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Looks like an entertaining pastime and a skill to learn!! 
posted by
mariss9
on February 15, 2012 at 8:55 AM
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Lovely photos!
posted by
Nita09
on February 13, 2012 at 4:30 AM
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As someone who loves being out on the water it looks like a lot of fun.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on February 12, 2012 at 1:06 PM
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I think this is fantastic! My sons raced when they were young and they love it to this day! I think his son is very fortunate to be introduced to the sport and it will be a lifetime activity! I love it! sam 
posted by
sam444
on February 12, 2012 at 10:56 AM
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Kabu
"There is nothing- absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." (Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in The Willows)...
And I love the pictures...
posted by
Nautikos
on February 12, 2012 at 6:27 AM
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I love to watch the sailboats dance like giant butterflies over water.
Spring in this area brings out the obnoxious motor craft and water skiers up on Alton Lake near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. As one drives along the river road, there they are -- sailboats moving with the breeze. I know your Saturday watching the young sailors compete was a great soak up of fun. :)
posted by
Pat_B
on February 12, 2012 at 4:49 AM
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I love being out in a boat - not so sure I'd want all the work involved in those w-end sailing fests though. You look like you were enjoying yourself in spite of the head-shaking as to why they go to so much trouble, wet chair and all!
posted by
adnohr
on February 12, 2012 at 2:41 AM
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Very interesting Kabu. Although I suppose one does not get crocs in those places. I suppose you wanted to see the boats tearing up and down, I think one has to have engines for that. Amazing country really though, lovely experience especially if one is on holiday.
posted by
C_C_T
on February 12, 2012 at 1:07 AM
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I hadn't thought about it in a long time, but Grandson Peter's Dad, my son who died more than 23, years ago was sailing his catamaran when he knew for a certainty that something was wrong with him and that his next stop was the hospital. It was the last physical sport that he ever was able to do, but one never heard him complain about it. He was thankful for all of the outdoors that he had loved and lived for all of his youth.
posted by
TAPS.
on February 11, 2012 at 11:26 PM
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I understand they do this out on the desert with wheels for a hull, but I'm afraid that I couldn't catch the wind with an air sock.
posted by
UtahJay
on February 11, 2012 at 9:37 PM
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Thanks so much for sharing your adventures and family and thoughts
from your trip! I especially enjoyed reading about the birthday party!
posted by
Ciel
on February 11, 2012 at 8:49 PM
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Kabuiepie!!!!!!!
Beautiful post and I'm happy to see you had a lot of fun sailing on the sand as it were. Good for you to be with family love and nice pictures, next year get a little closer to them when you take them.Yeah, yeah, Mikayla took them so tell her st stand closer to you.LOL Great to have you home love.
posted by
WileyJohn
on February 11, 2012 at 8:48 PM
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Oh I am so glad you got to see your family and had some time away. I don't think of sailing as a real big joy either. It is a big deal here but not for me on this level. Now out on the big stuff maybe.
posted by
Justi
on February 11, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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Kabumom!
Looks like it was fun!
Blah!
posted by
Whacky
on February 11, 2012 at 6:46 PM
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nice to hear about families enjoying events together, there isnt enough of that anymore
posted by
Lanetay
on February 11, 2012 at 6:45 PM
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guess all I can say is..."Whatever floats your boat" Thanks for sharing the story and the pictures. I'm sure you are happy to be back home with your beloved Wiley, but, know you had a wonderful visit down under
posted by
Whisperer4U
on February 11, 2012 at 4:07 PM
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