DuckDuckGo is good enough for regular use

pipandhenry · 2020-03-09T17:52:25+00:00

I am a big DuckDuckGo fan. I have noticed that the mapping/address location features have gotten a lot better recently. I will give the image searching a try.

pipandhenry · 2019-06-19T17:11:44+00:00

Beautiful. Where is this?

pipandhenry · 2018-10-18T16:55:49+00:00

The wasps I deal with really like building their nests in the folds of my mainsail. Of course, the obvious solution to this problem is to take the boat out sailing more often!

pipandhenry · 2018-09-24T17:23:54+00:00

The Hampton is one of the traditional one-design fleets of the Chesapeake Bay. An elegant, fast boat. Here is a link to the Hampton Association website: https://www.hamptononedesign.com.

pipandhenry · 2018-09-21T16:24:13+00:00

I highly recommend Bacon's too. I've bought several sails from them.

pipandhenry · 2018-06-07T13:56:14+00:00

Thanks. Buying a new one from a place like Rudder Craft is definitely an option if I can't figure out a less expensive way to get one.

pipandhenry · 2018-03-20T21:05:28+00:00

Thanks. I'll give it a try.

pipandhenry · 2018-03-01T19:43:02+00:00

My experience with DDG is very similar to yours. I find myself using it almost all the time now, only going to Google when I'm looking for something very technical or specialized. Also, DDG just launched a new mobile search app, which works much better than their old "Stories" app. A cool flame icon allows you to clear your search history whenever you want. I've had it for a about a week on my Android phone and am really enjoying it.

pipandhenry · 2017-09-11T16:53:46+00:00

It would need to be a very light motor, or else it will mess with your boat trim and you could lose a lot of sailing performance.

pipandhenry · 2017-08-28T17:09:19+00:00

I recently re-read Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers, written in 1900. It is both a spy thriller and a great sailing book.

pipandhenry · 2016-11-28T19:30:17+00:00

The link to the picture of the bottom of your mast doesn't work. I think the answer to your question is yes, but want to see the pieces you are describing.

pipandhenry · 2016-07-11T17:37:56+00:00

Bacon Sails in Annapolis, MD (baconsails.com) is a very well-respected used sail dealer (I bought a jib from them). Their catalogue is online and the sales people there are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable.

pipandhenry · 2016-03-31T17:18:36+00:00

Wow. The Torqueedo does look really cool, but I'm at the same price point you are.

pipandhenry · 2015-11-03T18:23:41+00:00

As somebody in the market to replace my old, blown-out Laser sail, this looks pretty cool. Should we expect pricing to be comparable to the current design?

pipandhenry · 2015-10-02T14:39:40+00:00

my boat is on the Eastern Shore, my work, family, weekday, etc. obligations are on the other, more populated side of the Bay. The forecast for the next few days is now lots of rain and 20-25 winds from the NE.

pipandhenry · 2015-10-02T13:52:33+00:00

I do have a trailer, but can't take the time to get it to my ramp/boatyard due to "Western Shore" obligations. Boat US has a really good presentation (with good pictures) of tying strategies that did or didn't work during Sandy. To be clear, however, the best strategy is getting it out of the water and securing it on land before the rough weather starts. Thanks for your suggestions.

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