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I bought a Gill Men's Thermoskin Suit code# 4609. The retailer didn't have a size chart so I went to Gill's site for the chart. I'm 6' 2'' 215+lbs, 44'' chest, 36'' waist. According to the size chart I should be comfortable in an XL. I just now tried it on. It's too tight especially around the...

My Squid lid arrived yesterday. It'll definitely be a benefit on those cold days on the water but the sun visor is useless. I choose this over the Sou'wester cap for mobility and padding. It seems every time I'm on the lake I'm moving non stop. I think it'll be a hindrance. Plus I need the...

Andy, I ordered the DBPOWER waterproof camera but because the camera is not waterproof I returned it. It's the plastic case that makes it waterproof. I really like your idea and will continue to do my research but I'm not spending $500 for a gopro. PN

I've got about 35 years left, so no hurry;)

Redding, sail on Whiskeytown lake and because I don't yet own a boat I use the club's. Now, brainstorm away. :)

Well, the wetsuit I bought was a bust. Chest zip (entry), no neck adjustment (cut blood supply to the head, face turned red, neck veins bulged), I had to roll around on the ground trying to get it off; not what I want to do in the rain on the ground or in a public bathroom. :eek: I ended up...

Lightening strikes in Northern California?! Unheard of.

If this has been addressed before please direct me to the thread. We're going to have some good rain in the next few days, actually probably most of the winter. I'm pretty sure I've got the warmth factor covered, 5,4,3 wetsuit, NRS work boots, nrs utility gloves but no cap yet. Am I missing...

I just ordered a DBPower camera. As soon as I get a chance I'll see about recording the error of my sailing ways for all to correct. :) I know it's cheap but until I know what I'm doing the investment will be minimal.:rolleyes:

Andy, Great idea. I'm going to search for posts on cameras for ideas but I'd greatly appreciate if someone would post a link if this subject has been covered. Thanks, PN

I think that what is was. About 35 years ago my Uncle (who passed about 20 years ago) Mentioned "hove to" to me when we were on Clear Lake. I heard he was a great sailor but unfortunately I really wasn't interested in sailing at the time to find out for myself. I got motion sickness so badly I...

Hmm, I deliberately put myself in irons a couple times to untangle the traveler block from when it got caught under the stern corners. The sail was luffing. The time I'm talking about the wind was blowing hard from the starboard side and the sail was full. It was if I was anchored. Maybe it was...

Since I don't know the proper terms It'll probably be tough for you to understand what I'm about to say but I'll try anyway. Out on the lake yesterday I had the sail full of wind on my port side (wind was blowing biggly from starboard) and the boat wouldn't go anywhere, I was completely stopped...

I just got back from the lake. Lesson learned from the last time out. I can't get compliant with this little boat. Today started off with almost no wind at all. As soon as I got a little ways out the wind picked up. This time I was ready for it. My stern foot was always on the opposite side of...

Eyeper, what gloves, shoes, wetsuit and top are you wearing? The skin on the inside of my thumbs are wear thin but I'm concern that gloves will slide around on my hands during transitions. My 2mm shorty is great when it's in the mid 70s but winter is just around the corner. Also, I want to get a...

Andy, Great vid. Since I'm so new to this I find it interesting the nuanced differences in rigging sailors will use. I really like the paddle. After having to remove the tiller extension to use as a paddle I bought a cheapo telescoping one from Big 5. Thanks

Thanks and I will take you up on that. It'll probably be a trip just for that reason. :D On the way out to the light house, my wife and I drove through the Inverness Yacht club parking a lot back in July. There was a group at the end of the pier getting ready to go out and few already out. I...

I do feel very blessed. The lake is less than 20 miles a way and I can make my own hours at work. I'll be going this afternoon. I've got an email into the the two local clubs about adding me to their event notification list. I hope to enter a few races for fun and experience. I'll probably make...

Oh I am. Sometimes I feel a little silly. I'm in my mid 50s and get excited (almost giddy) when I get to go out. When things get a little hairy I'm like Major "King" Kong ridin' the nuke; but without the tragic consequences :eek:

Well, it happened. Even though there was a very slight breeze I decided to go out anyway. Some practice is better than no practice, sort of thing. I was just sailing along the lake tacking my way east towards the dam, watching a few others behind me, watching their sails to see if I were on the...