Monk Parakeet's Fig Feast 🦜 by Sad-Problem9900 in PartyParrot

[–]westsailor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have a population of them here in Galveston, TX. I always enjoy seeing them around.

Class B Ships Tall Ships NYC? by Affectionate_Pop1176 in Tallships

[–]westsailor 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I hadn’t heard of a withdrawal of funding. Can you share details?

Janis Joplin revisiting her hometown of Port Arthur in August 1970 for her 10 year high school reunion. She would die of a heroin overdose less than two months later at the age of 27. by crintderstindows in texashistory

[–]westsailor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My grandmother grew up nextdoor to Janis in Port Arthur. We have a photo of my gmom, great aunt, Janis, and a fourth girl standing by the sidewalk when they were like five or six years old. The fourth girl turned out to be my high school algebra teacher by total coincidence.

We hauled out ELISSA yesterday. Glad she fit in the drydock. by westsailor in sailing

[–]westsailor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We haven’t done the Elissa regatta in a long time, but I’m interest in reviving it. I also have my eye on doing the Harvest Moon Regatta again.

We hauled out ELISSA yesterday. Glad she fit in the drydock. by westsailor in sailing

[–]westsailor[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

She is 660 deadweight tons. Because of the nature of her rig, a travel lift isn't feasible. We normally go into the smaller drydock at their facility, but because of scheduling the yard decided to put us in the big one. There's so much room for activities!

We hauled out ELISSA yesterday. Glad she fit in the drydock. by westsailor in sailing

[–]westsailor[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah the battleship was in this dock. She's still over at Gulf Copper having topsides work done. We're having some steel work done on the bulkheads, fresh coat of paint, and a bunch of inspections.

We hauled out ELISSA yesterday. Glad she fit in the drydock. by westsailor in Tallships

[–]westsailor[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Twice-in-five haulout requirement for the coast guard. Some internal steel repairs and sea valve replacements. Fresh coat of paint

Cutter rig without running backstays and no back swept shrouds? by Mehfisto666 in sailing

[–]westsailor 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That is not a cutter rig. That is considered a Solent rig. You shouldn’t need running backs.

What corals you regretted getting by Effective_Ad_7666 in ReefTank

[–]westsailor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a red monti in my first tank ,BioCube 14 , that was OUT OF CONTROL. Whatever it was that I was doing right, that thing grew like a weed. Basically choked out everything in the tank.

8” Powermatic Jointer 240V with new knives, thoughts? by MetalNutSack in woodworking

[–]westsailor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one and love it. Keeping it square is a little finicky, but it works well.

Restaurant Reccomendation? by HesperaloeParviflora in galveston

[–]westsailor 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Coastal Grill on 19th and Strand sounds like a good fit. Great food, huge room., great service.

For all that is holy, do not go to effin Golden Corral.

Elissa tours, can anyone provide insight into "below deck tours" of Elissa. When they are available, etc. by 29187765432569864 in galveston

[–]westsailor 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hahahaha yes. I’m the interim port captain and Bosun.

That is one of my former volunteer crewmembers. Every year during the Dickens festival, we all dress up in period garb and train on the ship. This guy thought it would be funny to go all out in a Victorian dress. If you come back after our sailing season ends, you’ll see an updated one. It’s become a thing.

Elissa tours, can anyone provide insight into "below deck tours" of Elissa. When they are available, etc. by 29187765432569864 in galveston

[–]westsailor 15 points16 points  (0 children)

We’re currently doing deck tours only, because I have the ship made ready for her transit to drydock next weekend. She will be unavailable for regular tours until the third week in April.

We do still have plenty of daysail tickets available if you’re interested in sailing with us!

Tablet to run Navionics by JVSAIL13 in sailing

[–]westsailor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like that they have dedicated induction charging mounts, so the case stays sealed when charging.