I'm not sure which is the best way to get in touch with you, so I messaged you on Facebook and now I'm doing it here.

I have a book research question for someone who knows about sailboats, and you came immediately to mind.

Will try to keep my laptop functional enough to answer. May have Geeks2go send another geek to work on it.
Yes, people do that on sailboats. Some say sailboats make women more agreeable.
I can answer questions on WTF or wherever.
Will PM my email.

Thank you!

Sorry to hear about your laptop. I hope it survives.

What little I know about sailboats, I learned from men I dated or (just one) married, so hmmmmm.

I only learned enough about sailingto make myself dangerous to anyone nearby, so I would appreciate any advice that will keep me from embarrassing myself.