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The sails snapped in the wind as the yacht changed tack soon to refill as the yacht skimmed over the sea racing onwards riding the large waves with adapt aplume slicing them apart. Dolphins playfully following as they leapt for pure joy spinning several times before diving down deep. Ganging up on a lurking shark they soon send it away. The screech of pulleys as we prepare to tack once more as the boom crashes past to be brought up sharp when it takes all of the free lines and sails puff up. The ocean is sparkling in the sunlight with white crested waves as we round the headland and now can sail with the wind the yacht leaning far over as her gib sail speeds her on. Now it is time to add more canvas as we flash by the winning line now in sight and with a great cheer from the yacht club Casaroba crosses the line in first.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 7/8/2015 4:58:00 PM
Anything about sailing has always intrigued me.
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Date: 5/13/2015 8:36:00 AM
If you're not too busy we need you to race with our club!
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Date: 4/15/2015 1:57:00 AM
I am really fascinated with the adventurous sailing. Skillfully moved with a halyard. For an unskilled person like me, it would take a long time to get the essence of the whole activity. A lovely read this morning. Thanks. (^_^) Noel.
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Date: 4/13/2015 11:20:00 AM
Awesome write, Shadow. I love to sail and this makes me want to go...Hugs
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Date: 4/8/2015 3:33:00 AM
g'day Shadow... a nice write about the adventures on sailing. I've never experienced it, but then again, I do get seasick. Thank you Shadow - Lindsay
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Date: 4/5/2015 2:22:00 AM
Hello, Shadow. I hope you are keeping well and i find you in good health! I have enjoyed my visit; reading half a dozen of your poems. My very best regards!! :) john.
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Date: 3/27/2015 10:36:00 PM
Here is one I had not read, and I really like how you describe this day on the ocean. It could be a great one for your book!
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Date: 3/25/2015 6:23:00 PM
What a ride...a great write...a wonderful read!
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/25/2015 7:17:00 PM
Ty Maurice dad built Casarobo himself took him 2 years the fun we had on her lol hugs
Date: 3/24/2015 1:48:00 PM
graceful and buoyant is its essence... enjoyed your waterworld, shadow.. huggs
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Date: 3/25/2015 8:44:00 AM
ty Nette pleased you enjoyed it hugs
Date: 3/24/2015 9:17:00 AM
What a great visual...I enjoyed the sail.
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/25/2015 8:45:00 AM
ty so much ML hugs

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