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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 04-08-2022, 05:38
Replies: 76
Views: 11,355
Posted By sailingmonica
Re: Our beloved SV MONICA wrecked by incompetent marina

I screamed, and yelled, and begged to stop. I only have my audio from inside, as I couldn't hold onto the camera. My husband was also yelling at them to stop, stop! But to no avail...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 04-08-2022, 05:32
Replies: 76
Views: 11,355
Posted By sailingmonica
Re: Our beloved SV MONICA wrecked by incompetent marina

I know I haven't given many details, as I am tired, and heartbroken, and stressed beyond belief. We have cruised for many years, survived Hurricane Irma in the Bahamas, and MONICA is the boat my...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 04-08-2022, 04:51
Replies: 76
Views: 11,355
Posted By sailingmonica
Re: Our beloved SV MONICA wrecked by incompetent marina

I screamed, and yelled, and begged to stop. I only have my audio from inside, as I couldn't hold onto the camera. My husband was also yelling at them to stop, stop! But to no avail...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 03-08-2022, 08:46
Replies: 76
Views: 11,355
Posted By sailingmonica
Our beloved SV MONICA wrecked by incompetent marina

The marina where we had our boat stored since 2018 has not been dredged in three years, but they assured us that they can tow us out past the silted entrance, so we can finally take our boat home to...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 19-02-2017, 13:09
Replies: 2
Views: 1,756
Posted By sailingmonica
Re: Aluminum Folding Bike

Unfortunately, my cruising data plan does not allow for uploads. But, on YouTube there is a video of the bike titled West Marine Port Runner Folding Bike and dated July 24 2008. That is the bike I...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 19-02-2017, 06:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,756
Posted By sailingmonica
Aluminum Folding Bike

Aluminum frame folding bike, red, bought from West Marine. It is the original Port Runner, NOT the Port Runner 2, which as you all know was recalled. Selling for $150. We are currently at anchor in...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 06-02-2017, 13:22
Replies: 16
Views: 3,064
Posted By sailingmonica
Re: Anyone needs an Epi-Pen?

February 2018. One year from now.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 06-02-2017, 11:53
Replies: 16
Views: 3,064
Posted By sailingmonica
Re: Anyone needs an Epi-Pen?

It is an anti allergic product, and we do not need a prescription to purchase it in Canada. Our travel health consultant recommended that we get a few just in case, for man o war stings or other such...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 06-02-2017, 08:03
Replies: 16
Views: 3,064
Posted By sailingmonica
Anyone needs an Epi-Pen?

Just in case anyone may need self injecting epinephrine for life threatening allergies, like shellfish or peanuts, we bought more pens than we may need, and are offering the extras at our cost, which...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-09-2015, 16:12
Replies: 0
Views: 1,063
Posted By sailingmonica
Looking for a home

It is that time of year again: boat is coming out of the water, and we have to find a place to stay for the winter.

If anyone is heading South this year and needs someone to house sit, we would...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-06-2015, 13:20
Replies: 20
Views: 4,454
Posted By sailingmonica
Re: Video: Water Maker Maintenance

Dear SV Third Day, as I was looking for an answer to one of my (stupid, really) questions, I came upon your post, and you look to me like a man who knows what he is talking about. So, here is my...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 16-02-2015, 07:49
Replies: 233
Views: 34,246
Posted By sailingmonica
Dutch sailor shot dead in Brazil-(Merged)

The original article is in Dutch:

Ronald Wolbeek | Mensenlinq.nl - Leeuwarder Courant | Overlijden, nieuws, condoleances en familieberichten...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 09-02-2015, 11:45
Replies: 69
Views: 14,491
Posted By sailingmonica
Re: I know a sailor so cheap he....

Well, now, this is not nice. We built our own boat with our own labor - husband and I - because the boats that were in our price range at the time were garbage, and also because we wanted the boat to...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 08-02-2015, 09:46
Replies: 435
Views: 64,536
Posted By sailingmonica
Re: Feb Giveaway: Mantus 15 Prizes

Would really love the 65 lbs anchor.

Mantus Anchors | 65 lbs Galvanized Steel Mantus Anchor (https://mantusanchors.com/product/65-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/)

Thank you.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 07-07-2014, 10:02
Replies: 125
Views: 63,691
Posted By sailingmonica
Re: Docking a Full Keel Heavy Displacement Sailboat

Well, I am a wife, and I posted about this before. When both my husband and I agreed that I am NOT AN IMPALA years ago, we decided it was time for me to learn how to dock the boat. After all, he is...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 14-08-2013, 09:21
Replies: 475
Views: 60,488
Posted By sailingmonica
Re: August Giveaway: Mantus Makes Another Great Offer!

65 lbs Galvanized Steel Mantus Anchor - (https://mantusanchors.com/purchase-online/galvanized-steel-anchors/65-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/)

5/16 Galvanized Steel Hook -...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 23-04-2013, 07:42
Replies: 671
Views: 43,003
Posted By sailingmonica
Re: April Giveaway: Waterfixer

Ultraviolet Water Filters And Purifiers Model 500 (https://www.waterfixercompany.com/model500.html)

Thank you.
Forum: Mantus Anchors 12-02-2013, 08:14
Replies: 681
Views: 80,719
Posted By sailingmonica
Re: February CF Giveaway - Win a Mantus Anchor!

35 lbs Galvanized Steel Mantus Anchor - (https://mantusanchors.com/purchase-online/galvanized-steel-anchors/35-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/)

I never win anything, and I can't use it even if...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 05-10-2012, 12:39
Replies: 495
Views: 144,083
Posted By sailingmonica
Re: You Might Be a Liveaboard - if . . .

...and how many times I tossed the lunch by mistake and took the trash bag to work instead. Maybe I should stop using plastic shopping bags for both and splurge on a lunch bag, but than again it...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 04-10-2012, 13:34
Replies: 1
Views: 978
Posted By sailingmonica
One bedroom apartment, furnished

Does anyone in the Greater Toronto Area, York Region, Durham Region who goes South this Winter want to rent a part of their house until early April when we launch our boat again? All we need is a...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 02-10-2012, 12:28
Replies: 49
Views: 5,692
Posted By sailingmonica
Re: These donkeys give cruisers a bad name

Well, if you consider how much booze costs in Canada it makes sense.:D
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-09-2012, 10:53
Replies: 0
Views: 1,108
Posted By sailingmonica
GPS losing fix at Toronto Island

Here goes the question that puzzled marine dealers and sailors alike. If there is an explanation I know you guys will find it.

I have a Standard Horizon CP175C GPS Chartplotter on my boat. It had...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 24-05-2012, 08:00
Replies: 4,794
Views: 1,055,011
Posted By sailingmonica
Funeral expenses

A man and his ever-nagging wife went on vacation in Jerusalem. While they were there, the wife passed away.
The undertaker told the husband, "You can have her buried here in the Holy Land for $150...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 24-05-2012, 07:56
Replies: 4,794
Views: 1,055,011
Posted By sailingmonica
Woman...

A real woman is a man's best friend.
She will never stand him up and never let him down.
She will reassure him when he feels insecure and comfort him
after a bad day.
She will inspire him to do...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 09-02-2012, 11:37
Replies: 94
Views: 15,848
Posted By sailingmonica
Re: 3 Canadians Rescued From Sailboat off Hawaii

All I can say is: I didn't know Canadians sail that far:flowers:
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