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Boating RSS FeedsGreece Cruising Guide - A Free, Online Resource For Sailors - The Greece Cruising Guide, a section on the free, online World Cruising and Sailing Wiki, has now developed into a VERY usable sailing resource along with many other well developed cruising guides for regions around the world. The World Cruising Wiki Cruising Guides are developed and written by cruisers, for cruisers. These Cruising Guides contain up-to-date information on countries, immigration and customs, world ports, marinas and yacht clubs, anchorages, approaches and navigation details, ocean passages and much more. World Cruising and Sailing Wiki More ...Feed Source: www.cruiserlog.com Caribbean Cruising Guide - The Caribbean section of the Cruising Wiki is now well underway - many sections are already very useful and interesting and, of course, free for anyone to access. Our collective thanks to all those who have already contributed their information to date - it is most appreciated by all cruisers around the world. Thank you! I am posting this message on this board to make an appeal to all who have knowledge of the Caribbean region to make a concerted effort to "fill in the blanks" and complete this section in particular. Let's get this section completed - for all the cruisers that are following in our wakes. Bring out the "writer" in you and help to build a great resource for all - others will be building other sections around the world that will be useful to YOU in the future. Help to build this World Cruising Wiki - the free, online Cruising Guide. The World Cruising Wiki belongs to all - built by cruisers, for cruisers.... Oceanswatch - Anyone Know Much About Them?, www.oceanswatch.org - The Oceanswatch web site was interesting to me, but I'm not familiar with many charitable organizations traveling on small private yachts, and so I wrote to Oceanswatch for a copy of their charter before I went any further. They really haven't been very forthcoming, it seems. On their web site, under "charter" they state: "Copies of our Trust documents are available on request by emailing chris@oceanswatch.org" I emailed Chris, and here are the emails sent and received as of today. It doesn't cost him anything to send copies of this stuff to me, does it? So now I'm asking what does he have to hide? Anybody here know?
Full details: ... Cruising Blogs and Narratives. - The best way to learn about cruising is to read other cruisers' Blogs, Narratives and Voyage Logs and see how they are doing it "out there".
Cruising Blogs and Narratives... World Cruising and Sailing Wiki - the free World Cruising Guide for cruising sailors. -
The World Cruising and Sailing Wiki has been established by Cruiserlog.com so that all cruising sailors around the world can have free access to as much information on cruising around the world as possible. This cruising and sailing Wiki is a resource to which all sailors are encouraged to freely contribute and thereby help to build a great reference resource for the benefit of all cruisers that are sailing around the world.
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... Storm Management for Ocean Cruisers - At the 32nd Annual Seven Seas Cruising Association Convention in Melbourne, Florida, I presented a short discussion on STORM MANAGEMENT FOR CRUISERS. I have now uploaded the talk on my website so that fellow sailors can learn more about storm management from an experienced cruiser's perspective.
Full discussion .... To All Cruisers - Information On Cruising Expenses. - This is not "how much does it cost to cruise." This isn't "How much did you spend in Fiji?" This is, "what do you spend on a monthly or weekly basis in the various ports while cruising?" It doesn't have to be exact, and shouldn't be overblown, but this is intended to buttress the arguments of many destination-based businesses that cruising sailors are good for the local economy. This is a subject near and dear to my heart, because it isn't just Fiji who discounts the cruising sailor as a benefit to the economy, and it's the powerful resorts who get the ear of government in most economies dependent upon the tourist dollar.
More .... Cruising Fiji - Up To Date Information. - Some very important information has been updated TODAY on the Cruising & Sailing Wiki's Fiji page. Cruisers planning to visit Fiji should read this.
Details .... Cruising and Sailing Wiki by CruiserLog - CruiserLog is proud to have established this new Cruising and Sailing Wiki so that all cruisers around the world can have free access to as much information on the topic as possible. This cruising and sailing Wiki is a resource to which all members are encouraged to freely contribute and help to build a great reference resource for the benefit of all cruisers that are sailing around the world.
Details .... Boom Brakes & Preventers, Preventing Injuries. - Not wishing to pre-empt the findings of the investigation into the latest tragedy in the ARC rally. But taking a good hard look at preventing injuries from being hit specifically by booms:-
During racing, the controlled gybe manoeuver may be performed many times without the use of a boom preventer - this is understandable. However, when in a cruising mode and when setting a course for a distant destination, is there a good reason for not using a boom preventer, so that if an unplanned gybe occurs - possible injury is averted ????
Full discussion .... Yacht "No Komis" Epirb Activated - Indonesia - We just got this message from a friend's wife. Her husband's EPIRB (Yacht NO KOMIS) went off and he dropped off the nets and e-mail. The local SAR does not seem to have many assets/capabilities. We don't know Indonesia very well, anyone have any suggestions as to any other actions she should take?
"Great to hear from you and get the photos. Life is stressful for me right now. Terry and his yacht "No Komis" are the subject of a search by Search & Rescue, Indonesia. The EPIRB went off last Saturday afternoon, transmitted for about 25 hours and stopped. There has been no Sailmail since Nov 28. Terry was leaving the next day for a brief overnight passage of 100nm. This could be a series of events, none serious, but then again, who knows. Any one thing is no problem, but putting them together does make you wonder what has happened. "
Full details .... Schooner Alvei Overdue To New Zealand. - An aircraft is to carry out a search for a ship which was due to arrive in New Zealand on Saturday. The 92ft schooner Alvei left Port Vila in Vanuatu with nine people onboard more than three weeks ago. The Alvei is described as a learning vessel, which gives travelers the experience of sailing on a traditional ship. Its crew and passengers are believed to be aged between 27 and 66 and include Australians, Americans, a New Zealander and an Englishman.
Details .... Caribbean or Bahamas - where to keep a yacht? - This is a somewhat general question but where would be a good place to moor a yacht - the Bahamas or in the Caribbean? When I say good, I mean a combination of relatively cheap-to-fly- to, close to an airport, relatively cheap and safe to moor a sailing yacht that is also a good cruising destination.
Full discussion .... Cruising And Sailing In Guyana - Information for Cruisers. - Cruising in Guyana Situate on the North Eastern seaboard of South America, though it's name translates from it's Amerindian origin to mean, Land of Many Waters, Guyana was not, until recently, considered a cruising destination. But, four years ago a flotilla of some 4 yachts sailed up the majestic Essequibo River, the third largest in South America, to discover that it's fresh waters offered amongst the most attractive anchorages in the South American and Caribbean region.
Full report .... Solar Panel Life-span On Sailing Yachts? - Just wondering how long some of you have had your solar panels? If you have noticed any degeneration in efficiency, and what brand you have? Also, if anyone can recommend a good book on solar power - drycell battery systems and energy consumption calculations (i.e. how many and what size panels are needed to power specific systems) it would be greatly appreciated.
Full discussion .... Non-EU Yachts In Greece? - Does anyone have current experience of this charge for sailing yachts that visit Greece? I have just been told that there is a huge fee to pay, based on L.O.A x beam, if your boat stays longer than 3 months. This is not mentioned in the Imray Greek Waters Pilot, edition 9.
Full discussion .... Piracy Attempts On Cruising Yachts - Analysis of the 1st 9 months of 2007. - This analysis of reported attempted attacks on Yachts sailing the world has been carried out by Cruiserlog Moderators in order to evaluate the events/incidents from a cruisers point of view. It is not meant to be a criticism of the ICC International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Report Center's Q3 report for 2007. They receive reports from ships, boats and yachts and précis these for publication in their weekly piracy report which is then widely circulated. It is probable that the IMB is not able to check the veracity of the initial incident, therefore having to accept it at face value even though it may sound incomplete, inaccurate or even exaggerated.
Details ... Freestanding Rigs And..., ... other non traditional approaches. - If anyone's interested in a quick and pretty convincing overview of the value of freestanding rigs, I guess that you could do a lot worse than talk to Eric Sponberg who's not only enthusiastic and clearly knowledgeable but also has a pretty straightforward writing style - I understood nearly every word first time round so
Details .... Water Purification On Boats - I came across this product AQUA SALVEO for water purification. Just wondering has anyone used this product OR any other product to do this job. My boat has been sitting for 4 years now and I suspect the water is maybe older than that. I can't remove the tanks without some major demolition and reconstruction work so is this the best alternative.
Full discussion .... Cruising And Sailing Wiki, A community project, all sailors encouraged to contribute. - Has anyone noticed the very quiet birth of the CruiserLog Cruising and Sailing Wiki? This Cruising and Sailing Wiki will develop into an extremely useful resource for all cruisers around the world - be built by all cruisers around the world who are always so willing to share their knowledge and information.
Cruising and Sailing Wiki .... E-mail At Sea For Sailing Yachts - We have an ICOM IC-M700PRO SSB Radio Telephone installed in sailing yacht "Gallivanter". What is the simplest and most cost effective upgrade which would enable us to send & receive e-mail at sea? I understand I'll need to purchase some sort of modem and sign-up with a service provider. Options abound and I'm just curious about which is the best / cost effective way to go in these modern times.
Full discussion .... Advance Notice of Arrival (ANOA) for cruising yachts required in some countries. - Countries around the world are fast changing existing regulations or activating new regulations regarding Advance Notice of Arrival (ANOA) for yachts. These regulations are currently being applied with little notice so it is imperative that there be a central database that is constantly updated for cruisers to refer to.
Full details .... Boat Fenders For A Sailing Yacht, cylindrical or spherical? - Is there a practical reason why some cruisers choose round over cylindrical (or vice versa) fenders for a sailing yacht? I have been told the guide for fender size is 2.5cm per 1.5m (1" per 5') of boat length for cylindrical, and 5cm per 1.5m (2" per 5') for round; is this an effective measure? Some sailors also seem to think that suspending fenders from the hand railings/wire between staunchions is poor seamanship is there a modern reason why this may be true?
Full Discussion .... Manual vs Electric Windlass For Sailing Yacht? - From all of your experience is it feasible to use a manual windlass or are the 12 volt models the only way to go on a sailing yacht? The cost of the manual models is so much less that i would like to go that way. I have just found out the hard way that pulling up and anchor and chain by hand in a windward anchorage can be difficult and dangerous. Thanks for your thoughts.
Full discussion .... Ciguatera, A Danger For Yacht Crews Sailing In The Tropics - When catching dinner, how concerned are cruisers and sailors about catching fish which carry the Ciguatera toxin? I only know what amounts to 'folklore'. In Australian waters many anglers avoid eating large fish which are known to dwell amid coral reefs. The parrot fish (beautiful fillets!!) is known to be particularly prone to Ciguatera. I understand that fish caught in deep water, or away from coral, do not carry Ciguatera. Is this correct?
Full discussion .... Panama Canal Transit - Current Cost Details for sailing yachts. - Firstly, I use an agent for a sailing yacht where a lot of cruisers do everything themselves and thus save quite a considerable amount of money. The reason for using an agent is time - we are undertaking a delivery and the quicker we can get through the canal the better. I used Stanley Scott and he is kept updated as to the date and time of our arrival in Colon.
Full report .... Being Your Own Mechanic as owner of a sailing yacht. - Reading this sailing blog for the past few weeks makes me realize how incredibly difficult it must be to own a boat if you don't have the skills to do the mechanical work yourself. I wonder what percent of today's cruisers rely on a mechanic versus do-it-yourself?
Full discussion .... How Do You Mark Your sailing yacht's Anchor Chain? - I thought it would be interesting to hear about the various methods used to mark anchor chain on a sailing yacht. I have seen a very effective method of having cable-ties every 10 meters - one for 10m. 2 for 20m, etc.
Full discussion .... Good Cruising And Sailing Quotes... - Cruising let?s you share a back porch with a billionaire.
Many more quotes ... Delivery Yachtsman Freed In Gibraltar - 2 months in jail I believe and I can't imagine how much pain and money this cost him and his sailing crew. What a nightmare situation to find oneself in when you thought you were doing something relaxing and enjoyable.
Full discussion .... Sailing/cruising To Achieve One's Goals. - After reading Liz Clark's sailing blog, my husband and I started talking about what was so refreshing about it (besides the good grammar and pics!). Well, the thing that jumped out was the fact that this cruiser wasn't identifying herself as a cruiser but instead as a surfer-girl. Her outlook on life, her goals, where she's going and what she's doing doesn't simply focus on "cruising" for the sake of cruising. We realized that we were craving another viewpoint like this. We absolutely love to hear about people who are achieving another life goal where sailing/cruising happens to be a conduit to the achievement. What do you all think?
Full discussion ... Water Treatment For Tanks On Yachts and Boats in general. - Tony Herrick from Cruising Connections asked whether this product was worth considering for the boating industry. The product is made in S Africa and is approved by the SA Burough of Standards and in use by the local Military amongst many other govt. and semi-govt. organizations and private groups. The retail cost for the water treatment would be in the region of about US$20 per 1,000 liters of water. The best for me is that this treatment is odourless and tasteless (Chlorine and bleach free). Please give your comments.
Full discussion ... Hurricane DEAN - warning for the Caribbean - Hurricane Dean - a warning has been issued for the Caribbean and in particular to St Lucia and Martinique. Dean had been looking a little more ragged on satellite this morning due to some dry air intrusion, and a bit of westerly shear. However recent visible and enhanced IR satellite loops indicate Hurricane Dean's structure has improved, and may be starting the forecasted steady strengthening. In fact, the 5:00 a.m. advisory reported a minimum central pressure of 976 mb or 28.82 inches. This intermediate advisory reports a central pressure of 970 mb or 28.64 inches. This is considered a rapid drop in pressure (defined as a drop of 2.0 mb per hour). Max winds are still at 100 mph, and will take probably a couple of advisories to respond to any pressure drop. Dean is forecast to become a major hurricane in 36 hours, and is forecast between 72 and 96 hours to become a CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE with winds near 145 mph.
... Tropical Depression Four ( TD 4 ) and Disturbance 91L - Atlantic storms. - Tropical Depression Four (TD 4 ) a storm in the Atlantic - this was designated late this morning. It's moving to the west, and I expect this motion to continue for the next 72 hours. I feel the NHC has a good track forecast right now, based on what I've seen in the forecast steering currents as mentioned this morning. This could change as this reaches T.S. or Hurricane status. I will continue to monitor that and put out a forecast if needed regarding any possible change. All interests in the Leeward Islands, Caribbean Islands, and Puerto Rico should monitor the progress of this system closely.
Full synopsis ... Navigation software - what is good for use on a sailing yacht? - Hi, just a quick question - I've been looking for navigation software and found there is lots of it for sailing yachts. I came across a program called Software on Board that runs C Maps. So, I was just wondering if anyone has this and can tell me what it's like. Can anyone tell me what type of GPS antenna would be best (an internal or an external)? My boat is aluminium and I'm not sure how the signal would go through aluminium, and, is the accuracy of these units as good as each other?
Full discussion .... GPS - WAAS discontinued so does your GPS unit require a software update? - What does this mean for existing (maybe older) GPS receivers? Do they require a software update for the changes? Perhaps you should contact the supplier or manufacturer of your unit to confirm.
Full discussion ..... Yacht Clandara in difficulty in the Indian Ocean - Latest News. - Yacht Clandara - catamaran adrift in the Indian Ocean. SA men wait on rescue from yacht Clandara 01/08/2007 12:15 - (SA) Johannesburg - Authorities on the island of Reunion said it could take them until Saturday to get to the yacht Clandara adrift in the Indian Ocean, SABC news reported on Wednesday. Four yachtsmen on board the catamaran Clandara were stranded in deep seas after their yacht lost its mast, sail and radio antenna during heavy storms on Monday evening. Three South African men and one Australian were on board and had been sailing from Durban to Australia.
Details .... What if you come upon a boatload of refugees while cruising? - So, you're sailing along happily on your 40' yacht (just you and your wife), some 200 miles from the nearest landfall and you see a boat ahead. As you get closer you notice that the vessel is lying very low in the water and the people aboard are waving their arms frantically. As you approach you see that the vessel is very close to sinking and there are about 20 men aboard - obviously a boatload of refugees. It appears that the boat is going down fast.
Full discussion .... Sailing through the Panama Canal - lessons learned. - We had heard a bunch of horror stories about sailing a yacht through the Panama Canal, but we just went across last week and had no problems. If you are doing the transit from North to South (Caribbean to Pacific), here are some tips:
Full discussion ..... Pilot-House sailing yachts - how seaworthy? - Other aspects of pilot-house sailing yachts that should be considered?
Full discussion ..... Sailing Yacht's Propeller Energy Conversion? - I was just reading the thread on sailing yacht propellers and was wondering if anybody has ever used their propeller to generate electricity while under sail. Seems like it would be easy enough just install a gear on the shaft and connect it to some form of small turbine . I would think this could be a pretty efficient way to charge batteries, etc., while under sail but I've never heard anyone comment on it.
Full discussion .... The danger of a lightning strike on a sailing yacht? - Some sources state that a typical cruiser has a fair to high probability of his sailing yacht being struck by lightning at least once. Surveyors often are called upon to inspect vessels damaged by it. Some statistics say about half of the boats take some form of defensive measures. What are these?
Full discussion ... Yacht Sean Seamour II Sinks In Mid Atlantic - Dream adventure on high seas turns into sailor's sailing nightmare. - This is the log of actions and events driven by the only-subsequently named Sub-tropical Storm Andrea, leading to the sinking of s/v Sean Seamour II and the successful rescue of its entire crew on the early morning of May 7th 2007. We departed from Green Cove Springs on the Saint Johns River in the early morning of May 2nd, 2007. Gibraltar was our prime destination with a planned stopover in the Azores for recommissioning and eventually fuel. The vessel, on its second crossing was fully prepared and some of the recent preparations done by Holland Marine and skipper with crew were as follows: .
Full report .... Cruising in Brazil. - Sailing the Coast of Brazil? New East Coast Yachting Centre Announced. Phillipe Fessard an experienced French sailor, has opened a new yachting centre at Praia do Jacaré, on the Rio Paraiba behind the port of Cabedelo, close to Joao Pessoa, (World Port Index No. 12710, 6 58'S., 34 50'W.). The buoyed channel to Cabedelo is well marked for either day or night entry, with a least depth of more than 8 meters. It is located on the trade wind trans-ocean, trans-equatorial route from Europe and Africa.
Full details ..... CHAGOS - Breaking News!, Appeal Court Rules in Favour of BIOT Islanders - Chagos families win legal battle. The islanders have been protesting for the right to return to the island. Families expelled from the Chagos Islands by the British have won their legal battle for the right to return home at the Court of Appeal. Some 2,000 residents were forced out when the British colony in the Indian Ocean was leased to the US in the 1960s to build an air base at Diego Garcia.
Details ..... Maxpower Marine Fuel Cell, A real step forward for sailing yachts? - This Maxpower marine fuel cell looks like a real step forward for the DC needs of a cruising yacht.
Full discussion ... Stitch-It Awl, Sail repair tool - and other uses on sailing yachts. - Used a similar tool many years ago - it was a very useful , especially when repairing a genoa on my sailing yacht where the clew's grommet/cringle had pulled out - this one looks similar. Seems expensive but I guess if it is strongly built it and because it might have an easy life, it should last the life of your boat. Over time it could turn out to save a lot of journeys to the sailmaker.
Full Discussion ... Exercise on a sailing yacht at sea? - When out to sea on a sailing yacht for extended periods how do you stay in shape, if you stay in shape? Calisthetics and maybe jump rope come to mind off hand .
Full discussion ..... Sailing Yacht's first aid kit - what is necessary for cruising? - A cruising yacht is often on passage and far away from any assistance so it is important to have some knowledge and good reference material to treat a variety of possible injuries or ailments - and have the necessary medicines and first aid dressings, etc., close to hand. You cannot carry everything but what do YOU have in your medical kit?
Full discussion .... Australian Sailing Yacht Cowrie Dancer In Trouble In Southern Ocean, Australian and South African crew aboard - The Antarctic research vessel SA Agulhas is steaming through rough seas in the Southern Ocean to rescue the crew of an Australian sailing yacht, Cowrie Dancer, after its mizzen mast broke and a crew member was washed overboard in a storm with swells of between five and eight meters. A South African crew member, Carol Erasmus, 32, of Uvongo on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, was unhurt but exhausted on Tuesday after the ordeal, which took place about 700 nautical miles south of Port Elizabeth. The two other crew members, both Australian, were injured.
Details ..... Regular Sailing Yacht Maintenance Tasks - What needs to be done and how often? - All this talk of sanding and varnishing leads me to the thought that there are plenty of other things that need to be checked over/maintained on a regular basis if we're to stay afloat safely and remain healthy on a sailing yacht.
Full discussion .... "Ghost Yacht" (Kaz 2) found drifting off the Australian east coast. - Three sailors missing from the sailing yacht Kaz 11 found drifting off the Australian east coast. The yacht was found with engines idling, lunch prepared and table set and a laptop switched on.
Details .... Gripping account of Sailing Yacht Aquarelle while crossing to Australia from New Zealand. - "We are back in Nelson after departing for Australia and running into considerable trouble. Here's what happened. Ken, Graeme our crew, and I finished with New Zealand Customs at about 9:00 am on Thursday, April 12 and headed out toward Farewell Spit headed to Sydney, Australia in calm conditions. The predicted forecast was for a 15 knot winds building throughout the day until Friday afternoon when 30kts and 3 meter swells were expected to peak and then ease late that night with westerlies to15 kts on Saturday".
Full story ..... Open Day 14 Sept 2008 - Celebrating Coastguard?s 40th Anniversary
The Wellington Volunteer Coastguard was formed in 1968 in response to the
Wahine disaster. Join us at the Base and support this vital emergency service
for the Wellington region.
Displays by Wellington?s Search & Rescue, Safety and Marine organisations
See the Coastguard and other rescue vessels from around NZ
Win prizes and enjoy the Sausage Sizzle and bake sale
Talk to the Coastguard volunteer crew
Meet Coastguard?s supportive sponsors
Learn how you can be safe at sea and look after those boating with you
Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Open Day
Sunday 14 September 2008: 10am-3pm
Coastguard Base, Evan?s Bay Marina
Wellington
Download the flyer below.
read more... Lucy running the fall on Hautapu River - Falls on Hautapu River near Taihape(Photo taken in mid-late 80s by Max Grant).... Champagne Breakfast July 27th, RPNYC Wardroom - Greetings from the Rear Commodore,
Please help us to solve a problem, ticket sales have stalled and sit at 55 for our event that can cater for 120. The first week of sales saw 45 sold, that was encouraging and then over the next fortnight a further 10 have been bought .... Weather Station Live Again - Telecom has repaired the line fault, so Pt Jerningham weather data is now live again.... Blackwash in OK Dinghy Pre-worlds at Warnemunde - The Kiwi Hamburg-Sud team at the 71st Warnemunde Woche, the pre event for the 2008 OK Dinghy World Championship, dominated the event, winning 6 of the 7 races and finishing with 5 boats in the top 6; the prize-ceremony was saw 3 black shirts on the podium.... Ragtime beats old Tahiti record and its rivals - Ragtime the wooden wonder boat added to its legend Monday when, undeterred by a disabled engine, a torn main sail and broken gooseneck, it finished the Transpacific Yacht Club’s Tahiti Race not only faster than the old record already beaten by two other boats but in strong position to claim ... Wellington Crew wins World University Match Racing Champs - The Wellington Crew of Josh Junior, Matthew Steven, Carl Syman and Chris Jones have just won the World University Match Racing Champs in Gdansk, Poland.... Winter Series Racing Postponed - Race 1 of the Winter Series has been postponed to next race day, Sunday 20 July.... Clyde Quay Boat Harbour Meeting - The Club and the Wellington City Council have called a meeting of Clyde Quay Boat Harbour mooring and boat shed licence holders to discuss the Council and the Club?s vision and ideas for the Clyde Quay Boat Harbour. These are ideas that we believe will enhance the area for everyone ... Champagne Brunch - The Annual Awards Brunch, at which the Personality of the Year and Boat of the Year will be announced, will be held in the Wardroom at starting at 1000 hours on Sunday 27th July.... Marine First Aid Course - The Academy is running a one day Marine First Aid Course this Saturday 5th of July. This course would be ideal for anyone who involved in racing or wishes to become involved in on the water race management and doesn’t have any formal first aid training.... All Blacks v the World Champions - All Black rugby is on the agenda again, but why freeze your butt off at the Cake Tin when the action can be caught in the comfort of the Club?
See the game on the big screen in the Boardroom, from 7:30pm Saturday night.... Return of Trophies - Prizegiving was great on Saturday night and those who attended obviously had a great time into the small hours.
We have a few gaps in the trophy cabinet which would indicate that a number now hold pride of place on mantel pieces around Wellington.
Enjoy them for a few days but ... Wardroom Hours - Apart from this Saturday, when there is a Marine First Aid Course in the Wardroom during the day and a private function in the evening, normal Wardroom hours will apply.
Members can use the Board Room this Saturday through until the end of the rugby, which will be showing on the ... Slipway Bookings - Fabrice will be overseas from next week until the 21st August.
In his absence the role of Slipmaster will fall on the shoulders of Club’s CEO - Brian can be contacted in the office on 939 7045, mobile 027 2813660 or email ceo@rpnyc.org.nz... Moore Wilson's Winter Series Race 1 - Attempt 3 - Another attempt to get the Moore Wilson's Combined Clubs Winter Series underway will be made on Sunday with an on-water-start at 1210 hours.
The Race will finish back at RPNYC, so we look forward to seeing you all in the Wardroom afterwards.... Judges Course - Yachting New Zealand is running a Judges Course at Heretaunga Boating Club on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July (this weekend).
The Course will be presented by Ross May. There is a shortage of Judges in the Wellington Region and for this reason we would encourage any RPNYC Members who ... Josh Junior in the Hunt in Germany - Josh Junior is currently competing in the Laser Division of Kiel Week in Germany. This is an ISAF grade 1 regatta for all Olympic classes.
After scoring 6th and 8th in his first two races, Josh is currently placed 14th in a strong field of 150 sailors, many of ... Training Schedule Posted - The latest WVCG Crew training course schedule has been posted. Please contact Elaine here with any queries regarding these courses (please select the category 'Crew Training').... Night Race, Friday 20 June - Night Race 2 is scheduled for this Friday, 20th June.
With the moon just two days past full and a fine northerly forecast we intend to send the fleet on an around the harbour course.... Draft 2008-09 Programme for Discussion - The Sailing Committee has published a draft programme for the 2008-09 Sailing Season and seeks feedback from sailing members.... Winter Series Starts This Sunday - The Moore Wilson's Combined Clubs Winter Series starts this Sunday 8th June.
Important: The scheduled time for the first warning signal is 1210 hours (not 1315 as published in the Almanac). The start will be on the water in the vicinity of Somes Island or Ward Island, so be sure to ... Nominations called for Stephen Sargent Memorial Trophy - Established in 2008, the Stephen Sargent Memorial Trophy commemorates the life of Stephen Sargent (1972-2007), graduate of the sailing academy, member of the RPNYC and crew aboard Ladymink and Illusions.... Commodore's Trophy Race - Saturday 24th May - The Commodore's Trophy Race, which marks the end of the 2007-2008 Sailing Season, is scheduled for Saturday 24th May.... The Rear Commodore Reports: - The Ship Cove Race 2 was started last Friday as scheduled at 0900 but the breeze only visited from approximately 1500. For those that persevered we congratulate you and for those that withdrew in the middle of the afternoon they possibly regret it (I do).... Autumn Series Race 6 Cancelled - Race 6 of the Autumn Series, scheduled to be raced on 19 April 2008 has been abandoned to to unfavourable weather.... Wild Oats for Sale - Wild Oats is a modified Ross 930 in excellent condition with a full suite of new top-of-the-line Doyle sails (2x Stratis self tackers, 2x Stratis overlappers, 2x spinnakers and 1x Dacron mainsail).... Autumn Series - Course Intentions - The Autumn Series kicks off this Saturday. As per the Notice of Race, there are four race days in the Series.... Raft-up on Easter Saturday - With an early Easter, and daylight sailing still keeping the evenings long, what better time for a wee social wind-down on the water? With the forecast Southerly, we'll raft up at 3pm at Kau Bay. If a Northerly prevails, we'll raft up at the South of Soames .... Esprit Handicap Winner in Ship Cove Race - In provisional results for the Ship Cove Race 2008, Esprit has won on IRC, PHRF and Offshore Handicap.... Caribbean Yacht Charters: Can You Afford One? Posted By : David Tang - Caribbean yacht charters are just about everyone's idea of a dream vacation. Who wouldn't want to just sail away to an exotic, tropical locale on a yacht? But who can afford it?... Boat Buying Advice Posted By : Biznets - Research
Make sure you first do your research on the sort of boat you want. This is often the hardest part when buying your first boat as it's difficult to know exactly what you want until you start sailing. Boat shows are great for new boats but of little help in gaining knowledge on models that are no longer current.... Enjoy The Beautiful Destination of Toronto Tours With a Guide by Your Side Posted By : JamesMcHalloway - The Toronto bus tour gives a good option to the tourists to visit the city in style. With online ticket booking it has now become easier for the tourists to travel through buses as one can get complete information of the tour from the info center.... Synopsis of the bus and boat tours of Toronto . Posted By : JamesMcHalloway - The Toronto bus tour gives a good option to the tourists to visit the city in style. With online ticket booking it has now become easier for the tourists to travel through buses as one can get complete information of the tour from the info center.... The Toronto bus tour-visit the city by comfortable transportation mode . Posted By : JamesMcHalloway - The Toronto bus tour gives a good option to the tourists to visit the city in style. With online ticket booking it has now become easier for the tourists to travel through buses as one can get complete information of the tour from the info center.... Visiting Greece And Especially Greek Islands By Sea. Posted By : Nick Rhodos - Not such an impossible idea as one would think, anymore hiring a yacht for a sail round the Greek islands is available from yacht charter companies.... Boating Brings Fun and Enjoyment to Families of All Ages Posted By : Bruce A Tucker - One of the great things about boating is that it can be a fun family filled day. Not all boats are made for fishing or racing up and down the river. Take for instance the pontoon boat. It does not matter which manufacturer you choose, the pontoon boat was made so you can have fun.... Yacht Charting is Fun Posted By : David Tang - Yacht charters have risen greatly in popularity as a holiday activity and add to the excitement of a perfect sunshine getaway. Great for couples looking to get away from the stresses and strains of busy everyday life and also a fantastic way to see different parts of the world up close up and personal with the whole family. There are two types of yacht charting, each one is discussed below.... There Are No Blue Book Value Boats Posted By : Dustin Schwerman - Unfortunately, boats and yachts are not like cars. There is no default way of tracking a boat's price. You can't just look for blue book value boats on-line or at the library, because there is no blue book value of boats.... How To Enjoy Your Leisure Time With The Right Boating Equipment Posted By : Franklin Simanjuntak - Spending leisure time on the water should be a relaxing experience. Provided you have the right boating equipment to make the excursion safe and convenient. Safety equipment is the type of equipments you should prepare. Find out what they are.... Unusual Features on Luxury Yachts Posted By : Kelly Wheeler - Luxury yachts are the stuff that dreams are made of and some dreams can be more luxurious and exceptional than others. Read about some of the most unusual features on luxury yachts.... The Worlds Largest Private Yacht The Eclipse Posted By : Kelly Wheeler - Read more about the worlds largest yacht the Eclipse as well as some other exceptional examples of luxury yachts.... The Worlds Top 5 Yachts Posted By : Kelly Wheeler - Read more about the top five yachts in the world. Youll be amazed at some of the luxurious features!... Discover Cuba Scuba Diving Posted By : Paul J Easton - All about this strange land to scuba dive in... Costa Rica Scuba Diving Paradise Posted By : Paul J Easton - All about where to scuba dive is costa rica... Galway attractions: The Corrib Princess Posted By : Mairead Foley - What better way to sightsee in Galway, than on the Corrib Princess. Sit back on this luxurious leisure cruiser and enjoy a tour of the beautiful River Corrib. Read on for more.... There is Never a Wrong Time to Go Boating Posted By : Bruce A Tucker - If you were wondering if now would be a good time to own a boat given the ever increasing cost of fuel, the quick and simple answer to that question is yes.... Limit List Of Post-Launch Loose Lids and Leaks Posted By : Henry Switzer - Have there been times when you have set out from the dock and suddenly realized some problem exists with your boat? By keeping a pre-launch checklist, you may alleviate some annoying problems when it comes to boating! Remember that this type of list is essential for most types of boating craft, even kayaks and rigid inflatable boats.... Slalom No Problem Even For Knock-Knees Posted By : Henry Switzer - If you are an avid water skier, one of the scariest things to try is slalom. The slalom skier has to cross what seems like a huge mound of water behind the boat, which is commonly referred to as the wake. Bumps are a part of water skiing and having a smooth comfortable ride is sometimes difficult to achieve. In order to be successful as a slalom skier you must learn to tackle the wake head on.... Get Trendy With Kayak-Style Threads Posted By : Henry Switzer - If you are already a kayaking enthusiast or just doing some research and looking to enter the sport, it is important to purchase the right clothing and accessories to keep yourself safe and comfortable on the water! When in a kayak, it is a given that you will get wet occasionally either from a paddle splash or flipping over.... What to Look for in a Bareboat Charter Posted By : Nancy Hardey - BVI yacht Charter from Soppers Hole, Tortola. Caribbean sailing charter yacht vacations in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Charter a crewed or bareboat catamaran, for your british virgin island yacht charter. Sailing BVI catamaran charter.... A Fishing Trawler With A Salon Is Not Just One Of Your Average Power Boats Posted By : Henry Switzer - Trawlers, sometimes referred to as commercial fishing boats, receive their name because of their similarity and looks to a commercial fishing vessel that uses trawling as a fishing method. One distinguishing feature about a true, cruising trawler is the raised pilothouse that has a standup engine and mechanical room under the salon, and a displacement hull.... Is Sponson Like Pontoon When Youve Had One Too Many? Posted By : Henry Switzer - Sometimes known as a party boat, the pontoon boat has a hull constructed of round tubes called sponsons. They are attached to the outside bottom edge of a large flat deck. For personal safety, a safety railing surrounds the deck. You will find the helm station is placed to one side or in the middle of the deck. Of course, and in the more economical models you will find lawn furniture for seating.... Pirate Attacks in the Modern World Posted By : Captain Ka - Sea pirates seemed to be brave robbers and fearless adventurers in children's books. Pirate attacks in the modern world are made by dangerous criminals who become more and more impudent.
There were 325 pirate attacks registered on the whole planet in 2004 and 445 attacks a year before. Experts explained the decline of cases with activation of patrolling of Malaysia and Indonesia coasts.
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Anti-pirate Laws... St Helens - Tassy Game Fishing Capital Posted By : Gavin Wyatt - St Helens has a resident population of about 200 people, making it the largest town on the north east coast. Its reached by a scenic coastal drive from Hobart (250 kilometres), or an 150 kilometre drive east from Launceston. It was a fishing port initially established as a whaling base in the 19th Century... Copyright © 2008, Pinellas County Real Estate. All Rights Reserved. |