tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274932517551878927.post6547350455018518644..comments2024-03-18T17:02:19.402-07:00Comments on Karen and Jim's Excellent Adventure: Out and About in the Hauraki GulfKaren Sullivan and Jim Heumannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773839137613871820noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274932517551878927.post-69328469936504345672013-04-05T07:48:14.211-07:002013-04-05T07:48:14.211-07:00The egg cooked on top of the pizza is actually a t...The egg cooked on top of the pizza is actually a true Italian thing to do. - Cousin AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274932517551878927.post-54689127051572790892013-03-13T09:55:33.040-07:002013-03-13T09:55:33.040-07:00Thanks for the well though out reply, I came so cl...Thanks for the well though out reply, I came so close to moving up to a BCC 28 but I just couldn't see the benefit of a few more feet for the extra hundred K it would cost. One of the things I love best about your blog is that you guys are proving once again that normal people can still cruise on a modest boat. Once a month I sit down with a hot cup of coffee and crawl into your life's. While the cold wind and rain blows outside my window I am off with you guys exploring the next beautiful lagoon. You guys are doing everything right, Cheers :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274932517551878927.post-13934338929496543652013-03-13T06:20:31.307-07:002013-03-13T06:20:31.307-07:00You're welcome anytime! That is, assuming I ca...You're welcome anytime! That is, assuming I can figure out how to rig my boat. Never sailed a cutter with running backstays.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05207358148865294637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274932517551878927.post-46499364569906978342013-03-12T01:22:40.934-07:002013-03-12T01:22:40.934-07:00Thanks for the great comments, everyone! Richard,...Thanks for the great comments, everyone! Richard, it would be great to sail the east coast but we're going to stay in the Pacific Northwest for the time being--perhaps we can cadge a ride on some nice Dana if we drive east, eh?<br /><br />Artofhookie, I (K) read YOUR blog and loved it. Keep writing and photographing, and your goal of complaining about the heat by 2014 is a good one. We recommend Mexico for that. It was one of our favorite places and we'd love to go back there. To answer your question, we had a discussion before leaving Port Townsend: Is the boat too small? Although we both agreed that perhaps it was a bit too small for some of the things taken for granted on other boats, still, it was the right boat for us. Your comment prompted us to have that discussion again, nearly 2 years later. Our answer was the same, though with more insight. In a larger boat we'd have more private space; for example, the early riser wouldn't have to worry so much about awakening the late sleeper while making coffee, and stuff wouldn't have to be so carefully stowed away in organized layers after each time we use it (we think.) Plus passages can be comparatively longer on a smaller boat in a fleet of 40-60 footers that routinely do 7-8 knots while we do 4-5. You just can't compare your small boat to the big guys, that's all. (Then again, it's so easy to sail this boat.) <br /><br />And our boat feels just right for the kind of coastal cruising we'll be going back to. A big reward of going small has been the lack of repairs in port, and the lack of worry that there'll be room in an anchorage or even the rare marina for us. We can afford to splurge on a marina because compared to the big boat rates it's a lot cheaper. We could not have afforded to do this trip on a big boat.<br /><br />Another thing--it seems that small boats like ours are magnets for curious, friendly people. Maybe it's because smaller is more approachable, but you would not believe the number of times where in an anchorage the party's on Sockdolager, with 6-8 people squeezed in together having a good time while the 40 and 50 footers are quiet. Always seems to happen that way.<br /><br />Don, thanks so much for your nice supportive note. It is quite the decision, but the right one. We are out at the Barrier right now and should be here through the weekend at least, anchored in Port Fitzroy and volunteering our time at the Glenfern nature sanctuary. (Wait'll you all see the photos!) Come on out if you get the chance, and have a beer aboard!<br />Best,<br />Karen (and Jim)Karen Sullivan and Jim Heumannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773839137613871820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274932517551878927.post-12646755946213743812013-03-12T00:02:59.743-07:002013-03-12T00:02:59.743-07:00Thank you Karen and Jim for sharing your big adven...Thank you Karen and Jim for sharing your big adventure in this blog. Loved it ever since I started reading it. Also loved your story of enjoying the Hauraki Gulf, my boating home. You have made an important decision and for you both it the right one. Life is for further enjoyment and ensure you keep us posted with the other adventures you enjoy. Thank youDonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217115106797986009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274932517551878927.post-76616095177865183862013-03-10T10:08:26.559-07:002013-03-10T10:08:26.559-07:00Hey guys, love the blog. I have been following yo...Hey guys, love the blog. I have been following you for quite some time. I'm curious, now that you have been at it nearly two years is 24' enough for the two of you? Do you ever feel like you want more? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274932517551878927.post-28949350254022651002013-03-05T10:34:24.749-08:002013-03-05T10:34:24.749-08:00Come sail on the East Coast!Come sail on the East Coast!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05207358148865294637noreply@blogger.com