Speaking of embarrassing moments...

Sailing is a mystery to many people. They're not sure what makes the boat go (it's the wind right...?) nor what makes it stop. I found this video on Eli Boat.

Apparently, even some sailors don't know what makes em go or stop... Ouch! Fortunately, I haven't even witnessed something like that.
As for those who don't know what makes a sailboat go, I heard a good story from my skipper. He was out sailing his Santana 20 and came across a powerboat that was dead on the water. They apparently had engine trouble and Gordon offered to give them a tow. After they got over the shock of his offer, they accepted... not exactly sure how this was going to work. Well Gordon circled around them (because you really can't stop a sailboat) and indicated he was going to toss them a line (um, a rope) they should tie off on their bow (ah, that's the front...). These guys apparently thought they were going to pull a fast one on Gordon (who noticed they looked at each other and smiled as one of them likely suggested a prank). It seems the guy that caught the line thought he could pull back on the taut line and somehow bring Gordon's 20 to a halt... Well... after the guy swam back to his powerboat and was pulled out of the lake, Gordon circled back around for another attempt. The powerboat guys got the message about tying off to a cleat on the bow and received a tow in to the marina from a sailboat. What a sight!

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