Re: Potter sold

hlg@pacbell.net
Sun, 25 Jul 1999 19:47:33 -0700


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> I've heard it said that the two happiest days in a man's life is when
>he buys a boat and when he sells it. I sold my Potter 15 yesterday and
>while I am glad it went to a good home, I surely don't feel like yesterday
>was one of the happiest days in my life. I do feel some satisfaction in
>restoring a Potter to the brilliance of a new one while it was in my
>possession. I think tinkering with the Potter is part of what makes
>owning a Potter so much fun and why there is such a strong camaraderie of
>the people who sail them. I'll probably hang around on the list for a
>bit longer then unsubscribe. But I wanted to thank everyone for
>answering any questions I had. I have enjoyed everyone's candid stories
>about the ups and downs and occasional embarrassments of sailing. I
>think we can all relate, at least I could picture myself in several of
>those stories, in particular the escapades that occur at the launch
>ramp! I thank the northern California Potter Yachters for letting me
>advertise my boat on their web page. It certainly was effective way of
>advertising. I sold my Potter to a gentleman from Redwood City, CA.
>If he decides to become a member of this list, I hope you welcome him
>aboard. Who knows, maybe someday I'll find myself the owner of
>another Potter. Third times' the charm! Best wishes to everyone in this
>group and hope those who visit Lake Tahoe next month have a great sail.
>Maybe I'll pass by in a kayak. If I do, I'll be sure to stop by and say
>hi. Mike Ekern Folsom, CA (formerly P15 #1645)

Redwood City's harbor is my nearest access to San Francisco Bay, so I sail
from there often, as does Dave Kautz of Palo Alto. We'll be watching for
ol'1645. I'm sorry you're leaving the Potter fold, but glad to hear there
will be another P15 to sail with in the South Bay.

Last year someone showed up in a kayak at a Potter Yachters sail out of San
Leandro. We chatted as I was going out the channel. Was that you, Mike?

Do you have an e-mail address or phone number for the new owner of 1645?

Regards,
Harry Gordon
P14 #234, Manatee
Mountain View, CA