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05-24-2019, 10:15 AM
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Guru
City: Oconto, WI
Vessel Name: Best Alternative
Vessel Model: 36 Albin Aft Cabin
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 3,145
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Is there a Universal Greeting ?
As we all know, boaters are a social group. We are also a traveling, rambling bunch. We spend many mornings at new and different marinas and various social gatherings.
So...what is a good common greeting between boaters who may not know each other, as in a strange marina where you may be passing on a pier or they may pass your boat while you are on the aft deck enjoying a morning coffee or evening sunset?
Some Considerations:
"Get Boating" or "Go Boating" sound like an order, perhaps too "RAH, RAH"
"Happy Boating" or "Happy Sailing" sound pretty trite
How about "Good Morning Captain" or " Good Morning Admiral" or maybe just "Hi Captain (or Admiral)"
"Great day for Boating!" (even if it might not be) Or more tongue in cheek, "Always a Great Day for Boating"
I'm looking for suggestions, not exactly a secret handshake but more of a universal greeting.
pete
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05-24-2019, 10:20 AM
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Guru
City: Owings, Md
Vessel Name: Graceland
Vessel Model: Mainship 34 MK1
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 1,380
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I rotate between "Good Morning", "Good Afternoon" and "Good Evening". Once in a while I'll slip up and use "Good Grief".
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05-24-2019, 11:00 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 21,131
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I usually say hello.
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05-24-2019, 11:15 AM
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Guru
City: gulf coast
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 3,440
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Sailboaters seem to prefer a one finger salute
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05-24-2019, 11:21 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 21,131
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I thought that was just how many times they have enjoyed boating...
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05-24-2019, 11:24 AM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,541
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RTF
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05-24-2019, 11:31 AM
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Guru
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 5,034
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How about
"Second best looking boat in the harbor" ?
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Jay Leonard
Ex boats: 1983 40 Albin trunk cabin, 1978 Mainship 34 Model 1
New Port Richey, Fl
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05-24-2019, 11:58 AM
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Member
City: Marina Del Rey
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bayview
Sailboaters seem to prefer a one finger salute
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Careful... there are sailors lurking here.
Is this thread like the "do you wave at every boater?" thread? Boaters don't need a secret greeting. If you see someone on the dock who is old, that person is a boater
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05-24-2019, 02:40 PM
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Guru
City: Sharon, Ma
Vessel Name: Slow Lane
Vessel Model: 2005 Silverton 35 Motoryacht
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1,167
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My marina is fairly large (600+) slips and in an urban environment. We are also right next to several bars, restaurants and night clubs.
There are many times where I don't say anything at all. But I always try and smile at least and make eye contact.
Now, when I get to my dock its different. I know many of the folks there and have even become friends with some. I've been there for 3 years.
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2005 Silverton 35 Motoryacht
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05-24-2019, 02:56 PM
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Guru
City: Trenton
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,521
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If I'm passing them on the right I'll whistle once.
If I pass them on the left I whistle twice.
If I'm walking backwards I whistle three times.
If I am in doubt of their intentions or they are walking into danger I whistle five times.
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Al Johnson
34' Marine Trader
"Angelina"
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05-24-2019, 03:04 PM
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Master and Commander
City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
Vessel Model: penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,559
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Ahoy can be appropriate.
"Ahoy (/əˈhɔɪ/) (About this soundlisten (help·info)) is a signal word used to call to a ship or boat, stemming from the Middle English cry, 'Hoy!'.[1] The word had fallen into obsolescence before rising from obscurity as the sport of sailing rose in popularity. 'Ahoy' can also be used as a greeting, a warning, or a farewell."
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05-24-2019, 03:21 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12,818
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To a trawler owner, I usually give a hand gesture, eye recognition, or tip or the hat. If a sailor, I usually point and snicker.
Ted
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I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove, on my mind.....
I want to spend some time, Not come and go in a heated rush.....
"Slow Hand" by The Pointer Sisters
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05-24-2019, 03:31 PM
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Guru
City: Tacoma, WA & Ashland, OR
Vessel Name: boatless, ex: Seeadler
Vessel Model: RAWSON 41
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,217
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Live long and prosper.
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05-24-2019, 04:09 PM
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Guru
City: Tri Cities, WA
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,406
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alormaria
If I'm passing them on the right I'll whistle once.
If I pass them on the left I whistle twice.
If I'm walking backwards I whistle three times.
If I am in doubt of their intentions or they are walking into danger I whistle five times.
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My signals are a bit different and based more on visual appeal than the direction either of us is walking.
If they look like this, I will nod, say hello and move on...
If they look like this, I'll nod say hello, ask if I can help them with directions, etc....
If they look like this I'll give them my card. A guy can never have too many deck hands....
If they look like this I'd say "Honey, you look as great as the day I married you!"
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1981 Boston Whaler 13'
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05-24-2019, 05:07 PM
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Guru
City: San Diego
Vessel Name: Circuit Breaker
Vessel Model: 2021..22' Duffy Cuddy cabin
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 6,691
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete Meisinger
I'm looking for suggestions, not exactly a secret handshake but more of a universal greeting.
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If it's a guy coming towards me I usually say "Hi." If it's a good looking gal I usually say "WOW" Hi!!
Believe me, we have some great looking gals on our dock.
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Done with diesel power boats! Have fallen in love with all electric!
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05-24-2019, 05:18 PM
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Guru
City: Miami River
Vessel Name: Gotcha
Vessel Model: Grand Banks. Heritage. 54
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 2,988
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It depends but I notice that Ted points and snickers to the boats that don’t approach his degree of shine (which is all).
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05-24-2019, 05:39 PM
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Guru
City: Cape May, NJ
Vessel Name: Irish Lady
Vessel Model: Monk 36
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,947
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Comodave
I usually say hello.
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X2
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Archie
Irish Lady
1984 Monk 36 Hull #46
Currently in Cape May, NJ
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05-24-2019, 05:48 PM
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Guru
City: Cape May, NJ
Vessel Name: Irish Lady
Vessel Model: Monk 36
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,947
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GFC
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Honey, you backed over the ski tow rope! Who left the brass clock out again?
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Archie
Irish Lady
1984 Monk 36 Hull #46
Currently in Cape May, NJ
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05-24-2019, 06:01 PM
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Guru
City: Miami River
Vessel Name: Gotcha
Vessel Model: Grand Banks. Heritage. 54
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 2,988
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What brass clock?
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05-25-2019, 05:54 AM
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Guru
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 22,553
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Our boat looks like a commercial vessel,
so neither the rag baggers or marine motorists give us a glance.
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