Locating Sailor Friends

orion1 · 11-06-2006, 16:58

Where on the board would one post an attempt to locate a boat or captain or crew, from the past? He is still out there some place, probably in the BVI. Have searched but have not found the proper place to post such a request.

**Kai Nui** · 11-06-2006, 17:09

This is as good a place as any. Hope you find them. Who are you searchign for?

**S/V Elusive** · 11-06-2006, 17:43

Dayum - I'm searching for a sailorette friend. Anyone seen her?

aaflyer · 11-06-2006, 19:49

I believe she's Elusive
Lars

CaptainK · 11-06-2006, 20:26

Orion1.

I wish you luck on your quest in finding this person, whom you are looking for.

CaptainK · 11-06-2006, 20:27

Thomas.

Whoever Dayum is. I hope that you find this person?!

Charlie · 11-06-2006, 22:51

Never tried it but there is an ad column in Lat 38 for finding people or something like that.

**S/V Elusive** · 11-06-2006, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaflyer

I believe she's Elusive
Lars

Lars - you ain't kidd'n just a little bit!

orion1 · 12-06-2006, 05:41

My friend is Martin Bowmann, he is in his 60's and was or is the owner, and Captain of the 35' Privateer Ketch, "Juanita", out of New Orleans, La. As I understand, from friends returning from the BVI area in recent years, he is known as "Captain Foo" now, for various reasons. Apparently Foo means crazy.

**GordMay** · 12-06-2006, 07:24

orion1:

Likely not the same “Fou”, but, I had the good fortune to meet an extraordinary gentleman by the name of “Captain Fou”, in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera (Bahamas).
Fou was instrumental in rescuing “Southbound” from the “Storm of the Century”, demonstrating uncommon bravery, remarkable fitness, and outstanding seamanship in leading the boat’s rescue from imminent doom.

Fou was a well weathered, small slim man, probably in his 60's at that time (March 1993), making him near 80 y/o today.

At that (distant) time, he was anchored at Tarpon Bay, Eleuthera; but had a Florida mail drop:
Captain Fou
1323 S.E. 17Th Street, Suite 441, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, 33316
Tel: (305) 524-4500 ~ Extension 441
Ft. Lauderdale area code since changed to 954.

HTH,
Gord

orion1 · 12-06-2006, 19:02

Thanks GordMay. Well, I am not sure, but that could be him as he was that type of person, always helping others, and totally fearless, and an excellent seaman and sailor.

I tried calling the number you furnished but it was a business with an answer machine. Will try again tomorrow at a better time.

I too remember the Storm of the Centry quite well it was in 1993. You could also be correct on the spelling of "FOU". I do not think he was 20 years my senior but I could be wrong about that also.

We are now back in our home in Slidell, and "ROSA" is on the hard in Mobile. We have pulled the stick and will be returning with tools and the like to began our projects.

The internet service is much better here. At times I could not sign in or out of the site in Mobile.

orion1 · 12-06-2006, 19:09

We have been having trouble posting a photo of "ROSA" to our profile.

**Kai Nui** · 12-06-2006, 19:29

What problem are you encountering? Keep in mind, the size is limited. If the photo is not larger than the limits, PM me some specifics, and I will try to walk you through it.

orion1 · 12-06-2006, 19:55

Probably too many pixels. Photos were taken with 8 MP camera. May need to take some new ones as I do not know how to reduce or resize them or if that is even possible.

**Kai Nui** · 12-06-2006, 20:10

There are too many different photo programs for me to tell you how to make the photo smaller, but there should be an adjustment on the camera to adjust the resolution to 640x480. This will take the photo down to about 30 or 40k. If you have photo software such as "Zoom Browser" , HP Photo and imaging, Photobase three or Adobe Photoshop, I may be able to walk you through reducing the photo size.
A thought, when you load the photos onto the computer from the camera, or the memory card, the software you are using probably has an "edit" option. Somewhere in there should be an option to resize photo. If you need to enter it manually, as I said, 640x480 should be sufficient. If you have an option to choose the quality, pick low. This will further reduce the file size. If this doesn't help, email me the photo, and I will resize it for you.

11-06-2006, 16:58	#1
orion1 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Slidell, Louisiana, USA Boat: William Atkin Cutter, 35', "ROSA" Posts: 94 Images: 5	Locating Sailor Friends Where on the board would one post an attempt to locate a boat or captain or crew, from the past? He is still out there some place, probably in the BVI. Have searched but have not found the proper place to post such a request. __________________ "Sure You Can Trust Our Government, Just Ask Any Indian"

11-06-2006, 17:09	#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	This is as good a place as any. Hope you find them. Who are you searchign for? __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

11-06-2006, 17:43	#3
S/V Elusive Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ventura Harbor, CA Boat: Endeavour, Ketch, 43 ft., Elusive Posts: 2,276	Dayum - I'm searching for a sailorette friend. Anyone seen her? __________________ "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." - William Arthur Ward Thomas

11-06-2006, 20:26	#5
CaptainK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona... USA Posts: 2,387 Images: 7	Orion1. I wish you luck on your quest in finding this person, whom you are looking for. __________________ 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

11-06-2006, 20:27	#6
CaptainK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona... USA Posts: 2,387 Images: 7	Thomas. Whoever Dayum is. I hope that you find this person?! __________________ 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

11-06-2006, 19:49	#4
aaflyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Carolina, USA Boat: CSY 44 Posts: 9	I believe she's Elusive Lars

11-06-2006, 22:51	#7
Charlie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nevada City. CA Boat: Sceptre 41 Ohana Posts: 1,611 Images: 5	Never tried it but there is an ad column in Lat 38 for finding people or something like that. __________________ Fair Winds, Charlie Between us there was, as I have already said somewhere, the bond of the sea. Besides holding our hearts together through long periods of separation, it had the effect of making us tolerant of each other's yarns -- and even convictions. Heart of Darkness Joseph Conrad

12-06-2006, 05:41	#9
orion1 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Slidell, Louisiana, USA Boat: William Atkin Cutter, 35', "ROSA" Posts: 94 Images: 5	My friend is Martin Bowmann, he is in his 60's and was or is the owner, and Captain of the 35' Privateer Ketch, "Juanita", out of New Orleans, La. As I understand, from friends returning from the BVI area in recent years, he is known as "Captain Foo" now, for various reasons. Apparently Foo means crazy. __________________ "Sure You Can Trust Our Government, Just Ask Any Indian"

12-06-2006, 07:24	#10
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,728 Images: 232	orion1: Likely not the same “Fou”, but, I had the good fortune to meet an extraordinary gentleman by the name of “Captain Fou”, in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera (Bahamas). Fou was instrumental in rescuing “Southbound” from the “Storm of the Century”, demonstrating uncommon bravery, remarkable fitness, and outstanding seamanship in leading the boat’s rescue from imminent doom. Fou was a well weathered, small slim man, probably in his 60's at that time (March 1993), making him near 80 y/o today. At that (distant) time, he was anchored at Tarpon Bay, Eleuthera; but had a Florida mail drop: Captain Fou 1323 S.E. 17Th Street, Suite 441, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, 33316 Tel: (305) 524-4500 ~ Extension 441 Ft. Lauderdale area code since changed to 954. HTH, Gord __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

12-06-2006, 19:02	#11
orion1 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Slidell, Louisiana, USA Boat: William Atkin Cutter, 35', "ROSA" Posts: 94 Images: 5	Thanks GordMay. Well, I am not sure, but that could be him as he was that type of person, always helping others, and totally fearless, and an excellent seaman and sailor. I tried calling the number you furnished but it was a business with an answer machine. Will try again tomorrow at a better time. I too remember the Storm of the Centry quite well it was in 1993. You could also be correct on the spelling of "FOU". I do not think he was 20 years my senior but I could be wrong about that also. We are now back in our home in Slidell, and "ROSA" is on the hard in Mobile. We have pulled the stick and will be returning with tools and the like to began our projects. The internet service is much better here. At times I could not sign in or out of the site in Mobile. __________________ "Sure You Can Trust Our Government, Just Ask Any Indian"

12-06-2006, 19:09	#12
orion1 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Slidell, Louisiana, USA Boat: William Atkin Cutter, 35', "ROSA" Posts: 94 Images: 5	We have been having trouble posting a photo of "ROSA" to our profile. __________________ "Sure You Can Trust Our Government, Just Ask Any Indian"

12-06-2006, 19:29	#13
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,444 Images: 80	What problem are you encountering? Keep in mind, the size is limited. If the photo is not larger than the limits, PM me some specifics, and I will try to walk you through it. __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

12-06-2006, 19:55	#14
orion1 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Slidell, Louisiana, USA Boat: William Atkin Cutter, 35', "ROSA" Posts: 94 Images: 5	Probably too many pixels. Photos were taken with 8 MP camera. May need to take some new ones as I do not know how to reduce or resize them or if that is even possible. __________________ "Sure You Can Trust Our Government, Just Ask Any Indian"

12-06-2006, 20:10	#15
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,444 Images: 80	There are too many different photo programs for me to tell you how to make the photo smaller, but there should be an adjustment on the camera to adjust the resolution to 640x480. This will take the photo down to about 30 or 40k. If you have photo software such as "Zoom Browser" , HP Photo and imaging, Photobase three or Adobe Photoshop, I may be able to walk you through reducing the photo size. A thought, when you load the photos onto the computer from the camera, or the memory card, the software you are using probably has an "edit" option. Somewhere in there should be an option to resize photo. If you need to enter it manually, as I said, 640x480 should be sufficient. If you have an option to choose the quality, pick low. This will further reduce the file size. If this doesn't help, email me the photo, and I will resize it for you. __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

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