Hi there! I just returned last night from Cayman Islands. Got to go sailing on a little J22 and even caught a Barracuda off the back while sailing. So I...
Hi Paul Please order me one XL and one MED tee shirt. Pick up at Raft Up. Thanks Bruce. ... hats, but my military address has "Bounced" at our Yahoo site and ...
You got it Bruce. See you soon. By the way, what are you sail up to York River plans? Paul & Sylvia [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Hi Paul, Thanks. Linda and I are going to drop off her car over at the Mobjack Bay Marina on Friday evening and then head down to Old Point Comfort arriving at...
OK. I'll try to head out about the same time. Sylvia can sleep in. HEE HEEE. Save me a hat. Talk to you later. Paul [Non-text portions of this message have...
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What 'accent', y'all? ... go sailing on a little J22 and even caught a Barracuda off the back while sailing. So I guess you can fish off a sailboat! Have not...
Yes he did! I still don't understand the part about holding on to the ropes on the dock while you and my wife are on board and have the sails up!?! And I...
Hello, all, after a day spent counter demonstrating ( I had damn little company) in Batesville, where Townsend closed, while Con Agra stayed open. I have ...
As a new owner of a Watkins 29 - I joined this site to have support and a place to look for answers about the boat. BUT IF THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW THIS SITE...
Dave: You are certainly welcome to your opinion, but this is NOT the place to express it, unless it involves Watkins sailboats. I, for one, do not agree with...
Fellow watkins lovers.. I must apoliogize for offending this list.. I pushed your button in error. My missive was part of a rather outrageous humorous...
Chuck, don't leave, this is the most informative and friendly site you will find. Most of us at one time or another have posted to the site in error, I know I...
Chuck, This had to be an error in routing. Dave Parker is an experienced and knowledgable contributor to this site and is well respected by all for his...
Thanks Lou and Jim for your insite -- I do respect people point of view. BUT !!!!!!!!!!!!! Being from Boston and working in City Goverment to try to put an end...
Mr Gagnon, JEEZ! I have already copiously apologized for posting to the Watkins list in error,. As others on the list who know me understand, I am not a...
I'm seriously looking at a W27 for sale locally in NY. A good friend of mine who has a O'Day 26 is trying to convince me not to get a Watkins because of their...
Greetings Mark: I have discovered my 78W27 is a concrete keel. It appears to be in great shape, even considering the hard rub marks from hurricane Charley. ...
Wow, I need to visit the page more often! Thought everyone was asleep, but guess not! Anyway, no problem Dr. Dave. I believe we had a situation like this a...
Yes, it is concrete and re-bar. I just rebuilt mine last summer. Anyway, if you want a fast boat, don't get a Watkins. Go get a J or something. If you want...
I posted this question on my sailing page "sailing for all boats and humans" and this was a response. Where do you guys draw the line? Just curious. Here is...
Our 1978 W27 has a concrete keel. Jim Holder s/v Finistere, Deltaville, VA mjsiega <mjsiega@...> wrote: I'm seriously looking at a W27 for sale locally...
The line for me is about 25 knots of wind. With the old sails on Moriah she goes sideways more then forward. I have a 150 jib which I roll in and I put a reef...
Wayne, I agree, lets talk about Watkins. An apology has been given and that should be the end of it! Jim ... From: Wayne Steinard To: watkins@yahoogroups.com ...
Here's a question that may soothe the savage beasts. Just for grins, what is your favorite sailing song/music: "Son of a Son of a Sailor"? "A Pirate Looks at...
Paul, I have one on my 29'. I'll make a point of looking at what brand it is. As for mounting, it is installed on the starboard side storage locker, on a small...
"Hearts of Oak" of course. ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection...
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Blues Image - "Ride Captain Ride" (or whatever correct name is ... From: capbrian To: watkins@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 11:40 AM Subject:...
Raft Up- Just a note to say that this is a great site full of wonderful people. I am coming from Canada and they are even meeting me when I arrive. I have...
I have been way lax about making hotel reservations and figured I better get ont he ball. I would like to stay close to the rest of you and would like ot know...