12 reasons to date a sailor:
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Topic: 12 reasons to date a sailor:
Posted By: hollandsd
Subject: 12 reasons to date a sailor:
Date Posted: 02 Nov 08 at 8:49am
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12 reasons to date a sailor: 1. We have strong hands 2. We're not afraid to get wet 3. We love it when it blows 4. We can go for hours 5. We know what to do when things get rough 6. We are good with ropes, knots, and harnesses. 7. We can usually get it back up after a couple of minutes. 8. Any misdemeaners can be protested. 9. We can find the best start position possible in 3 minutes or less. 10. We're great at operating pleasure crafts of any size. 11. We can beat hard for a long time. 12. We're adept at using lube and ticklers. ~~~_/)~~~_/)~~~_/)~~~_/)~~~ BONUS REASONS WHY TO DATE A SAILOR: 13. we have lovely tans from being in the sun all day 14. we give a whole new meaning to "ooch" 15. we can harden up on demand 16. we know when to pull and when to release at just the right time 17. we don't get off until it's coming on our face. (capsize recovery) 18. If you cant keep it up, dont take it out. 19. we are very skilled at pinching and footing 20. The best feeling is surely coming from behind 21. female skippers know how to grip the extension 22. We know how to get into tight holes no matter what the size of our boat. 23. We're always willing to double up to increase the fun 24. We know how to keep our sticks up, no matter how rough it gets. 25. We discovered the motion of the ocean. 26. Rule #69: Always practice good seamanship. 27. We know how to sheet in and bare away 28. We won't mind the feel of rubber....we are used to "wet suits" 29. We know how to properly position our poles... spinnaker that is. 30. You can't expect to keep your sheets dry for long. 31. All it takes to raise the pole is a yank on the topper 32. When the pole comes down, we are still ready for a long beat. 33. We know how to rub down the topsides and the bottom. 34. Ask for room and we will give it to you 35. Female skippers always head for the buoys 36. Sailors always have afirm grip on the tiller 37. Sailors do it on water 38. A sailor will always scrub a dirty bottom 39. Sailors can fine tune their teamwork technique and equipment for hours until they are outstanding 40. Its all about the first beat 41. Sailors can keep that windward heel going downwind, no matter how much she (the boat) rolls 42. Sailors are good at pumping and rolling, even if its illegal 43. We regularly wear out our sheets 44. A spinnaker is like a lady: treat her gently on the curves but be decisive with the pole. Its all about the first Beat. ------------- Laser 184084 Tasar 3501 RS600 698 RS600 782 |
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Posted By: Quagers
Date Posted: 02 Nov 08 at 2:36pm
| Just taken from the facebook group isnt it? seen this loads of times before (including several times on here) |
Posted By: feva sailor
Date Posted: 02 Nov 08 at 3:47pm
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wellits the 1st time ive seen it
funny either way |
