Filed under: the Captains Cabin
I have realised something.
I like racing. Like quite a lot. More than I thought I did.
I like racing and not being last more. In fact I love not being last. It’s probably why I like racing.
I like racing against other boats the same as me where I can practice not being last. By copying what they do really well. I am a grand chief copier.
This is a bit of a problem as I am sailing a friendless boat. It is a Vareo-free zone. I have no ones secret tips and trick to share. If you can’t copy you can’t learn. Well you probably can, but reading a book and stuff has never really done it for me. And copying’s quicker.
So I think I have come to a decision. The boat has got to go.
Despite her sparkly deck, perky spinnaker, sensational storm sail and some pink rope, I need to sail something I can have a good old race in. With another boat the same.
So the boat is for sale.
For sale, some careful owners. Pink rope at no extra cost.
I’m a little distraught.
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So sad to have to get rid of such a cool boat, especially one with pink rope, but I know exactly how you feel. The thrill of not being last in a one design fleet is seriously addictive.
What boat are you going to get to replace the Vareo?
Comment by Tillerman (@ProperCourse) May 16, 2013 @ 4:03 pmEmmmm…. Do I admit that I might be thinking ‘why buy one boat, when you could buy two????’
That’s right – a laser, and a laser with a torch sticker on it to cover all of my bases :)!
Comment by knittingsailor May 16, 2013 @ 4:06 pmWelcome to the dark side, Vicky!
Comment by Tillerman (@ProperCourse) May 17, 2013 @ 12:30 amIt could be said that a Torch is nothing more than a Laser in sheep’s clothing. But how lucky you are to have boxes of sheep’s clothing lying about unused.
I think I would just get a Laser for now and dress it up later, as required.
Comment by o docker May 20, 2013 @ 3:32 amDoes the torch come with batteries included?
Comment by Tillerman (@ProperCourse) May 20, 2013 @ 3:57 amGenius idea. I think it would definitely confuse the competition as well.
Comment by knittingsailor May 20, 2013 @ 8:44 pm