnout for the nationals!

We have one non buoy race that goes through the narrows, around an island then back to the main lake. The race is a great test of skill and knowledge of the lake (read submerged boulders)

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Here's my baby

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Response Posted - 12/10/2009 : 09:58:48

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by andy
 Guys
We have a nice fleet of C25/C250 racers... last year we had 7 boats in the class (see Payette Cup 2008)
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With a group that big you should consider the hosting 2011 Nationals up there.

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Even Chance
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Response Posted - 12/10/2009 : 13:07:27

Following the Miss Ann, of the Tides Inn, on one of her last excursions down the Rappahannock River before she was sold to a Washington, D.C. owner.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 12/10/2009 : 14:42:10

Speaking of aerial venue shots, here's my favorite (I took it from a friend's Piper Cherokee)...

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Mystic River, Fisher's Island Sound, The Race, and Montauk (in the distance)</center>

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Response Posted - 12/10/2009 : 16:15:08

Dave
You're a lucky salt living in a sailing/boating mecca like Mystic, CT...almost as lucky as Jim who really gets to live in a paradise for year 'round sailing. I used to have a boat tied up in Newport (CA) harbor so have done much sailing in that territory.

Here's a couple of my favorites from last summer..

we won the 4th of July boat decorating contest...ARRRGGGGGH!!

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 12/10/2009 : 20:30:19

Yep, Andy... although "year 'round" is not my dream. Tonight, I'm having a glass of wine with a lovely lady by a fire in her big colonial-style fireplace, having just had a semi-winter storm blow through... We'll have a few months of snow and ice, with some skiing, shoveling, fireplace-sitting,... followed by pulling the cover off and preparing the boat for launch, followed by the ecstasy of spring and the heat of summer. Probably not so different from Idaho. I grew up with four seasons--don't think I'd be happy without them. Each season makes you appreciate the other.

Oops--time to get back to her...

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redeye
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Response Posted - 12/11/2009 : 06:54:22

http://nathape.com/index.html

This photographer is my sailing fav and he gives you the images.

regards.ray

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andy
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Response Posted - 12/11/2009 : 10:32:16

Dave,
I fully agree on the seasons. What I like about Mystic is the history.

I believe I'm more passionate about sailing for the simple reason that I look forward to it so much over the winter months. I lived in southern cal for years and tended to take the year round sailing for granted. And of course, there's something to be said for those cold winter nights in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine, Puccini's "greatest hits" on the stereo and a beautiful lady for company.

It's 2 deg in Boise this morning... clear, with snow forcast starting this evening and continuing all week. I'm sure glad my brother bought that little snow blower machine I can borrow!

Go Broncos!

Our C25 racing fleet attacks the start like a pack of wild dogs!
"STARBOARD!!!!!"

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 12/12/2009 : 16:20:16

Nice shot, but why is the Hunter guy ahead??????

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 12/12/2009 : 16:25:10

Working on the boat is hard!

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 12/13/2009 : 10:01:42

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dmpilc
 Nice shot, but why is the Hunter guy ahead??????

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">If that's a Hunter 26, he gives up 15-20 seconds. And tacking for an upwind mark, he might not be very far ahead. And he's dry-sailed--no fair!

Edited by - Dave Bristle on 12/13/2009 10:07:51

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Response Posted - 12/13/2009 : 11:33:58

OK, I will throw in a few...

Me, An early spring sunset sail

Sara having some fun, she is getting good at controling the boat and is getting more reluctant to give up the tiller!

A day in August, mid-week when we had the pond all to our self

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Response Posted - 12/13/2009 : 17:00:31

It's no Mystic Harbor, but this is our little marina, with all the luxuries including an ice machine and port-jon. Picture is from the bridge over the creek and is often a pretty view out into the sound, and good spot to see conditons on the water.

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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 12/14/2009 : 07:53:26

We went out yesterday, worked on the mast/lights, and then sailed. The weather was PERFECT! I didn't have the camera, so I took a few shots with my G1 phone.
Yes, she's dirty and needs a wash.

The thumbnail url= code doesn't work on this webiste, so just click the links for the full size image.

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Edited by - NautiC25 on 12/14/2009 08:13:38

SEAN
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Response Posted - 12/15/2009 : 19:43:47

its not a picture , but it was a nice morning ..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2-XnmzRHAE& feature=related

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