Cruisers Forum
 


Conversation Between Charlie and Whoosh
Showing Profile Comments 1 to 2 of 2
  1. Whoosh
    Hi, Charlie...and Happy New Year to you.

    We were out for 8 years, and felt it was time for some condo projects and - most especially - time to address some of WHOOSH's cosmetic needs, so that's what we've been doing since returning from the Caribbean in April. The last Atlantic run (~3000 miles, from Lanzarote, Canaries to Trinidad) was much tougher than the 'brochure' described it. Like many others planning a November departure, we loaded up on spare fuel, thinking the Trades would be light, but instead had a quite steady 20-30 with 4m seas all the way until two days out. Went thru two sets of steering lines for the vane and tired out a number of blocks, too - so that arrangement has now been improved!

    We're now hoping to leave this Spring. Another shakedown up to the Chesapeake (gosh, that's a great sailing venue) and then plan to head for the Canal.

    Jack
  2. Charlie
    Hi Jack:

    Haven't heard from you for awhile good to see you are back. Where are you these days? How was the trip across the Atlantic?


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:34.


Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.