[C38] "Re-invent the Wheel"

Mon Oct 12 11:50:52 EDT 2009

Drowsiness is also a sign of seasickness for many people.  On a day sail
it is probably OK, but on a long sail, this needs attention just like
the other kind.

If they are relaxing in a place that affects boat handling, I generally
try to get them involved with sailing the boat.  Newbies are always
reluctant to take the wheel, but I just tell them it is not difficult,
and I stay beside them with my hands at the ready in case something
untoward should happen.  Invariably they perk up, and tending to the
sailing keeps then active and involved, as well as getting their
attention outside the boat.

Kids especially are intimidated by a head that requires manual
manipulation.  I think part of that is due to their parents stressing
cleanliness after going.  I just tell them that a sailing head is like a
toy, and has to be moved by hand.  Then they get over it usually.

regards,
Les H
On Mon, 2009-10-12 at 04:31 -0700, Robert Miller wrote:
> OK, I will chime in from San Diego.  It seems most of the time I sail I have
> newbies on board.  I start with a demonstration of the head and then go over
> the man overboard procedures.  Also I tell them to let us know if they are
> getting seasick.  I get lazy with newbies and go out to the open ocean where
> I don't have to tack.  I have found that they don't like to admit they are
> getting seasick at first but you can see the signs.  They get quiet and
> don't move.  Time to head back in to the bay and sail around the harbor.
> Also newbies seem to love to stretch out and doze right next to the primary
> winches which makes tacking an intrusion to their relaxation.
> 
> Bob Miller
> "Bolero" at Southwestern YC in San Diego
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Patrick Harpole
> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 9:51 PM
> To: hlhowell at pacbell.net; 'Catalina 38 Listserve'
> Subject: Re: [C38] "Re-invent the Wheel"
> 
> As usual this group has come through!  Thanks Les.  I took 5 "Newbies" on
> the San Francisco Bay today to watch the Blue Angels....good time was had by
> all.  They flew right over the top of us.   Didn't have to worry about
> sunscreen today....overcast.
> Thanks again,
> Patrick
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Les
> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 8:00 PM
> To: tdtron at earthlink.net; Catalina 38 Listserve
> Subject: Re: [C38] "Re-invent the Wheel"
> 
> Or, "I have never gotten seasick!"...  I always make sure those folks
> are on the lee side going out, and switch as required when tacking.
> 
> ;-)
> 
> I seem to recall something written up in Latitude 38 about this, and
> also some legal stuff that might be applicable.  
> 
>     A quick google led me to this article:
> http://www.sailtalk.net/2009/09/sailing-etiquette-part-4-your-onboard-guests
> /
> 
> 
> 
> Regards,
> Les H
> 
> On Sun, 2009-10-11 at 18:15 -0400, Tom T. wrote:
> > Checklist for first time guests sailing?  The most common occurrence I
> > can think of with taking people who have never sailed before is they
> > get in their bathing suits, go forward on the fore deck, and after
> > warning them of the powerful sun's rays in central Florida, they
> > always say "I never burn."  Every time I hear that idiotic remark, I
> > know I will have to listen to them complain all night of their sunburn
> > as they drink my adult beverages to diminish their pain keeping
> > everyone else awake all night as they suffer.
> >  
> > I can't count the times this scenario has repeated itself on my boat.
> > Nothing I say seems to work to keep my guests from grilling themselves
> > to well done or charred.  I cringe any time I hear "I never burn" no
> > matter when or where I hear it from all the suicidal solar experiences
> > I've observed on my boat.
> >  
> > How do you put this on a check list?  Is "Natural Selection"
> > appropriate here and just let nature run its course?
> >  
> > Tom Troncalli
> > Sunny St. Pete, Fla
> >  
> > 
> >  
> >         ----- Original Message ----- 
> >         From: Patrick Harpole 
> >         To: Catalina 38 Listserve
> >         Sent: 10/11/2009 1:33:45 PM 
> >         Subject: [C38] "Re-invent the Wheel"
> >         
> >         
> >         I wonder if any of has developed or have a check list for
> >         people you take sailing whove never done it before?
> >         
> >         Items such as how to flush the head, how to use the radio,
> >         basic man over board procedure.
> >         
> >         Patrick 
> >         
> >         
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