Sandpiper 565 review

[lustyslogger]

I really enjoy relax sailing. Sometimes, when the wind is weak, I barely can make way against the current but it is not a problem!...

There is a guy at my marina that has a Melges Audi. He will go out when I won't even stand on the dock. You can see him almost completely on his side. He loves it. I figure if I wanted to tempt fate I would buy another motorcycle!

[TitusTiger]

in the 80's I had a LoneStar 13 and I just realized my sailing days waned when I bought a motorcycle.

both are fair weather vehicles....

[lustyslogger]

in the 80's I had a LoneStar 13 and I just realized my sailing days waned when I bought a motorcycle.

both are fair weather vehicles....

I have been back and forth on motorcycles and sailboats for 50 years. However, in 2009 I was hit by a tractor trailer on the expressway and almost lost my left arm. Thus ended my motorcycle days so I went back to sailboats for good this time (She Who Must Be Obeyed absolutely forbids another motorcycle in the garage!)

I wonder how many sailors are also motorcyclist.

[Michel]

Before I got my sailboat, I was riding an old Goldwing. I bought the boat and the motorcycle was not used for the rest of the season. I sold it and I never looked back since.

[lustyslogger]

Before I got my sailboat, I was riding an old Goldwing. I bought the boat and the motorcycle was not used for the rest of the season. I sold it and I never looked back since.

I have a question about your Goldwing. Did it come with the automatic cappuccino maker and the electronic wave return mechanism?

Its interesting but I was speaking with Josh a few weeks ago about how many sailors are also motorcyclist. It seems there is a definite correlation between the two.

[Michel]

He he!... No but it had a stereo music system! I got rid of all that stuff along with the big fairing and turned it into a nice bike!

[TitusTiger]

but don't you have a stereo on your Sandpiper?

[Michel]

Just a cheap radio. The kind with the handle you have to spin to recharge the battery! I like to get to sleep with some music at anchor.

[lustyslogger]

Just a cheap radio. The kind with the handle you have to spin to recharge the battery! I like to get to sleep with some music at anchor.

Things learned while sleepily sailing at night. Never ever put your radio near your compass unless you are practicing your running around skills.

[Michel]

That is a very good word of advise!

But I very rarely sail during the night.