Time for a change

[Robert Harper]

Sadly, my arthritis has gotten to the point where I don't feel
comfortable sailing Fugu any longer. Since I'm dropping things and I
don't know if I could hang on to recover from a capsize. I'd like to
sell Fugu with the box trailer. The trailer is set up with a hoist so
the trailer can carry two boats. I'm not sure that Fugu would be as
competitive as she once was but she would be a good starter boat for
someone wanting to learn and have a few swimming lessons. If anyone
knows of someone who might be interested, let me know.

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Don't be good. Have fun.
Live large, sail fast, and love lots.

[Paul OSullivan]

Robert so sorry to heard about arthritis ..lets see if the is a buyer 

All the very best Paul 

Paul Osullivan
CEO, AMP RE Consulting. 
Paul.osu...@gmail.com
916 224 2374 

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[David Lindsey]

Robert, thanks to the group message. I have discussed the difficulty capsizing with advancing years with Mike Jocelyn. Mike came up with an interesting idea; putting a handle on the hull under the gunwale. I think it’s a great idea.  

This would make righting the boat easier. We reach up to lift ourselves enough to get a knee on the centreboard. 

Once I repair my 3D printer I plan to CAD the “Jocelyn handle/step”. I want a streamline design that acts somewhat like a fin if dragged through water. 

Standby…..

David Lindsey 

Kelowna, B.C. 

[Mark White]

Sorry to see you go Robert. Hopefully one day we can make it there for a visit!

Mark

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> On Oct 14, 2024, at 18:18, Robert Harper <rha...@xmission.com> wrote:
>
> Sadly, my arthritis has gotten to the point where I don't feel comfortable sailing Fugu any longer. Since I'm dropping things and I don't know if I could hang on to recover from a capsize. I'd like to sell Fugu with the box trailer. The trailer is set up with a hoist so the trailer can carry two boats. I'm not sure that Fugu would be as competitive as she once was but she would be a good starter boat for someone wanting to learn and have a few swimming lessons. If anyone knows of someone who might be interested, let me know.

>
> --
> Don't be good. Have fun.
> Live large, sail fast, and love lots.
>

[William Scheumann]

Robert,
Best wishes to you finding a new captain for Fugu. I recall seeing your pictures of her maiden voyage on the Great Salt Lake in the dead of winter with snow on the mountains. Hopefully, your hand issues will not prevent you from continuing the beautiful wood turnings that are works of art.

Regards,
Bill Scheumann

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> On Oct 14, 2024, at 7:18 PM, Robert Harper <rha...@xmission.com> wrote:
>
> Sadly, my arthritis has gotten to the point where I don't feel comfortable sailing Fugu any longer. Since I'm dropping things and I don't know if I could hang on to recover from a capsize. I'd like to sell Fugu with the box trailer. The trailer is set up with a hoist so the trailer can carry two boats. I'm not sure that Fugu would be as competitive as she once was but she would be a good starter boat for someone wanting to learn and have a few swimming lessons. If anyone knows of someone who might be interested, let me know.

>
> --
> Don't be good. Have fun.
> Live large, sail fast, and love lots.
>

[Philip Ryan]

Robert,

Thank you for so many fun and competitive days out on the water. Your absence will be noticed. Best of luck finding a good home for Fugu, and I hope you find fulfillment in many other things beyond skiff sailing.

Stay in touch,

Philip

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