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kid almost completes solo navigation
puts me to shame. i dunno how people do this stuff. http://tiny.cc/e4WLA
Added by Nathaniel Poole on May 27, 2009 at 10:34am — No Comments
Experimenting with video
I have consistently taken photos on each of our previous trips. However, this year I decide to try out the video feature on my little pocket-sized… Continue
Added by David Royall on May 26, 2009 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment
Dangers of propane can't be overstated
My friends and i just went through the harrowing experience of fighting a brutal fire in a trailer park after an elderly fellow tried to light a propane appliance the wrong way. The explosion blew him across the room and it was only by the quick thinking of others that both he and his wife were pulled out of the place before it went completely up in flames. Pics and full story on my blog at www.loosemoorings.org The story was on both the evening news and in the local paper.
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Added by Nathaniel Poole on May 26, 2009 at 1:30am — 5 Comments
The Admrial is Happy
Ah now she is happy With the new helm seat, Jeannie loves to steer now. As long as it is warm. Our first 3 day weekend on the boat. Weather was 70s all weekend and Lake Michigan was 52 degs' Which made for a chilly sail Winds were 20 kts as it is a typical spring winds.
Added by Randy on May 25, 2009 at 9:34am — 3 Comments
Finally on the boat here in Ft. Lauderdale...
OK, here we had been trying to get out of the slip since 8am this morning. Started on a Beneteau 393 due to a bad starter solenoid relay on our cat. It rained very very heavy with frequent lightning this morning here in Ft Lauderdale from 0830 to about 1145. The weather started clearing up and we thought our cat would be ready, but it did not get released from the mechanic until 1600 today..too late to provisionj and leave out for south Miami. So, night two in the marina...We are to to leave… Continue
Added by Daniel on May 24, 2009 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments
Photo/Video Contest from Discover Boating
You may already know that I'm working with Discover Boating which is an online educational website that helps people to get into boating.
And of course I love sharing what I find fun and interesting at http://friendfeed.com/boatingrob and on Twitter @boatingrob. And I enjoy being a part of this local community.
But I also wanted to make sure… Continue
And of course I love sharing what I find fun and interesting at http://friendfeed.com/boatingrob and on Twitter @boatingrob. And I enjoy being a part of this local community.
But I also wanted to make sure… Continue
Added by Rob on May 23, 2009 at 10:44am — No Comments
Repowering with electric motor, hydrogen or vinegar !
In Puerto Rico last winter, I met a cruising couple who had restored a Westsail 32. I came to meet them one late afternoon at an anchorage while sitting on Can-Drac with Andrea and Franc. This classic beauty was one of the last to arrive that day thru a narrow channel, to catch a mooring for the night.
As she passed us, Franc turns to me and says, 'Hey, that looks like a possible boat for you, Suky'.
We hailed them on the radio and asked if we could come aboard.… Continue
As she passed us, Franc turns to me and says, 'Hey, that looks like a possible boat for you, Suky'.
We hailed them on the radio and asked if we could come aboard.… Continue
Begin my sailing life.....NOW
My Dad and I are on the way down to Ft Lauderdale to be onboard a cat for our first series of 3 lesson sets. We are to be at the marina by 3pm 5/23/09. I hope Dad does not get seasick (he does have a prescription patch to wear). I will be fine and am looking forward to the adventure. I have been keeping up with all the blogs and comments that I can and appreciate everyones encouragement and help. I enjoyed talking to L O L A recently, but can't seem to reach her lately. She is a few steps ahead… Continue
Added by Daniel on May 21, 2009 at 12:25pm — 4 Comments
More Project work
Latest project is the addition of a new corian counter top along with changing the fridge over to a freezer fridge system. Gota keep the Admiral happy. Here are a few pictures of templates as it is in the work stage still.…
GALLEY COMPLETED
The galley is completed now except for a shelf above the sink yet. Which is having some stainless work being done before the shelf can go up.…
Added by Randy on May 21, 2009 at 12:31am — 3 Comments
Where have I been?
Home writing an article, my first really important one! Been working on it for more than a month and getting ready for my big summer solo sail. Sorry if I haven't responded to anyone. I expect to get caught up this week-end with ya'll.
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on May 20, 2009 at 10:42pm — 1 Comment
It's raining...it's pouring in touristland!
We have not had rain for months and it is nice to FINALLY have it. All week, as a matter of fact. My little garden is loving it. I know my water bill is!
There's a terrible secret about O Town drivers...we don't do well driving in rain. We should since it rains a TON here. They don't call Florida a tropical paradise for no reason, don't cha know?
So when everyone gets out on the roads during the rush hours here it's pretty brutal especially when it's raining. The killer… Continue
There's a terrible secret about O Town drivers...we don't do well driving in rain. We should since it rains a TON here. They don't call Florida a tropical paradise for no reason, don't cha know?
So when everyone gets out on the roads during the rush hours here it's pretty brutal especially when it's raining. The killer… Continue
Added by Charlotte Radford on May 20, 2009 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments
First leg of the rally, Tortola to Bermuda
We never intended to race. But as we set off on the first leg of the ARC Europe rally, we could not resist the challenge of a good start. Over two dozen boats eager to cross a short line between a committee boat and an orange buoy at the sound of a horn was sure to be exciting!
So we came out of the marina early and picked the best angle; one that would give us right of way and put us at the right place at the right time. Sure enough,… Continue
Added by CAN DRAC on May 19, 2009 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments
How time flies!!! Hurricane season is ALMOST upon us!
Getting myself geared up to do some serious blogging.
Hurricane season will be here shortly. A "light" season predicted. Only time will tell. O Town tends to get the hurricanes later in the season but there are always exceptions.
You know you can count on your VERY FAVORITE hurricane blogger to be on the spot, if possible. I am hoping the forecasters are correct but there's a reason they call it FORECASTING!
Several things to relate: Trading up to a larger boat… Continue
Hurricane season will be here shortly. A "light" season predicted. Only time will tell. O Town tends to get the hurricanes later in the season but there are always exceptions.
You know you can count on your VERY FAVORITE hurricane blogger to be on the spot, if possible. I am hoping the forecasters are correct but there's a reason they call it FORECASTING!
Several things to relate: Trading up to a larger boat… Continue
Added by Charlotte Radford on May 19, 2009 at 8:18pm — 7 Comments
Is this my new boat?
Jeepers!! I have an opportunity to buy something close to my 'dream' cruising boat - at least in the sense of having all the equipment, all the capabilities, and all in reasonable shape. The boat has been around the world. It's also big - bigger than anything I had planned on for some time if ever - officially 44 feet but that includes a 4 foot bowsprit and about two feet of reverse transom (like most modern sailboats.
Because of the unique situation, I think I could be moved onto my… Continue
Because of the unique situation, I think I could be moved onto my… Continue
Added by Gary B on May 17, 2009 at 9:06pm — 27 Comments
Unbelievable
Hearing what I want to hear, believing what I want to hear, that's me.
Giving encouragment, that's you!
Together we will surpass expectations....
In the meantime, I have another question:
How do you access internet? I have a lap top that I think I can get an adapter to plug into my battery control panel, but what kind of widget is required to get internet; is it called wi-fi??????????
With only a few weeks to go, another unbelievable part of me… Continue
Giving encouragment, that's you!
Together we will surpass expectations....
In the meantime, I have another question:
How do you access internet? I have a lap top that I think I can get an adapter to plug into my battery control panel, but what kind of widget is required to get internet; is it called wi-fi??????????
With only a few weeks to go, another unbelievable part of me… Continue
Added by Marlene A. Sassaman on May 8, 2009 at 11:14pm — 2 Comments
Ship Island or Bust!
Ship Island, MS April 21-26, 2009
Day 1.
We are determined to make it to Ship Island, MS on this trip. The barrier islands off the coast of Mississippi beckon us. And who are we to ignore a challenge!
Our marina is approximately one hour upriver on the Tchefuncte River. Preparation for the trip takes, as usual, until mid- to late afternoon. Mike had installed some efficiencies -- a gauge to monitor levels of the waste tank; another battery and a gauge to monitor… Continue
Day 1.
We are determined to make it to Ship Island, MS on this trip. The barrier islands off the coast of Mississippi beckon us. And who are we to ignore a challenge!
Our marina is approximately one hour upriver on the Tchefuncte River. Preparation for the trip takes, as usual, until mid- to late afternoon. Mike had installed some efficiencies -- a gauge to monitor levels of the waste tank; another battery and a gauge to monitor… Continue
Added by Gina Nadas on May 7, 2009 at 9:17pm — 6 Comments
Provo to the Dominican Republic
We spent 10 days in the South Side Marina at Provo TCI enjoying the wonderful hospitality of Simon and Charlynn. We were waiting for a good weather window for the long trip to the Dominican Republic. Our wait paid off. Simon gave us waypoints for the trip from Provo to Ambergris Cay then through the reefs and off the Caicos Banks to Big Sand Cay and then from there to a waypoint on the north shore of the DR near Luperon. The motorsail to Ambergris was a little rough with choppy seas and winds… Continue
Added by Jim Jackson on May 6, 2009 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments
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