It was really nice to find what a penny can still purchase. Namely the book by Philip Teece called "A Dream Of Islands". It cost that from Amazon, plus shipping. The book is really a keeper. Mr. Teece describes many of his experiences sailing his boat around the islands off of Vancouver. His descriptions seemed to catch the moment perfectly. I will be reading this book again. I will wait until his book "Shimmer on the Horizon" a book about that same area with insights shared by both him and his tandem boat partner. Nice way to see that part of the world. It is in hard cover only and still a bit pricy. Thanks, Larry. Fair winds, Tom B. Mont.17, #258
I agree. I have read and even own most of the books mentioned on this list in my sailing library, accumulated over 40 some years. But I had never heard of Philip Teece and want to thank whoever (Dave?) brought his books to our attention. I picked up "A Dream of Islands" on Amazon. Good deal, good book. Henry M17 #310 -----Original Message----- From: "Thomas Buzzi" <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> Sent: 2/10/2015 8:08 AM To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Winter reading It was really nice to find what a penny can still purchase. Namely the book by Philip Teece called "A Dream Of Islands". It cost that from Amazon, plus shipping. The book is really a keeper. Mr. Teece describes many of his experiences sailing his boat around the islands off of Vancouver. His descriptions seemed to catch the moment perfectly. I will be reading this book again. I will wait until his book "Shimmer on the Horizon" a book about that same area with insights shared by both him and his tandem boat partner. Nice way to see that part of the world. It is in hard cover only and still a bit pricy. Thanks, Larry. Fair winds, Tom B. Mont.17, #258
Henry, I believe it was Larry Yake that came forward with the suggestion. Tom On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 8:36 AM, Henry Rodriguez <heinzir@gmail.com> wrote:
I agree. I have read and even own most of the books mentioned on this list in my sailing library, accumulated over 40 some years. But I had never heard of Philip Teece and want to thank whoever (Dave?) brought his books to our attention. I picked up "A Dream of Islands" on Amazon. Good deal, good book.
Henry M17 #310
-----Original Message----- From: "Thomas Buzzi" <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> Sent: 2/10/2015 8:08 AM To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Winter reading
It was really nice to find what a penny can still purchase. Namely the book by Philip Teece called "A Dream Of Islands". It cost that from Amazon, plus shipping. The book is really a keeper. Mr. Teece describes many of his experiences sailing his boat around the islands off of Vancouver. His descriptions seemed to catch the moment perfectly. I will be reading this book again. I will wait until his book "Shimmer on the Horizon" a book about that same area with insights shared by both him and his tandem boat partner. Nice way to see that part of the world. It is in hard cover only and still a bit pricy. Thanks, Larry.
Fair winds, Tom B. Mont.17, #258
Thank you both, Tom and Larry! -----Original Message----- From: "Thomas Buzzi" <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> Sent: 2/10/2015 10:16 AM To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Winter reading Henry, I believe it was Larry Yake that came forward with the suggestion. Tom On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 8:36 AM, Henry Rodriguez <heinzir@gmail.com> wrote:
I agree. I have read and even own most of the books mentioned on this list in my sailing library, accumulated over 40 some years. But I had never heard of Philip Teece and want to thank whoever (Dave?) brought his books to our attention. I picked up "A Dream of Islands" on Amazon. Good deal, good book.
Henry M17 #310
-----Original Message----- From: "Thomas Buzzi" <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> Sent: 2/10/2015 8:08 AM To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Winter reading
It was really nice to find what a penny can still purchase. Namely the book by Philip Teece called "A Dream Of Islands". It cost that from Amazon, plus shipping. The book is really a keeper. Mr. Teece describes many of his experiences sailing his boat around the islands off of Vancouver. His descriptions seemed to catch the moment perfectly. I will be reading this book again. I will wait until his book "Shimmer on the Horizon" a book about that same area with insights shared by both him and his tandem boat partner. Nice way to see that part of the world. It is in hard cover only and still a bit pricy. Thanks, Larry.
Fair winds, Tom B. Mont.17, #258
I'm reluctant to mention this book because it's truly an example of bad seamanship and it's consequences, but it was so exciting I finished it cover to cover without standing up. Three inexperienced teenagers took a poor condition 27 foot Albin Vega through the Roaring Forties and Furious Fifties in a storm to Antarctica and back. They just barely survived. Berserk: My Voyage to the Antarctic in a Twenty-Seven-Foot Sailboat by David Mercy Sincerely, Tyler Davis, CA M15 #157 "Defiant"
Yikes!!!! Good primer on what NOT to do. Fortunately for them, the "Darwin Club" does not admit all of its unwitting applicants. Thanks, Tyler, for the suggestion. I will add it on my list. Puts me in mind of the movie staring Robert Redford, "All is Lost". Liked your turn of phrase "I finished it cover to cover without standing up." Great emphasis. Fair winds, Tom B. Mont 17, #258 On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Tyler Backman <casioqv@usermail.com> wrote:
I'm reluctant to mention this book because it's truly an example of bad seamanship and it's consequences, but it was so exciting I finished it cover to cover without standing up. Three inexperienced teenagers took a poor condition 27 foot Albin Vega through the Roaring Forties and Furious Fifties in a storm to Antarctica and back. They just barely survived.
Berserk: My Voyage to the Antarctic in a Twenty-Seven-Foot Sailboat by David Mercy
Sincerely, Tyler Davis, CA M15 #157 "Defiant"
The "captain" repeated this stunt years later and three of his crew died. He sells a home video proving that the events in the book really happened, but I didn't buy it because I don't want to fund his future trips. Word is he is currently searching for crew to do the trip once again. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4709377/Three-die-in-Viking-yacht-off-Antarc... Tyler On Feb 10, 2015, at 10:21 AM, Thomas Buzzi wrote:
Yikes!!!! Good primer on what NOT to do. Fortunately for them, the "Darwin Club" does not admit all of its unwitting applicants. Thanks, Tyler, for the suggestion. I will add it on my list. Puts me in mind of the movie staring Robert Redford, "All is Lost". Liked your turn of phrase "I finished it cover to cover without standing up." Great emphasis. Fair winds, Tom B. Mont 17, #258
On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Tyler Backman <casioqv@usermail.com> wrote:
I'm reluctant to mention this book because it's truly an example of bad seamanship and it's consequences, but it was so exciting I finished it cover to cover without standing up. Three inexperienced teenagers took a poor condition 27 foot Albin Vega through the Roaring Forties and Furious Fifties in a storm to Antarctica and back. They just barely survived.
Berserk: My Voyage to the Antarctic in a Twenty-Seven-Foot Sailboat by David Mercy
Sincerely, Tyler Davis, CA M15 #157 "Defiant"
Perhaps next time he should try it solo? On Feb 10, 2015, at 3:43 PM, Tyler Backman wrote:
The "captain" repeated this stunt years later and three of his crew died. He sells a home video proving that the events in the book really happened, but I didn't buy it because I don't want to fund his future trips. Word is he is currently searching for crew to do the trip once again.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4709377/Three-die-in-Viking-yacht-off-Antarc...
Tyler
On Feb 10, 2015, at 10:21 AM, Thomas Buzzi wrote:
Yikes!!!! Good primer on what NOT to do. Fortunately for them, the "Darwin Club" does not admit all of its unwitting applicants. Thanks, Tyler, for the suggestion. I will add it on my list. Puts me in mind of the movie staring Robert Redford, "All is Lost". Liked your turn of phrase "I finished it cover to cover without standing up." Great emphasis. Fair winds, Tom B. Mont 17, #258
On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Tyler Backman <casioqv@usermail.com> wrote:
I'm reluctant to mention this book because it's truly an example of bad seamanship and it's consequences, but it was so exciting I finished it cover to cover without standing up. Three inexperienced teenagers took a poor condition 27 foot Albin Vega through the Roaring Forties and Furious Fifties in a storm to Antarctica and back. They just barely survived.
Berserk: My Voyage to the Antarctic in a Twenty-Seven-Foot Sailboat by David Mercy
Sincerely, Tyler Davis, CA M15 #157 "Defiant"
Speaking of "YIKES!" stories, check out this article I wrote about an event that happened in 1990. I like to think I learned a bit since then. http://macgregor.sailboatowners.com/index.php?option=com_kb&Itemid=256&cat_i... Henru On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 12:21 PM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote:
Yikes!!!! Good primer on what NOT to do. Fortunately for them, the "Darwin Club" does not admit all of its unwitting applicants. Thanks, Tyler, for the suggestion. I will add it on my list. Puts me in mind of the movie staring Robert Redford, "All is Lost". Liked your turn of phrase "I finished it cover to cover without standing up." Great emphasis. Fair winds, Tom B. Mont 17, #258
On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Tyler Backman <casioqv@usermail.com> wrote:
I'm reluctant to mention this book because it's truly an example of bad seamanship and it's consequences, but it was so exciting I finished it cover to cover without standing up. Three inexperienced teenagers took a poor condition 27 foot Albin Vega through the Roaring Forties and Furious Fifties in a storm to Antarctica and back. They just barely survived.
Berserk: My Voyage to the Antarctic in a Twenty-Seven-Foot Sailboat by David Mercy
Sincerely, Tyler Davis, CA M15 #157 "Defiant"
-- Henry https://picasaweb.google.com/heinzir
Henry, Thanks for forwarding this article. Does seem hard to maintain the level of vigilance required to avoid happenings like this until it happens to you. I have only a somewhat cautious approach to situations such as the one that sank Chiquita. Too many years sailed without a major mishap can lead to just such an occurrence. I will give some serious thought to adding floatation to my boat now while it is in "the docks". Glad you thought about Coco's safety too. Fairwinds, Tom B On Wed, Feb 11, 2015 at 10:05 PM, Henry Rodriguez <heinzir@gmail.com> wrote:
Speaking of "YIKES!" stories, check out this article I wrote about an event that happened in 1990. I like to think I learned a bit since then.
http://macgregor.sailboatowners.com/index.php?option=com_kb&Itemid=256&cat_i...
Henru
On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 12:21 PM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote:
Yikes!!!! Good primer on what NOT to do. Fortunately for them, the "Darwin Club" does not admit all of its unwitting applicants. Thanks, Tyler, for the suggestion. I will add it on my list. Puts me in mind of the movie staring Robert Redford, "All is Lost". Liked your turn of phrase "I finished it cover to cover without standing up." Great emphasis. Fair winds, Tom B. Mont 17, #258
On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Tyler Backman <casioqv@usermail.com> wrote:
I'm reluctant to mention this book because it's truly an example of bad seamanship and it's consequences, but it was so exciting I finished it cover to cover without standing up. Three inexperienced teenagers took a poor condition 27 foot Albin Vega through the Roaring Forties and Furious Fifties in a storm to Antarctica and back. They just barely survived.
Berserk: My Voyage to the Antarctic in a Twenty-Seven-Foot Sailboat by David Mercy
Sincerely, Tyler Davis, CA M15 #157 "Defiant"
-- Henry https://picasaweb.google.com/heinzir
Thanks, Henry. I had an M-16 on Lake Minnetonka at the time, but I wasn't on the water that day. Your story is a great example of how totally unexpected threats can crop up on the water, and it only takes one to end a life. Having had a couple of less dramatic experiences myself, I now ALWAYS wear a life jacket when in a sailboat, regardless of the weather or the size of the boat. The same applies to any other small boat. Rich Makela M-17 #233 - Harmony -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Henry Rodriguez Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 10:05 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Winter reading Speaking of "YIKES!" stories, check out this article I wrote about an event that happened in 1990. I like to think I learned a bit since then. http://macgregor.sailboatowners.com/index.php?option=com_kb&Itemid=256&cat_i... Henru On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 12:21 PM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote:
Yikes!!!! Good primer on what NOT to do. Fortunately for them, the "Darwin Club" does not admit all of its unwitting applicants. Thanks, Tyler, for the suggestion. I will add it on my list. Puts me in mind of the movie staring Robert Redford, "All is Lost". Liked your turn of phrase "I finished it cover to cover without standing up." Great emphasis. Fair winds, Tom B. Mont 17, #258
On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Tyler Backman <casioqv@usermail.com> wrote:
I'm reluctant to mention this book because it's truly an example of bad seamanship and it's consequences, but it was so exciting I finished it cover to cover without standing up. Three inexperienced teenagers took a poor condition 27 foot Albin Vega through the Roaring Forties and Furious Fifties in a storm to Antarctica and back. They just barely survived.
Berserk: My Voyage to the Antarctic in a Twenty-Seven-Foot Sailboat by David Mercy
Sincerely, Tyler Davis, CA M15 #157 "Defiant"
-- Henry https://picasaweb.google.com/heinzir
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