Received: from hplms26.hpl.hp.com by opus.hpl.hp.com with ESMTP (1.37.109.18/15.5+ECS 3.3+HPL1.1) id AA103748349; Wed, 9 Apr 1997 13:39:09 -0700 Return-Path: <dpbrenn@pbsrv04.isp.PacBell.COM-DeleteThis> Received: from ns.PacBell.COM by hplms26.hpl.hp.com with SMTP (1.37.109.16/15.5+ECS 3.3+HPL1.1S) id AA193808349; Wed, 9 Apr 1997 13:39:09 -0700 Received: from pbsrvg0.isp.PacBell.COM (ntsrvcpr07.isp.PacBell.COM) by ns.PacBell.COM (4.1/PacBell-10/13/95) id AA01869; Wed, 9 Apr 97 13:35:22 PDT Message-Id: <9704092035.AA01869@ns.PacBell.COM-DeleteThis> Priority: urgent Date: Wed, 9 Apr 1997 13:50:00 -0700 From: "Brennen, Don P (dpbrenn)" <dpbrenn@pbsrv04.isp.PacBell.COM-DeleteThis> Subject: RE: Strobe Purchase information To: wind_talk <wind_talk@opus.hpl.hp.com-DeleteThis> Cc: "'Andrea Brennen'" <Andrea.Brennen@pactel.com-DeleteThis> X-Mailer: Worldtalk (NetConnex V4.00a)/MIME
Yesterday was a huge day at Third! Out sailing I was rarely relaxed
enough to enjoy the experience, but I did. I worried too much about
equipment failure and injury. Everything was stressed to the max. I
dabbled in the channel and the anxiety increased. Sailed mostly upwind
of the driving range (the water smooths out next to shore) on my 3.7 Ezzy
and 8'6" ASD Heavy (165lbs).
SO glad to hear Harry and friends returned safely. Thanks guys for
looking out for one another! Michael, I second your motion on acquiring
safety equipment NOW. Just got off the phone w/ West Marine, painlessly
ordered the Firefly 2 and another storm whistle (donated mine to Ken
yesterday). Such an easy way to shop.
Looks like we're in for a good blow for the next couple of days. So
yeah, let's be prepared, be safe and have fun.
BTW, I'm looking for the most durable booms available. Gulftech or what?
After breaking two sets of Chinooks (narrow grip) last year and
receiving the same back under warranty, I'm looking for something better.
Opinions anyone?
Don (aka Windguy)
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From: wind_talk[SMTP:wind_talk@opus.hpl.hp.com-DeleteThis]
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 1997 10:54AM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: Strobe Purchase information
> From: Ken Poulton
>
> We thought Ken had come in to Coyote Point as well, so the Coast
> Guard Auxiliary left. But then it turned out that it was some
> other sailor from 3rd who had landed there, and Ken was still missing.
> At this point the strobe paid off big time - Ken was found by the
> cutter relatively soon after dark (I don't know where). He was dropped
> off around 9:00.
Ken borrowed my strobe. He was spotted by the helicopter after dark.
There was very little chance of finding him without the strobe.
If you want one that is field tested, you can buy the same one
I have by calling West Marine today. You might even have it by
the weekend if you call now.
Please do it now if you do not have one yet.
I have now seen advertisements for a $175 marine radio at
West Marine. Has anyone looked at it and determined if it
is worth buying? It is a new model that is water proof and
has a three year warranty.
Michael
] Date: Wed, 06 Nov 1996 10:42:05 PST
] To: Multiple recipients of list <wind_talk@opus.hpl.hp.com-DeleteThis>
] From: schuh@apm-iris5.arc.nasa.gov-DeleteThis (Michael Schuh)
] Subject: Firefly 2 strobe
]
]
] I just called (800) 538-0775 and ordered the
] Firefly 2 strobe from West Marine.
]
] $59.95 Cost
] 4.65 Tax
] 4.25 Shipping
] ================
] $68.85 Total
]
] If you do not have a strobe, the firefly 2 has
] been recommended several times. It is water proof
] and will easily attach to the web strapping on
] my harness.
]
] Buy yours today. West Marine has a money back
] satisfaction guarantee.
]
] Michael
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