Let's Go Girls

Pat Anderson · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:24 am Post subject: Let's Go Girls

Patty here. First opportunity I've had to post my adventures as a solo sailor. I have three main thoughts I'd like to share with my sisters. First, you need to be able to "do it all" in case anything happens in the sense of an emergency and YOU are left to get the spousal unit (or friend) help. Secondly, when you are pushed away from the dock and realize you are "on your own," there is a really nice "rush" of excitement, freedom, and control---until the panic sets in, it's a great feeling!! Third, (and Pat told me NOT to post this), NOBODY is saying, "slow down," "turn left," more gas," watch out," etc. And you know what? You CAN do it without any advice. For me, personally, I felt it necessary to have someone on the dock to grab my lines. If I had known the conditions would be calm and there would be lots of dock space, I might have tried docking with no help. But for my first time out, I was greatful for Bill and Joe (Halcyon and R-Matey) for help. So do it girls, It's a rush!!!!

R-Matey · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:44 am Post subject: Solo Journey

Patty, as an observer to your first solo docking, I felt that you would have done just fine without anyone being there. All I can say is that the other sailor girls on the dock were watching you with envy. Go Girls Go!

Ruth (R-Matey)

TyBoo · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:48 am Post subject:

Girls drive boats?

Gene Morris · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:47 am Post subject:

So...Where did you go? What did you see? Was it great fun?

Margaret

Pat Anderson · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:48 am Post subject:

What was that missile whistling past Tyboo's head? Laughing

Yes, I am proud that Patty can handle the boat. And see how well she listens to me, "Pat told me NOT to say this but..."

Roscoe · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:58 am Post subject:

I'm glad you posted this, Patty. Gives me some confidence that maybe one of these days I'll do as well as you, and the enthusiasm to try. It's always good to have a role model Cool

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Susan

CatyMae n Steve · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:15 am Post subject:

YEA Patty! You go girl!

Boo-of-the-Ty -- you're cruisin for a bruisin (note: when you take the other words out, it spells BooTy) Laughing

I love giving nicknames -- one of the mixer drivers at work was at the wastewater treatment plant waiting to pour concrete -- a high pressure hose broke loose and shot brown water ALL over him, his truck (cab windows were down and it was dripping from the headliner too) -- so I nicknamed him PooBear. Very Happy

Robbi · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:47 am Post subject:

Patty, Thanks for the report of your outing, and sharing your thoughts. You are so right about the "rush" part. It's so cool!

At Bellingham, I think we should give some driving lessons to J and T. Wink

Actually, I bet they can drive as well as they fish! They could teach us a thing or two.

Mike, You crack me up Laughing

Go, Girls, Go!

Robbi

Trinity · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:52 am Post subject:

Patty, you are right on! I think it is important for all of us women to learn how to handle our boats well. I have to say, it has been fun "listening" to the guys talk about the solo women in the San Juans. Watch out, here we come!

Nancy

rogerbum · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:17 am Post subject:

Thanks for the report Patty. I'll try to get Joyce to read it. Maybe next time we have our boats in the same place, you can take Joyce out cruising and I'll take Pat out fishing (or drinking - I'm fairly good at both Wink

). It might be easier if a female eases her into the idea of handling the boat on her own.

starcrafttom · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 7:35 pm Post subject:

patty good for you on the solo!! Susan had a great time on her solo this weekend and learned a few thing too. I will let her give you the details but here a over view.

Monday she towed the boat to cap Santee boat haven and had them sling launch it. Then her and the dog ran out to Roche harbor where they would not let her tie up. She needed to let the dog out and check out the air show. They were so busy with mega yachts they told her she could not tie up or even get gas!!! A pox on their house!! So off they went to look for whales, which they found, and get yelled out by the whale ****'s. I will let her explain. After that she spent the night at Blakely, which is looking good, and talked with sarge and family on gigi.

Tuesday she went to James Island and hung out until I got off work and drove up to the ramp. She came and got me and we over nighted back at Blakely again.

On Wednesday we ran up to Blaine and tied up next to my parents boat and stayed the night. Great fire works show from the boat and a good dinner on the grill.

Thursday we finally got my folks to fire up the marina queen and headed out to matia were we rafted up on the buoy for the night.

This morning we got out of bed and ran home to the sling and then drove home so I could take a client out house shopping. Would love to spend another week. The folks got another week off and will be in the island's I hope. If you see a 44-foot Atlantic names bratty one stop by and say hi. Warning I get my gift of talk from dad. oh and I will post pic and story of the deer rescue later.

Susan E · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 1:44 pm Post subject:

just like a guy, i can't even write my own trip report before tom steals my thunder. last time i give him my lap top.

CatyMae n Steve · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 1:48 pm Post subject:

I was telling Steve about this thread this morning over breakfast and when I told him it was about Patty singlehandling their boat, before he heard another word, he said, "On purpose?"

Patty, I whacked him for ya! Xmas LOL

Caty

Pat Anderson · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 5:14 pm Post subject:

Patty here. I wish I could think of some uberclever responses to some of the male posts in response to mine ("girls drive boats?", "on purpose?"). I am reading these responses with a huge grin on my face. It's sad how conditioned we (girls) are so we view something like singlehandling a boat as a triumph. Robbi (C-Run) has always been my inspiration, and Susan (Susan E) docked in that tight Blakely Marina, so I'm not a pioneer by a long shot, but it was fun and did give me a rush!

starcrafttom · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:36 pm Post subject:

Hey maybe now robbi can get her man to take the c-run out by himself??