NASCAR ain't got $#!%

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by Dadano
This is racing.

A mans sport.

Well not really, to each his own:aok
Racing rag boats doesn't get much coverage in the States. Looks fun eh?

I must confess I am by FAR more impressed with that.
Then a bunch of rednecks driving around in circles in the same direction for several hours

[LePaul]

Originally posted by DiabloTX
LePaul, I used to work at an Office Depot in Kemah, Texas that had a large amount of shrimpers/fish boats that would come in to buy laptops for their GPS systems.  Also, the wireless keyboard with the 30' range was very popular, can't remember the name of it now.

You must know Steve from SeaTech systems

He sold laptops and pre-installed our software & charts for customers of his.  He made some nice systems, he made us a few laptops and they were beasts!

[DiabloTX]

I think I've spoken to him a couple of times but don't know him personally.

[-CodyC]

Song  by Chuck D. Awesome video dano.

[Hornet33]

Yeah the sailboat racing is cool but remember those guys do that for sport, and when they get into trouble it's these guys that go out and save their butts because it's their JOB!!!!

Unofficial Coast Guard motto: You have to go out, you don't have to come back.

Proudly served for 16 years and officialy retired (medical retirement:( ) Friday May 25th 2007

I will miss it greatly. There are no better people than those who will willingly risk their own lives for a complete stranger in need.

Your United States Coast Guard

[Wes14]

Originally posted by RAIDER14
now this is racing

Edit: not exactly racing but you could consider it 'outrun' racing  Clicky

[Dadano]

Originally posted by Hornet33
Yeah the sailboat racing is cool but remember those guys do that for sport, and when they get into trouble it's these guys that go out and save their butts because it's their JOB!!!!
Unofficial Coast Guard motto: You have to go out, you don't have to come back.
Proudly served for 16 years and officialy retired (medical retirement:( ) Friday May 25th 2007
I will miss it greatly. There are no better people than those who will willingly risk their own lives for a complete stranger in need.
 

Thanks for your service Hornet. I've witnessed some pretty hairy situations in my short sailing career. I also have a lot of friends who fish and crab in Alaska as well so I know first hand what you speak of.
Although, I have had some bad experiences with the coasties and customs here in the Pac NW. I was once boarded in horrible conditions, which I thought was a bit irrational. They also bug the watermelon out of us for racing too close to the local port and tankers.
All in all though, watermelon does hit the fan out there from time to time, and it is nice to know someone has our backs. Thanks again.

[Pei]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB6wRE9626U

[Masherbrum]

THIS is racing

As is this