CooperNZ 0 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hello peeps - yes I know, there's already a thread about this topic, but it's almost two years old so I thought I'd open a new one (not sure it should go in this category though) I'm quite a newbie to sailing, used to crew always on the same boat for the last year but the owner unfortunately sold it some time ago and since then I've had a bit of trouble finding my feet again (add to it that I've been out of NZ for almost 5 months). So now that I'm back and the nice weather's coming soon (yes?) I was hoping to jump onto the boats again. One of the things that strucks me whenever I go racing though is that I feel I'm the only gay around - oh yes, I'm gay, thought the title of the thread was self-explanatory. Now on the more serious side - is there any gay sailing group in NZ (preferably in Auckland)? Or any racing crew around that's basically LGBT? I'd be happy to join. If there is not, anybody interested in setting up one? The prickly thing would probably be how to do it as some people are not out and it would be ideal to try to keep a balance between raising up flags and keeping it private - many times it's a basic acceptance issue and each person has their own kinetics and context in dealing with it. Was just thinking of an environment where sailing are being yourself are not incompatible. Yes, I know - the feeling of the wind and the water has nothing to do with being gay or not, and I'll continue crewing independently on the sexual orientation of the people on the boat, as I have always done. But I just thought I'd raise the issue. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Good luck, and good on you for asking the question and being willing to organise something. I'm in Wellington, and straight, but have friends who are LBGT(IQ), some of whom sail and some of whom do not. I reckon the more that is done to make sailing open and welcoming to all participants the better. Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,581 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 +1 Link to post Share on other sites
CooperNZ 0 Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks for the support! Hopefully somebody will take a step forward and we'll be able to organize something. Guys, gals, feel free to PM me if you want to discuss anything or contribute to the idea Btw, now that you mention it I was about to add the QI initials but wasn't sure (they keep on adding initials and initials!) so I just went for the traditional way. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 It is hard to keep up with the initials that's for sure. When I heard National radio use LBGTQI the other day I thought "Shouldn't that be LBGTQI - PC?" ;o) Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,581 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Just stick to male, female, convertible and adaptable. That covers it. Link to post Share on other sites
CooperNZ 0 Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 I once saw one where even more initials were used but I forgot about their meaning... Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Was there a raft up of gay sailors a few months back in the viaduct? something to do with the big gay out? Link to post Share on other sites
Dambo 44 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 The raft-up in the viaduct was the Fairyflotilla which is the only one I know of - Look on facebook. A few get togethers in the summer and Pride week, but it is mostly motorboats. My wee boat generally sails under the rainbow flag but it's an old cruiser so doesn't race. You're welcome to join us for the end of year rum race though. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 For us who don't care if you bang boys, girls or jelly tips and don't discriminate based on sexual orientation, can someone please explain just what in the title is supposedly self-explanatory? All I could come up with is, after assuming it's the initials- Lonely Guys Bite Tyres Like Green, Blue and Turquoise Leaving Girls to Bang Trevor But I suspect it maybe something else. Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Seeing as how we are talking sailing, I assume its Leggy Gorgeous Blonde Tactician Or is it trimmer Link to post Share on other sites
CooperNZ 0 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Cool, thanks for the info! I'll check it out. And rum races always sound like fun, I pencil it! Oh true, could have also been Lovely Grizzly Bear Teeth. Now I realize that I should have been a bit more precise, my fault. Link to post Share on other sites
Dambo 44 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Large Girth Big Tits Link to post Share on other sites
Dambo 44 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Luffing Genoa Buggers Tack Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,581 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Let's Go Boating Today Link to post Share on other sites
CooperNZ 0 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Let's Go Boating Today That's really smart. I'd definitely want to be part of an association with that name! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 can someone please explain just what in the title is supposedly self-explanatory That isn't some sort of a joke, it is a genuine request. Link to post Share on other sites
CooperNZ 0 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Oh sorry then. LGBT = Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Link to post Share on other sites
PaulR 3 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 can someone please explain just what in the title is supposedly self-explanatory That isn't some sort of a joke, it is a genuine request. Whats wrong with "Lets Get Bondageman Tonight" or "Lets Get Bondageman Tight" Link to post Share on other sites
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