Hi there - we're new!

tianti · 05-04-2006, 20:55

This is our first post and I'm not sure if I'm following the correct protocols but here goes... We are planning to leave on a circumnavigation in April 08 and I have some questions about equipment. Firstly, what are some of your thoughts on Liferafts - hard case or softpack? Any recommendations on brand/type?
Another question I have has to do with SSB, I'd appreciate any comments relating to ham or not to ham!
Thanks, looking forward to your reponses, TnT

**Kai Nui** · 05-04-2006, 21:04

On the liferaft issue, you will get lots of input. Checkout the safety gear section for threads that address that.
My opinion, get your ham license. It will open up lots of options. Even if you do not enjoy talking on the radio, having the license is worthwhile. Check out the communications section.
And, welcome aboard.

tianti · 05-04-2006, 23:07

I appreciated your input. There's a great link in one of the posts I read http://ssca.org/sscabb/index.php lots of good info on SSB etc.
I couldn't find much on Liferafts but I'll keep searching. Thanks again, TnT

Alan Wheeler · 06-04-2006, 03:31

Hi Tianti and Welcome. If you scroll down to the "Gear" section, you will see two headings. One is for "safety equipment" and the other for instruments and communication. If you would be so obligying to post your two question respectively under each heading, hopefully you will get some good replies and we keep the subjects in the correct areas.
I hope you will include NZ on your travel and make sure you look me up when you get here. Just give me a little notice so as I can put the kettle on and a cold one in the fridge.

lopedog · 06-04-2006, 08:36

Hello,
We're new also. We've been sailing full-time for three years. We just wanted to introduce ourselves

Alan Wheeler · 06-04-2006, 12:37

Welcome also lopedog. Only is you wish, if you fill in the a few of the feilds in your profile, we will know where you are from and what boat you have if you have one at the mo.

CaptainK · 06-04-2006, 18:01

Welcome aboard to Tianti & Lopedog.

May your time in here on this forum, serve to your best interests?

05-04-2006, 20:55	#1
tianti Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver BC Boat: 2001 Bavaria 37 Posts: 7	Hi there - we're new! This is our first post and I'm not sure if I'm following the correct protocols but here goes... We are planning to leave on a circumnavigation in April 08 and I have some questions about equipment. Firstly, what are some of your thoughts on Liferafts - hard case or softpack? Any recommendations on brand/type? Another question I have has to do with SSB, I'd appreciate any comments relating to ham or not to ham! Thanks, looking forward to your reponses, TnT

05-04-2006, 21:04	#2
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,444 Images: 80	On the liferaft issue, you will get lots of input. Checkout the safety gear section for threads that address that. My opinion, get your ham license. It will open up lots of options. Even if you do not enjoy talking on the radio, having the license is worthwhile. Check out the communications section. And, welcome aboard. __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

05-04-2006, 23:07	#3
tianti Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver BC Boat: 2001 Bavaria 37 Posts: 7	Thanks! I appreciated your input. There's a great link in one of the posts I read http://ssca.org/sscabb/index.php lots of good info on SSB etc. I couldn't find much on Liferafts but I'll keep searching. Thanks again, TnT

06-04-2006, 03:31	#4
Alan Wheeler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Marlborough Sounds. New Zealand Boat: Hartley Tahitian 45ft. Leisure Lady Posts: 8,047 Images: 102	Hi Tianti and Welcome. If you scroll down to the "Gear" section, you will see two headings. One is for "safety equipment" and the other for instruments and communication. If you would be so obligying to post your two question respectively under each heading, hopefully you will get some good replies and we keep the subjects in the correct areas. I hope you will include NZ on your travel and make sure you look me up when you get here. Just give me a little notice so as I can put the kettle on and a cold one in the fridge. __________________ Wheels For God so loved the world..........He didn't send a committee.

06-04-2006, 12:37	#6
Alan Wheeler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Marlborough Sounds. New Zealand Boat: Hartley Tahitian 45ft. Leisure Lady Posts: 8,047 Images: 102	Welcome also lopedog. Only is you wish, if you fill in the a few of the feilds in your profile, we will know where you are from and what boat you have if you have one at the mo. __________________ Wheels For God so loved the world..........He didn't send a committee.

06-04-2006, 08:36	#5
lopedog Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1	Hello, We're new also. We've been sailing full-time for three years. We just wanted to introduce ourselves

06-04-2006, 18:01	#7
CaptainK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona... USA Posts: 2,387 Images: 7	Welcome aboard to Tianti & Lopedog. May your time in here on this forum, serve to your best interests? __________________ CaptainK BMYC "Those who desire to give up Freedom in order to gain security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one." - Benjamin Franklin

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