The Big Disapointment Part Two

A Continuation

…...Has boating become the big disappointment? (See Part One) On a recent outing to the Pukin' Pelican we were approached by a newbie to Fort Myers Beach. He arrived at our table with a pitcher of Bud Light (what most of the Dead End Canal Yacht Club members drink) and asked to sit into our bullshit session....

“You sailors have titties on your brain,” said our waitress who was eavesdropping while cleaning away the remnants of our Chicken Wing feast.

“So when are we going out on the boat again,” said Sailor Ed. He ducked out of the way as the greasy chicken bone whizzed passed his head.

“Maybe I should just leave my boat on the lift and come here and hope for smart, lively reparte,” said the stranger.

“This isn't all we do all day, we were fishing this morning. Some of our 'boat club' members were in St. James City for lunch. You can tell I'm telling the truth because Toledo Tony is sleeping the lunch off over in that booth,” said Erie Earl.

“You have to know when to go boating,” I said. “When is that,” asked the stranger. “When you have someone who is willing to go with you,” I replied and the DECYC member agreed heartily.

“The hardest thing about boating is getting someone to share the pleasure,” said Cleveland Jack. “You don't need hot waitress to bare their breasts, just another person on the boat will make it better.”

“I've got my sailboat set up for single handling and I don't mind being alone but I'd rather share the fun,” said Sailor Ed.

“Don't know how I'm going to do that. I'm divorced, kids up North don't come down much and most ladies my age are into their grand kids rather than boating.”

“That's a self defeating attitude. Join the 'Single Sailors' club, put a notice on Publix's bulletin board, one at the Library and maybe even on Craigslist. 'Wanted; Boating Companion South End Fort Myers Beach. Female or Male. A little Fishing etc. Send reply to my email,” said Sailor Ed.

“Has that worked for you,” asked the stranger. Sailor Ed stammered, “Well, I've never had to do that.....but I think it would work.”

“There should be a boater dating site, maybe not a dating site but a connection site where you can hook up with people who want to go boating but don't have a boat,” said Cleveland Jack. “This may turn into something big?”

“The Boating Connection or The Love Boat are two good names. I'm into it,” said Sgt. Dave who was late arriving. “You could post your boat's picture and your picture. Your likes and dislikes. Like fishing or bar hopping with a designated driver, yeah!”

Suddenly we realized how Edison must have felt when the first light bulb burned bright. This was an answer to most boaters who don't belong to a yacht Club like the 'Dead End Canal Yacht Club.' The answer to all our prayers, “If I only had someone to go boating with......”

Come back soon for more problem solving by the members of the Dead End Canal Yacht Club!

Boatguy Ed ( boatguiEd@aol.com ) is the manufacturer of the worlds BEST anti-fouling bottom paint, www.supershipbottom.com.... Former Producer, Director, Co-Star and the guy who swept up on the "Boating Show" 1995 to 2000. 

Producer/Director/Editor of "Dining out SWFL" and "Boater's Treasures TV." TWEET me @boatguyed and a corresponding web site is http://www.boatingbyboatguyed.com/ ........ NEVER, EVER TRY TO BUY HIM A DRINK!

This blog/column is meant for educational purposes only. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Void where prohibited. Some assembly required. Do not read while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Keep sending those great questions and comments to boatguiEd@aol.com.