hardee
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- C Dory Year
- 2005
- C Dory Model
- 22 Cruiser
- Vessel Name
- Sleepy-C
Some things I am looking forward to in 2019
Here are a few of the things I would list for the new year.
1. More boat time.
2. Always having water room below the prop and the bottom.
3. Never “having to” call “Mayday” or use emergency procedures.
4. Practicing a “Mayday” call, and doing emergency procedures.
5. Doing something different than usual on the water, (shut everything off and drift in the tide, or volunteer for a service oriented project.)
6. Having a special, “Ah ha” moment on the boat.
7. Introducing someone else to a D-Dory.
8. Perfecting a new skill, (throwing a PFD cushion at a target, setting a “Go To” waypoint from the Lat Long numbers, or Triangulating a position via compass headings).
9. Doing a “Buddy Boat” trip with someone for at least one overnight anchorage.
10. A totally safe, no screw ups boating year.
In a conversation yesterday with a new C-BRAT we discussed some of the advantages of a C-Dory. One was the economical use and enjoyment that gives. If your boat costs so much that you are constantly concerned about your fuel burn, or if it costs too much to use for enjoyment, what then, is the point of having that boat. Seems counterproductive when you consider that it is really a “recreational boat”.
Happy New year to all the Brats, and by all means, boat safely, stay safe and Enjoy.
Harvey
SleepyC:moon

Here are a few of the things I would list for the new year.
1. More boat time.
2. Always having water room below the prop and the bottom.
3. Never “having to” call “Mayday” or use emergency procedures.
4. Practicing a “Mayday” call, and doing emergency procedures.
5. Doing something different than usual on the water, (shut everything off and drift in the tide, or volunteer for a service oriented project.)
6. Having a special, “Ah ha” moment on the boat.
7. Introducing someone else to a D-Dory.
8. Perfecting a new skill, (throwing a PFD cushion at a target, setting a “Go To” waypoint from the Lat Long numbers, or Triangulating a position via compass headings).
9. Doing a “Buddy Boat” trip with someone for at least one overnight anchorage.
10. A totally safe, no screw ups boating year.
In a conversation yesterday with a new C-BRAT we discussed some of the advantages of a C-Dory. One was the economical use and enjoyment that gives. If your boat costs so much that you are constantly concerned about your fuel burn, or if it costs too much to use for enjoyment, what then, is the point of having that boat. Seems counterproductive when you consider that it is really a “recreational boat”.
Happy New year to all the Brats, and by all means, boat safely, stay safe and Enjoy.
Harvey
SleepyC:moon
