Weekend On the Water - Eclectic Series

Weekend On the Water - Eclectic Series · 04:05 PM

Some random shots taken while sailing Galveston Bay on Saturday and Sunday. Good, breezy sailing! Several are significantly cropped.

I hope they present a picture of "our world".

Jer

3-Amigos:

Daughter Abbie at the helm:

Skipper at the helm (shot with right hand and FE 10-17):

A couple of boats hard on the wind:

Grampa's girl crews the boat:

**NaClH2O** · 05-26-2008, 04:16 PM

Say hey Jer, thanks for the shots! Soon soon I hope to be there too. Right now I'm shore bound with a twisted knee (Doctor: "Yep that's a twisted knee, stay off it for 3 weeks. That will be $50. Me: Thanks Doc, I knew that already, how about 3 days and a cane?)
Nice appointed cockpit, what is that middle instrument? Depth sounder? BTW tell your grand daughter that she is too cute!

NaCl(sailing soon I hope)H2O

mingdie · 05-26-2008, 09:06 PM

Nice photos Jer. Excellent photo of your granddaughter and the two yachts. I had a look at the map and it looks like a nice area for yachting. Is it quite sheltered in the bay?

**Sailor** · 05-27-2008, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Say hey Jer, thanks for the shots! Soon soon I hope to be there too. Right now I'm shore bound with a twisted knee (Doctor: "Yep that's a twisted knee, stay off it for 3 weeks. That will be $50. Me: Thanks Doc, I knew that already, how about 3 days and a cane?)
Nice appointed cockpit, what is that middle instrument? Depth sounder? BTW tell your grand daughter that she is too cute!

NaCl(sailing soon I hope)H2O

Thanks, old Buddy. You'll be on the water soon - hope to see some pictures! The middle instrument controls the autopilot - a real handy gadget when rolling in the jib - even with my wife as crew.

Jer

**Sailor** · 05-27-2008, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by mingdie

Nice photos Jer. Excellent photo of your granddaughter and the two yachts. I had a look at the map and it looks like a nice area for yachting. Is it quite sheltered in the bay?

Yeah, Eddie, it's pretty well protected by barrier islands. We rarely see waves any higher than about 3 feet. Galveston Bay is one of the major sailing centers in the US, owing to its proximity to big, economically vibrant Houston, an essentially 12-month sailing season and - in the summer - wonderfully reliable SE winds. Not much scenery, however, unless you like refineries, oil rigs and constant views of freighters and tankers.

Jer

séamuis · 05-27-2008, 04:07 PM

oh how I miss the Texas coast. :ugh:

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05-26-2008, 04:16 PM	#2
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Say hey Jer, thanks for the shots! Soon soon I hope to be there too. Right now I'm shore bound with a twisted knee (Doctor: "Yep that's a twisted knee, stay off it for 3 weeks. That will be $50. Me: Thanks Doc, I knew that already, how about 3 days and a cane?) Nice appointed cockpit, what is that middle instrument? Depth sounder? BTW tell your grand daughter that she is too cute! NaCl(sailing soon I hope)H2O

05-26-2008, 09:06 PM	#3
mingdie Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Photos: Gallery Posts: 630	Nice photos Jer. Excellent photo of your granddaughter and the two yachts. I had a look at the map and it looks like a nice area for yachting. Is it quite sheltered in the bay?

05-27-2008, 03:35 PM	#4
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by NaClH2O Say hey Jer, thanks for the shots! Soon soon I hope to be there too. Right now I'm shore bound with a twisted knee (Doctor: "Yep that's a twisted knee, stay off it for 3 weeks. That will be $50. Me: Thanks Doc, I knew that already, how about 3 days and a cane?) Nice appointed cockpit, what is that middle instrument? Depth sounder? BTW tell your grand daughter that she is too cute! NaCl(sailing soon I hope)H2O Thanks, old Buddy. You'll be on the water soon - hope to see some pictures! The middle instrument controls the autopilot - a real handy gadget when rolling in the jib - even with my wife as crew. Jer

05-27-2008, 03:42 PM	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by mingdie Nice photos Jer. Excellent photo of your granddaughter and the two yachts. I had a look at the map and it looks like a nice area for yachting. Is it quite sheltered in the bay? Yeah, Eddie, it's pretty well protected by barrier islands. We rarely see waves any higher than about 3 feet. Galveston Bay is one of the major sailing centers in the US, owing to its proximity to big, economically vibrant Houston, an essentially 12-month sailing season and - in the summer - wonderfully reliable SE winds. Not much scenery, however, unless you like refineries, oil rigs and constant views of freighters and tankers. Jer

05-27-2008, 04:07 PM	#6
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	oh how I miss the Texas coast. :ugh: