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Bahama Star · 10-30-2001, 05:39 PM

Following recent discussions, on the spelling of rivers in northern Quebec, I am very reluctant to enter into this, but gosh why should I let that stop me

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Firstly this song is about a Coal Mine, a Mining town and a Coal train. So a Boarding House would fit nicely.

But it would take a much braver man than me to disagree with the lyrics on Val's site.

Therefore a "reach" in sailing terms,is sailing with the wind at right angles to the boats direction. A close "reach" is when the wind is just forward of right angles, and a broard "reach" is when the wind is just aft of right angles

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Changing these can make the boat go faster or slower with a consequential loss or gain of direction. It is therefore very important to "sort out the reach" so as to arrive at your destination in the shortest time.

I have no idea how "outfumbled" fits into this

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"I'm sailing down the summer wind,
I've got whiskers on my chin,
and I like the mood I'm in.... "

Keep Smiling Ron

[This message has been edited by catmanron (edited October 30, 2001).]

10-30-2001, 05:39 PM	#8
Bahama Star Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Oxnard, Ca. U.S.A. Posts: 89	Following recent discussions, on the spelling of rivers in northern Quebec, I am very reluctant to enter into this, but gosh why should I let that stop me . Firstly this song is about a Coal Mine, a Mining town and a Coal train. So a Boarding House would fit nicely. But it would take a much braver man than me to disagree with the lyrics on Val's site. Therefore a "reach" in sailing terms,is sailing with the wind at right angles to the boats direction. A close "reach" is when the wind is just forward of right angles, and a broard "reach" is when the wind is just aft of right angles . Changing these can make the boat go faster or slower with a consequential loss or gain of direction. It is therefore very important to "sort out the reach" so as to arrive at your destination in the shortest time. I have no idea how "outfumbled" fits into this . "I'm sailing down the summer wind, I've got whiskers on my chin, and I like the mood I'm in.... " Keep Smiling Ron [This message has been edited by catmanron (edited October 30, 2001).]