News:

2-15-25: Gerry Hutchins, founder of Com-Pac, has crossed the bar and headed west.

Sincere condolences to his family, and a huge "Thank You!" to Gerry from all of us, I'm sure.
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Started by Vipersdad, December 16, 2013, 06:26:31 PM

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Vipersdad

s/v  "MaryElla"   Com-Pac 19 / II  #436

Lake Winnebago, Lake Mendota, Lake Namakagon, Lake Superior.

"To Hutch, Gerry, Buck, and Clarkie--Who made it so much fun.".....Robert F. Burgess, Author-Handbook of Trailer Sailing 1984

capt_nemo

I shuddered when I saw them tie together several short lengths of line to achieve a 150' anchor line length.

But then again, they often deployed several anchors at an anchorage, oblivious to the dangers of potential line tangles and difficulty in releasing them in an emergency.

Guardian Angels were working overtime I'm sure.



capt_nemo