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Wyvern's Wanderings: More Like It
SailBlogs &bull Dec 16, 2011
We actually had a nice sail today. No motor and Auto Jr. steered all the way! Winds were just forward of the beam at about 18 kts. and the waves were less than 1ft. Didn't put out all the sails,… Full Story »
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Living the Dream: St. Augustine
SailBlogs &bull Dec 16, 2011
DAY 10 - December 15th 2011 - St. We like St. Augustine so we decided to stay another day and do more sightseeing. Doug did some work on the gib while I worked below and then the marina came over and pumped us out, what service all for $22.00. We left the boat about noon and spent the afternoon touring around on the trolley bus and getting off at different spots. We even ended up in jail, watched muskets and canons being fired. Checked out some museums, ate… Full Story »
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Caribbean Cruising / Grenada - Prickly Bay
TripSailor &bull Dec 16, 2011
We sailed from Carlisle Bay in Barbados and some 27 hours later arrived at Prickly Bay. Having anchored he took me ashore to book in. A cruising permit for a month here has only cost $25 US. The atmosphere is… Full Story »
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Gibraltar to Barbados / Carlisle Bay
TripSailor &bull Dec 16, 2011
We went to Carlisle bay by bus and saw from the beach a boat that looked like Blue Moon. Dave and I swum the 500 meters out to her and we caught up with Adrian and Sam who had arrived… Full Story »
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Volvo Ocean Race - Telefonica under threat in the Indian Ocean
Sail-World &bull Dec 15, 2011The Volvo Ocean Race fleet are tonight pushing their way through the Indian Ocean on Leg 2 which takes them from Cape Town, South Africa to Abu Dhabi, UAE. The overall leader, Telefonica skippered by Iker Martinez (ESP), is now… Full Story »
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Sailing with Nine of Cups: A busy, busy place
SailBlogs &bull Dec 15, 2011
We're certainly not used to the noise or the traffic of a city. Southport is a busy, busy place and this is school summer vacation time. Though we're in the designated anchorage, there are evidently no speed limits for watercraft.… Full Story »
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Share in Our Adventures with SV ORION: Captured some beautiful moments...
SailBlogs &bull Dec 15, 2011
Thankfully for us, we are both a little stubborn,(okay a lot stubborn!) yet very positive people, who view "life handing us challenges" as opportunities for new experiences & growth! So, to read in between the lines....we've experienced & grown a… Full Story »
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Stars, Sails - the Parallax View: A Marina Sign You Can Read FROM SPAAAACE
SailBlogs &bull Dec 15, 2011
Because of my broken wrist, and then because of our starboard engine, we extended our stay in Key West a bit, but that means we will have to move the boat around a bit. The first place we are moving her is Oceanside Marina, which is right across an apparent stretch of open water from the Navy marina we're in, but... Anyway, that is what we are doing today and tomorrow -… Full Story »
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TivoliCruise: Almost there
SailBlogs &bull Dec 15, 2011
We are bombing along on a tight reach at 7 - 8 knots, still with a double reefed main but since this morning the blade jib. Last night saw pretty confused seas and winds between 19 -28 knots as we squeezed between Serranilla and Rosalind banks. We… Full Story »
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Home for Christmas
MadCap Sailing &bull Dec 15, 2011
We're really glad we made the decision to leave Madcap at Harbortown Marina in Ft Pierce. She is safe and secure there and in good company - Nancy and Don on Maja (Bayfield 40) were on our dock when we left and we saw another Bayfield 36 in the yard. Ed and Karin (Passages) are also there, and Ed even drove us to the airport for our trip home. What a good guy! We're loving our time with family and friends at home in Halifax and fortunately, Jim is feeling almost back to normal now so he can enjoy it… Full Story »
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Wanderings of Felice: A night under the Pitons
SailBlogs &bull Dec 15, 2011
From Bequia we had an easy sail up to St Vincent and a short stop at Chateaubelair for the night. We had just settled in when along came George in his canoe to see if there was anything we required him to do. George is a young lad who's work is to meet and greet all the yachts that arrive in the anchorage and help as required, he works hard at his job as he is still of school age but was taken out of school so that he could provide for the family. There had been an… Full Story »
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Good Karma: Spelling & Grammar Disclaimer
SailBlogs &bull Dec 15, 2011
After reviewing our blog I realize that sailblogs REALLY needs spell check. I humbly apologize for all spelling & grammar errors & I assure you they will get worse as we continue with our cruising; however, I can also assure you my spelling is WAY better than Clint's, so atleast you get… Full Story »
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Global Ocean Race : Speeds hit the red line as the leaders thunder along the Australian Ice Limit
BYM Sailing Sport News &bull Dec 15, 2011
As the low pressure system stalking the double-handed, Class40 Global Ocean Race (GOR) fleet continues to rumble east across the Roaring Forties, it has left the two westerly boats, Financial Crisis and Phesheya-Racing, battered and bruised before moving on ... Full Story »
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SailBlog: Jerry's View II
SailBlogs &bull Dec 15, 2011
Good day everyone, well another day in the Florida Winter weather. Before i start, i wish to than each and everyone who has read or written to our blogg. I would especially like to thank my family for their inspiration and funny comments of encouragement. We all feel that you all add a great deal to… Full Story »
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SailBlog: The C Monkey celebrates Christmas
SailBlogs &bull Dec 15, 2011
Just thought I'd send this pic of the C-monkey celebrating Christmas at Nidart. We just couldn't keep him out of the tree. Also, for Tom M., we saw the OYC burgee at the Barefoot Bar and wondered where it came… Full Story »
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Transat B to B - Safran crosses finish line in fifth
Sail-World &bull Dec 15, 2011Transat B to B was shortened to finish at the safety gate, between the Azores and Portugal, which was set up 48 hours ago. Safran crossed the finishing line at 1133 GMT (1233 CET) this Thursday lunchtime, taking fifth place. The winds that are forecast to blow throughout today and into tomorrow up to 60 or even 70 knots (130 km/h) led the Race Director, Jacques Caraes to take this decision and position the finish between the Azores and Portugal, some 700 miles south… Full Story »
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Ten Pirates Beaten to Death in Bangladesh
gCaptain &bull Dec 15, 2011
Police recovered the body of an abducted fisherman from the scene. But it could not be independently confirmed whether 28-year-old fisherman Bellal Hossain of Char Nizam was killed in crossfire or earlier by the pirates. Law enforcers launched a hunt - following the abduction - for the pirate gang led by one Zakir.… Full Story »
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Sailing Centime: Back to Tortola
SailBlogs &bull Dec 15, 2011
After a few days at Norman, Peter and Cooper Islands, we are back to Tortola so Dennis can get to San Diego for an unscheduled visit and we can get a few things done. On this last "crossing" back to Tortola in 20 - 25 knot winds, we discovered that the UV protector on the leech of the genoa was torn ...… Full Story »
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Southern Ocean at 30 knots
Yachting World &bull Dec 15, 2011
I'm back in the saddle again. This is a frighteningly powerful vessel. Delamination is a big risk. To handle those loads four grinders are often needed. Each shroud sees loads of 24 tonnes. This is an extremely technically complex boat.… Full Story »
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New Zealand. Productive year for NZ Marine Export Group-the Chairman comments
BYM Sailing Industry News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Members of the New Zealand Marine Export Group can celebrate a successful year in 2011. One great example of this success is the fact that each of the three major international boat shows we attend as NZMEG are fully ... Full Story »
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