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Chan Reis commented on Peter A. Mello's photo
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"Mr. Parker was a wonderful soul and a natural and gifted sailor, always patient and always willing to teach. He will be sorely missed."
Chan Reis commented on Jim Potdevin's blog post Diogenes"Don't think I have any, but I will keep an eye out when next I paw through the "archive." "
Chan Reis left a comment for Emerald Epke"Emerald,
I had the great pleasure of sailing many miles offshore and around the buoys with your dad in the 1980's. He is a great guy, and I always admired his spirit and steadfastness onboard (to say nothing of his strength and intellect.)…"
Emerald Epke left a comment for Chan Reis"Hi Chan,
Yes actually, Bruce is my dad. Would you like me to pass on an email address to him so you can get in touch?
Emerald"
Chan Reis left a comment for Emerald Epke"Hi Emerald. Any relation to Bruce Epke?
Best wishes,
Chan Reis"
Profile Information
- When did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?
- 1969-1972
- How many years did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?
- 3
- Were you a member of the Schooner Crew?
- No
- Were you an Officer?
- No
- If yes, please provide position (s) and years(s)
- I had status as "guest crew" through the good graces of Cap Glaeser, a longtime friend (along with Mrs. G) of my grandparents.
- Did you make any extended voyages? (i.e. Caribbean, Bermuda, etc.)
- Caribbean, Other
- If "Other", please advise.
- Bahamas, deliveries Marion to Charleston, SC.
- Did you participate in "Orientation at Sea" program for new students?
- No
- Tabor graduation year:
- 1972
- College attended and year graduated:
- Marietta College, 1976
- Do you currently work in the maritime field?
- No
- Current Occupation:
- Sales Manager
- Website:
- http://www.ueonline.com
- Last time you sailed on Tabor Boy?
- 2002
- Do you own currently own a boat?
- Yes
- Favorite Tabor Boy moment
- There were many: the 1970 America's Cup off Newport; reaching down LI Sound in a late November, near gale, taffrail log spinning wildly, the first day of our departure for Charleston, SC; powering through the East River at night, steak dinner; anchoring off uninhabited, Bahamian Is.; cold water pouring down the aft hatch, waterspouts off Cape Hatteras; jumping off the topsail yard in Nassau; sailing through Nav-Opts, at night off Jacksonville; Cap on the corner of the bridge, leaning into the corner, calmly, but clearly giving orders; Jay Parkers' steady way; great captain; great crew, great friends.
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 10:26am on August 24, 2009, Emerald Epke said…
- Hi Chan,
Yes actually, Bruce is my dad. Would you like me to pass on an email address to him so you can get in touch?
Emerald
- At 1:50pm on April 2, 2008,
Jim Potdevin said… - Chan -
Glad you're alive & well. I lost track of Spicer - had my Christmas card returned. Have't heard from Woodman in a while.
Jim
- At 7:44pm on March 27, 2008,
Dave Williams said…
- Hi Chan, We should get together again. I said hi to Jay and Karen for you.
- At 7:16pm on March 26, 2008, Jim Potdevin said…
- Hey! R. Channing Reis! Welcome aboard. Still can't believe we jumped off the topsail yard in Nassau. You just stood there for 2 seconds and jumped! Took me a BIT longer. And the sleeper,drifting Cup races at Newport...
Jim
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