tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post1008526733071509121..comments2023-09-25T08:48:48.104-07:00Comments on John Vigor's Blog: One last wordJohn Vigorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02215080385571534292noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-90569449563153394182017-11-14T15:57:34.242-08:002017-11-14T15:57:34.242-08:00Hi John, I just read your last entry and this seem...Hi John, I just read your last entry and this seems like a nice place to thank you for your contribution to the sailing world and my little microcorner of it. Your 20 Small Boats and your posts on the CapeDory Board were central to my winding-up in a CD330. Common sense, good nature and some insight go a long way with me. So thanks. I stopped by your blog today intending to ask what you thought of my proposed "boat name modification": Savannah to Savannah Duck. The "modification" seems to defy the logic of the established name change dogma, don't ya think? I am pretty confident that any gods whom I might offend, I have already offended, so I will go it alone. Hope you are well and that you get out on the water from time to time. You are well remembered.<br />-Matt SavannahDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11524629521339551731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-14881837019063721582017-06-22T20:24:15.262-07:002017-06-22T20:24:15.262-07:00I live on Vashon and it sounds like you live in Be...I live on Vashon and it sounds like you live in Bellingham. I just started reading your book about Twenty Small Sailboats...I'm left scratching my head because you selected the expensive Dana 24 and subpar Catalina 27 to bracket expense and capability but omitted the Pacific Seacraft Orion 27. My now years of research shows me the travesty that this boat design is not finally fully celebrated. You even chose the PS25, a boat in person that I found woefully short in the creature comfort of room. How can I hear from you about this? Is it just too late to hear it from you? I hope that you can share your thoughts one more time. Captaincharlie411@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-49646727479203833292017-02-17T11:05:47.096-08:002017-02-17T11:05:47.096-08:00Thanks Mark and Anna for your kind thoughts. But I...Thanks Mark and Anna for your kind thoughts. But I don't think I have anything more to contribute so yes, this quitting thing probably is for real. It hasn't hurt so far, so it will likely continue. Good luck to you and yours, and fair weather for Second Wind.<br />Cheers,<br />John V.John Vigorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02215080385571534292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-48833766679913096392017-02-16T10:39:11.158-08:002017-02-16T10:39:11.158-08:00Still nothing. John, I'm starting to think thi...Still nothing. John, I'm starting to think this quitting thing may be for real. I very much miss you're blog. Hope all is well. Mark and Anna. S/V Second Wind.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11644232189055890725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-51361095597342531562016-12-19T08:51:27.573-08:002016-12-19T08:51:27.573-08:00Paul:
The original article of Barkla's appear...Paul:<br /><br />The original article of Barkla's appeared in Yachting World, May 1971.<br />Perhaps they could dig out a copy for you.<br />Regards,<br />John V.John Vigorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02215080385571534292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-18266439830941315812016-12-18T09:49:16.604-08:002016-12-18T09:49:16.604-08:00I am researching for an article on the twist rig h...I am researching for an article on the twist rig having successfully crossed the Atlantic last year in my Contessa 32 using one, which was a dream. Do you have any information. I am trying to source the original article by Hugh Barkla in Yachting Monthly and have your chapter in 'The Seaworthy...' Many thanks. Paul Thompson. pisces615.blogspot.co.uk Paul Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869151443970234043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-44509263403233576422016-12-14T17:23:35.414-08:002016-12-14T17:23:35.414-08:00I am heartbroken to have found your blog just as y...I am heartbroken to have found your blog just as you conclude it's journey. However, I am pleased that you have left so much wisdom on these pages. I have a stack of your books and a pile of articles in my arsenal. Thank you so much for it all. aeroporto, por favorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11186079562848617576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-69377073201321973162016-12-01T20:21:25.469-08:002016-12-01T20:21:25.469-08:00Just finished reading Small Boat To Freedom. Trul...Just finished reading Small Boat To Freedom. Truly great story and wonderfully told! It inspires me to get busy on our project boat, so we can splash her this coming summer. Hopefully I haven't stumbled upon your blog to late and you can continue sharing for our reading enjoyments! <br /><br />Regards, RayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01143265892263959510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-31384351828348860542016-11-29T22:01:49.577-08:002016-11-29T22:01:49.577-08:00I waited as long as I could before I commented.
Ge...I waited as long as I could before I commented.<br />Get off your ass guppy and latch onto that sheet!<br />Honestly, You have sailed your last passage, and that should be respected by all. <br />Nothing needs to ever be said about the world ever again that your opinion could make any difference about.<br />You are right to check out. Nothing you have to say will ever matter.<br />Heck, only 30 people have anything to say about you never saying another word. <br />Even with a million visits and 2500 posts, only 30 even know you exist, and care to comment about you leaving.<br />You are right, your effort here was only for your own satisfaction, and it was less than you had expected.<br />I hope you are a faithful Christian because otherwise, your entire life could have been wasted while believing, or not, in something that means nothing. Just like every word you typed on this site.<br />Take care of you.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13607936175624677644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-71850522054604282382016-11-28T14:02:34.097-08:002016-11-28T14:02:34.097-08:00Sorry to hear you are putting down your pen (hangi...Sorry to hear you are putting down your pen (hanging up your keyboard?). Thanks for all the great posts. <br /><br />Fair winds.<br /><br />BobBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-6927095587174715402016-11-24T13:25:20.769-08:002016-11-24T13:25:20.769-08:00It's a sad day John. We'll all miss your w...It's a sad day John. We'll all miss your wonderful homilies. It'll be lonely out there sailing without you. Thank you for informing and entertaining us over the years.<br /><br />Bill.<br /><br />William Serjeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18419676353659137355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-47064299932622690272016-11-20T13:38:21.294-08:002016-11-20T13:38:21.294-08:00Plain words, but so nicely chosen. That makes a di...Plain words, but so nicely chosen. That makes a difference.<br /><br />Thank you.Drew Fryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06013965677534522281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-71300709359909665832016-11-15T02:03:27.453-08:002016-11-15T02:03:27.453-08:00Dear Mr. VIGH-gor, it has come to the "blogos... Dear Mr. VIGH-gor, it has come to the "blogosphere's" attention that you wish to withdraw all wisdom and humour from the world. Unfortunately this request has been refused at this time. We understand this may be due to becoming bored (or boring) and so we are willing to reduce the requirement for your brilliance from "three times a bloody week!" to "oh, I just had a great idea".<br /><br />We hope that this will satisfy all concerned.<br /><br />Yours sincerely, Joe Bloggs.Lazyboneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217668234403848937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-23204952745097377942016-11-12T21:01:18.753-08:002016-11-12T21:01:18.753-08:00I've enjoyed reading your blog for many years ...I've enjoyed reading your blog for many years now. Thank you for all the humor. Thank you fro all the advice, many times given tongue-in-cheek but nevertheless right on spot. We are keeping that black box full and, as a result, have had a run of good luck. <br />Scott and Connie on S/V Traveler<br /> Guido Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680532731177895954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-51853007029011289012016-11-10T14:38:50.063-08:002016-11-10T14:38:50.063-08:00Cheers John. Thank you.Cheers John. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-39787188700828610612016-11-10T09:14:42.757-08:002016-11-10T09:14:42.757-08:00Thank you for everything, John. I hope you enjoy y...Thank you for everything, John. I hope you enjoy your well-deserved rest after a career of inspiring and informing boat people everywhere. I am starting a project to renew an old sailboat and sail her around, and much of what I've learned from you has come in handy. <br /><br />Cheers to you. <br />Marco<br /><br />project page: <br />www.projectinfinito.comProject Infinitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02268692948008148354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-15149132043383106612016-11-06T06:54:29.053-08:002016-11-06T06:54:29.053-08:00Hi John,
I don't want to sound too sappy but ...Hi John, <br />I don't want to sound too sappy but you will be missed dearly! I haven't read all the other thousands of blogs out there you mentioned but why would I when I've already stumbled on the best! Like everyone else who has commented I've grown to enjoy your humor and all your writing in general. Thanks for sharing with us for so long. Please feel free to 'freelance' a new post every now and then!<br />JamesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-12313286798523708852016-11-05T04:18:34.826-07:002016-11-05T04:18:34.826-07:00No, John, please don't stop tapping the keys h...No, John, please don't stop tapping the keys here. It's not just the wisdoms you recall to our minds, it's the wonderful style in which you express them. Frankly, I don't mind how many times I read about tarred hemp or how to come alongside in an offshore wind, every time it will be a pleasure to read your carefully crafted wording. You're a poet, and you don't know it.<br /><br />Greetings from Germany,<br />Paul Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-70509410852865091972016-11-04T21:15:02.187-07:002016-11-04T21:15:02.187-07:00I was just reviewing your Black Box theory that I ...I was just reviewing your Black Box theory that I have always enjoyed. <br /><br />You have nothing but gravitas coming from me for your literary efforts. I have enjoyed all the books you have penned. <br /><br />Thanks for keeping this blog going as long as you have.<br /><br />Calebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00953776600218008007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-92145611896117411072016-11-04T16:04:27.535-07:002016-11-04T16:04:27.535-07:00I'm very sad to see the end of this column, bu...I'm very sad to see the end of this column, but very grateful for all of the priceless stories and advice you shared. This and your books were of immense help to me as I entered the sailing world. Thank you! Jeznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-91521387978906177782016-11-04T11:23:44.357-07:002016-11-04T11:23:44.357-07:00The end of an era. Thanks for all the great advice...The end of an era. Thanks for all the great advice, the humour and the anecdotes and most of all for the wonderful prose.<br />Fair winds!John Schofieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15325678148692103043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-88854389729824712022016-11-04T06:46:41.489-07:002016-11-04T06:46:41.489-07:00John . Thank you so much...I've read through...John . Thank you so much...I've read through all your archives and will certainly suffer through withdrawal not having your insight and wit three times a week.<br /><br />Best and Fair Winds on your next journey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-26640597010167136182016-11-03T14:58:11.177-07:002016-11-03T14:58:11.177-07:00Thanks so much for your efforts thru the years. I&...Thanks so much for your efforts thru the years. I've always enjoyed your writing. Fair winds and smooth seas.<br />bro dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021054478716298187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-8101676109057112452016-11-03T13:16:01.035-07:002016-11-03T13:16:01.035-07:00John,
Thanks for your blog... maybe carry on but ...John,<br /><br />Thanks for your blog... maybe carry on but without the three times a week part? That's a lot of writing!Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08330251097117094914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-55105949696948207322016-11-03T05:04:29.126-07:002016-11-03T05:04:29.126-07:00John,
Thank you for your blog. Thank you for your ...John,<br />Thank you for your blog. Thank you for your books. Thank you for your humour and humility. Most of all, thank you for your "black box" theory. Your years of work have been informative, inspirational and entertaining.<br />Fair winds shipmate.Don Pnoreply@blogger.com