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Capt Chuck Creel
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Mid-Life Cruising! left a comment for Capt Chuck Creel"Thanks Chuck! I have to admit we don't know how to use the spinnaker yet. That picture was taken by the previous owners. Hopefully we'll sail to Alabama this year and meet up!"
Capt Chuck Creel left a comment for Mid-Life Cruising!"Welcome aboard,
GReat looking spinnaker shot.. look forward to meeting you on the water.
"
Capt Chuck Creel's blog post was featuredGulf Coast update
Well as it seems, with each front that passes through, there are more and more tar balls washing up on the barrier islands. Have seen the work force from BP on Daily basis and I can assure you that an effort is being made to clean up the islands by BP officials. Weather sometimes keeps them from coming out and working , but they are plugging away at it daily.Have seen as many as 200 people walking horn island picking up and few as 75.Don't know how long it will continue to wash up but i feel…See More
Capt Chuck Creel posted a blog postGulf Coast update
Well as it seems, with each front that passes through, there are more and more tar balls washing up on the barrier islands. Have seen the work force from BP on Daily basis and I can assure you that an effort is being made to clean up the islands by BP officials. Weather sometimes keeps them from coming out and working , but they are plugging away at it daily.Have seen as many as 200 people walking horn island picking up and few as 75.Don't know how long it will continue to wash up but i feel…See More
Capt Chuck Creel commented on Terri's photo
My first 5 mins.....
"Hey, Congrats there Captain.
You now join the few that actually do more than just hold a piece of paper. I wish you a smooth transition and all the best..
Although I have been a professional mariner since 1995 pushinh barges from 120 ft to over 900…"
Terri left a comment for Capt Chuck Creel"I know.. my ear's were burning! Actually someone told me you were asking for me and I came to chat ..but not quick enuf..you had just left. Glad you're getting some sailing in! Terri"
Terri left a comment for Capt Chuck Creel"Morning Captain, hope you're getting some sailing done! Freezing here..may sail sunday. Captain Twizzled"
zeehag left a comment for Capt Chuck Creel"hay marina bum---scritch manhole the cat from me, ok!!?? still working on a backing plate for foredeck of my formosa. lol--just is taking longwr than was spozed to take.....oh well.......
wil be sailing sooon.... mis the gulf and you guys! how is…"
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- Profile Type:
- Sailor
- Homeport:
- Fairhope,Alabama
- About Me:
- I am a 55 yr old professional boat Captain for a Texas based petrolium transportation company.
Alltough I spend 20. Days a month at sea. I always find time for my Hunter 30.
- Destinations visited:
- Gulf coast ports from Florida to Texas.
- Looking to:
- Retirement and being a marina
bum.
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Gulf Coast update
Posted on December 3, 2010 at 4:28pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Well as it seems, with each front that passes through, there are more and more tar balls washing up on the barrier islands. Have seen the work force from BP on Daily basis and I can assure you that an effort is being made to clean up the islands by BP officials. Weather sometimes keeps them from coming out and working , but they are plugging away at it daily.
Have seen as many as 200 people walking horn island picking up and few as 75.
Don't know how long it will… Continue
Have seen as many as 200 people walking horn island picking up and few as 75.
Don't know how long it will… Continue
day late but here goes
Posted on February 15, 2010 at 8:06pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
went by and checked on boat today at the yard. Got most of the mast work done now and waiting on the yard to paint hull and deck.
New harken mk4 will be in thursday so i can start making the new forestay.
Comment Wall (15 comments)
- At 2:18am on December 19, 2011,
___/)ances With Sails said…
- At 12:30pm on January 23, 2011,
sailorgirlca said… - ahoy capt chuck.....thx for your request and have responed in the positive.....
- At 10:25am on January 5, 2011, Mid-Life Cruising! said…
- Thanks Chuck! I have to admit we don't know how to use the spinnaker yet. That picture was taken by the previous owners. Hopefully we'll sail to Alabama this year and meet up!
- At 8:37am on October 16, 2010, Terri said…
- I know.. my ear's were burning! Actually someone told me you were asking for me and I came to chat ..but not quick enuf..you had just left. Glad you're getting some sailing in! Terri
- At 5:17am on October 16, 2010, Terri said…
- Morning Captain, hope you're getting some sailing done! Freezing here..may sail sunday. Captain Twizzled
- At 9:25pm on October 15, 2010, zeehag said…
- hay marina bum---scritch manhole the cat from me, ok!!?? still working on a backing plate for foredeck of my formosa. lol--just is taking longwr than was spozed to take.....oh well.......
wil be sailing sooon.... mis the gulf and you guys! how is horn island? puuurrrrty [ix!!
- At 1:21pm on October 5, 2010, zeehag said…
- note from bloody never never land--lol--seems like i will never nver again sail, bu is only transient--- this boat will seee your side of canal in my lifetime--and i hope--yours as well!!!
not as much work s i had previously thunk--have 2 spare camp stoves!!! LOL..now for the rest of the spares.......
i hope yer having fun offa horn --i miss that place a lot!!! so gorgeous!!!!
- At 1:37am on July 24, 2010, zeehag said…
- At 9:38am on April 21, 2010, zeehag said…
- hay--you boys set up a date for boofay in biloxi so i can atleast do that before i go off to bloody never never land, ok!!???
you and admiral, chuckie and snikkers----all for isle...donot know date--just please get everyone together and we will let ye know when we get there...lol...snikkers is away from his desk so you are elected lol.....muuuaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!(big sloppy wet one for the left facvial cheek! LOL)
- At 10:24am on April 8, 2010,
Gina Nadas said… - sorry to hear that. i also lost my only child, back in '94. he was just shy of his 25th birthday. it's still difficult to accept. glad you were able to channel it somewhat through Jacob's Dream. sailing's a good, clean way to remember him by.
Latest Activity
Mike Brown replied to GaryG's discussion Cockpit latches problem in the group Beneteau 40 & 43"Adjusting the striker plate will take the pressure off the latch mechanism and prevent failure. "
Alan replied to GaryG's discussion Cockpit latches problem in the group Beneteau 40 & 43"My B43 #50 has had similar problems and it is laughable that the dealer would tell you that this is something that he/she is unaware of. I've had to crawl under the transom step into the gas locker area to make repairs to this item as…"
James Taylor replied to GaryG's discussion Cockpit latches problem in the group Beneteau 40 & 43"B43 #19 has had similar issues but easily resolved by;
1.) adjusting latchhead to proper position then;
2.) tightening backing nut.
Have not had to do this with middle seat but there is a backing nut on latch. You have to be a contortionist…"
James Taylor commented on CAN DRAC's group Beneteau 40 & 43"I have no idea!
Maybe you can call Beneteau with your manufacture's Identification Number and Beneteau can give you the hull number."
Rafa commented on CAN DRAC's group Beneteau 40 & 43"James,
I don't know the hull number of my B43, where can I find It?
Saludos."
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