[C38] Maybe a C-38

[Glen Robinson]

Mike,
We live in Stockton, CA, in the San Joaquin Delta.  Lots of narrow, protected water; lots of tacking, lots of Spinnaker runs with no room for mistakes.  We learned to sail in our swing keel (did I mention lots of shallows in a constantly-changing river) C-25, purchased in 1980, traded for a C-30 in "84, which we cruised in the Delta, the S.F. Bay, and the CA coast from Bodega to Monterrey.
When we decided to cruise Mexico, we moved aboard the C-30 for a local 6-mo "test cruise."  We found we wanted more storage, more range, and better performance, so we did the only (for us) logical thing: we replaced the 30 with our C-38, "SNOWBIRD" in '95.
We sailed the Sea of Cortez in '96-'97 then trucked SNOWBIRD back to the Delta (Much of that has been reported in this venue and Lat.38).  It literally was the trip of a lifetime!
Now, sadly, life gets in the way of sailing:  Age and health plus increased use of our RV--when we get time away from business and family--means less, and less use of SNOWBIRD.
Common sense and the love of such a thoroughbred, has led us to the decision that it is time to move her on to someone who will appreciate and use her, rather than watch her waste away in the slip (We've been 2 yrs making this difficult decision).  She has been carefully and extensively modified for cruising and comfort, and has excellent sails and equipment.
If you, or someone you know, may be interested, contact me through the List, or directly at g.a.robinson at sbcglobal.net.  Phone 209-365-7433 to discuss any particulars.
glen 
--- On Tue, 12/16/08, Mikenolen at aol.com <Mikenolen at aol.com> wrote:
From: Mikenolen at aol.com <Mikenolen at aol.com>
Subject: [C38] Maybe a C-38
To: listserve at catalina38.org
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 10:58 AM



Howdy All
 
I've been reading your post with great interest. I'm the proud 
owner of a C-27 #5966 and am looking to move up and out in my sailing 
adventures. The C-38 has caught my eye. I'm a relatively new sailor, four years 
now. I've raced (beer can) on my C-27(solo) as well as crewed on a J-22 
("we" have the local cup for two years running) I've also crewed on an IP370 
across the Gulf of Mexico as well as trailered my C-27 to BC (Solo-Gulf 
Islands to Desolation) for a couple of months this past summer. Now back in 
Colorado freezing my buns off. Anyway limited experience. I was wondering 
what "owners" of C-38's would think of having a C-38 for a live aboard 
/ cruising boat for a solo sailor. I'm ready to get off the grid and have 
been looking for boats to accomplish this goal. BC was great but a little more 
waterline would be nice. With my limited experience, I still tend towards faster 
vs heavier displacement, with a  heavy dose of conservatism. Any thoughts 
would be greatly appreciated.
 
Mike and Buck 
(pup & 1st mate)
S/V The Great Escape

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