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patj
Really should get out more Joined: 16 Jul 04 Location: Wiltshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 640 |
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Topic: How to balance Sailing + Relationship Posted: 21 Jul 04 at 1:24pm |
We've a number of examples from real life but most important - join a sailing club with a good social life and you'll both get involved however much or little you sail. Examples: Most couples sail together. Try not to argue but if thats a problem both sail but with differrent people eg another arguing couple. If you have to argue sail to the far end of the lake and argue out of earshot! Sail singly and partner does shore based activities or race box or rescue boat but still involved in club. Dog walking and fishing are also options here. One friend sailed regularly and his wife was never seen until she decided to take up sailing, joined a club beginners course and now races his laser so regularly that hubby needs to buy himself another one! Sail singly and let the partner get on with their own hobby. Lose the partner and come to the club as a divorced person. Sail regularly with another and form a relationship from the sailing. Sail singly or together, meet someone new and form a new relationship - given today's divorce rates this is quite common in clubs. Whatever you do - enjoy it! |
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HelenF
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jul 04 at 1:50pm |
WARNING: If you take your other half sailing, they may end up
sub editor for Yachts and Yachting....(thanks J) |
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Gael
Posting king Joined: 12 Mar 04 Location: Southampton, United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 187 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jul 04 at 3:25pm |
What puzzles me is why this topic is under repair and maintenance?
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Gael
Posting king Joined: 12 Mar 04 Location: Southampton, United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 187 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jul 04 at 3:38pm |
Not always true - depends on the partner/relationship.... and I have experienced the definitely not a good idea and the brilliant combination... so I would say give it a try, but if it doesn't work try another option. Edited by Gael |
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Lighthouse
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jul 04 at 10:26am |
Loads of these posts highlight that the case is generally that the man
sails and the woman doesn't. My girlfriend is a better sailor than me! Brilliant. |
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Harry44981!
Really should get out more Joined: 26 Aug 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 736 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Aug 04 at 7:09pm |
The best option in my opinion is if your partener / parent (in my case) doesn't sail, but injoys the social side then thats perfect: your trolly waiting for you along with food, then a long hot shower whilst your boat is packed up and on the road trailor! if only it worked like that! |
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Phil eltringham
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 31 Aug 04 at 9:39pm |
But do you trust someone who does not sail to pack away your beloved toy? |
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FLAT IS FAST!
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Harry44981!
Really should get out more Joined: 26 Aug 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 736 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 02 Sep 04 at 11:46am |
Yes there's that aspect- you'd have to drill them first!
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Anne
Newbie Joined: 23 Jun 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Oct 04 at 3:35pm |
enjoying the same sport as your other half is very nice, doesn't anyone feel like they want something that is of interest to them not the other half?
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sailor girl
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Oct 04 at 7:06pm |
why don't you send the other half to the bar while u sail? and make up time apart later.....
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