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North Channel Cruise
by htmills＠bright.net 02 Nov '06

02 Nov '06

I'm planning on a two week North Channel Cruise in mid June. I'll probably drive from Ohio to Tobermory, take the Chi-Cheemaun ferry over to South Baymouth (Manitoulin Island), and then drive to Little Current (Manitoulin Island) on Saturday June 5th. I might end up taking the ferry on the morning of the 6th depending on how late I hit the road. At the present time I'm thinking of making a general counter clockwise spin around the North Channel, launching at Spider Bay Marina in Little Current and going north and then west to the Bustard Islands and west and then crossing south to the west end of Manitoulin and returning east again. Of course, all plans are subject to the weather and whims of the person at the helm! Mid June will probably be a bit ahead of the crowd and still kinda nippy. There is some info on the area at: http://www.continuouswave.com/north-channel/ and here: http://www.continuouswave.com/sail-logs/ If anyone else is planning on a trip up there, perhaps we can meet up! Tod

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M-12 class association?
by htmills＠bright.net 11 Nov '05

11 Nov '05

I was browsing through a book I had bought thirty years ago and it lists some one-design class association secretaries. At that time, the M12 class association secretary was one Nancy Kilpatrick of Newport Beach, CA. Never knew such a thing existed. Tod

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2005 NW Cruise Photos are on the Photo Site
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 05 Oct '05

05 Oct '05

Hi All, As many of you know the photos taken of the 2005 San Juan and Gulf Island cruise are posted on Randy Grave's web site. I've used lots of the shots and created an album which show some of the best (in my opinion) pictures. A request, if any of you folks put together a similar cruise, cut me a CD with everyones pictures (like Randy did) and let me put together an album of the cruise. Thanks, Bill www.MSOG.funtigo.com soon to be www.MSOGPhotoSite.com

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M15
by Frank Durant 30 Sep '05

30 Sep '05

Hello there I just ordered a new M15 for next spring.I found Bob to be very open to my ideas and changes to personalize the boat for me as well as very fair with prices.I have been sailing since 1977 and have owned MANY boats over the years...from a 15ft sirrocco,DS16 cuddy,17 ft siren,17ft suncat,18ft sandpiper,flicka 20(still own)21ft flushdeck,edel665,shark24,jenneau 25,Tanzer25,pearson Ariel(my favorite..still own),jenneau28,Alberg 29,and a beneteau331.I've both trailersailed(my favorite) and been offshore.Took the 331 from Charleston -down thru the Keys-to bimini-grand Bahama isl-Abacos and back.I plan to keep the Ariel at green turtle cay in the Abacos as a home base for it...winter sailing..and do my explorations here with the M15.My heart has always been with small boats. In this hectic world ,they represent peace and simplicity.Any thoughts on a M15..tips..must haves etc as well as great trailer cruising spots would be appreciated.I prefer less people-more scenery to busy locations. I'm based in Ontario Canada.Bob tells me another couple from London Ontario have also ordered one. Should make shipping east a lil cheaper.

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RE: M_Boats: M15
by Stan Froseth 30 Sep '05

30 Sep '05

Frank, what fun you're gonna have. In our three seasons with "Cat's Paw" (M15 #616) we've had some fantastic cruising in the North Channel and Georgian Bay of Lake Huron (your side of the line). 2004 launch was at Spanish, this year at Little Current. Our boat thrives in these waters...doesn't want to come home. I can provide details if you need em. Stan Froseth Duluth MN >Hello there I just ordered a new M15 for next spring.I found Bob to be >very open to my ideas and changes to personalize the boat for me as well as >very fair with prices.I have been sailing since 1977 and have owned MANY >boats over the years...from a 15ft sirrocco,DS16 cuddy,17 ft siren,17ft >suncat,18ft sandpiper,flicka 20(still own)21ft >flushdeck,edel665,shark24,jenneau 25,Tanzer25,pearson Ariel(my >favorite..still own),jenneau28,Alberg 29,and a beneteau331.I've both >trailersailed(my favorite) and been offshore.Took the 331 from Charleston >-down thru the Keys-to bimini-grand Bahama isl-Abacos and back.I plan to >keep the Ariel at green turtle cay in the Abacos as a home base for >it...winter sailing..and do my explorations here with the M15.My heart has >always been with small boats. In this hectic world ,they represent peace >and simplicity.Any thoughts on a M15..tips..must haves etc as well as great >trailer cruising spots would be appreciated.I prefer less people-more >scenery to busy locations. I'm based in Ontario Canada.Bob tells me another >couple from London Ontario have also ordered one. Should make shipping east >a lil cheaper. _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/

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Re: M_Boats: M15
by chbenneck＠juno.com 30 Sep '05

30 Sep '05

Hi Frank, An M15 is a great "little ship". It's seaworthy - one was sailed from California to Hawaii - it's fun to sail; and it's built properly - with good storage, which every boat needs. I got to my M15 by way of a 29' Tripp-Lentsch, that we owned for 26 years, and I had worked myself up to a Northeast 38. When we down sized I went trailerable for the same reasons you mentioned, and our first trailerable was a Bolger MICRO - a real fun vessel. When stepping a 23 foot free standing mast became too much, I bought a ComPac 16, but quickly sold it again. No storage space; and poor sailing characteristics; which led me to the M15. I've been a happy M15 owner ever since, and only decided to sell it because I find my mind says I'm 30 but my body is beginning to give me a horse laugh ... You'll have a great time with your M15, and you can go exploring anywhere. Mine did 70 MPH to windward on every Interstate, which means your sailing areas suddenly expand exponentially. A few hours down the road and you are at...... Connie

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Re: M_Boats: 2005 NW Cruise Photos are on the Photo Site
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 29 Sep '05

29 Sep '05

In a message dated 9/29/2005 12:52:48 PM Pacific Standard Time, rqlhgl(a)ieee.org writes: I was able to display the Funtigo pics OK though sort of slow at 52kb, Dick Thanks for the feedback. Bill

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Re: M_Boats: 2005 NW Cruise Photos are on the Photo Site
by BILLAMICASR＠aol.com 29 Sep '05

29 Sep '05

In a message dated 9/28/2005 7:38:23 PM Pacific Standard Time, bobo4u(a)qwest.net writes: Well, whatdayaknow. I load Mac OS X on my computer, and suddenly, I can access the photo site. Yippee! Unless of course someone recently made changes to the site itself. Hi Bob, That's great! Funtigo did some stuff with their server and I've been busy doing lots to improve the site. Some of the changes are small like making the backgrounds and letter colors on all the pages the same, reducing the font size, getting rid of the twirling arrows and foofah backgrounds and also reducing the file size of the photos posted. There is still problems that you may encounter when you try to enlarge a photo. Ocassionally they dont enlarge, and once in a while you may see the dredded X where a photo is supposed to be. But, we're working on that too. How about the other browsers? are they working better or not working at all? I sure could use some feedback to be sure I'm on the right track. Bill www.MSOG.funtigo.com soon to be www.MSOGPhotoSite.com

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Re: M_Boats: M15
by chbenneck＠juno.com 29 Sep '05

29 Sep '05

Hi Frank, Welcome aboard. Great places I've sailed the M15 are Lake Champlain, and Moosehead Lake in Maine. Just what you want. Peace and quiet, and at Lake Champlain the power boaters are civilized, either being fishermen trolling, or cruisers with trawlers who are also enjoying the scenery. Connie ex M15 #400

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re: 2005 NW Cruise Photos are on the Photo Site
by Steve R. 29 Sep '05

29 Sep '05

Bill, The site looks good with both IE and Mozilla on a PC. It loads fast now. Thanks, steve Steve R. M-15 #119 Lexington, KY

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