Beer and sailing. Are you for it or against it?

[Bob23]

   I decided to revisit this thread and remembered a story told to me by a friend who did some boat towing. Seems a powerboater had imbibed just a bit too much of the brew of his choice and it was a hot, sunny day. Somehow he managed to fall asleep (pass out?) while his boat, quite powerful, was running at top speed. Here in Barnegat Bay, NJ, we have a lot of salt marsh and,when coupled with a high tide, there's not muc of a sod bank. Our skipper managed to hit the bank and ended up about 100 yards inland. Our salt marsh is pretty slippery and put up no resistance to our captains stupidity. He had a bit of expaining to do, I'm sure.
   He's probably just as dangerous on the road as in the water. Get these guys out of the gene pool!
Bob23...I still like a beer or two while sailing. Only in hot weather, please. These days I'll go for a hot toddy!

[brackish]

   Our skipper managed to hit the bank and ended up about 100 yards inland. Our salt marsh is pretty slippery and put up no resistance to our captains stupidity. 

ROFLOL  While in complete agreement on the necessity for improvement to the gene pool, I've got to tell you the mental picture of this event got me through this 12 degree morning.

[Rick Klages]

I am partial to both...

-Rick

[botelerr]

It's January, I'm sittnin in a warm house, having a beer thinking about sailing,, does it count?

[Bob23]

Absolutely! And if you are reading a sailing mag or posting here on the site, you get extra points.
Bob23

[Potcake boy]

The real advantage of sailing while drinking beer is that everyone that spots our erratic steering exclaims "Oh, that's just what sailboats do, it's called tacking".

Ron

[romei]

LOL that'd make a great bumper sticker or tshirt!  

Cops call it swerving, we call it tacking

[adifferentdrummer]

As long as you don't start listing, or lisping, you should be alright. Just remember, it's bottoms up for the beer, and pointy side up for the boat. Actually, I try to avoid tacking when having a beer, as each tack brings a risk of spilling my beer.

[Bob23]

Yes, Milt- you got it right.
   I've never tried to tack while holding a beer. That's advanced sailing stuff...I'm still a novice. Besides, as you said, why risk spilling a good beer?
   Maybe, to avoid boredome here, we should explore just what kind of beer is preferred why out for a sail. My, I don't like light beers and I don't like expensive beers. I love Guiness but not while sailing. Yeunglings is a good all around beer for me; affordable and tasty. I do confess to not being a beer snob. SoL, from Mexico with a slice o' lime is quite nice on a summers day and I do admit to consuming my share from time to time. When I sail aboard my freind Dennis'  Morgan 30, he always has fresh limes aboard.
Bob23

[kchunk]

When I sail aboard my freind Dennis'  Morgan 30, he always has fresh limes aboard.

To combat scurvy I assume?

I agree, Yuengling is my utility beer. The true definition of beer flavor. But when I'm sailing, it's Corona. Cliche? Yes. Do I care? No.

[adifferentdrummer]

I go for the really cheap stuff for utility brew, not just because it's cheap, but I actually like it; good old Pabst Blue Ribbon. I prefer the bottles, but cans are more convenient for sailing 'cause I can crush the empties and stow them in a sack in the lazarette until I get back to a shoreside disposal. Empty bottles on board are more problematic, as they take up more space and roll around.

I also like to keep another brand on hand since my daughter introduced me to it last season. It's pricey, but has a taste any beer connoisseur is sure to appreciate. From New Belgium Brewery in Fort Collins, Colorado, it's called Fat Tire. It's much better than the name sounds. This is my 'end o the day, time to relax' beer. Limes are good to ward off scurvy, but no lime needed for this one. It has a taste that stands alone, and one that you will savor with each sip.

Cheers,
Milt

[romei]

While actually sailing I usually drink water from a re-usable container much like you see hikers use.  When I get to my destination and drop the hook, which is usually one of several small beaches or islands where all my friends are anchored, I begin to open a few beers.  Unlike many people, I'm not a one beer man.  On hot sunny days on the water I usually have Yeungling lager, Miller High Life, Labatt's Blue or Fosters in the cooler.  I do like the mexican beers with lime too but seldom drink them out there because I can't find it in cans and I don't take glass out on the river. 

I used to travel to the southwest for work quite a bit and have enjoyed many a Fat Tire.  I wish I could get it here in Pennsylvania but I've never seen it this far north (east)

When I'm back at camp and boating is done for the day, I'll empty a few Heineken darks.  I can't stand regular Heineken, but their dark beer is my favorite beer.  Sadly, it is only distributed in bottles but it tastes great right out of the bottle or served in a tall chilled glass.

[Potcake boy]

Empty bottles on board are more problematic, as they take up more space and roll around.

Cheers,
Milt

Milt - I like the sound of beer bottles rolling around - but maybe it's just because it reminds me of my time in the womb.

I put my vote in for Yuengling - prefer Black & Tan ambient temperature - but Corona and/or Kalik is good in hot weather - with or without the fruit.

Ron

[brackish]

Cooler seasons, Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan nut brown ale.   Dead of the summer 8 oz Corona's; they don't get hot before you finish them.

[Bob23]

   Man, the opinions are raging! Glad we got away from the "whether or not" question and down to brass tacks: What.
   I've never heard of Fat Tire but I'd try it just for the name. That's one way I choose beer and wine- Name, the label, the price. Sure, I got burned a few times. Bought some red wine called "Cheap Red Wine". 'bout $4.99. It sure was cheap red wine...one of the few that deserved the sink.
   Maybe this should be a separate thread, eh?
Bob23
(on a good note, whilst rummaging through the land-based alcohol larder, what didst mine eyes see but an unopened bottle of Gosslings Rum. Don't know where it came from. Maybe I bought it and forgot about it. 'Tis the nice thing about having a bad memory!)
Dark and Stormys here we come!