tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838085020802983098.post5218440741468752237..comments2023-11-02T05:56:03.596-07:00Comments on Mid-Atlantic Musings: 24th BYC Moth Regatta Photo CollageGeorge Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375041586503979232noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838085020802983098.post-43033830374259954612015-10-01T04:26:56.273-07:002015-10-01T04:26:56.273-07:00Yes, although better known for their race winning ...Yes, although better known for their race winning 3-point hydroplanes, Ventnor Boats Works indeed built Comet Class sloops (among other small sailboats) both pre-war and during the immediate post World War II era. Sadly VBW burnt to the ground in the early 1950s and never recovered.George Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375041586503979232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838085020802983098.post-91559893575857357902015-10-01T01:39:10.998-07:002015-10-01T01:39:10.998-07:00I owned a Ventnor once - while playing Monopoly. ...I owned a Ventnor once - while playing Monopoly. :) I really like the lines of the Comet boats.Pandaboniumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352197350806179930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838085020802983098.post-47581643896365093482015-08-19T13:36:11.429-07:002015-08-19T13:36:11.429-07:00George, all the very best for your recuperation. T...George, all the very best for your recuperation. Take care and look after yourself. The more you do that, the faster you mend and will get back to doing the things you love doing - but neither of us need to mention any of that, we both have family health professionals to advise us!!Alden Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838085020802983098.post-54862910279081121692015-08-19T06:31:24.783-07:002015-08-19T06:31:24.783-07:00Alden glad you enjoyed the pix. Sadly both figure...Alden glad you enjoyed the pix. Sadly both figure skating and Moth boat racing are off the table 'til I mend. George Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375041586503979232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838085020802983098.post-3889764764783535692015-08-19T02:21:46.919-07:002015-08-19T02:21:46.919-07:00A real variation in hull shapes! great. Read about...A real variation in hull shapes! great. Read about the ice skating - I love falling out of my yacht, I just make a big splash! : > )Alden Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838085020802983098.post-89135421498582770342015-08-11T18:01:32.888-07:002015-08-11T18:01:32.888-07:00I'd rather be a tad warm than sun burnt and co...I'd rather be a tad warm than sun burnt and covered with small nicks and abrasions courtesy of the boat--especially the older boats. But there's no rule about clothing other than those exercised in the name of community standards for nudity, and oh yes, life vests are mandatory when racing at most small clubs like Brigantine that stress youth sailing--if adults don't wear 'em there's no way the kids will... George Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375041586503979232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838085020802983098.post-83333108736691200832015-08-11T17:46:11.353-07:002015-08-11T17:46:11.353-07:00I love the Mid-Atlantic Moth community. Is it man...I love the Mid-Atlantic Moth community. Is it mandatory to wear all of the clothing and PFDs, even though there's such a light breeze and flat water? I'd die of heat exhaustion.Baydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00751866865203182109noreply@blogger.com