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The sailing nerd-out thread

WoodsChick said:
I thought so, too. Sounds like it starts with a bad idea, and then just goes downhill from there.
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So....we watched it over the weekend. It's free with Amazon Prime.
No spoilers here, unless the ending of the Titanic was a spoiler for you......kinda the same thing. The story isn't the result, it's what led up to that result that's the story.
I confess I tend to hate these kinds of movies. There have been more than a few about bad days on the water and frankly I have better things to do than watch someone suffer for 90 minutes. That was refreshingly not the case with this film.
We found it to be "lean forward" TV during the scenes that led up to him being on the water. His time on the water was also extremely well done, leaving many of the painful details of his situation up to your imagination. I, for one, have a powerful imagination and can easily conjure up images Hollywood would only look silly trying to create. That, and the dialogue, are the movies strengths.
I found it worth my time and think it would be worth yours too. In fact, I kinda hope you do watch it. I have a few questions I'd like to bounce off you.
I respect the opinion of #sailingmoviecriticchick
 
I have a couple of survival suits for any of our serious offshore sailers.
 
@gixxerjeff Will try to watch tonight and report back. I’m more interested in watching it now after your thorough and positive review. Thanks!
 
gixxerjeff said:
Until you find yourself in a tacking duel. :thumbup
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Not so much, Tris point high, maintain their speed and tack on a dime - they are nothing like cats in this respect.
 
gixxerjeff said:
So....we watched it over the weekend. It's free with Amazon Prime.
No spoilers here, unless the ending of the Titanic was a spoiler for you......kinda the same thing. The story isn't the result, it's what led up to that result that's the story.
I confess I tend to hate these kinds of movies. There have been more than a few about bad days on the water and frankly I have better things to do than watch someone suffer for 90 minutes. That was refreshingly not the case with this film.
We found it to be "lean forward" TV during the scenes that led up to him being on the water. His time on the water was also extremely well done, leaving many of the painful details of his situation up to your imagination. I, for one, have a powerful imagination and can easily conjure up images Hollywood would only look silly trying to create. That, and the dialogue, are the movies strengths.
I found it worth my time and think it would be worth yours too. In fact, I kinda hope you do watch it. I have a few questions I'd like to bounce off you.
I respect the opinion of #sailingmoviecriticchick
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enjoyed "The Mercy" movie, too ... watched it last night based on the recommendations here, with my wife, who had absolutely no idea what to expect--so seeing her shocked reaction near the ending, when it became clear to her what kind of movie we were watching, was amusing.

here's a trailer for the hour-and-a-half documentary from the "Touching the Void" people, about Mr Crowhurst:

 
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gixxerjeff said:
So....we watched it over the weekend. It's free with Amazon Prime.
No spoilers here, unless the ending of the Titanic was a spoiler for you......kinda the same thing. The story isn't the result, it's what led up to that result that's the story.
I confess I tend to hate these kinds of movies. There have been more than a few about bad days on the water and frankly I have better things to do than watch someone suffer for 90 minutes. That was refreshingly not the case with this film.
We found it to be "lean forward" TV during the scenes that led up to him being on the water. His time on the water was also extremely well done, leaving many of the painful details of his situation up to your imagination. I, for one, have a powerful imagination and can easily conjure up images Hollywood would only look silly trying to create. That, and the dialogue, are the movies strengths.
I found it worth my time and think it would be worth yours too. In fact, I kinda hope you do watch it. I have a few questions I'd like to bounce off you.
I respect the opinion of #sailingmoviecriticchick
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SFMCjohn said:
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enjoyed "The Mercy" movie, too ... watched it last night based on the recommendations here, with my wife, who had absolutely no idea what to expect--so seeing her shocked reaction near the ending, when it became clear to her what kind of movie we were watching, was amusing.

here's a trailer for the hour-and-a-half documentary from the "Touching the Void" people, about Mr Crowhurst:

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We watched The Mercy last night, too! I agree with you, gixxerjeff...great dialogue, especially the beginning. The quiet moments were the most telling, though. The telephone receiver, the climb up the mast... I enjoyed the on the water scenes, too, even though they made me extremely uncomfortable. I think if the "thing" hadn't gotten so big and out of hand, what with the high-pressure PR guy and the cut-throat sponsor, he might be around today to tell a different tale. Total shame, that.

Hard to fathom a boat being ok'd to sail in a race around the world with zero oversight, even in 1968. I think about all the things we had to do to get Total Eclipse ready for the Trans-Pac, and all the rules, regulations, checks, mandatory classes, etc. that were required. Just blows my mind...

Anyway, this movie got a "thumbs up" from me. I like Colin Firth, and I think he did a great job.

And a big "Thank you!" to you, John, for the link to the trailer! :applause I had mentioned to Eric after we finished the movie that it would be cool to find a documentary about Crowhurst!
 
We (well, I) watched the Deep Water documentary last night. Very good! If you enjoyed The Mercy at all, it is must-see viewing. Eric fell asleep immediately so I watched it myself, but I'm more than happy to watch it again with him tonight.
 
We just attended a thing with Carla Thorson at the Yacht Club, brought to us by the San Jose Sailing Club.
They have two tall ships.
We are gonna get a ride, soon.
The Matthew Turner is going to be in Redwood City May 16.
callofthesea.org

Redwood City Visit - Call of the Sea

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Cool stuff.
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Found some old pix, Hobies, , ,
Fleet racing Tuesday nites, from the ramp in Benicia, Port Costa far shore.
Sail Shape,
THE Skipper, Mid Winters West, San Felipe Mex.
My international yacht racing, career ?
 

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9-6-26 race round the world
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2026 GGR

The Race Returns · Sailing like it's 1968
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Butch said:
9-6-26 race round the world
goldengloberace.com

2026 GGR

The Race Returns · Sailing like it's 1968
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this is such a cool event—“sailing like it’s 1968” … :laughing 🥳

“

Golden Globe Race approved designs:​

Approval for Production yacht types for entry into the Golden Globe Race has now been restricted to the following 22 yachts, all designed prior to 1988:

Westsail 32 • Tradewind 35 • Saga 34 • Saltram 36 • Vancouver 32 & 34 • OE 32 • Eric (sister ship to Suhaili) • Aries 32 • Baba 35 • Biscay 36 • Bowman 36 • Cape Dory 36 • Nicholson 32 MKX-XI • Rustler 36 • Endurance 35 • Gaia 36 • Hans Christian 33T • Tashiba 36 • Cabo Rico 34 • Hinckley Pilot 35 • Lello 34 • Gale Force 34.

Only the design is approved to compete in the Race. By maintaining the production boat status for the Race, resale values are assured.

All boats are required to undergo refits and surveys to ensure they are up to the task of crossing oceans. During those refits mast height, boom length, bowsprits and ballast must not exceed original design specifications. Refit must stay true to the original design and production boat fit-out and components may not be lightened. Strengthening is allowed, together with extra standing rigging.​

the 17 page FAQ is fun …

which production sailboat would we choose to compete in the 2026 GGR?

thinking I’d go with the Hinckley Pilot 35 … :ride

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Ya'll know about Sandy Hook's Parade ?
www.cbsnews.com

Sail4th 250 guide with list of tall ships in NYC for Fourth of July weekend

Dozens of ships from around the world have voyaged to New York Harbor to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.
www.cbsnews.com www.cbsnews.com

Way disappointed with this broadcast, that stupid graphic in the bottom 1/4 of the screen.
SAIL4,250 takes up 1/2 the hull length, losing the grace of movement.
and,
Some of those square riggers were pushing with diesel, not sailing up wind.
Collapsed sails, don't sail, not drawing wind.
 
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Wife and kid started taking sailing lessons with our local club about a month ago. After the first lesson wife came home with a massive smile and said, “I am going to buy a boat.” Well many lessons later she is still smiling and this last weekend purchased a 13 foot Chrysler scarab. It was built in 1968 and is in great shape. She wanted to get a laser, which is what they are learning on but the Chrysler popped up for sale by one of the coaches so she jumped on it. The coach is a cool old dude and is happy that one of his students got the boat. Since we’ve moved to our new house we’ve acquired 3 kayaks and now a sailboat. I’m not a water or even remotely a boat person but am happy for my wife.
 
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