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Andy Copeland · 10-11-2006, 16:31

Hello all.

My name is Andy Copeland. I'm a 71 year-old who has been lucky to sail since the age of 12 and have raced and cruised all over. Current boat is a 38' Beneteau that we bought in 1985 that now has visited 106 countries with over 100,000 miles logged. Liza and I are currently at home in Vancouver but return to Bagheera, currently laid up for the hurricane season in Venezuela, early January.

I'm finding the discussions on this forum very informed and hope that I can contribute.

Andy Copeland

SkiprJohn · 10-11-2006, 17:11

Aloha Andy,
Welcome aboard!! It'll be good to hear your opinions. You've obviously done more sailing than I have and it would be great to know you are watching over what we have to say.
Kind Regards,
JohnL

delmarrey · 10-11-2006, 20:39

It's good to have an ole salt drop in. I'm looking forward to hearing about your experiences and wisdom.

So, your vessel has just come of age.

Let's hope it doesn't get a mind of it's own.

Fair winds............................_/)

Jackstee · 11-11-2006, 11:38

Hi Andy
& Welcome

Just become the owners of a liitle one again. Just to make sure I still be at it at your age.

Good luck & Regards

Lodesman · 16-11-2006, 14:11

Welcome Andy and Liza,

We've enjoyed your books; they're a big reason why we're planning on taking the kids cruising in a couple of years. Your input will be greatly appreciated. Cheers.

Kevin

swagman · 19-11-2006, 13:47

Welcome Andy,

Cheers
JOHN

10-11-2006, 16:31	#1
Andy Copeland Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5	Newcomer Hello all. My name is Andy Copeland. I'm a 71 year-old who has been lucky to sail since the age of 12 and have raced and cruised all over. Current boat is a 38' Beneteau that we bought in 1985 that now has visited 106 countries with over 100,000 miles logged. Liza and I are currently at home in Vancouver but return to Bagheera, currently laid up for the hurricane season in Venezuela, early January. I'm finding the discussions on this forum very informed and hope that I can contribute. Andy Copeland

10-11-2006, 20:39	#3
delmarrey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Puget Sound, WA Boat: Choate 40 Posts: 3,549 Images: 115	Welcome aboard Andy It's good to have an ole salt drop in. I'm looking forward to hearing about your experiences and wisdom. So, your vessel has just come of age. Let's hope it doesn't get a mind of it's own. Fair winds............................_/)

11-11-2006, 11:38	#4
Jackstee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Presently liveing and working in Pakistan Boat: HT 26. Currently in Mallorca Posts: 97	Welcom Hi Andy & Welcome Just become the owners of a liitle one again. Just to make sure I still be at it at your age. Good luck & Regards __________________ I'll be onboard soon.

19-11-2006, 13:47	#6
swagman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winter - land based UK south coast. Summer - sailing. Boat currently in UK. Boat: Hanse 461 - Swagman Posts: 1,138 Images: 5	Welcome Andy, Cheers JOHN __________________ Read our boring cruising blog via http://www.yotblog.com/swagman

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10-11-2006, 17:11	#2
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,922	Aloha Andy, Welcome aboard!! It'll be good to hear your opinions. You've obviously done more sailing than I have and it would be great to know you are watching over what we have to say. Kind Regards, JohnL

16-11-2006, 14:11	#5
Lodesman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ottawa ON Canada Boat: 26' trailer sailer (starter) Posts: 833	Welcome Andy and Liza, We've enjoyed your books; they're a big reason why we're planning on taking the kids cruising in a couple of years. Your input will be greatly appreciated. Cheers. Kevin