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• 2015 Sailing forecast for New England.
  • Sounds like an excellent Forecast to me … Happy New Year everyone ! Cheers, John
  • Wind in Maine?
    • Yeah, we'll try get you guys some wind this year. How much do you need,...
      • That's good. Or 12-15 in front.
        • Of course, Buzzards Bay 'light air'.
          • Pen Bay "heavy?"
            • I find both our sarcasms, surprisingly accurate.
              • What's the best month to cruise Maine?
                • I like them all! But July, August, September and October are my favorites.
                • I would say September..
              • Hear, hear!
                • Just to be sure I'm not crazy, I asked another opinion; I talked to a pro.
  • All true, but oh those lobster traps
    • Sailors!? I think coastal Maine winds are one of it's biggest assets, for sailors.
      • and be thankful for that
        • I am, Rich. The buoys are a nuisance but the alternative,
  • My tri hason been sold....currently on the prowl but not much enthusiasm this time around
    • You're still a young guy, Tom! ;^)))
      • Light Sport trike
    • There is a lot of room between your Tri and a power cruiser
      • The realities of trailer sailing
        • Gotta agree...
          • Fuel vs. sails expense
            • I gotta go much much further... GRIN
      • We DO love our boat.....
      • Tom had a Baba 30 Pilothouse, once. I think he's been there-done that.
    • yep
      • Your warm power cord to the boat analogy is a poignant one.
        • I feel you, Tom. If I had known my spousal unit was gonna dump me out.....
          • Stay in the club and purchase this
            • So uh, do you pull this behind the boat or what?
              • It was in response to getting to where you're too old to deal with a boat.
            • Dang, that's quite a unit!!!
            • Scale?
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            • Not a Mini-Cooper to tow that?
              • Pretty neat! It's not too heavy, 1250, unloaded.
              • Yes might become an issue, especially with a short wheelbase
  • Tom, that's an incredible shot!
    • Thanks, Al. Here's a couple more taken in that unique light.
      • Great light on MA!
      • Conditions like that rarely happen..