A group of mostly older Australian gents (one younger lass joining in) as they stop in at a nearby local yacht club (Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club) to unwind and enjoy some complementary rum (no better concoction for team camaraderie than a bottle of rum).
Bald but my eyebrows are growing at a prolific rate. Sailed Windmills and Y-Flyers in the 1960's. Founded Miami University (OH) sailing team. Sailed International 14's and Lasers in the 1970's. Sailed International Canoes in the 1980's to mid 1990's. Sailed Classic Moths since 2002. Enjoy boatbuilding though I'm very, very slow at it (the Internet doesn't help matters). Name in real life: Rod Mincher
After choosing this username (Tweezer is the name of my Classic Moth), further research on the Internet turned up that Tweezerman is a corporate name for a line of pedicure products. Let me emphasize that I do not work for, nor endorse these products.
2 comments:
Point nr 1: the rum was Mount Gay. Who knew Aussies were so civilized?
Point nr 2: that massive dagger board and non-kick up rudder make the notion of beach launching a Mistral from the lee shore seem a doodle.
Brilliant, makes you realise how easy modern boats are to sail....also amazing noone gets eaten by sharks on Sydney harbour....!
mike
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