From a Harley to a MacGregor

David Lane and his wife Martha recently bought a swing keel MacGregor. Rich Boren, a long-time Macgregor sailor, and I met them in Ventura county's Channel Islands Harbor to familiarize them with the operation of the boat. Frankly, the first couple of hours involved Rich teaching me how to rig the trailerable boat. After that we headed to sea.

The rest is from Pirate Capt. Dave.

A New World

Capt. Dan,

Martha and I learned a lot with you. Learning how to sail our own boat was quite an adventure, one we enjoyed fully.

We now feel safe and confident sailing with the skills we learned from you.

And about those "PFD" things (personal floatation device) ... I've ridden Harleys most of my life, and I never wore a helmet anywhere I could get away without it!! I never thought I would put on a sissie "PFD". But I thought to myself: If I fell of my bike I would hit the ground, but in the ocean, NO GROUND, only water and a lot of it!!! WelI I thought after listening to you atop that soapbox you brought onboard, "HOW LONG CAN I REALLY SWIM???

PFD's, at least the auto-inflatables are expensive and a might-bit uncomfortable, but after wearing them all day we actually forgot that we had 'em on.

Looks like you made a couple of PFD converts, Capt. Dan.

Martha and I truly recomend Capt. Dan's sailing school for anyone who wants to learn to sail. He is an excellent sailing instructor and great company.

We also recomend wearing a PFDs! We say Thank You, Capt. Dan. Hope to sail with you soon.

Sincerely,
Pirate Dave and Miss Martha

Dave and Martha Lane
S/V The Pearl
Home Port:Anywhere that a road takes us!