Monday, October 12th, 2009
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| Subject: experienced sailor looks for Wayfarer in B.C.
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Original Message -----
From:
Charles Perrin
Sent:
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 12:20 AM
Subject:
West Coast Wayfarers
I have lived out here in Vancouver now for over thirty years but, I confess, grew up in the Ottawa area and learned to sail 420's, Int. 14's, and owned a Lightning while racing all of the above and larger boats. Out here we owned a San Juan 24 for many years but sold it as we now live on the water and found the need to escape less pressing. However, the need to get out and "mess about" on the water remains. I have always considered the Wayfarer the near perfect cabinless, trailerable, performance and camping yacht. I sometimes refer to my condition as a classic case of the sailing or boating "2-footitis" as we do have a Laser we keep on the beach but it is not a very good cruising, companionship or "messing about" design. Alas, I and my sailing contacts have never seen a Wayfarer on the West Coast and my sporadic monitoring of the Wayfarer Canada site suggests there are few of them out this way. My options would seem to be buy east and ship or drive it out (neither an attractive option) or build a wooden version out here (nice retirement project). I wonder if you have, from your experience, seen many western Wayfarers and have any suggestions for those of us looking to do some western wayfaring? Do you have any suggestions for plans to build a Wayfarer and where that might be at, given model and material changes? Any thoughts most appreciated. Regards Charles Charles Perrin Box R 8, Bowen Island, B.C. V0N 1G0 Cell: 604 970-7311 Tel: 604 922-6232 charlesperrin@shaw.ca -----
Original Message -----
From:
Al Schonborn
To:
Charles Perrin
Cc:
Nick Parker (W982)
Sent:
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 10:32 PM
Hi, Charles:
I am so sorry that I
managed to let your email get lost in the shuffle until I happened
across it just now. I have copied our very enthusiastic W Fleet Captain
for the West Coast, Nick Parker, who will doubtless be thrilled to
welcome another W fan and who will help you in any way possible, I am
sure. Nick has his finger on the pulse of what might be available to
buy in your area (not a lot, usually). Unfortunately, building your own
wooden W is not an available option. but there is the occasional wood W
reclamation project that becomes available. See my for sale page.
Sounds like you have
certainly gotten your share of sailing in over the years but are saving
the best for last??? I know what you mean about the Laser and its
limits for "messing about". Let's hope that Nick has some ideas for
you. I will also insert this correspondence into Monday's Weekly
Whiffle newsletter in hopes that some western W's come out of
the woodwork.
Do stay in touch!!
Best regards,
Uncle Al (W3854)
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Original Message -----
From:
Charles Perrin
To:
Al Schonborn
Sent:
Wednesday, October 07, 2009 11:36 PM
Thanks for getting back to me. Nick has been in touch
so we will continue to track the opportunities out here in the west.
I suspect the numbers are better back east but the logistics get
a bit daunting. Who knows a road trip might be in order. I will
keep in touch.
Thanks again,
Best regards
Charles Perrin
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Original Message -----
From:
Al Schonborn
To:
Charles Perrin
Sent:
Saturday, October 10, 2009 9:25 AM
Hi, Charles:
I'll keep my fingers
crossed for you and look forward to hearing good news!! In Nick, you
have a pretty determined and enthusiastic guy in your corner!!
Best regards,
Uncle Al (W3854)
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| Subject: welcome to Monica Schaefer, our new Irish
Rep to the Wayfarer International Committee
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Original Message -----
From:
Monica Schaefer W10606
To:
'Al Schonborn'
Sent:
Monday, October 05, 2009 10:40 AM
Subject:
New Irish Rep
Hi Al,
Thanks for your welcome and posting on the WIC site. I look forward to working with you to promote the Class in this part of the Wayfarer world. ... I sail out of Greystones Sailing Club in liquidasset W10606 Best regards, Monica |
| Subject: Frank Dye to be featured in ocean
exploits book? In a message dated 8/2/2009 1:09:01 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, this is an enquiry e-mail via http://www.uswayfarer.org from: Dr Huw Lewis-Jones Dear Sir, I am hoping you may be able to help? I am looking to get in touch with Frank Dye and/or members of his family. I am beginning work on a book that celebrates maritime adventure and naturally Frank is a person we would like to feature. Perhaps you might be able to put me in touch. Warm regards, - Huw Dr Huw Lewis-Jones University of Cambridge ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mike Anspach Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 18:43:48 EDT Subject: Frank Dye To: Dr Huw Lewis-Jones The person who knows everything about Wayfarer people is Al Schonborn: uncle-al3854@cogeco.ca Original
Message -----
From:
Dr Huw Lewis-Jones
Sent:
Wednesday, August 05, 2009 4:38 AM
Subject:
Frank Dye
Dear Sir, I have been passed your details by the US Wayfarer Association. Please excuse this direct email. I am trying to get in touch with Frank Dye. I am writing a book about maritime exploits, and naturally would like to include him. Do you have a way that I can get in touch with him? Your help will be acknowledged. Many thanks in advance, - Huw Dr Huw Lewis-Jones, MA MPhil PhD Scott Polar Research Institute University of Cambridge Lensfield Road, Cambridge, England CB2 1ER, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 7771 735288 (mobile) Tel: +44 (0) 1223 336567 (office direct) Profile: http://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/people/lewis-jones/ FACE TO FACE: POLAR PORTRAITS was released in November 2008. It was Sunday Times 'Book of the Week' and a 'Book of the Year' in the Observer. For more details visit: http://www.polarfacebook.com/ THINK ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT - please don't print this email unless you really have to. Original
Message -----
From:
Al Schonborn
To:
Dr Huw Lewis-Jones
Cc:
Frank Dye
Sent:
Friday, August 07, 2009 10:39 PM
Hi, Dr.
Lewis-Jones:
It is my
pleasure to try to help. I am certain that you will very much enjoy
talking with Frank (copied) who is one of the nicest and most modest
gentlemen I have ever met. The email address I have for him is
<...> and I believe it to be current. Other contact info that I
have for Frank (possibly not current?) is as follows:
Frank Dye,
10 Jolly
Sailor Yard,
Wells next the
Sea, Norfolk NR23 1LA
Good luck with
your project!! If you happen to remember, do let me know when your book
becomes available so that I can promote it on my (Canadian) Wayfarer
web site at www.wayfarer-canada.org
Best regards,
Uncle Al
(W3854)
Original
Message -----
From:
Dr Huw Lewis-Jones
To:
Al Schonborn
Cc:
Frank Dye
Sent:
Saturday, August 15, 2009 11:40 AM
Subject:
Frank Dye - Ocean Portraits
Thanks again, - Huw |
| Subject: Poul Ammentorp invites us
to enjoy great pics of the 2009 Rantzausminde
Rally Week -----
Original Message -----
From:
Poul Ammentorp W239
To:
'Al Schonborn'
Sent:
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 3:11 PM
Subject:
Pictures from Wayfarer
rally Rantzausminde 2009
Hi Uncle Al,
We have had a very fine Rantzausminde this year. Here is a link to Monica’s pictures catching the true atmosphere of Rantzausminde. http://picasaweb.google.com/monicalindhardt/Rantzausminde2009?authkey=Gv1sRgCMvaxLnWz-j6cg&feat=directlink# Have an excellent summer with lots of Wayfarer sailing. Best Wayfarer regards Poul -----
Original Message -----
From:
Al Schonborn
To:
Poul Ammentorp
Sent:
Saturday, October 10, 2009 9:46 PM
Tak, Poul. Looking at
these lovely shots was a fine birthday present for me on July 15th. And
now I am finally sharing this great link with other Wayfarers by
putting your note into Monday's Weekly Whiffle. I hope all is
well with you and the family - I saw Irene looking lovely in some of
the Brittany Rally pics.
Med Wenlig hilsen,
Best regards,
Uncle Al (W3854)
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| Subject: at last, the logic behind the Olympics'
Medal Race becomes crystal clear!!! Thanks, Tony K!!!! -----
Original Message -----
From:
Tony Krauss W4105
To:
Al Schonborn ; Alan
Asselstine
Sent:
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 7:11 PM
Subject:
Olympics
Gents,
I'm not much for following the olympics, perhaps this is why: Chris 249 gives this beautiful answer to the Olympic question, "Can anyone tell me how [the medal race] makes it any easier to explain to a novice... or makes the sailing results any easier to understand for the casual viewer?" "It's much easier to understand than the old system. For example:
"If it's not obvious, see me after class. "The system was designed by ISAF because (as the RS:X class president said) they wanted sailing to be like Formula 1, where the winner of the last race is the winner of the world title...once every ten years or so - even if they are dead when the championship is half over, like Jochen Rindt was when he won the F1 world title. But we choose not to let facts stand in the way of cool-sounding hype. "It's all perfectly clear and simple, and obviously worth prostituting the sport for." |
| Subject: SWS 2010 Rules changes proposal
officially submitted Original
Message -----
From:
Jesper Achton Friis
To:
Al Schonborn
Cc:
Poul Ammentorp
Sent:
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 4:35 AM
Subject:
Rule change proposal by SWS
Hi Al, How are you doing? Is your
health in good shape without smoking? I have enclosed the suggested rule changes from SWS in
order to be in time for the time limit of 15 October 2009. I have also enclosed the overall rationale
which explains our intentions. I
do not expect any further comments, but if any pops up before 15
October I will inform you. Med venlig hilsen -----
Original Message -----
From:
Al Schonborn
To:
Jesper Achton Friis
Sent:
Sunday, October 11, 2009 10:26 AM
Hi, Jesper:
I have "tweaked" the
changes page ...
See http://www.wayfarer-international.org/WIC/2010Rules_change_proposals_from_SWS.html to
check for final errors!! When you approve the wording on that page, I
will send the page (and link) to all reps, etc. I have already
publicized this posting on my CWA
and WIC
sites as of this morning.
Are we a go??
Med Wenlig hilsen,
Uncle Al (W3854)
WIC International Sec. -----
Original Message -----
From:
Jesper Achton Friis
To:
'Al Schonborn'
Sent:
Sunday, October 11, 2009 5:36 PM
Hi al,
It all seems to be perfect now and I hope for
a positive result of the vote.
Thank you for your great help.
Med venlig hilsen Best regards Jesper Achton Friis
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| decent used Wayfarer spinnaker
wanted in Michigan
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Original Message -----
To:
Al Schonborn
Sent:
Thursday, October 08, 2009 12:12 PM
Subject:
Wayfarer Spinnaker
Dear
Al:
I am looking for a used Wayfarer Spinnaker with some life left in it. Looking to learn how to fly one next year, and work out the rigging on my boat. Robert Mosher W3445 <robertmosher1@comcast.net> |
| Subject: blasts from the CWA past report in On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 9:39 PM, Julia Schonborn <uncle-al3854@cogeco.ca> wrote:
... Chris and Carolyn Kofler as well as Bill and Ann Rogers were CWA stalwarts who sailed out of TSCC in the late 70s and early 80s. The Koflers were the 1980 Wayfarer World Champions: Original
Message -----
From:
CAROLYN KOFLER
To:
Al Schonborn
Cc:
Bill Rogers
Sent:
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 2:52 PM
Subject:
George Lake
Hi Al and Julia,
How good to hear from you. Your children must be about
the same ages as ours, who are 22 and 24.
We are still enjoying life in Florida, but we love returning
to the cottage on Trout Lake. We finally brought our Laser up
this past summer to leave it there and Chris had a wonderful time using
it. It is back where it belongs. He had only used it a
couple of times here after 22 years.
We just moved my mother into a retirement home in North Bay
and we had a great reunion with Grace Chapman. She is down the
hall from mother. Remember, she used to crew for George Blanchard
at the Trout Lake regatta. Speaking of George, his 96th birthday
will be October 5th. We have kept in touch and always call on his
birthday. It is the same date as our Kathryn.
All for now, but I wanted to send a note. I hope that
you are all well and still sailing.
Carolyn Original
Message -----
From:
Ann Rogers
To:
Al Schonborn
Sent:
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:17 PM
Subject:
George Lake
How nice to hear from you. Bill and I saw a fair bit of the Lakes over the years so we will miss them. We are now living at our cottage on Lake of Bays and have been for 7 years. We love it. Have made many friends but still try to keep in touch with others. Not easy, as you know. Time seems to fly! We have three grandsons, nine grand-dogs, a grand-horse and a dog of our own. Cara and Roger are responsible for seven of the dogs and the boys. They are living in BC. Janine is in NB and has the horse and the balance of the dogs. Mack is in Toronto and so far is unencumbered! However, both Janine and Mack have partners, so who knows? What are your kids doing. And are you still sailing? We have not sailed the Wayfarer in a couple of years, but we have a keel boat that we keep in Lake Ontario and sail from time to time. At present, we are waiting for a decent weather window to move the boat from Picton to Port Darlington. We are hoping for a nice wind from almost anywhere except the west. Also somewhat less than 30 knots! Ann |
| Subject: Ken Jensen returns to his roots in Denmark Original
Message -----
From:
KEN/K.H.Jensen
Sent:
Friday, June 19, 2009 9:13 AM
Subject:
*Out of Circ.*
Hi Al,
Sorry for being
out of *circulation* for a while, but active in CPH...
Right now I am
having a fairly busy period: Real Estate Agent, taxation, evaluation
and a lot of documentation, and of course I must
sail my W1348, but hopefully heading for Dragør in OCT 2009!
Only logged 7 W-days so far, but have a delicate sweet crew now with
whom I sailed 'Enterprise' in the Gulf of Siam - nice warm water, but
no capsizes, only offers!
Hope
you will feel gradually on top again after your heart-surgery,
because I got a bit concerned seeing your complexion/make-up color
on a picture, when Brandon came around in connection with the
Chesapeake W-cruise!
All the very
best my good yearlong W-friend with kind regards from here! Crew
+ Ken, W1348"Maitken"
  PS. Picture towards garden,
and towards mountains from living- and dining room. The greatest love
of my life, Mait, and I built this house. K.
-----Original Message ----- From:
KEN-Krist. H. Jensen
To:
Allan Parry ; Alice + Peter Søster+Svoger ; AnneLise Skifjeld ;
Anne Vibskov ; Al Schönborn ; DickRichard Harrington ; Frank Dye ;
Jesper SWS Nothlev ; Ralph M. Roberts ; Ray Scragg ; Roll in ; Wnews
Ray Scragg ; W-nyt Jørgen F. Hansen
Sent:
Saturday, September 19, 2009 3:21 PM
Subject:
W-info-World
 Ken has moved from Høvik, on the outskirts of Oslo back to ...  Dragør on the island of Amager, home of Copenhagen's airport  zoomed-out map view For the
W-world, W1348"Maitken" has moved from NOR to DEN at Dragør:
Hi and good morning!
Such a really fine day, no clouds, light 'summer' breeze', and I met
surprisingly many, good, old friends and colleagues at the
Dragør harbour + we had a happy time when dear old (1st WAYFARER
to DEN 1966+NOR 1971) W1348*Maitken* again was (back after 38yrs+3mths)
at her old home-P-PLACE (nr.1 by the slipway, acknowledged by the
Harbour Master) and being a celebrated old *lady* once again! Great JOY
in arrangement by Ken jr./the younger and under a lovely blue sky!
And Dragør has a
genuine, maritime environment, and fought bravely the British Navy with
cannon boats in 1808 after the British 'thieved', totally ruthlessly,
the Danish-Norwegian fleet, only possible by starting Europe's first
terror bombardment, rockets and firebombs into the City of Copenhagen,
killing civilians, burning the city. Militarily they could not conquer
the City of Copenhagen, so the first terror war-act in Europe came
about to soften the DANO-King to give away the DANO-fleet in 1807. This
barbarian act caused some disturbance in England. After that the canon
boats blocked the Sound, damaged the British Navy, some fatally, and
captured merchant-ships trying to pass, sneaking by along the Swedish
shore - but stopped by operation base Dragør!! A
wonderful, maritime place for an 'old salt', and sailing-ship-deckhand
like me !
All the best. Co  + Ken sr./W1348"Maitken".-----
Original Message -----
From:
KEN-Krist. H. Jensen
To:
Frank Dye
Sent:
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 8:51 AM
Subject:
Move to Denmark
So fantastic to come bicycling to the public library (my apartment IT not avail. for an other week and that is if I can find the box - one out of 43(!) with my 'PC-gear' ) and to find your msg - thank you indeed very much for that wonderful experience, real great! And such marvellous memories we share! It's amazing how many people I still can recognize and also that recognize me. Well, about half the village here worked for SAS at the airport. Have just been out to test a repair on W1348, a leak that must have come about when trailing down here from Norway. TOM my next oldest son and I were out the other day, three days after my arrival, and when close-hauled, Tack-upon-Tack, on the way back the water came in through the CB-casing as the CB was under pressure! Fortunately the wind+speed allowed us to use the windward bailer so we just about could keep up/level and sail out the incoming water! This morning I went out under W-trysail only as it's NW about 20 gusting 25 knots. At the AP CPH they are landing towards the NW which they very rarely do, but that means the crosswind component is too great for runway 22! Well, luckily the plaster work seems to have stopped the leak. But due my back I cannot, anymore, since long ago, pull out the W. myself so I got to use my SKODA or I *Shanghai* some Swedish tourists having a sightseeing-walk there. Chance given, I point out along the northern side of the break-water saying: "There, my good friends, about 90 meters out from my dinghy P-lot nr.1 here, the famous W48 Wanderer was anchored, bow to rocks, in 1968 after SWS-inauguration/ start at Ven, and you can see Frank Dye's picture of his famous W.48 Wanderer (with my late wife, Mait, our youngest boys and me on board) if you bother to click in at sub.web.site www.wayfarerjoller.dk/48 . But in order to read his fantastic Summer Cruise story you'd better know Danish since it is in that language in full text there! The 1807 bombardment of CPH came back to me from looking at a note board outside the S.C. and also a cannon -that exploded - being on exhibition there. Of course I had all forgotten about this, but 2-3 years ago a historian on the radio told that this event, lasting 5 days I believe, was the first in Europe, earlier ones had taken place in China, who of course had the gunpowder. Many, the gentleman said, blamed Hitler for the first in Europe. Actually the DANO-Kingdom had many things not to be proud of! Slave trading, colonies a.s.o. trying to make a down-sized mini-copy of the Mighty Imperial GB. Among other things searching for the Westward-passage N. of NA. All the very best to Margaret and You and W48+more such. Ken the older, W1348"Maitken" -----
Original Message -----
From:
KEN/K.H.Jensen
To:
Ralph M. W9885 Roberts
Cc:
Malcolm W8246 Henderson ; Sue Parry ; Uncle-Al3854@Cogeco.Ca
Sent:
Thursday, July 30, 2009 1:52 PM
Subject:
Hi + 9 pics for you!
Hi !
KTY/Ken jr.'s W6141 Krinika of Dragør stands
normally at the harbour there, closest to the slipway, from where
W1348 moved northbound to NOR in the spring 38 years ago. Our
intention now is to bring W1348 back to that spot and let someone else
sail W6141.
The young, good-looking blonde
Baroness (we didn't meet the Lady though - only seen photos !) of
Chr. IV's Valdemar Castle, where the Museum is located in a former
stable, supplied the white wine served at the ceremony, which was a
surprise to me, being told to arrive at 12.00 sharp, which we
managed. The trip back however in the 20knot+ showery,
gusty headwind was a fight for survival as Svendborg Sound is very
tricky with a strong current (my first sailing struggle there in 1945),
especially for Jr., in another boat that would not sail if he didn't
take the job to helm + skipper, and me, since we each
had
two newcomers as crew - and THAT makes quite a difference to all
kinds of W-boathandling in strong winds that
invariably included some harsh, loud commands! About 20 W.s dared
the wind and weather, more people came by car.
         Photos: Of very ordinary sea-women+men,
W950 "MAIT-KEN" as 1/2 model by Producer and Deliverer, Lars
Vibskov-Kristensen standing next to the W950"MAIT-KEN" of Kastrup
that he renovated for SWS + us to install at the Museum back in
2001.
All the best to all of you. Ken,
W1348 "Maitken"
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Original Message -----
From:
Katsue - Ken Jensen
Sent:
Sunday, August 02, 2009 6:12 PM
Subject:
17 billeder til dig
(I include a word book so you please correct any misspelling yourself) The pictures show a little of Juli 2009 in Denmark and Norway  From Dragør harbour in DK with the famous "FULTON" schooner - for larger image, click here   Fisherman in Norway (maybe W1348 Ken ?) - for larger image, click here  Fisherman maybe don't like fish, or the pictures are mixed up.  Something fell on the Fisherman's feet, maybe the fish?  Need a drink with these nails. Instead of a pony ride it is a boot ride, Fisherman pulling.  Hungry again after the pull.  Hungry again, special Rantzausminde Rally fish (don't now where to catch them, probably a place with many barracudas?)  Fisherman tries to climb the mast, get the sails down and start fishing. - for larger image, click here  The Fisherman has a fine present from Lars Vibskov and donates it to VALDEMARSLOT PLEASURE SHIP MUSEUM.  The real museum ship, the Fisherman sailed in a little younger age.  Fisherman sailing W6141 with his own W1348 fishing sails.  Evening play with sticks: Fisherman (l) and Jens Konge (king). Maybe it is instructions on how to remove the fishing net poles.  Looking for the wind and current.  Evening music by Wayfarer Stompers.  Fisherman (whoever he is) going home after a long day. Just a little fairy tale! If some person like this is really to be found in the world, it's a pure coincidence. Best W regards, Ken jnr. W6141 Denmark -----
Original Message -----
From:
KEN/K.H.Jensen
Sent:
Friday, October 02, 2009 11:27 AM
Subject:
Visitors - no *Stinger
Rockets*!
Hectic
OL and IOC
Activity in Copenhagen + W-sailing too!
Last night at the
IOC-opening Party in the Royal Opera House of Copenhagen, I was
impressed and pleased to see on TV that the President of IOC said
that he was happy and pleased to have sailed in
competition - at a distance(!) - with the *KIng of Dinghy Sailing*
Paul Elvstrøm (4 OL-gold-medals in dinghy sailing).
W-sailing 'observing' US-President Obama win the weather window with less
wind - for a period - expected this morning. When
leaving home fairly early (about 800 meters down to the parking
lot for
W1348) I heard on the radio that President Obama's plane *AirFORCE 1*
was delayed. He would arrive with 2 planes, type 747, so it is
not to be known which one he is on.
At 9 min to 8, or 07.51 I saw
*AirFORCE 1* land, and most certainly being watched by many,
and definitely by a helicopter hovering right over the area, where
I intended to be heading to fish for
the copper-bronze-skinned cod there. Well, I thought, better stay
away, too close to the airport, or that thing may blow me
over!
Also the bridge-traffic across to Sweden was stopped, and I saw 3
BIG guardboats and some smaller ones on patrol between the CPH-airport
and the bridge to Sweden.
Since the helicopter did not go
away, but came to have a look at me, I stayed/remained outside
the Dragør harbour, took off my hat to wave it and
show my very thin grey hair! The guy at the open side door waved
back with his hand not with his gun, luckily! And they flew
back to station, being convinced W1348 was not
a *Stinger-rocket* carrying sailing dinghy! And also
I like president Obama, and continued fishing; did not
see the second *AirFORCE 1* land though, being too busy, but at 08.17
the guards went away. Later
back home the radio
confirmed the landing time - that I by coincidence noted while out
there - 07.51, causing traffic havoc in Copenhagen, BUT definitely we
do not want anything unpleasant to happen to this man.
Some times later the
whine-whistle in the rigging - my back to the wind while
fishing - made me turn to discover some very black clouds
coming rushing at me from the NW under escort of a beautiful
1/4 RAINBOW on the south side - very colorful against the
black clouds. This made me decide that
two cod, each of 1,4 kg, was adequate, and started tacking, X by
X, back for port since gale-force
warnings for all sea areas here in southern Scandinavia were
issued early this morning for today
- and for the next three days.
So, now 'dig in' or hit your
'blow holes' the season for it is here! Ken, W1348 "Maitken"
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