I don't like how this is going. Look at the posts.

[Craig Weis]

Wait a minute, What happened here?
All I read is   so and so   boat is for sale.

What happened to all the good information being shared by us sailors?
This is beginning to be a 'NO FUN' site and I for one don't like it.
I think that "we" made a mistake by allowing the ads to be where they were moved to.

That's my two cents and I'm going away for a while since I'm not selling a boat nor buying a boat.

Sorry to be negative...but look at the posts!! skip.

[spaul]

Hang in there Skippy, I'd say it's been a long hot Summer and the bad economy is taking it's tole on sailors. I know I've been hiding at night tired from all the work I'm doing for other people and NOT sailing enough.

Took my wife's long lost cousin and her new husband out last week and had a great time, I think I let it out of the bag that I ran aground since the reservoir is so low this year. Total lack of rain here in Southern Indiana.

It may take awhile but sailors will be back to talk. I haven't looked in on the other com pac site for quite a while, will do so and check their activity.

Take a deep breath and tighten that sheet,
Steve

[Paul]

Both of you make valid points.  I just figured folks were out there sailing instead of reading the forum.  I'd encourage anyone to post sailing adventures in the "Articles" section with a few photos to boot.  Tell us about your summer sailing, if you haven't already.

I recently read that a NC sailing group will be adventuring to the coast in early October.  That should be good reading as well.

As for me, I'm still living life as it comes to me (rushing) and trying to work on my projects (labor of love).  I'll be posting some more about the project soon.  I essentially sail vicariously through others, this summer.  Soon, maybe soon.

As for the forum, I am so glad you guys are administering it.  CaptK did a great job revitalizing it.  All of the Admins have taken the reigns nicely!!  My only concern is regarding the Spammers that get on.  Is there any way for them to get into our computers by cookie or other methods?  Reason I ask, I was visiting another sailing site when I saw the same spammer's name on this site and the very next sailing site I visited.  Kinda scary to me.

Skip, keep your chin up.  (Sailors look up while the lubbers are looking down, ya know.)

All Admins, Thanks for your work on this site!!

Everyone else, feel free to tell about your sailing and repair work in the appropriate Topic.

Thanks,

Paul

[crbakdesign]

Skip!

I enjoy reading your posts.  Often think of going north for a spell and looking up a few of the upper mid-west sailors.  I learned how to sail on Lake Michigan and everytime I get sent up that way I get a 3000 ft view of the lakefront.  For the time being I'm stuck with work and long hours.  I've had a leaky fore hatch,  I replaced with a modern aluminum, lexan hatch. Had to cut out the base to fit, and then build up under the molding.  I will be joining a few local sailors in October for a three day cruise in Tennessee, hopefully it won't be the only time it rains like it did last year.  I try to get away at least once a week, if only to fire up the outboard and stretch out the sails.

  We've had strong winds, no winds and almost no rain for weeks.

I know there's some that are selling their boats for all kinds of reasons.  The good news is there's as many buyers.

Sail on guys.



   

[arw-16]

Since I began watching this site in June of 2007, the registered users have gone from around 800 to now over 1,500.  A quick look at the stats page shows that all but a very few of the 700 newly registered users have never posted anything.  I have to wonder what is going on.  I enjoy this site a great deal and I would have to say the free exchange of ideas and support among the owners here was a factor in my decision to buy a Com-Pac.  There may be better sites out there for sailors, but I am not aware of them.  Obviously this site is well organized and has lots of great features, but the most important thing about this site is the people who contribute and the quality of their contributions.  I really appreciate guys like Skip, Paul, Gil, Craig, Lee, Bob23, Multimedia-Smith, CaptK, Kevin, etc. for taking the time to share and encourage others in the quest for sail.  These guys need to know their efforts are appreciated; a short reply to their posts to say thanks, to add a comment or request more information is a good way to keep these topics alive and interesting.  I encourage the many guest that I see on the site to go ahead and register so you can begin occasionally sharing some of your experiences too and for the old salts, keep up the good work.  I am one of the many who greatly appreciate it.

[multimedia_smith]

Hey Skip... although we should be calling you "Skipper"...
I agree both with you and the other posters on this thread...
Keep the faith... I think the folks who don't live in the tropics are trying to get their last few sailing days in before they have to pull the boats out... as for me.. I'll be out this weekend for the first time in a long hot while.  Our season is just beginning!
I have a new project to share as soon as I put the pics together.  One of my friends just got a 16 too.  He'll be joining us shortly.  I've been posting with some folks getting their rigs together and things are overall looking up.
I do think we should keep the classifieds separately listed in their own area.
Keep 'em Flying
Dale

[ilbuildit]

   Yea. Things do get a little slow around here I have noticed. I wish people who are "Ghosting" on this site would chime in. There is always the same people who keep things going and it's nice to have leaders like that. But sometimes those leaders are away and then things slow down. I think people get nervous about posting. It's similar to speaking in front of a crowd except your post don't go away and I think people are nervous about that. Don't want to look stupid.
   
   Well I want to encourage all to not think that way. Sailors can be a snotty lot, history shows that. I have run across that a time or two in this forum. It put me off but it was only a few occasions and it wasn't personal. Lot's of excellent information in here. I wish more would participate. I myself like to shake things up and think outside the box. Heck, I sold my 16 and bought a Catalina 18 (Hard to find Com-Pac's in the west). Not going to keep me away from this site though. I have a few projects I want to do to the Cat that I will post on this site that I think will encourage others to think and might give them ideas for their boat. Doesn't matter that it isn't a Com-Pac. I wish Catalina's had a following like this site here but they don't or I haven't found it yet. I still keep in contact with the new owner of my 16 cause I miss that boat (actually had a few tears when I saw it rolling away) but wife says I didn't need two. What does she know?....

   Well, I am rambling on here. There is a good thing going here. Needs to keep going and I'm sure it will. Those who aren't sharing yet, chime in. This is for everyone to learn, share in project and sailing adventure and be entertained.

Kevin, I am showing the signs of your path. Already have my eye on a 2005 Catalina 22. Can't beat the simplicity of the 16 though. Would be my third boat in short time. (Get out of my way wife ...
   Lee...

[PhotoEd]

This will make you feel better:

Last weekend, because there was no other option, I pulled my 16 out of the garage, rigged the boat in the back yard, and sat in the cockpit having cocktails while holding onto the tiller and looking over her bow...just dreaming...

But it got me through another week....

No lie.  I have pictures.

[K3v1n]

Well yes there are a lot of vessel's for sale...mine included.
I still haven't written up in detail about Compcon 07 and I should get to that...soonish.

I keep messin' about with the Seaward and wonder what I got myself into. Who knows come spring I might dump that as well and get me a 16 again, it sure was a nice simple boat.

...and I could put it on a mooring next to Bob23's boat. Use the 1500 slip payment for the kids college. My wife and daughter have also ditched me as of late when it comes to sailing, I think singlehanding is the future I am afraid.

Anyway...next weekend I have my next ASA course, Basic Coastal Cruising on a 28' inboard sloop with wheel steering...should be fun.

Love this site and thanks to all those that make it happen.
I pretty much never go to the yahoo site, just hate the layout there.

-Kevin

[fiddlerami]

I hate to be accused of "ghosting" but if the shoe fits...  I check this forum daily and enjoy it very much, but seldom post.  I have also benefited from numerous posts, pictures, et al.  Since purchasing our new CP-16 (used) we have only sailed her twice primarily due to the temperatures here in Western Central Florida.  We are escapees from Michigan and unlike those who are contemplating the coming of ice & snow, we are looking forward to cooler weather in the coming months.  Unlike what is (probably) the majority of the CP folks, we have gone from larger to smaller boats.  Our last boat was a Sabre 30 which we kept on Lake Huron and cruised and raced extensively.  Although I miss sailing the larger boats, I love the ease of maintenance of the small trailable boat.  Sailing is still great whether it's on a sunfish or a large yacht.  I will say I miss the racing - there seems to be little interest in sailing in general, not to mention racing in our location - just not enough "blow boats."  I am of the opinion that there is absolutely nothing like racing around a triangle buoy course that can teach a person how to sail his boat.

OK - enough of my rambling post.

[rmonsma]

Hey Skip,  hang in there for a little longer and all us northern sailors will be back in force.  Here in Michigan between exterior repairs on my house and sailing there's not much more free time left.

This is my first season with a CP 23 and I'm loving it.  Last Sunday we had 19 kt winds and 6-8 foot waves on Lake Michigan that we lovingly refer to as "the big lake".  The boat did much better than the rest of my crew.

Roger

PS: you sound a little like you're pouting Skip :-)

[pelican]

The bad news ... for whatever the reason, some folks are selling their boats.

The good news.... for every boat sold, there will be a new proud owner of a Compac. ... and some will find their way here and have plenty of questions


Good selling and sailing

[B.Hart]

Cheer up skip, this is the only sailing forum site for this non computer person. I am in the same boat as Dale with the season just starting. Last nite I pulled NUM1GIN out of her hole in the shop and washed the dirt off. October is time for my wife and me to go on our over night sail, a yearly tradition! The summer has been extra hot and I have been to busy to go to the lake, but I will make time this winter.   BILL     BTW cp 16 for sail lol

[Craig Weis]

Hi Mates,
First I wish to thank spaul for adjusting the location of my crabby post to a more suitable header.
I was a taken back by the number of respondants. You guys are great.

I was wondering about spaul's  reservoir as it may be the very same reservoir that I boated on when travailing down to Indiana to see a prospect for a paintline...we had a bit of an office meeting then suddenly the good fellow says, "I'm going boating, are you?" "Why yes!. I never thought you'd ask."

It was a great time boating in something about 20 foot long, maybe a Caravelle speed boat. As we motored south [?] we came to a highway bridge that was too low to pass through and going north [?] were islands twisting along the channel and that end of the reservoir the wilderness was pretty neat. Nice little yacht club too.

As for fall it's the best time to go boating in Door County, Wisconsin. The news has even started to forcast the 'color report'. As I sail about I see huge expanses of tree far in the distance and a few white stone quarries. The very same stone that went to Chicago and Pestigo [Actually Pestigo had a much larger fire.] to rebuild that city after the great fires of when ever.

And dummy me, I never looked at the fact that every Com-Pac sold is a new owner and that we are all doing other summer projects...so with my course more finely adjusted I shall continue to sail as if all my winds are fair...Thanks again guys. skip.

spaul; is it ever possible to sail enough?, crbak; Administrator extraordinarily Fine, Ricy - Rose; Everyone ought to post, Mulitmedia smith; Does the sailing season ever quit?, Ilbuildit: Rampbling on...my question is there any water to be found in the West? Photo Ed; Cocktails in the cockpit. I like that!, Gypsy Soul; Ditched for the Mall. Solo again, Fiddlerami; Ghosts ought to post too, RogerDoger; The best waves are big Lake Michigan Waves. The one you can't see over from the cockpit, Pelican; Selling creates new skippers, Bhart; A clean boat is the first step, spaul; Paul; I always watch my sails. Thank you all sailors. skip.

[ilbuildit]

Skip. Always good to blow off a little steam if one needs too. I see it as a "Reset" button. Glad to see you back after a short time.

   Your question, "Is there any water to be found in the west"? Answer is, kinda. We really don't have big bodies of water here. The Front Range reservoirs are so busy with water skiing and the lakes aren't all that big that it gets dangerous and always very choppy. One lake North of Denver has a large presence of sailboats and the Yacht Club does so much on that water that the sailors basically own the lake. I sail Lake Dillon which is located in Summit County. Home of some of the best ski areas in the world. Also home of the Nations highest Yacht Club, Dillon Yacht Club at 9,017 Ft. Water temp ranges from 38 to 43 degrees so no water skiing at all. Strangely enough Colorado is home to one of the largest populations of Scuba Divers as well though they travel other places for diving. Sailing a high mountain lake is simply gorgeous!!!  Our fall colors are turning now as well (We only generally get Green, Gold, dead, colors supposedly because of the elevation. Bit of trivia here, it is something like 82% of elevations above 8000 ft in North America is in Colorado. The wind on Lake Dillon will change 900 degrees direction in five minutes time. Makes for some challenging sailing (like it was this weekend).

   Two other large bodies (and they are large bodies) of water is Pueblo res down south and Blue Mesa res on the Western Slope, with the latter being a very pretty place. So for you and anyone else just wondering what is the water like in the West? Well, in Colorado it isn't the best, but what we make do with here is quite nice.

Lee...