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Finally . . . . · 05:29 AM

. . . . . . we got underway again yesterday. I think we've endured the longest hiatus from sailing we've experienced since moving from Michigan to Texas in '95. I nearly always post pics of the year's first sail and I've done so here - frankly, they look pretty much like the pics from previous "first sails", but it's now sort of part of the drill. None are keepers, but they show us back "in the swing."

Jer (posted from the dock)

First tack into the bay - wind at about 17 kts:

The mate steers:

While the skipper recovers from raising the main and unfurling the jib:

Returning to the dock in the Kemah Channel at day's end:

charliezap · 04-14-2011, 05:54 AM

Now that you got all of the kinks ironed out enjoy a great season of salt and spray.--capn zap

**dcmsox2004** · 04-14-2011, 06:14 AM

glad to see yer not drinkin' and drivin' jer.... hope ya have smooth sailin' ahead.... dave m

**Bob Harris** · 04-14-2011, 09:31 AM

the first shot is exhilarating, gives the feeling of freedom and excitement. Looks like you got it all, a pretty mate with work gloves and you with boat shoes on at the ready. Bob

**Sailor** · 04-14-2011, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by charliezap

Now that you got all of the kinks ironed out enjoy a great season of salt and spray.--capn zap

Thanks, Capn.

Jer

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

glad to see yer not drinkin' and drivin' jer.... hope ya have smooth sailin' ahead.... dave m

Appreciate it, Dave.

Originally posted by Bob Harris

the first shot is exhilarating, gives the feeling of freedom and excitement. Looks like you got it all, a pretty mate with work gloves and you with boat shoes on at the ready. Bob

Thanks, Bob. Yeah, we stumbled around a bit (as is usual when we haven't got our sea legs), but it was a great afternoon.

Jer

BlueBubbleBoy · 04-14-2011, 06:08 PM

Very Nice Jer, I really like that first shot. Really makes me want to get back out on the water again. Happy sailing.

axl · 04-15-2011, 03:11 AM

Nice to see you sailing again Jer,

have a good wind for the rest of the summer!

**Sailor** · 04-15-2011, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by BlueBubbleBoy

Very Nice Jer, I really like that first shot. Really makes me want to get back out on the water again. Happy sailing.

Thanks, Barry. In case you (or others) are interested, here are a couple of better "versions" of Cut Time beating to windward in more vigorous conditions. The first one, which is in PPG, was taken in June of '07 with a K10D and DA 16-45. The second pic was taken almost exactly two years later with my K20D amd DA 18-250. I posted one of these shots before, but can't remember which

.

Jer

**Sailor** · 04-15-2011, 05:05 AM

Originally posted by axl

Nice to see you sailing again Jer,

have a good wind for the rest of the summer!

Hey, thanks Peter - I appreciate it.

Jer

BlueBubbleBoy · 04-15-2011, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Thanks, Barry. In case you (or others) are interested, here are a couple of better "versions" of Cut Time beating to windward in more vigorous conditions. The first one, which is in PPG, was taken in June of '07 with a K10D and DA 16-45. The second pic was taken almost exactly two years later with my K20D amd DA 18-250. I posted one of these shots before, but can't remember which

.

Jer

Awesome photos Jer. I love the power of the water. I'm hoping one day one of my "toys" will be a boat!

**Sailor** · 04-15-2011, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by BlueBubbleBoy

Awesome photos Jer. I love the power of the water. I'm hoping one day one of my "toys" will be a boat!

Thanks, Barry. I've been boating (sail and power) virtually all my life - still love it. You just have to remember to bring your check book

.

Jer

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 04-15-2011, 07:35 PM

Hi Jer, very nice images and they do bring back memories, not under sail but power. But way back than I was way too busy to keep things on an even keel, taken pictures on film was for calmer waters and riding anchors. BTW, nice legs but the first mate is still better looking.

**Sailor** · 04-16-2011, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

Hi Jer, very nice images and they do bring back memories, not under sail but power. But way back than I was way too busy to keep things on an even keel, taken pictures on film was for calmer waters and riding anchors. BTW, nice legs but the first mate is still better looking.

Thanks, Heinrich. Shooting aboard underway does require some gymnastics, which are getting a bit harder every passing year.

I agree about the first mate.

Jer

Jimbo · 04-16-2011, 07:20 AM

Jer, really looks like the captain has it all under control. Great to see you finally out on something you love to do with your best friend! Cheers and my your seas by fair and the sun set well. Signed, Wishing I was there JIMBO

**Sailor** · 04-16-2011, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by Jimbo

Jer, really looks like the captain has it all under control. Great to see you finally out on something you love to do with your best friend! Cheers and my your seas by fair and the sun set well. Signed, Wishing I was there JIMBO

Thanks so much, my friend. Let's see some pics from you (either camera); I'm already going into withdrawal

.

Jer

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charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	Now that you got all of the kinks ironed out enjoy a great season of salt and spray.--capn zap

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04-14-2011, 09:31 AM	#4
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	the first shot is exhilarating, gives the feeling of freedom and excitement. Looks like you got it all, a pretty mate with work gloves and you with boat shoes on at the ready. Bob

04-14-2011, 11:58 AM	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by charliezap Now that you got all of the kinks ironed out enjoy a great season of salt and spray.--capn zap Thanks, Capn. Jer Originally posted by dcmsox2004 glad to see yer not drinkin' and drivin' jer.... hope ya have smooth sailin' ahead.... dave m Appreciate it, Dave. Originally posted by Bob Harris the first shot is exhilarating, gives the feeling of freedom and excitement. Looks like you got it all, a pretty mate with work gloves and you with boat shoes on at the ready. Bob Thanks, Bob. Yeah, we stumbled around a bit (as is usual when we haven't got our sea legs), but it was a great afternoon. Jer

04-14-2011, 06:08 PM	#6
BlueBubbleBoy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642	Very Nice Jer, I really like that first shot. Really makes me want to get back out on the water again. Happy sailing.

04-15-2011, 03:11 AM	#7
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Nice to see you sailing again Jer, have a good wind for the rest of the summer!

04-15-2011, 05:04 AM	#8
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by BlueBubbleBoy Very Nice Jer, I really like that first shot. Really makes me want to get back out on the water again. Happy sailing. Thanks, Barry. In case you (or others) are interested, here are a couple of better "versions" of Cut Time beating to windward in more vigorous conditions. The first one, which is in PPG, was taken in June of '07 with a K10D and DA 16-45. The second pic was taken almost exactly two years later with my K20D amd DA 18-250. I posted one of these shots before, but can't remember which . Jer

04-15-2011, 05:05 AM	#9
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by axl Nice to see you sailing again Jer, have a good wind for the rest of the summer! Hey, thanks Peter - I appreciate it. Jer

04-15-2011, 05:54 PM	#10
BlueBubbleBoy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642	Originally posted by Sailor Thanks, Barry. In case you (or others) are interested, here are a couple of better "versions" of Cut Time beating to windward in more vigorous conditions. The first one, which is in PPG, was taken in June of '07 with a K10D and DA 16-45. The second pic was taken almost exactly two years later with my K20D amd DA 18-250. I posted one of these shots before, but can't remember which . Jer Awesome photos Jer. I love the power of the water. I'm hoping one day one of my "toys" will be a boat!

04-15-2011, 06:10 PM	#11
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by BlueBubbleBoy Awesome photos Jer. I love the power of the water. I'm hoping one day one of my "toys" will be a boat! Thanks, Barry. I've been boating (sail and power) virtually all my life - still love it. You just have to remember to bring your check book . Jer

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Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Hi Jer, very nice images and they do bring back memories, not under sail but power. But way back than I was way too busy to keep things on an even keel, taken pictures on film was for calmer waters and riding anchors. BTW, nice legs but the first mate is still better looking.

04-16-2011, 05:33 AM	#13
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann Hi Jer, very nice images and they do bring back memories, not under sail but power. But way back than I was way too busy to keep things on an even keel, taken pictures on film was for calmer waters and riding anchors. BTW, nice legs but the first mate is still better looking. Thanks, Heinrich. Shooting aboard underway does require some gymnastics, which are getting a bit harder every passing year. I agree about the first mate. Jer

04-16-2011, 07:20 AM	#14
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Jer, really looks like the captain has it all under control. Great to see you finally out on something you love to do with your best friend! Cheers and my your seas by fair and the sun set well. Signed, Wishing I was there JIMBO

04-16-2011, 04:26 PM	#15
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jimbo Jer, really looks like the captain has it all under control. Great to see you finally out on something you love to do with your best friend! Cheers and my your seas by fair and the sun set well. Signed, Wishing I was there JIMBO Thanks so much, my friend. Let's see some pics from you (either camera); I'm already going into withdrawal . Jer