I read another internet board pretty often, there is a great community of sailors over there that is trying to mount a "viral" type campaign to...
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Nothing remarkable about this... even if it is a MacGregor 65, which would not be my first choice for an ocean passage, it is still quite do-able
When overtaking in the ditch, I like to give a shout on the radio or hailer to let the guy know I am about to pass that if he slows down to idle...
Yes, But a lot of the interior has been constructed and I guess is in storage somewhere awaiting someone to come along and finish the project. I...
More power to ya. I wouldn't do a solo trip like this, but that's just me. A yacht is an awful valuable asset to take the risk of some calamity...
The HelmCam is cool, pretty neat idea... but... you are moving that boat to Florida by yourself for the most part?
Hey Carl, The shirt arrived today.. pretty snazzy! Thanks! I will wear it at Miami Boat Show this February.
That's good to know... like I said I do not work on larger yachts, so it is interesting to learn more about them and how things work there.
For what it's worth, if I were captain of a larger yacht I would want my deckhands to hold a yachtmaster certificate. These would be my personnel...
Starrider, Thanks for that advice... sounds pretty good. Wasn't in a real panic, and actually have not gone forward with taking the oral exam for...
Does anyone else who reads these forums use facebook or other social sites? I was amazed to reconnect with some people I havent seen in years when...
At least they have satellite tv!
Someday you may have to slip your rode, and whether in an emergency situation or not, it would be easier to do so if the last link is secured to a...
SeaTow's Membership Guide is available online (at least, their 2007 edition is) http://seatow.com/membership/memberguide.pdf
Must be quite a burden being so perfect.
Who feels it, knows it.
Found this on USCG Homeport
From what I understand, and do not have the timne at this second to cite a source, is if you have 12 hours underway time in a 24 hour period you...
If you have an AB why not try the tug companies? Tonnage is good, and they mostly do 12 hour days, so you should get 1.5 days of seatime for every...
