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Taking the plunge, , ,
Step one, ready to buy as soon as I find what I want:
What I want is an ocean going multihull in the 35 foot range. As an experienced skipper of a Corsair F28, I have an idea of what to expect. Weighing the pros and cons of a tri versus a cat are on my agenda as is comfort versus speed. Typically, I favor speed over comfort but because my next boat needs to take me around the world via the Panama Canal and more temperate climates, being seaworthy and user friendly for single handing… Continue
What I want is an ocean going multihull in the 35 foot range. As an experienced skipper of a Corsair F28, I have an idea of what to expect. Weighing the pros and cons of a tri versus a cat are on my agenda as is comfort versus speed. Typically, I favor speed over comfort but because my next boat needs to take me around the world via the Panama Canal and more temperate climates, being seaworthy and user friendly for single handing… Continue
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on February 3, 2010 at 10:19pm — 4 Comments
The Big Adventure: Day 1
The big day had finally come; the day we were to embark on the 200 mile journey to sail my new, (to me) boat to its home port. Evie had never been on a boat before, and I wondered how she would fare. But as we pulled up to the dock I heard a squeal of excitement as she burst from the truck, ran down the dock and leaped onto the boat. I had never seen her so happy, running up and down the decks, doing a little jig on the bow, handling all the stays and halyards and hugging the mast. She even did… Continue
Added by Dan Vitale on February 3, 2010 at 8:25am — 8 Comments
Winter Blues
Winter in Pensacola, we've had some really cold, wet weather this winter. Not very good for sailing, and our channel is due to be dreged in January/February. It's a good thing since I can't get out in the bay during the winter low tides. But the dock time has been good for doing maintenance jobs that need to be done. I replaced the accumulator for the fresh water system, changed the oil in the engine, pulled up all the floor boards and cleaned out the bilges. We also removed the old mainsail… Continue
Added by Bob on January 31, 2010 at 9:56pm — No Comments
Jack of all trades or Master of One
Sailing around the world or even around the lake has inherent dangers. There is the possibility of falling off the boat, being hit in the head with the boom, jamming your feet on the toe jammers that decorate the deck, getting your fingers caught in a cleat. While no one goes to sea wishing for an accident, sailing like all sports must be approached with a bail out plan.
Taking on the challenge of skippering a 28 foot monohull in our local women's series is a job I take seriously.… Continue
Taking on the challenge of skippering a 28 foot monohull in our local women's series is a job I take seriously.… Continue
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on January 31, 2010 at 8:26pm — 4 Comments
Great Support and Comments
Thanks for all your support. I agree with Terri that when you are out their alone, despite all the technology and being given a boat, there is no one but you to handle every single detail. There is a certain mind set that encourages solo voyages whether on a boat, in a car, on a bicycle trip, or even solo trekking the wilds of the Amazon (certainly someone has done that). It seems that every post I have ever made to this website brings forth words of encouragement.
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on January 25, 2010 at 4:51am — 1 Comment
Splice the Main Brace --- Bits of interesting stuff
Splice the mainbrace
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Splicing the mainbrace aboard HMS Wren during World War IISplice the mainbrace is an order given aboard naval vessels to issue the crew with a drink. Originally an order for one of the most difficult emergency repair jobs aboard a sailing ship, it became a euphemism for authorized celebratory drinking afterward, and then the name of an order to grant the crew an extra ration of rum or… Continue
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Splicing the mainbrace aboard HMS Wren during World War IISplice the mainbrace is an order given aboard naval vessels to issue the crew with a drink. Originally an order for one of the most difficult emergency repair jobs aboard a sailing ship, it became a euphemism for authorized celebratory drinking afterward, and then the name of an order to grant the crew an extra ration of rum or… Continue
Added by Terri on January 23, 2010 at 7:47am — 2 Comments
Amiyah Diaz, Greta Thompson, Norah Torres and Juliet Allen
Someone tell me these beauties are part of this group?
This is Amiyah Diaz on myspace:
This is Amiyah Diaz on myspace:
Added by gary walth on January 18, 2010 at 11:09pm — 16 Comments
Bluemapia Sponsors People's Boat
Alex Alley needs sponsors to participate to the next Ocean Global Race.
Enrty level to buy a space on his boat 5x5 cm is 25 £.
http://ning.it/8EfuHF
He is a great guy and at the end of the race the boat will be sold and a donation will be made to charity.
That's why we decided to sponsor his adventure.
Join us and buy your space!
Marcello
Enrty level to buy a space on his boat 5x5 cm is 25 £.
http://ning.it/8EfuHF
He is a great guy and at the end of the race the boat will be sold and a donation will be made to charity.
That's why we decided to sponsor his adventure.
Join us and buy your space!
Marcello
Added by Marcello on January 18, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments
Getting ahead of myself?
Some would say that I should finish the "Across the Pacific" series before I start something new. OTOH, I have the opportunity to interview the local Boat US Vessel Assist Captain here in Seattle so I am going to go for it; hoping I will be able to spend a day on the water with him.
Do any of you have any questions you would like me to pose?
This promises to be a very entertaining and educational experience: Stay tuned.
Do any of you have any questions you would like me to pose?
This promises to be a very entertaining and educational experience: Stay tuned.
Added by Orvil Newton on January 16, 2010 at 8:04pm — 8 Comments
Jessica Watson
Golly, another heroine takes my spot. Twenty something years ago I was in such awe when I saw Tania Aebi's pix on the cover of Cruising World. I wouldn't even tell my sailing friends or colleagues about her great adventure. Although I did cut the page off and framed it. Several years later I finally hung it in my office at work. Now, Jessica Watson at age 16 is passing Cape Horn. CAPE HORN, alone, on her million dollar 34 foot monohull. It does anger me that the headlines all say she is sailing… Continue
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on January 12, 2010 at 10:00pm — 5 Comments
bear boat charter
I am doing my first st. Marten and the leeward islands boat charter.
Does any one have any advice or recommendations ???
Does any one have any advice or recommendations ???
Added by wael ibrahim on January 11, 2010 at 2:24pm — No Comments
NO MORE ROAMING: all ports in Europe - only one phonecard
Dear Friends,
everybody, who is traveling a lot in different countries knows the problem! I now used a new kind of SIM-Phonecard, that works in more then 100 countries and I do not pay roaming anymore when people call me. It is a UK number and I only pay low rates, if I make calls inside the… Continue
everybody, who is traveling a lot in different countries knows the problem! I now used a new kind of SIM-Phonecard, that works in more then 100 countries and I do not pay roaming anymore when people call me. It is a UK number and I only pay low rates, if I make calls inside the… Continue
Added by Christoph Heckenbuecker on January 10, 2010 at 4:44pm — No Comments
2010 - Facing Future
January 7th 2010, Shilshole Bay: Facing Future
I hope everyone had a satisfying and renewing solstice and holiday season. Leaving political correctness aside for moment; as Christians and Americans, we celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas with Laura's family in the traditional ways. On New Year's eve Laura and I had dinner with friends and retired early. We were sound asleep by 10:30, grateful that we are not in Honolulu where… Continue
I hope everyone had a satisfying and renewing solstice and holiday season. Leaving political correctness aside for moment; as Christians and Americans, we celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas with Laura's family in the traditional ways. On New Year's eve Laura and I had dinner with friends and retired early. We were sound asleep by 10:30, grateful that we are not in Honolulu where… Continue
Added by Orvil Newton on January 7, 2010 at 1:51pm — No Comments
Focus, Marlene Focus
If one more person tells me to focus, I'm not sure what I will say. Anyone who has ever spent more than ten minutes with me undoubtedly will say, "focus, Marlene Focus." It's as if my name is no longer Marlene Anne Sassaman, but rather it is Focus Marlene Focus. On the one tack it is amusing as my challenge with staying focused crosses all that I do. Whether cleaning out my closet, writing an important report for work, cruising the Intracoastal Waterway, racing in a highly competitive regatta,… Continue
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on January 5, 2010 at 7:30pm — 3 Comments
New Years Sail
Met a bloke and his wife the other night on the dock. Did a few hours sailing early this morning 10-15 knot breeze. topping out around .6.7 knots on a Hunter '38. Easy breezy, too easy as they say in the coral sea. A bit chilly, sorta like NZ in summer...
Added by James Hyde on January 3, 2010 at 1:06am — No Comments
HAVE 37' 4YR.OLD BENATEAU TIMESHARE LOOKING FOR NY/NJ SAILORS
have timeshare on 4yr. old boat, in great shape- out of Liberty landing, jersey city. Looking to share costs with other interested sailors. Costs about $1,000 each,incl. everything! except fuel.Have 4 people so far need another 2. This is for about 5 months next summer. If interested email me brucerbayer@yahoo.com
Added by bruce bayer on January 1, 2010 at 1:31pm — No Comments
sailing in nyc area w/37' Benateau
have timeshare on 4yr. old boat, in great shape- out of Liberty landing, jersey city. Looking to share costs with other interested sailors. Costs about $1,000 each,incl. everything! except fuel.Have 4 people so far need another 2. This is for about 5 months next summer. If interested email me brucerbayer@yahoo.com
Added by bruce bayer on January 1, 2010 at 1:26pm — No Comments
Armchair Sailing is not my new year's resolution!
Well, it looks like winter has reached coastal Texas. With the mercury in the low 40's and the recent rains, it is almost like de ja vu of my last home in Boston. Nothing like overcast skies and some cold wet rain to make you feel alive, right? With holiday celebrations, visiting friends and family, and all the extra cleanup involved, I bet many like myself have been stuck to armchair sailing this month. Ok, I admit, I did have an opportunity to join a group on a 1/2 day charter after… Continue
Going North To St. Thomas
Well, hurricane season ended and now we are headed north with Wind Whisperer, Abasaroque, and Emerald Seas. We have had some great sails on the way north. Celebrated Thanksgiving at Saline Bay on Mayreau in the Tobago Cays. What a beautiful spot. The next day we sailed around to the Cays and snorkeled around the islands. We saw sea turtles, and lots of tropical fish on the reefs. The water was nice and clear and warm. The Cays are on the top of the list for must visit places if you like to… Continue
Added by Jim Jackson on December 24, 2009 at 1:28pm — No Comments
Now what, , ,
As I spend my days, two at least, cleaning out my home office, my hands are shaking. I have all this stuff. Stuff I don't know what to do with. Oh, I could spend money, rather borrow money, to buy some shelves to show off my life's collections, or toss, toss, toss, or sell on criag's list, donate to goodwill, or just sit here until as my mom would say until the cows come home.
I know I need to focus, to set a goal for the 2010 year, to plan for my finite future. Maybe it is the… Continue
I know I need to focus, to set a goal for the 2010 year, to plan for my finite future. Maybe it is the… Continue
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on December 21, 2009 at 12:00pm — 5 Comments
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