And they call themselves writers ...

'DUH! of the week' goes to a major UK yachting event upon the tragic news of a crew member who apparently was a naughty girl whilst viewing art ...? (And what's with the commas?!!)

"On Day four of [event that doesn't hire professional writers] well rehearsed emergency plan was called into action following a serious accident onboard the Russian crewed Volvo 60 ... Crew member Alla Byazina, suffered extensive scolding in a gallery accident that occurred during a gybe, in the fast trade wind conditions."

Save the Date(s)

Feb 2 at Del Rey Yacht Club - the SCYA Women's Sailing Convention. For details go to www.scya.org after 12/20/07.

TBA - in Santa Ynez Valley - the first annual 'Somethin's Fishy' wacky wahine wine tour and caravan: in search of the perfect fish-worthy-wine :-)

Details for both will be posted as they develop!

United Anglers 'No Motor' Tournament Dec. 15

Drag out your kayaks, float tubes, canoes or any other seaworthy vessel -- or fish from shore -- at the United Anglers 'No Motor' tournament right here in Carpinteria, 7AM til noon, Saturday Dec. 15.
Cool prizes will be awarded - including an individual prize for top female angler! The event benefits the Carpinteria Saltmarsh & UASC as they 'build a better Halibut Habitat'. More details on the UASC website here.

Observations of a fisherman

Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) from the tv show ‘How I Met Your Mother’ - says, “Women, like fish, are attracted to shiny and/or effulgent objects. In fact, those of you with a keen eye have surely noted that women are becoming increasingly indistinguishable from fish, as illustrated in the following scientific observations:

TWENTY-FOUR WAYS IN WHICH WOMEN ARE LIKE FISH

1. Both attracted to shiny objects
2. More fun to catch while drinking
3. Neither travel well
4. There's others in the sea and/or bar
5. Three words: catch and release
6. Both travel in protective groups
7. Small bladders
8. The deeper you go, the scarier they get
9. Their weight largely determines their value
10. [EDITED: My lawyer has requested that I remove this one from the blog… hint: crabs!]
11. They get all ornery if you try to grab their tail
12. Bears will eat either of them
13. Sometimes I likes 'em wild, sometimes I likes 'em farm-raised
14. You must document great catches or no one will believe you -- video preferred
15. Easier to reel in if you let them wear themselves out first
16. Seen the movie Splash? Case closed
17. Cold blooded. Looking your way, Stacy.
18. Neither can operate a vehicle
19. They both eat things
20. The harder they shake their tail, the farther they'll go in life
21. Scales are important to each of them
22. They never have to buy drinks
23. Umm… Eggs? Duh
24. Can hook either with a great line"

Match Racing Girls Got Balls!

Women’s Keelboat Match Racing has just been selected by the ISAF Council as one of the 10 events for the 2012 Olympics! Please find the complete news story on the ISAF website. Bravo Liz, WIMRA, and everyone who made it happen!
PHOTO: SEAN DOWNEY/BLASTREACH COMMUNICATIONS