tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740572667294775424.post8658143627924053695..comments2023-07-03T06:51:05.962-07:00Comments on O Dock: I Go Where No Man Has Gone BeforeO Dockerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08674140306304705852noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740572667294775424.post-1308358263681223512010-02-10T21:55:15.325-08:002010-02-10T21:55:15.325-08:00so, what did you wear?so, what did you wear?bowspritehttp://bowsprite.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740572667294775424.post-28900899911563981282010-02-05T11:11:03.537-08:002010-02-05T11:11:03.537-08:00If I remember that episode correctly, Kirk is actu...If I remember that episode correctly, Kirk is actually the one on the left.EscapeVelocitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740572667294775424.post-36814268358224703322010-02-04T09:40:27.462-08:002010-02-04T09:40:27.462-08:00Bonnie, Kirk probably wasn't a bowler, but the...Bonnie, Kirk probably wasn't a bowler, but there is a connection with sailing.<br /><br />I've never been a Trekkie, so was reading up a bit before replying, and discovered this on Wikipedia:<br /><br /><i>"...series creator Gene Roddenberry changed the captain's name to James T. Kirk after rejecting other options like Hannibal, Timber, Flagg, and Raintreee. The name was inspired by Captain James Cook, whose journal entry "ambition leads me ... farther than any other man has been before me" inspired the second pilot's title (Where No Man Has Gone Before)..."</i><br><br>O Dockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674140306304705852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740572667294775424.post-46093453133782877582010-02-04T04:26:05.483-08:002010-02-04T04:26:05.483-08:00Captain Kirk was a bowler?Captain Kirk was a bowler?bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04794351142636136626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740572667294775424.post-47116038580948125122010-02-03T21:57:16.759-08:002010-02-03T21:57:16.759-08:00It's 'seasoned', not 'old'.
T...It's 'seasoned', not 'old'.<br /><br />That's about when I went through their program, too (so I could rent boats in the BVI).<br /><br />It's a different club now - new owner, new clubhouse (in Marina Bay), better attitudes by most accounts.<br /><br />Their BKB trainers are new Capri 22's - a boat I like a lot. Sails like a big dinghy - not at all like the C-22's they used to use.<br><br>O Dockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674140306304705852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740572667294775424.post-27096879508314091552010-02-03T21:01:35.943-08:002010-02-03T21:01:35.943-08:00Ah, the Richmond Rivera. That means Tradewinds. I ...Ah, the Richmond Rivera. That means Tradewinds. I almost joined their "sailing club" back in the cough, cough, cough 80s. Yikes, I'm getting old.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00087089319937016247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740572667294775424.post-72547115412250299432010-02-03T18:14:59.825-08:002010-02-03T18:14:59.825-08:00Joe, it was the ASA school based in Richmond.Joe, it was the ASA school based in Richmond.<br><br>O Dockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674140306304705852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740572667294775424.post-24552467247642075402010-02-03T16:26:46.821-08:002010-02-03T16:26:46.821-08:00What organization taught this class? Cal Sailing? ...What organization taught this class? Cal Sailing? SEA? or a pro school?Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00087089319937016247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740572667294775424.post-8517944778258822352010-02-03T14:32:25.777-08:002010-02-03T14:32:25.777-08:00I must be blessed. My wife claims to enjoy sailing...I must be blessed. My wife claims to enjoy sailing even more than I do. She goes on to claim however, and I can not agree, that I just like all the stuff and the messing around with, and the having more than the actual sailing. My position is that I like them all equally well, no favorites. I hope your wife goes on to out-love your love of sailing, makes life sooooo much easier. I'd say have patience but I'd be 20 years to late for that advice, plus it isn't needed, obviously.Capt. Puffy Pantshttp://www.boatdejour.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740572667294775424.post-34226173227326787492010-02-03T11:11:33.589-08:002010-02-03T11:11:33.589-08:00my2fish, there is indeed a history of touching dir...my2fish, there is indeed a history of touching dirty lake water in our sailing past which is largely responsible for us now sailing a sturdy cruising boat that exposes us only to refreshing salt water spray and the gentle cleansing wash of rainwater dripping from leaky cabin portlights.<br /><br />Zen, I've learned a newfound respect for those of you who brave the challenges, uncertainties, and moments of sheer terror that arise in teaching beginners to sail.<br /><br />Tillerman, your comments here lately show a wry wit, a succinct economy of expression, and a talent for finding the perfect phrase that is truly impressive. Somehow, they have a certain familiar ring, but that must be because I appreciate true brilliance when I see it. <br><br>O Dockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674140306304705852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740572667294775424.post-26433803542169531062010-02-03T08:06:31.313-08:002010-02-03T08:06:31.313-08:00You are brave man!You are brave man!Zenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787377470200331937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740572667294775424.post-74860523034644713152010-02-03T07:50:54.559-08:002010-02-03T07:50:54.559-08:00Thanks for the break. I was starting to get the mu...Thanks for the break. I was starting to get the munchies.<br /><br />By the way, what equation do you use for calculating the optimum length of a blog post? I hope there's no calculus in it.Tillermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639738519386820997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740572667294775424.post-81659828860156032212010-02-03T07:32:08.843-08:002010-02-03T07:32:08.843-08:00I think you should change your name to O Spocker.
...I think you should change your name to O Spocker.<br /><br />congrats on getting the dear wife to sail - mine claims to be interested, but has no interest in a Sunfish... too much of chance to touch the dirty lake water.<br /><br />cheers, my2fishmy2fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457239434851029876noreply@blogger.com