I’m not sure what rabbit hole brought me to the homepage for Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club—but that’s where I landed, so that’s what I wrote. And not one Styx reference.
…A few pirate lines though.
Mind you, I’m not a sailor. Sure, I’ve been a few boats, but I don’t know my aft from elbow. Most of my ocean knowledge comes from Jimmy Buffett & weekends at the Jersey Shore. Turns out, that may have helped with this one, because the club also focuses on new-member and youth instruction.
Here are 101 lines about sailing.
| 1 | Teach your kids to sail and you’ll have a first mate for life |
| 2 | Sailing crews for solo travelers |
| 3 | Like riding a bike, only with waves and dolphins |
| 4 | We only race for fun. But it’s more fun to win. |
| 5 | Have you ever seen the look in a child’s eyes when he sees a boat? |
| 6 | Be the old man in the sea |
| 7 | Racing is more fun when it’s with family |
| 8 | Teach your boy to sail |
| 9 | Everyone loves a friend with a boat |
| 10 | For the retired white man whose grown tired of golf |
| 11 | When golf loses its appeal, try sailing |
| 12 | From out here, even Miami looks quiet |
| 13 | You live in a state people come for vacation. May as well take advantage of it. |
| 14 | When you start dropping “aft” and “bow” into casual conversation, you’ll know you’re one of us. |
| 15 | When you have a boat, you’re always popular |
| 16 | You’re the captain. We’re your crew. |
| 17 | We can’t guarantee you’ll see a dolphin, but it’s a pretty safe bet |
| 18 | Ever taken your wife sailing? |
| 19 | The membership that brings you outside your borders |
| 20 | Sail safely. We’ll show you what ropes to pull. |
| 21 | Join the team that dominates regattas |
| 22 | Once you try it, you’ll understand |
| 23 | You don’t even need a boat to begin |
| 24 | For landlubbers who dream of getting their sea legs |
| 25 | Ever wonder what “ahoy” really means? |
| 26 | That racing trophy is gonna look great on your shelf |
| 27 | Come see what Jimmy Buffett is singing about |
| 28 | The horizon looks better from close up |
| 29 | Helping you learn the ropes, from running rigs to mooring up |
| 30 | Where landlubbers get their sea legs |
| 31 | Would you, could you, on a boat? |
| 32 | The boating community for casual sailors |
| 33 | Helping landlubbers to learn the sea |
| 34 | The sea tells great stories |
| 35 | Where casual sailors learn from the best |
| 36 | 13 ways to make your wife understand your boat is only your 2nd favorite lady |
| 37 | Families who sail have more fun |
| 38 | Yes, it’s true. We all talk like pirates. |
| 39 | Teach the whole family to sail |
| 40 | Chicks dig guys with boats |
| 41 | It’ll make you feel like a pirate |
| 42 | We teach children to sail so they can set your lines when they’re older |
| 43 | Discover the joys of sailing without having to buy a boat |
| 44 | Stop just looking at the ocean, and tame it. |
| 45 | Discover why ladies love a man with a boat |
| 46 | Enjoy the benefits of boating, without owning a boat |
| 47 | Learn the secrets behind safe sailing |
| 48 | Set sail for anywhere |
| 49 | See the sunset up close, with your family by your side |
| 50 | The hobby that makes you look suave |
| 51 | Weekends are better on a boat |
| 52 | Go catch that horizon |
| 53 | Ever wish you knew how to sail? |
| 54 | The escape you need, within safe boundaries to the shore. |
| 55 | Where Floridians learn everything there is to know about sailing |
| 56 | The only sport you can play in flip-flops |
| 57 | The ocean is the safest place to go when the zombies come |
| 58 | Arrrrr ya comin’ sailing? |
| 59 | Learn to sail without a big investment |
| 60 | The sailing club for boaters who hate sailing clubs |
| 61 | Anchors aweigh! |
| 62 | Everyday is talk like a pirate day on a boat |
| 63 | Unplug and set sail |
| 64 | Come see why everyone talks about sailing so much |
| 65 | Have you ever actually raced a tide? |
| 66 | The best family activity there is |
| 67 | If you haven’t tried sailing, you’re living Florida life wrong |
| 68 | For beach-goers who dream of seeing what’s past the breakers |
| 69 | Sail the sea your forefathers sailed |
| 70 | Helping future sailors learn the ropes |
| 71 | With views like this, you won’t mind waking up early |
| 72 | Mermaids beware |
| 73 | For retirees tired of doing nothing all day |
| 74 | Seniors who sail have more fun |
| 75 | How big is your dinghy? |
| 76 | When was the last time you did something new? |
| 77 | Sailing teaches discipline |
| 78 | Set sail for adventure |
| 79 | See the coast from an outside perspective |
| 80 | Where you learn to sail and become a better Floridian |
| 81 | Helping Floridians explore the coast, one tide at a time |
| 82 | What’s fun on land is even better on the ocean |
| 83 | Teaching new Floridians how to sail, one snowbird at a time |
| 84 | Come sail away with me |
| 85 | Conditions look favorable |
| 86 | When you lose sight of the shore, the real fun begins |
| 87 | Yes, sailing is hard. And it’s worth every ounce of effort. |
| 88 | You live in Florida. You should know how to sail. |
| 89 | When boys try to impress your daughter with a boat, teach her to beat ’em at racing |
| 90 | The ocean is calling |
| 91 | Because you’ve always wanted to make your kids swab the deck |
| 92 | Wednesday night beer can races! |
| 93 | You body is mostly water. So you’re already a natural, right? |
| 94 | Boaters have more friends |
| 95 | You’re surrounded by water. May as well sail on it. |
| 96 | The only device allowed on deck is your compass |
| 97 | For locals tired of being the only one without a boat |
| 98 | You love your family. But this is YOUR time. |
| 99 | We’ll call you “Skipper” |
| 100 | It’s just you, your boat and the ocean |
| 101 | People have been talking about the sea for centuries. It’s time you learned why. |
Overall: OK. I give it a B—but it’s tough for me to judge something I’m so unfamiliar about. If anyone with a moderate knowledge of sailing wants to weigh in below with a comment, I’d love to hear what y’all think.
Notes: The first half came pretty easily. I referred to the formulas a few times, but I’m starting to work from my brain more & more. I guess the last 800 lines have left an impression. I got a stuck around 70, so took a break for a few hours. It took a few minutes to get going again, but once I did, the rest came quick. It helped that there were several pages on the site to play with. Yes, maybe it’s cheating a bit, but the beauty of this being my project is, I get to make the rules. Besides, they’re all relevant for the subject.
I almost wrote client. Ahhhh, maybe one day…
Time: About 1:20, broken into 2 sessions
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