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CRAIG ALLENDER
LETTERS
Brian — We're not sure which boats or what 'Lectronic you're
referring to, but your point is well taken. However, it's worth
considering the astonishing durability of fiberglass boats and
Dacron sails. Many of the fiberglass boats built 50 years ago in
Southern California and other places are not just going strong,
many of them are being cruised around the world. And most
of them will probably be good for at least another 50 years.
In addition, some cruisers are sailing around the world with
Dacron sails that were built 30 years ago. All things considered,
fiberglass boats and Dacron sails seem to be some of the most
lasting uses of petrochemicals — wouldn't you agree?
⇑⇓IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE . . .
The photos you ran in the September 14 'Lectronic
of the wreckage
found on Muir
Beach sure looks
like the fuselage
of a small Piper
Arrow or similar
small plane. Are
you sure it was a
wrecked boat?
Brian McGuire
Oakland
Has Piper started installing sailtrack on the
exterior of their planes?
Brian — Unless
they've started to
put boat cleats on the outside of airplanes, we're pretty sure it
was a sailboat.
⇑⇓THE ADVENTURES OF CACTUS LADY AND NACHO
I bow to the Cactus Lady and her infinite wisdom regarding
the SOS sent out by Liz Clark on Swell for funds to help
repair her boat. I — like many other sailors — return to the
grind to replenish the kitty, upgrade our boat, and for other
reasons. As Nacho said, "I am the gatekeeper of my destiny,
and I will have my day in the sun." But hell, if someone wants
to play Santa Claus for other people, who am I to stand in
their way? Joy to the world!
Jerry Metheany
Rosita, Hunter 46
Mexico
Jerry — Pardon our ignorance, but who are Cactus Lady
and Nacho?
⇑⇓I CAN PADDLE, STAND, WIGGLE AND FALL
First, regarding the Liz Clark controversy, it may have been
a wee bit brash of her to make a request for money, but I'm
shocked at some of the vehement responses. Some people just
need to re-calibrate what it is they choose to get worked up
about. If somebody doesn't agree with her request for money,
just don't send her any, end of story.
As for Liz, I'd be happy to kick in to help refuel her dream,
but perhaps she can offer some time aboard Swell to help
offset expenses. I also dream about cruising the South Pacific,
but regrettably don't know of anybody that I can crew for.
By the way, I'm a physician — read: responsible community
member and upstanding citizen. I'm also a novice sailor, having
regularly sailed in ocean races out of the Morro Bay YC.
But I yearn to break the coastal sailing bonds and experience
sailing trips to exotic locales. Oh yeah, Liz would have to agree
to teach me to surf as well. As of right now, I can just paddle,
stand, wiggle and fall.