Sean, you've been a great Montgomery ambassador and a fine member of the small boat community these many years. I remember looking on in amazement (puzzlement?) when you re-built your boat's shoal keel. And your event in AZ is a big success and a welcome respite for those of us freezing out butts off up North. Just wanted to say thanks. Tom On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 8:52 PM, <Nebwest2@aol.com> wrote:
Right you are Ed......We didn't make the finish in time....but then according to The Border Run's website...50% of the fleet (close to 200 boats) "bagged it" and motored. It was a little victory of our own to be the next to the smallest boat in the fleet and to have sailed the whole deal. What an adventure! And we didn't miss it by much!
Like I always say...and yes, it sounds mellow-dramatic....but this boat changed my life. Thanks to that piece of fiberglass, aluminum, lead(now), and Dacron....I have been able to meet the most wonderful folks. Larry is the icing on the cake. Our friendship came about thanks to Montgomerys. There is no one I would have enjoyed making the journey with more or been more comfortable with, with respect to their abilities. Even after 25, 26, 27 hours...we were still having fun (ok ok....from 2am till 7am....I'm not sure if Larry was smiling cause I couldn't see him...that's probably a good thing! LOL)
This was another time that , for me at least, I pushed pretty far outside my comfort zone with Dauntless. I always worry about my own abilities, judgements, and limited experience....but I have always found that if I can bring myself up to the level necessary....the boat is more than capable. That's a great feeling.
Larry...thanks for sharing the adventure with me!
:-)
S