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Subject: Re: [worldcruising] Another book...
truelove39@XXX.XXX
Date: Wed Aug 22 2001 - 10:07:08 EDT
I haven't read the book, and won't. At the risk of bitching ad nauseum, I'll
say it again: "Experts" or those professing to be experts, continually
re-write what has long been written, and put their own spin on it. If they
can be controversial, so much the better for their "success."
The proliferation of diet books by "experts," in which one can find ammo to
support the ingestion of just about anything, is a good example. Oprah
continues to make zillions with the authors of same as "guests." But, who
knows what really works?
The Hiscocks, Motissier, and, as my uncle would say, "all them." Meaning
those who *lived* on the sea for years. Not someone who cruised the Bahamas
in the winter and the ICW in the summer. Not me, who sails the Eastern
Caribbean six months a year. Hell, I want to avoid that heavy weather as much
as icebergs, and after all, I'm a warm wx sailor. I have no desire to round
the Horn nor endure the dust of the Red Sea.
I digress. If this guy likes boats with a king-size bed in a spacious aft
stateroom, one that sits *on* the water as opposed to *in* it, he probably
has never had occasion to develop an appreciation for a boat with a high
comfort factor. One does not have to be in heavy seas to be thankful for
choosing a comfy boat.
The old adage "There is nothing new under the sun" is true enough.
John
In a message dated 8/22/01 9:11:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
chuckmorford@XXX.XXX writes:
> Since we've been on the topic of books and videos over the past few days I
> wanted to get some
> opinions on "Modern Cruising Under Sail" by Don Dodds...
>
> It seemed to me that he was overly critical of "Traditional" cruising
boats..
> .And that despite his
> scientific credentials some of his reasoning seemed flawed...I'm NOT an
> experienced sailor,
> however, so maybe I'm just misunderstanding what he's saying...
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Chuck
>
"Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason so few
engage in it." - Henry Ford
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