Just joined up, glad to be here. I also started a singles group at another sailors forum. The singles group is geared more towards finding a soul mate (so not for the faint of heart :) ). I don't want to break any forum rules by giving the link, but you can find it through my blog http://oceangirlcd30.blogspot.com/ .
Cheers,
Erika
Read Your blog, pretty good, such a short to do list,
Tip; when you do something on the boat, put it on the list then imediately cross it off, that gives one a tremendous sense of accomplishment.,
Ron
either selling the boat in 2 weeks (depends on random out-of-the-blue buyer) or heading south/windward in the caribbean. If the latter, looking for passengers/crew for the trip..... Get in touch!
Thanks for the welcome,
Ron, my TO DO list is just to get her sailable, the list to get her offshore worthy makes me hyperventilate!
Bob, Thanks for joining up over there was gald to have you.
Cheers,
Erika
lol, I actually sat down and did two lists, one short term and the other long term and they both pretty much turned out the same, that was when they both went into the trash and I put up an empty list so when something gets done it goes onto the list then gets crossed off, however usually one thing leads to another, and we all know how that goes right?
looking for someone who is handy and able to help me finish fixing my boat in exchange for cruising under sail to mazaqtlan this fall....regular sailing partner unable to finish out 2010 due to oily mess.....would love to find someone who WANTS to follow this dream......
Hey Everone, I recently cruised to Greenport, Long Island for the O"day rOnDAYvous on the weekend of the 18th. Such a great time. If any one here was there and has any pictures, particularly the group Picture, I'd love to get a copy.
Joe
ahoy Zeehag! I'm just a dinghy dame handy with tools and wax. I love the salt air though I'm landlocked for college semesters, perhaps you could put me to work during a semester break. That'd be a dream come true.
Just joined this site. I am preparing for a Caribbean run. I have a 1988 Hunter Legend 40 that I have been living aboard for about a year and a half, located in Deale, MD. I have spent this last year (and all my money) up grading for the trip; new UK main, Harkin Jib Furler,solar panels, wind generator, air compressor for filling scuba tanks, rebuile transmission, SSB radio, Garmin Chartplotter, Radar, and depth/sonar, and more. I am taking the Rum Runner down the ICW the 2nd week of October, I have 30 days of leave to make it to south Florida. Then its back to the DC area to out process. I will return to Florida late December and if all works out will set sail for Bimini the later part od January. After that don't have a difinate plan, all I know is the 1st stop will be Bimini and the last stop will be Placencia, Belize where I am relocating to. I have a small cabana by the beach, it will be a great home port for the Rum Runner. On the way down I am looking at going to the BVIs,ST Mark, ST Luke, ST Martin down to Barbados, Grenada, continuing to Curaco, Aruba then on to Columbia and up the coast to Belize. Not sure how long it will take, really don't care. The retirement check will be direct deposited. If I am having too much fun I may keep going and do the loop again. I have a shoal keel and draft 5 1/2 feet.
I am open to pointers and advice, and possibibly needing crew.
Wanting to head south myself but will take a bit of tme getting organised....anyone here from the great lakes....eastern end area of L. Ontario open to meeting up this summer?
heading out of san diego for mazatlan by march 1, 2011. have berths open. ultimate goal-carib via canal. share the sail. have radar, gps, hydraulic auto pilot, weatherfax, formosa 41.
Zeehag,
You might advertise for some other port than Mazatlan, as it has nothing to offer, and the old anchorage smells worse than a cesspool twenty-four hours a day. You are within two months of hurricane season, and the only true safe ports during that time frame are located in Banderas Bay. April – May is pushing the envelope relative to getting out of dodge. That is getting across the Tehauntepec and to points further south. No in their right mind is going to try to make a passage with you anytime after that… The experienced Sailors leave various points in Mexico no later than the end of April
Hope everyone had a happy holiday season and we can now look forward to the days getting longer . Spring is just around the corner and for the NEers not long before the sailing season begins again.
Yes, I noticed that my mood started perking up a bit very soon after the days started increasing! But now I have a code in my node. :(
Next weekend I plan to go down to visit my boat (in the Fall River MA area) - lots of work to do. I don't think I'll have it in the water this year, so anyone with a need for someone to crew give me a holler! Or even if you just need some help with unpacking the shrinkwrap etc. - I'd enjoy helping out.
Glad to hear you are all sorted out for crew. I'm not available till summer :-( Would love to catch up with you late summer in the (very far southern) Caribbean if you have space/need crew.
I also am looking for crew, I have the following trips planned, Hampton Va to the Azores late May via Bermuda aboard a Tayanna 40 I have three crew and looking for a fourth and fifth, boat is fully equipped, the second is from Hampton VA sometime in late August (I know right when hurricane season is ramping up), and eventually ending up in Port Camargue South of France, (Largest Marina in Europe, you could put three Newport Beach City Marinas inside and still have room to spare), that trip is on a Beneteau 50,stopping at Bermuda Azores, Gibraltar (clear EU customs and to see some old friends) then up to Port Camargue, Deatils to be worked on an individual basis. have four including self but would be comfortable with five,
What a great trip across the pond. A bit more time than I can afford to spend (still work part-time) but it really sounds like a good voyage. Look forward to hearing about your exploits.
Where are you headed next? Seems way to close to hurricane season to try to transit the canal - holing up in the Gulf of Ca for the season? Or headed downwind to Hawaii?
I also belong to thesailingclub. I have attended lots of events but have not been able sail with them as yet. Old story of when you have the money you don't have the time and when I have the time I don't have money. I have a 26 foot S2 in Mantoloking and I always look for crew. I am not in a yacht club so it makes it difficult. If you are interested send me an e mail to donlsmith@optonline.net.
Hello from Carthagena in Southern Spain. En route from Fuengirola to Alicante. Carthagena is a lovely city with many historical sights to see. The marina is on one side of a naval port and the Yacht Club is very welcoming and friendly with excellent facilities. Heading onwards tomorrow. Not much wind so its motor-sailing so far
Just got back from a full day sail of Baltimore Harbor and Chesapeake. Great day and great company all round. Winds to 18k and heeling to 20-25 degree. with the main and jib out. Albeit, not quite full out. Summer is here in full swing.
ive been hangin out round lake pontchartrain, la. (north shore) and was wonderin if anyone here needed crew fer a day. ive been here visitin family about two months now, may hang out another month (if i can find somethin to do). my boat is back in galveston bay and i sure miss her and th action.
Landlocked in eastern WA but working my way west as soon as I am able. In the mean time I go out with the local yacht club when I don't have a photo shoot taking up my weekends.
Knocking the cobwebs off of this page. January is almost over and I'm dreaming of the upcoming sailing season. My boat is in Curtice, Ohio (east of Toledo on Lake Erie) and I'm looking forward to spending a lot of time on the water. Hope to see some of you out there!
Wow nobody has been here for awhile and a long while. I wanted to say hello and love to meet people. I love sailing and I am a sailor with a disability but no less capable smiles. I hope to see more activity here and fair winds and following seas
Ocean Girl
Cheers,
Erika
Mar 7, 2010
Ron Manicom
Tip; when you do something on the boat, put it on the list then imediately cross it off, that gives one a tremendous sense of accomplishment.,
Ron
Mar 8, 2010
Bob Chaisson
Joined your group. Thanks, was wondering where all the beautiful sailing women hid! Now I know! ;- )
Mar 8, 2010
nekkidsailin
thanks!
jim
Mar 8, 2010
Ocean Girl
Ron, my TO DO list is just to get her sailable, the list to get her offshore worthy makes me hyperventilate!
Bob, Thanks for joining up over there was gald to have you.
Cheers,
Erika
Mar 8, 2010
Ron Manicom
Mar 12, 2010
Gene Kohrman
Apr 10, 2010
Gene Kohrman
May 18, 2010
James Gibson
Jul 3, 2010
zeehag
Jul 6, 2010
Joe Goodrow
Joe
Jul 26, 2010
Silver girl
Aug 12, 2010
zeehag
Aug 12, 2010
Gary B
Aug 12, 2010
Jeff Betts
I am open to pointers and advice, and possibibly needing crew.
Aug 22, 2010
Jim Malone
Looking for fellow NJ, NY, and Connecticutsailors.
Dec 9, 2010
Scott Alan Murphy
Dec 22, 2010
sailorgirlca
Dec 24, 2010
zeehag
Dec 27, 2010
Harry
You might advertise for some other port than Mazatlan, as it has nothing to offer, and the old anchorage smells worse than a cesspool twenty-four hours a day. You are within two months of hurricane season, and the only true safe ports during that time frame are located in Banderas Bay. April – May is pushing the envelope relative to getting out of dodge. That is getting across the Tehauntepec and to points further south. No in their right mind is going to try to make a passage with you anytime after that… The experienced Sailors leave various points in Mexico no later than the end of April
Dec 27, 2010
carole lowry
Jan 10, 2011
Gary B
Next weekend I plan to go down to visit my boat (in the Fall River MA area) - lots of work to do. I don't think I'll have it in the water this year, so anyone with a need for someone to crew give me a holler! Or even if you just need some help with unpacking the shrinkwrap etc. - I'd enjoy helping out.
Jan 10, 2011
carole lowry
Jan 10, 2011
zeehag
Jan 23, 2011
carole lowry
Have a great trip ZeeHag.
Jan 23, 2011
ahmet haluk onal
Jan 25, 2011
carole lowry
Jan 26, 2011
nekkidsailin
Glad to hear you are all sorted out for crew. I'm not available till summer :-( Would love to catch up with you late summer in the (very far southern) Caribbean if you have space/need crew.
mahalo!
jim
Jan 26, 2011
carole lowry
Jan 26, 2011
Ron Manicom
I also am looking for crew, I have the following trips planned, Hampton Va to the Azores late May via Bermuda aboard a Tayanna 40 I have three crew and looking for a fourth and fifth, boat is fully equipped, the second is from Hampton VA sometime in late August (I know right when hurricane season is ramping up), and eventually ending up in Port Camargue South of France, (Largest Marina in Europe, you could put three Newport Beach City Marinas inside and still have room to spare), that trip is on a Beneteau 50,stopping at Bermuda Azores, Gibraltar (clear EU customs and to see some old friends) then up to Port Camargue, Deatils to be worked on an individual basis. have four including self but would be comfortable with five,
Jan 26, 2011
carole lowry
Ron:
What a great trip across the pond. A bit more time than I can afford to spend (still work part-time) but it really sounds like a good voyage. Look forward to hearing about your exploits.
Jan 26, 2011
zeehag
May 22, 2011
nekkidsailin
May 22, 2011
zeehag
May 22, 2011
Joe Goodrow
May 22, 2011
Jim Malone
Jun 20, 2011
Mia McCroskey
Jun 20, 2011
Donald Smith
I also belong to thesailingclub. I have attended lots of events but have not been able sail with them as yet. Old story of when you have the money you don't have the time and when I have the time I don't have money. I have a 26 foot S2 in Mantoloking and I always look for crew. I am not in a yacht club so it makes it difficult. If you are interested send me an e mail to donlsmith@optonline.net.
Don
Jun 21, 2011
Kathee Kiesselbach
Jun 21, 2011
Kathee Kiesselbach
Jun 21, 2011
Kate O Donovan
Jun 21, 2011
carole lowry
Just got back from a full day sail of Baltimore Harbor and Chesapeake. Great day and great company all round. Winds to 18k and heeling to 20-25 degree. with the main and jib out. Albeit, not quite full out. Summer is here in full swing.
Jun 21, 2011
Kathee Kiesselbach
Jun 21, 2011
___/)ances With Sails
-- hailin a boat! --
ive been hangin out round lake pontchartrain, la. (north shore) and was wonderin if anyone here needed crew fer a day. ive been here visitin family about two months now, may hang out another month (if i can find somethin to do). my boat is back in galveston bay and i sure miss her and th action.
Oct 4, 2011
Jim Malone
NJ/NY Area SEAS 4 Chapter sailing meeting Feb 12 Monmouth Culture Center Monmouth Beach near Sea Bright.....More info www.sailseas.com/monmouth or www.sailseas.com
Jan 8, 2012
zeehag
in la cruz de huanacaxtle,nayarit,mexico, always in search of decent crew for the trip i am making to caribean, ever soo slooowwwly....
Apr 19, 2012
Nia
Landlocked in eastern WA but working my way west as soon as I am able. In the mean time I go out with the local yacht club when I don't have a photo shoot taking up my weekends.
May 12, 2012
Mark (Voodoo Acrobat)
Knocking the cobwebs off of this page. January is almost over and I'm dreaming of the upcoming sailing season. My boat is in Curtice, Ohio (east of Toledo on Lake Erie) and I'm looking forward to spending a lot of time on the water. Hope to see some of you out there!
Jan 26, 2013
zeehag
am in zihuatenejo and seek crew fro mid april or end march southing to huatulco then costa rica....then to puerto rico via canal...
Jan 26, 2013
Lisa A Wallace
Wow nobody has been here for awhile and a long while. I wanted to say hello and love to meet people. I love sailing and I am a sailor with a disability but no less capable smiles. I hope to see more activity here and fair winds and following seas
Lisa
Mar 2, 2015