[Rhodes22-list] Nautical term 'surfing'

[Michael D. Weisner]

Andrew,

Funny thing, surfing.  It would appear that it was invented by those who 
were involved in the Internet.  I guess they never heard the Beach Boys and 
their music.  Ah, it must be another Al Gore invention!

Next please explain how boats "plane" (although sails are actually very 
similar to wings) while and aircraft "sail".  While you are at it, don't 
forget about Mr. Bernoulli.

I vote "yes", don't care, and the points don't count anyway (according to 
Drew Carey)!!

Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
Nissequogue River, NY

From: "Andrew Collins" <sailingvesselcarmen at gmail.com>Sent: Wednesday, 
October 08, 2008 5:41 PM
> Who out there believes 'surfing' to be a nautical term?
>
> Sailboats will surf down the face of a swell, so that sounds nautical. 
> Let's
> see :*Nautical* - Having to do with boats, ships, or sailing
>
> I vote yes. Is anyone out there who cares? Please vote.
>
> Andrew
> sv Carmen
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