User talk:Bradfordschultze

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[edit] WELCOME

Thanks for visiting the bradfordschultze talk page. I'm formally a wikipedian since 2006, but have been a lurker for some time before that. I really enjoy this grand experiment in democratizing information.

I'm breaking up my talk page into topics, so that the various discussions are a little more manageable.

I completely endorse the [Wikipedia rules of conduct], and any discussions that do not follow the letter or intent of those rules will be immediately removed.

Bradfordschultze 07:59, 20 October 2006 (UTC)


[edit] SAILING ARTICLES

[edit] More information on Sail Boat Manufacturing

Bradford,

In a posting at the Catalina Yachts article you had suggested that the other manufacturer's articles were weak, and that there were POV issues at the Catalina article.

I'm also working on an article for Hunter Marine - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_Marine, and would like to develop an article for other past and present producers. Your feedback would be appreciated and also suggestins for other realted articles.

Thanks.

Kevin Murray 13:31, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Addtional Yacht Manufacturer Articles

There is an extensive article on MacGregor Yacht Corporation

Kevin Murray 14:26, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Working together on Sailing

Bradford,

Yes let's work together. I found some great info. on Island PAcket today but have not had a chance to do much with it. The IP site has a great history section.

I'm working on the Coronado article today. I was at a Catalina Rendezvous last weekend and there was a lot of discussion about the early days and Coronado which got me going on the idea of an article. The unofficial story is that Frank Butler already had molds built for a 22 foot boat; he was told to destroy them, but these ended up as the basis for the launching of Catalina Yachts -- of course that's a bit risky for an article. But these early 60's startups are facinating.

I've updated Beneteau, and Hunter too.

I'm at kevinmurray@sbcglobal.net if you want to talk direct

Kevin Murray 23:31, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Topics for research

Bradford,

Here are some notable sailboat names taken from the Nor Cal PHRF list, some are manufacturers and some are just brand names, but they all have some significance in the history of sailing:

Cal Yachts (realted to Jenson) Cape Dory Cheoy Leee (Hong Kong) Dufour Ericson Farr Freedom Frers Hans Christian Herreshoff Hobie Islander Islander Bahama (may not be realted to Islander; I heard years ago that they are different - rumor or fact) Jeanneau (I think that this is part of Beneteau) Jenson Marine (related to Cal) Lancer Ludders Merit Morgan Yacht Newport O’Day Olson Passport Pearson Ranger Santa Cruz Santana Swan Tartan Wylie Yankee

If you want to work together it would be great!

I think we need to find out first what the actual name of the manufacturer is. Then find out if there are articles already in progress.

I'm not sure whether you like the format I've been using. I roughly followed the format that was established at Catalina (eg., Short Summary, History, Today, Models) My timeline at Catalina seemed umpopular, so I'll let that go. I like the list of models, whic over time can be linked to short articles on each boat. I like seeing the year and PHRF, of course others may disagree. What do you think? i don't want to promote any brand, but I'd like to put things into perspective for fledgling sailors.

PS: Are you a sailor? Do you have a boat? Where are you? I live east of San Francisco Bay, where I keep my Catalina 380. I have one foot in cruising and the other in racing. Though my boat is distinctly a cruiser I do OK in racing whne the seas and wind are high, and if I get a reachy course.

Talk to you soon.

Kevin Murray 05:26, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] A Potential Project

Bradford

I started "Sailboat Design & Manufacturing" as a potential overview page. Maybe you'd like to work on this?

Kevin Murray 04:43, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] WINE ARTICLES

I've been creating some articles about wineries, winemakers and wine regions for California wines, specifically the wines of Santa Barbara County, California. Any feedback would be appreciated.Bradfordschultze 22:55, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] TRAVEL ARTICLES

I've been creating articles for various hotels, but am worried that some of these should really be linked to Wikitravel.Bradfordschultze 22:55, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Wikiproject Podcasting

I've noticed that you are a podcaster. Well, recently I've proposed a Wikiproject for podcasting. If you're interested go to the proposal page and list yourself under 'Interested Users'. Thanks, and hope to talk with you again soon. Ganfon 19:37, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

    • I'd like to thank you for your interest in Wikiproject Podcasting. As for your concern of the project, I couldn't agree more. There are already pleanty of non-notable podcasts on here...however, there are also pleanty of notable podcast that arn't. The project will focus on expanding Wikipedia's content of podcasting-related information, but at the same time will keep it clean of spam and NPOV issues (which are a problem almost anywhere). Ganfon 23:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] WikiProject Podcasting Started

The Podcasting WikiProject has been started. Check out the site, and help to get this thing set-up. Thanks! Ganfon 20:29, 21 January 2007 (UTC)

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