3 messages2007-10-27 15:18 UTCthrough 2007-10-30 07:20 UTC
Re: [Cal_Boats] Re: Patrick Congratulations on your Cal 40 purchase
Patrick Fiega2007-10-27 15:18 UTC
Hey Keith,
Thanks for the good words about the Cal 40, I am really excited about L'Esprit Libre. I am enthusiastic about digging in and getting her ready for some real sailing. I am sad to be putting my Bristol 30 up for sale but knowing that I am stepping up to a Cal 40 removes the sting.
Kemah is a really nice sailing community and tends to be much warmer then the Seattle area. I am currently at the Boardwalk Marina and I like the close proximity to resturants and night life. Live aboard is not a problem here and the slip fees are reasonable. Sailing in and out of Kemah is very good, quick entry into Galveston bay. The depth of Galveston Bay is not real deep but I don't think our 6' draft will be much of a problem. The boats that have a 7+ draft become more at risk. The further into Clear Lake you go the harder it is to get in and out during the winter months so I recommend the marina's that are closer to the bay. You would find a good slip at places like Watergate marina, Boardwalk Marina, Portifino, Waterford and others. The bridges are no problem for most sailing vessels, not sure of the exact clearance but I would guess at 65' or more.
Let me know if there is anything I can do should you decide to make Texas your new...warmer...home. You will like the sunshine and warm weather but be prepared for Hot and Humid in the summer months. I myself love the sunshine and warm gulf water.
Best wishes,
Patrick
From: cal40kismet <ca… [at] yahoo.com>
To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2007 10:08:08 AM
Subject: [Cal_Boats] Re: Patrick Congratulations on your Cal 40 purchase
Hi Patrick
Congratulations on you cal 40 purchase.
Can you tell me a little about Kemah? My family of 4 live aboard our
Cal 40 Kismet in the Seattle area and seeking warmer climates next fall.
Kemah showed up on our marina search, it seems to be a very pro
liveaboard place. Will the bridge over the bay clear the Cal 40 mast
and is the water deep enough for our 6 ft Keels?
Cal 40's are special creatures. In the era of Shelby cobras, drug,
sex and rock and roll, Bill Lapworth penned the lines of a radical new
design that rocked the world of ocean racing. And they still keep
winning. Stan Honey & Cal 40 illusion wins 1994 TRANSPAC single-handed
race. Skipper Charlie Guildner & Cal 40 Kismet wins 1996 VIC Maui
race. Skipper Peter Rebovich & Cal 40 Sinn Fein wins 2006
Neuport-Bermuda race. Pretty amazing for 40 year old boats.
The huge cockpit is great for 8 of your best freinds. The boat
practically sails itself. She will take you around the world in
safety. She will put trophies on your mantle. And she can rock you to
sleep. Cal 40's are magic.
I encourage to dive in and get your boat sailing, the technology is
simple, fiberglass and plywood, screws and bolts. And when you are
done - you really have something. Plenty of us raving Cal 40 owners
out here to give you support.
best wishes
Keith Shroyer
Cal 40 Kismet
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Re: Patrick Congratulations on your Cal 40 purchase
cal40kismet2007-10-28 20:50
Thanks Patrick
Just the information I needed to make the decision to move to Kemah.
I just requested an overland transport bid to get me away from wet,
cold and windless Seattle right after Christmas.
Thanks Keith
Cal 40 Kismet
--- In Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com, Patrick Fiega <pfiega@...> wrote:
>
> Hey Keith,
>
> Thanks for the good words about the Cal 40, I am really excited
about L'Esprit Libre. I am enthusiastic about digging in and getting
her ready for some real sailing. I am sad to be putting my Bristol 30
up for sale but knowing that I am stepping up to a Cal 40 removes the
sting.
>
> Kemah is a really nice sailing community and tends to be much warmer
then the Seattle area. I am currently at the Boardwalk Marina and I
like the close proximity to resturants and night life. Live aboard is
not a problem here and the slip fees are reasonable. Sailing in and
out of Kemah is very good, quick entry into Galveston bay. The depth
of Galveston Bay is not real deep but I don't think our 6' draft will
be much of a problem. The boats that have a 7+ draft become more at
risk. The further into Clear Lake you go the harder it is to get in
and out during the winter months so I recommend the marina's that are
closer to the bay. You would find a good slip at places like
Watergate marina, Boardwalk Marina, Portifino, Waterford and others.
The bridges are no problem for most sailing vessels, not sure of the
exact clearance but I would guess at 65' or more.
>
> Let me know if there is anything I can do should you decide to make
Texas your new...warmer...home. You will like the sunshine and warm
weather but be prepared for Hot and Humid in the summer months. I
myself love the sunshine and warm gulf water.
>
> Best wishes,
> Patrick
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: cal40kismet <cal40kismet@...>
> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, October 26, 2007 10:08:08 AM
> Subject: [Cal_Boats] Re: Patrick Congratulations on your Cal 40 purchase
>
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>
>
> Hi Patrick
>
>
>
> Congratulations on you cal 40 purchase.
>
>
>
> Can you tell me a little about Kemah? My family of 4 live aboard our
>
> Cal 40 Kismet in the Seattle area and seeking warmer climates next fall.
>
>
>
> Kemah showed up on our marina search, it seems to be a very pro
>
> liveaboard place. Will the bridge over the bay clear the Cal 40 mast
>
> and is the water deep enough for our 6 ft Keels?
>
>
>
> Cal 40's are special creatures. In the era of Shelby cobras, drug,
>
> sex and rock and roll, Bill Lapworth penned the lines of a radical new
>
> design that rocked the world of ocean racing. And they still keep
>
> winning. Stan Honey & Cal 40 illusion wins 1994 TRANSPAC single-handed
>
> race. Skipper Charlie Guildner & Cal 40 Kismet wins 1996 VIC Maui
>
> race. Skipper Peter Rebovich & Cal 40 Sinn Fein wins 2006
>
> Neuport-Bermuda race. Pretty amazing for 40 year old boats.
>
>
>
> The huge cockpit is great for 8 of your best freinds. The boat
>
> practically sails itself. She will take you around the world in
>
> safety. She will put trophies on your mantle. And she can rock you to
>
> sleep. Cal 40's are magic.
>
>
>
> I encourage to dive in and get your boat sailing, the technology is
>
> simple, fiberglass and plywood, screws and bolts. And when you are
>
> done - you really have something. Plenty of us raving Cal 40 owners
>
> out here to give you support.
>
>
>
> best wishes
>
> Keith Shroyer
>
> Cal 40 Kismet
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Re: [Cal_Boats] Re: Patrick Congratulations on your Cal 40 purchase
Patrick Fiega2007-10-30 07:20 UTC
I am sure that you will enjoy Kemah and for sure you will enjoy the sailing. I have just returned from a 5 day sailing trip down to Port Aransas, Texas and it was great. We had some heavy winds and also some high seas but the ride was awsome.
Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Patrick
From: cal40kismet <ca… [at] yahoo.com>
To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 3:50:12 PM
Subject: [Cal_Boats] Re: Patrick Congratulations on your Cal 40 purchase
Thanks Patrick
Just the information I needed to make the decision to move to Kemah.
I just requested an overland transport bid to get me away from wet,
cold and windless Seattle right after Christmas.
Thanks Keith
Cal 40 Kismet
--- In Cal_Boats@yahoogrou ps.com, Patrick Fiega <pfiega@...> wrote:
>
> Hey Keith,
>
> Thanks for the good words about the Cal 40, I am really excited
about L'Esprit Libre. I am enthusiastic about digging in and getting
her ready for some real sailing. I am sad to be putting my Bristol 30
up for sale but knowing that I am stepping up to a Cal 40 removes the
sting.
>
> Kemah is a really nice sailing community and tends to be much warmer
then the Seattle area. I am currently at the Boardwalk Marina and I
like the close proximity to resturants and night life. Live aboard is
not a problem here and the slip fees are reasonable. Sailing in and
out of Kemah is very good, quick entry into Galveston bay. The depth
of Galveston Bay is not real deep but I don't think our 6' draft will
be much of a problem. The boats that have a 7+ draft become more at
risk. The further into Clear Lake you go the harder it is to get in
and out during the winter months so I recommend the marina's that are
closer to the bay. You would find a good slip at places like
Watergate marina, Boardwalk Marina, Portifino, Waterford and others.
The bridges are no problem for most sailing vessels, not sure of the
exact clearance but I would guess at 65' or more.
>
> Let me know if there is anything I can do should you decide to make
Texas your new...warmer. ..home. You will like the sunshine and warm
weather but be prepared for Hot and Humid in the summer months. I
myself love the sunshine and warm gulf water.
>
> Best wishes,
> Patrick
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: cal40kismet <cal40kismet@ ...>
> To: Cal_Boats@yahoogrou ps.com
> Sent: Friday, October 26, 2007 10:08:08 AM
> Subject: [Cal_Boats] Re: Patrick Congratulations on your Cal 40 purchase
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi Patrick
>
>
>
> Congratulations on you cal 40 purchase.
>
>
>
> Can you tell me a little about Kemah? My family of 4 live aboard our
>
> Cal 40 Kismet in the Seattle area and seeking warmer climates next fall.
>
>
>
> Kemah showed up on our marina search, it seems to be a very pro
>
> liveaboard place. Will the bridge over the bay clear the Cal 40 mast
>
> and is the water deep enough for our 6 ft Keels?
>
>
>
> Cal 40's are special creatures. In the era of Shelby cobras, drug,
>
> sex and rock and roll, Bill Lapworth penned the lines of a radical new
>
> design that rocked the world of ocean racing. And they still keep
>
> winning. Stan Honey & Cal 40 illusion wins 1994 TRANSPAC single-handed
>
> race. Skipper Charlie Guildner & Cal 40 Kismet wins 1996 VIC Maui
>
> race. Skipper Peter Rebovich & Cal 40 Sinn Fein wins 2006
>
> Neuport-Bermuda race. Pretty amazing for 40 year old boats.
>
>
>
> The huge cockpit is great for 8 of your best freinds. The boat
>
> practically sails itself. She will take you around the world in
>
> safety. She will put trophies on your mantle. And she can rock you to
>
> sleep. Cal 40's are magic.
>
>
>
> I encourage to dive in and get your boat sailing, the technology is
>
> simple, fiberglass and plywood, screws and bolts. And when you are
>
> done - you really have something. Plenty of us raving Cal 40 owners
>
> out here to give you support.
>
>
>
> best wishes
>
> Keith Shroyer
>
> Cal 40 Kismet
>
>
>
>
>
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>
>
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