CAN DRAC

Hi you two; keep us informed; Walt and Sally from 'Petty Cash'. PS: we just returned from Antartica; now that was chilly !

So are yall runnin the nework from there??

One big floating 'Sherewood Forest'?

dont have too much fun!

I figured you lost signal. No strain.

Looks like I'll be heading South next week, and should be past you by the weekend. *grin*

My Different Drummer is located in St Thomas. Will you be coming down here to the Virgin Islands?

"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away."

hello,
have you any information on rudder failure and the lack of fixation of the autopilot tablet in the B 43 ?

By the way I am near Barcelona? When will you arrive there ?

Denis Foster s/y HIBERNIA

Ahoy ye Renegades! Hope yall are thinkin of us!

Not far behind. Just a dream away.

Cheers!

Ansrea & Franc,

Proud of you two but miss you

Love Dad

Sorry I missed your call

57 days before we join you

The on line feature just disappeared along with the comments.

I enjoyed seeing who was on

Paul

Hi, Not too thrilled with new "chat"....hard to navigate, server down now 1152?

Hello, I sent you an email about not being able to find the chat. Well I found it , but it keeps disconnecting, I know others are frustrated as well, are you able to go back to the old one, Or was there like a bandwidth issue?

was wondering of server is reason my music wont play?? sound isnt coming thru----worked when i installed it---i checked it--then the chat thing happened at same time---is that reason for my music being silent??

Yes, I'm here(Salinas) now, are you still in Ponce?

Let me know which part of the island you anchor in, or if you come in to a marina. the island is not that big, but the areas are quite separate. I live on the East End, and nothing is far as it is only 13 miles long, but it takes awhile to get around.

I just might be able to do that. The NOAA research Ship BOLD is having an open house from 3:30 to 5 pm on Thursday and I am trying to arrange a trip with some friends to see it. The public is welcome, if that suits your fancy.

Depends on the make/mfg. etc. If no one at the marina office has any other sugggestion, you can try Island Rigging & Hydraulics. They are nearby, and the phone is 774 6833. If they cannot help you, they will probably have another suggestion for you.

I will try and find you Thursday. Would be fun to see you.

Your welcome. Our plan (everybody's got a plan right?) is to liveaboard, somewhere from TX to FL, work for X period of time, sail or sabbatical for X period of time. During our sabbatical along with enjoying sailing we are planning on volunteering where ever we can. Makes life just a little sweeter don't yah think?

Remember, the difference between an adventure and an ordeal is attitude,

Jason and Sheila
s/v Irish Rover

Hi Franc & Andrea,
Peter and I have been enjoying your blog! Dick (his brother) and Carlyn are following your trip too, and it's bringing back fond memories for them, from when they did this trip. They had similar experiences. By the way, their boat is currently in Grenada.
We're counting down the days til "Norma'l Sea" is back in the water!
Happy travels..

Happy Sunday in the Caribbean! We had a thought...Will you be in the BVI for the 2009 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival? This year it is March 30 to April 5 www.springregatta.org/

Christopher & Kathryn YACHTASEA

The BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, 2009 is:

www.bvispringregatta.org/

Anchor at Trellis Bay for a FULL MOON Party. The dates are on the website below: Click on the MOON. : )

http://www.windsurfing.vi/

Hi Franc!! Regretfully we are not in the BVI's anymore. We are back in St Martin, just joined the Heineken Regatta on a catamaran and made a third position. Our boat Heritage is still in Hodges Creek, Tortola. Enjoy the islands... We are flying to BArcelona this week.. Will keep you posted about our moves!!!
Besos

While anchored at Trellis Bay for the Full Moon Celebration dinghy or jump on the shuttle boat to Marina Cay & walk to the top - join in on the "Conch Blowing Contest" - Christopher Jr was crowned "King Conch" on Marina Cay. You can also anchor for a night at Marina Cay. Do you have time to travel to Anegada? A few more BVI highlights - Anchor at The Baths, Virgin Gorda, and walk through the boulder "Maze", have lunch at the Top of The Baths. Peter Island - anchor at Deadman's Beach or dock at Sprat Bay Marina. Peter Island has one of the best Spas in the world! Try to visit The Spa at Peter Island -http://www.peterisland.com/spawelcome.html
Rejuvenate your senses! Have a fresh cocnut rub, together, it's perfect for the "wind-swept skin"!
Sail to the North Sound of Virgin Gorda to anchor at The Bitter End Yacht Club, by 1:00 to grab a mooring, dinghy to discover Biras Creek, a "best kept secret" that can only be reached by water, (we LOVED it here!) walk to the top of the Biras Creek Resort, before returning to your boat, dinghy to The Fat Virgin Cafe to dine on genuine island cuisine. (Great for lunch. Conch & island spices.)
Anegagda is worth the venture. (Mother Nature's Coral Reef) Anchor & dinghy to shore. Make a dinner reservation at the Anegada Reef Harbour Hotel & Grill on the beach before you begin your day discovering the island. (The daily entree is cooked on the beach.) You will be eating family style that night with other sailors & yachtsmen. (A great time for stories!) Snorkel at Loblolly Beach & rest in a hamock hanging in the island trees.
Norman Island - the Caves & Willy T! (Be sure to visit the Willy T at night.)
When will CAN DRAC be sailing through the BVI?

It's funny you should ask. It's will be any week now before the big day. I was hopefully yesterday that spring was in the air with temps in the mid 60's. Today, however, was a different tune with a laspe back into winter with snow on the ground. Although at these point of your trip you may have forgotten the anxiety that comes with the end of winter since you managed to avoid it this year. Hope you are doing well and wish you the best!

Thanks! Almost as nice as yours :-)

I ended up on the North Pier slip #35 which isn't bad for my first year there. You should stop on by anytime after Memorial Day.

Aqui estem per donar un cop de ma en el que faci falta. Ja saps!. Em sembla una idea excelent i cal donar suport a les bones iniciatives. Una abraçada!. Ja tinc la maleta feta....

Hi Can Drac, great network, we just started a sailing Thailand Network. We hope we can be friends and we would very much appreciate it if you can feature our blogpost about Sailing Thailand Network on your homepage!! Happy to blog something back, or please sign up and you can do it yourself on Sailingthailand.ning.com. Thank you, happy sailing! Rolien

I wish you guys were up North today. The weather is fantastic. Check out my blog for the latest status.

Coo-eee Cobbers, I am not sure where we will head this year, but it looks like Westward. How far depends..., maybe out of the Med??? I have been checking your position on Pangolin. With luck our paths may cross near the end of the year. Anyway have a great crossing, have FUN and Take Care.

Thanks for the update ! I love Bermuda - how is it treating you !
Have a great trip to Azores ~!~!~!~!~!

Yall made that seem like a short n easy trip, despite catchin zero fish. Was fun hearin from yall along th way, thanks for makin me feel aboard.
Now, dont hurry home on the chat rooms account. Enjoy a few months while yer there. And when ye ready-about, dont forget to round the island twice, since ye touched it! And save a glass of that special water yall are brewin, or bartered for (fuel, right! LOL.!)

Carry on gang!

Yes, he is a 2 cabin 40.

Flight's on time, leaving in 6 hours... can't wait to see you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow... you're HOME.... you've been a wonderful inspiration and I can't wait to hear MORE !*!@*!@*!* what you will be doing next... isn't life grand !

Yeah.. Fatal Storm was keeping me on the edge... btw.. it was more of a joke.... I had just gone on watch... and had been reading... just couldn't put it down... I need some advice communicating cheaply once leave US... have the locked iphone. What did you do ? Hope all is well.

Can Drac-where are you now? I have not been keeping up as I should have. Has the boat served your needs well? Any killer variables or things that required considerable work?
Sam
LONGHAWK
B43 #9

Hey Guys,
Hope that things are going well for you. Yes you could help with Haiti. Right now I am working on a project for Solar Powered Watermakers to be installed in Haiti as water is a major issue.
There is a foundation Oceans Watch www.oceanswatch.org Minimuim joining is $25 or $50 for boat and crew. Right now we are looking for 3 things
1. Boats in the area that are willing to take supplies to secured coastal villages in Haiti
2. Boats willing to Joing Oceans Watch
3. Boats willing to make doinations from Oceans Watch Website Put in Solar Watermakers for Haiti or similaliar in the subject line.

Thanks for every thing Cameron

Hey thanks for my BD gift...I love this site....and yes I do get on the boat too.....lol.

Did you guys purchased your vessel from winters in riverside,N.J. ,Seems like I might of seen it there. Anyway nice site,and fair winds,Pat

When I become more knowageable about computer I will post some pictures. The team at Winters are great and very caring service as well as caring for their customers.I usually see them at the boat shows as well as their many open houses.I will definitely say Hello from you two.Take care,Pat

Can Drac.Regrading dsc vhf it seems like you might have to contact Fcc.gov outside of US waters according to a video on Icom web site, hope this helps,take care,Pat

It is Friday night, June 11th, & we are thinking about you! We are wondering where you are? We are sailing as a fleet into the New York Harbor to your home port tomorrow morning & we are wishing that you were going to be there! ; ) xox

Hi
Thanks for welcome. Will have some photos soon. Trying to get steering wheel locks. Beneteau stopped fitting 6 months ago. Goiot make steering---which there is excessive play in port wheel--on the list--and refuse to reply to email. Assume they are holiday like rest of France.
regards
Michael

Hi, I was told about a pic being in Latts & Atts but have not received the mag yet. I will post the pics that I have.

Gràcies! Encara no he pogut veure massa de seaknots, però sembla interessant. Quina utilitat hi trobes?

Do you have air conditioning on your boat ....was 32 degrees celcius in June when I was in Alicante ....too hot ...my friends just back from Alicante last week and said it was 37degrees! Most uncomfortable in a marina ..is it any better anchored off? Want to bring my boat over to the Costa Brava in 2 years time but have to figure out how to keep cool and how to keep the mosquitoes at bay! All advice welcome!