While on vacation in Key West a few years ago, I had the chance for a conversation over a couple of beers with the skipper of the former Stars and Stripes that sailed/sails out of Key West. He told me the Coast Guard made them take a significant amount off the mast – something like 17 feet! – before they could carry passengers. But I still think sailing on a 12 meter would be a hoot.
Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Edd Schillay via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 9:21 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Edd Schillay <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Stus-List Vacation II St Martin The Americas Cup Challenge Excursion is still there. Did it a few years ago. If you know anything about racing and are paying attention, it’s more than a little disappointing. The skippers will purposely mis-steer, mis-trim and go to the song gate marks in order to ensure it’s a close finish. They’ve also modified the boats tremendously. All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY On Nov 25, 2015, at 8:57 AM, William Walker via CnC-List <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Its been many years ago but Stars and Stripes and Canada were there and doing daysails. At time, had two crew plus the tourists on board. Did a little race around bouys. If you had sailing experience they let you work. I was main sail trimmer. Others grinders, etc. One beer wench. Best 60 bucks I spent entire trip. Don't know if still there. Bill Walker CnC 36 Sent from AOL Mobile Mail
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