March 2009 Blog Posts (28)

NINA

Papagayos have me pined down in Nicaragua, but an exact hand built replica of the Nina showed up today. For more information go to www.thenina.com

Added by PETER PAPPAS on March 6, 2009 at 1:08pm — No Comments

Talisman ready for Gulf Coast travel

Hi, Fidgety II, read your comments. We bought a Pearson 365 ketch and have been readying it for some coastal cruising. This would be our first. Talisman is docked at Madisonville and we plan to make our way east to Mobile or Pensacola sometime late March. Do you have any tips as to marinas or anchorages along the coast? Other interesting places to see, where to eat, etc.? Are you on the north- or southshore? Would love to chat with you about your experiences. Gina & Mike Sibley

Added by Gina Nadas on March 6, 2009 at 12:33pm — 10 Comments

It is getting close to spring, so here is a safety tip!

Thought ya'll should read this in case you're thinking of installing an electric fence!

We have the standard 6ft. fence in the backyard, and a few months ago, I heard about burglaries increasing dramatically in the entire city.

To make sure this never happened to me, I got an electric fence and ran a single wire along the top of the fence. Actually, I got the biggest cattle charger Tractor Supply had, made for 26 miles of fence. I then used an 8 ft. long ground rod, drove 7.5 feet… Continue

Added by Captain Mike Baker on March 5, 2009 at 11:44pm — 1 Comment

03 Mar 2009: Panama Canal Yacht Club Bulldozed - Cruisers Told to Move Boats By April 1st.

The Cruising Compass received word on Monday that the PCYC is no longer.- Cruisers Told to Move Boats By April 1st. The Cruising Compass received word on Monday that the PCYC is no longer.

According to the Panama Connection SSB net Saturday morning, "The container yard next door to PCYC has for years been trying to acquire the property and received a court order at the end of the day Thursday condemning PCYC and granting them the rights to close PCYC. Since Friday was a holiday and… Continue

Added by CruisingEditor on March 5, 2009 at 11:41am — 1 Comment

The ballad of Luperon

I can't believe we almost missed it. For a moment, we considered taking I-65 from the Bahamas to the Virgin Islands. What that means is taking advantage of the North winds that come with a front to go as far East as meridian 65 and then turn South straight to the Virgins. Never mind the fact that this is a long offshore passage and that these North winds don’t usually last long at this time of year, causing hours of motoring into Easterly winds… Continue

Added by CAN DRAC on March 4, 2009 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Musings of Gypsy Heart - Looking for my future live aboard home. (Dinghy named Bliss)

'Gypsy Heart' Sailing Vessel, 28 to 34 feet. 'Bliss' Dinghy, my next home & my first full time live aboard vessel.

This is my first blog and it's about my journey to live aboard & the people and resources I discover along the way.

A gypsy at heart and in my DNA, who's completely in love with the seas and the winds, I want to make my next home aboard.

Most likely a sloop but possibly a catamaran for live aboard, coastal and blue water cruising. Must be single… Continue

Added by Suky on March 2, 2009 at 6:00am — 3 Comments

Florida to New York

Although I declared my intent to sail to New York Haror several weeks ago. Yesterday, I took the first step toward making it a reality. After 5 hours or scrub a dub-dub, SPRAY, my vessel of choice, is at least in a condition to note any areas in need of repair. Two mini dings, next to each other show about a 1 inch chip in the gelcoat. Then, there are the stress cracks around a few of the fittings, some ring-dings in need of replacement and that itsy bitsy sink drain that is filled with all… Continue

Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on March 1, 2009 at 8:47pm — 8 Comments

BACK TO CALLISTO

LEAVING TOMOROW FOR NICARAGUA. BACK ON BOARD AFTER TWO MONTHS OF FILLING UP THE WAR CHEST. WILL BE LEAVING FOR COSTA RICA IN A FEW DAYS,

Added by PETER PAPPAS on March 1, 2009 at 8:52am — 4 Comments

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