ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Ed Rooney · 31 May 2009, 11:40 AM

I am crewing a boat next weekend and debating whether to wear my Sea-Dweller, something else, or nothing.

Hit me with some reasons why or why not.

NYC6 · 31 May 2009, 11:51 AM

Maybe I'll state the obvious, on second thought.....

hooliganhooker · 31 May 2009, 12:05 PM

What does the boat owner or captain say. I crewed on a racing yacht years ago in the SF Bay area and the captain/boat owner didn't want a metal watch taking chips out of his fiberglass...
.
.
.
...but he also made us all go to the bathroom before we left the dock so we would be lighter.

surillious · 31 May 2009, 12:48 PM

Like Hooliganhooker said, it may depend on boat captain, and how serious an event this is. I'm on the UVA sailing team, and I usually wear my subby when I go sailing. The Sea-Dweller was meant to at least see the sea!

Mrdi · 31 May 2009, 12:54 PM

Unless you are an official timer on board, wear no watch or any jewelery.
Jewelry on a racing yacht is asking for trouble, that includes ear rings, nose rings and wedding rings!

GMTJOHNNY · 31 May 2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

Unless you are an official timer on board, wear no watch or any jewelery.
Jewelry on a racing yacht is asking for trouble, that includes ear rings, nose rings and wedding rings!

I agree! Besides, when the boom knocks you out on a fierce jibe, we get yer Rollie!

Andad · 31 May 2009, 01:26 PM

I'd wear the SD only if thought the boat was going to sink otherwise wear a cheapie. Wearing a watch on a yacht is a tough gig IMO.
I raced a flying 15 years ago and a watch would have had a hard time.
If the boat you are talking about is over 12 metres long ignore this post.

CPCC · 31 May 2009, 05:09 PM

At the discretion of the captain.

Alcan · 31 May 2009, 09:11 PM

When we're out playing I wear this

when we're racing I wear this

Ed Rooney · 31 May 2009, 11:24 PM

I'm of the opinion that it will only be in the way. A racer does not have the clear walkways of a cruiser, so anything attached to your body is fair game for getting snagged.

If I go with them on the bermuda race next year I will take it, but not on a weekend race.

DRAWTOOL · 31 May 2009, 11:28 PM

An SD?, If you go overboard It'll pull you right to the bottom!

allanofcalifornia · 1 June 2009, 12:15 AM

OH MY!! Yacht racing without a Yacht Master!! Shame on you!!!

Allan

Imtiaz · 1 June 2009, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

I'm of the opinion that it will only be in the way. A racer does not have the clear walkways of a cruiser, so anything attached to your body is fair game for getting snagged.

If I go with them on the bermuda race next year I will take it, but not on a weekend race.

If you are going to Bermuda, send the watch to one of us.

Or the triangle will get it.

Cheer

Alcan · 1 June 2009, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imtiaz

If you are going to Bermuda, send the watch to one of us.

Or the triangle will get it.

Cheer

31 May 2009, 11:40 AM	#1
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Yacht Racing I am crewing a boat next weekend and debating whether to wear my Sea-Dweller, something else, or nothing. Hit me with some reasons why or why not.

31 May 2009, 01:26 PM	#7
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	I'd wear the SD only if thought the boat was going to sink otherwise wear a cheapie. Wearing a watch on a yacht is a tough gig IMO. I raced a flying 15 years ago and a watch would have had a hard time. If the boat you are talking about is over 12 metres long ignore this post. __________________ E

31 May 2009, 05:09 PM	#8
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	At the discretion of the captain. __________________

31 May 2009, 09:11 PM	#9
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	When we're out playing I wear this when we're racing I wear this __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

31 May 2009, 11:51 AM	#2
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	Maybe I'll state the obvious, on second thought.....

31 May 2009, 12:05 PM	#3
hooliganhooker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Robert Location: Iowa Watch: Rolex MilGauss Posts: 513	What does the boat owner or captain say. I crewed on a racing yacht years ago in the SF Bay area and the captain/boat owner didn't want a metal watch taking chips out of his fiberglass... . . . ...but he also made us all go to the bathroom before we left the dock so we would be lighter.

31 May 2009, 12:48 PM	#4
surillious "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Gabriel Location: Virginia Watch: 14060M / 16613 Posts: 141	Like Hooliganhooker said, it may depend on boat captain, and how serious an event this is. I'm on the UVA sailing team, and I usually wear my subby when I go sailing. The Sea-Dweller was meant to at least see the sea!

31 May 2009, 12:54 PM	#5
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Unless you are an official timer on board, wear no watch or any jewelery. Jewelry on a racing yacht is asking for trouble, that includes ear rings, nose rings and wedding rings!

31 May 2009, 11:24 PM	#10
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I'm of the opinion that it will only be in the way. A racer does not have the clear walkways of a cruiser, so anything attached to your body is fair game for getting snagged. If I go with them on the bermuda race next year I will take it, but not on a weekend race.

31 May 2009, 11:28 PM	#11
DRAWTOOL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mikey Uí Néill Location: Olden Texas Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 1,941	An SD?, If you go overboard It'll pull you right to the bottom!

1 June 2009, 12:15 AM	#12
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	OH MY!! Yacht racing without a Yacht Master!! Shame on you!!! Allan

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)