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Seamanship & Boat Handling
11-11-2017, 15:33
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Sail quantities at night
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bvisailing32
Re: Sail quantities at night
we totally agree with the posters in relation to Night sailing.
Before sunset....
We also, change down or roll the jib down to 110%; Or less depending on the conditions.
We also double...
Forum:
Cruising News & Events
27-10-2017, 13:30
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537
HI->Tahiti Dingbats found after 5 months
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98,162
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bvisailing32
Re: HI->Tahiti Dingbats found after 5 months
Sailing vessel WE IS LOST WOOF WOOF.
Most of us have been sailing and some long time cruising for many decades, and this whole thing wreaks of mickey mouse whale sludge.
Anyone calling...
Forum:
Atlantic & the Caribbean
21-10-2017, 04:19
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Ideas for Charter if BVIs don't work out
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5,087
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bvisailing32
Re: Ideas for Charter if BVIs don't work out
Great,
For 34 years or more, we have been sailing the BVI, moorings and sunsail. the next trip will be number 17 for the BVI, that is how much we love sailing those islands.
Our...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
21-10-2017, 03:58
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46
Could a whale cause this?
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8,423
Posted By
bvisailing32
Re: Could a whale cause this?
Thank you all....
We are familiar with the Oar Fish, there was another photo, might not have been the same Oar fish, with three people holding it with their arms extended to the front and...
Forum:
Atlantic & the Caribbean
20-10-2017, 13:23
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22
Ideas for Charter if BVIs don't work out
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5,087
Posted By
bvisailing32
Re: Ideas for Charter if BVIs don't work out
We also had a charter planned, may 2018, but not booked with Conch Charters in the BVI, but I have had previous experience with hurricane Iniki Kauai, Hi, and two typhoons while in the service....
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
20-10-2017, 12:42
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46
Could a whale cause this?
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8,423
Posted By
bvisailing32
Re: Could a whale cause this?
Whale, impact imminent. .....
Erica and some sailing club friends were sailing from Newport Beach across the San Pedro Channel to Catalina Island.
No engine, no jimmy buffett, on a...
Forum:
Multihull Sailboats
20-10-2017, 11:51
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44
What a beginner should look at???
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9,349
Posted By
bvisailing32
Re: What a beginner should look at???
Yep, before plunking down $ 600,000.00 . And planning to single hand , and go sailing across oceans and sail off to the land of OZ.......
LEARN TO SAIL, thru an accredited sailing...
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Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink
16-10-2017, 13:35
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30
What is the name of that drink that came written as "fruit punch" but it is not?
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6,165
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bvisailing32
Re: What is the name of that drink that came written as "fruit punch" but it is not?
Way to much work and science for this ol skipper.
We keep in simple....on board or at home, or at a beach bar.
1. Glass
2. Fill with Ice
3. Pour in Dark Rum .....( bottle is spiked...
Forum:
Multihull Sailboats
12-10-2017, 12:13
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81
How do you judge if a beach is too "wavy" or if it will turn too unstable later?
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11,385
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bvisailing32
Re: How do you judge if a beach is too "wavy" or if it will turn too unstable later?
Good seamanship and knowledge would come into effect here.
We would anchor off, and dink into the beach. Then hual the dink up onto the sand and use the painter to a tree, or bury and anchor...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
11-10-2017, 08:23
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35
Pulled the trigger...dreaming is over, time to get to work!
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5,522
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bvisailing32
Re: Pulled the trigger...dreaming is over, time to get to work!
Congrats: A classic sailing vessel, and a real sailor, with a compass, chart, knot meter, depth sounder, dividers, and plotter. And a strong affection for warm weather cruising.
...
Forum:
Boat Ownership & Making a Living
03-10-2017, 09:51
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17
renting instead of buying
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3,723
Posted By
bvisailing32
Re: renting instead of buying
As a U.S.C.G. LIC. Captain, 100 tons, and upgraded to 500 tons near coastal ( 5th) issue, renew every five years. and working for sailing clubs for over 25 years, all I can tell you is how it...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
02-10-2017, 09:57
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22
The Perfect lifetime friend
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3,601
Posted By
bvisailing32
Re: The Perfect lifetime friend
Really like hearing that you are thinking of an Orion 27 made by Pacific Sea Craft......
However, in thinking of future world wide cruising, we would probably jump up to the Crealock 34.
...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
02-10-2017, 09:35
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20
First boat for decent size family
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3,399
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bvisailing32
Re: First boat for decent size family
It seems that you are planning on just day sailing, but that will get old after a while and you will be sailing to other ports for weekends or longer good times.
Catalinas have a wide beam and...
Forum:
Powered Boats
24-09-2017, 12:05
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28
How often do power boats get caught in the rain?
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4,676
Posted By
bvisailing32
Re: How often do power boats get caught in the rain?
Handling after noon rain, and sometimes thunderstorms in florida,
1. Look at the conditions.....make a plan
2. Foul Weather Gear
3. Dock line
4. Cruising guide to the...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
22-09-2017, 17:31
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82
What item could I buy now that would serve for my future sailing boat?
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10,613
Posted By
bvisailing32
Re: What item could I buy now that would serve for my future sailing boat?
The most important piece of equipment on board , is you, your knowledge of seaman ship, basic sailing skills, and then intermediate and then advanced. Then getting out there and sailing, ...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
10-09-2017, 12:53
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15
Pls help=my first post here!
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3,334
Posted By
bvisailing32
Re: Pls help=my first post here!
Welcome aboard,
Agree on that it does depend on your skill, experience and seaman ship.
A 30 to 34 foot sailing vessel can be single handed , and even docked under sail, or pick up or...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
05-09-2017, 12:14
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12
Deciding on a boat....
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2,304
Posted By
bvisailing32
Re: Deciding on a boat....
Things that might come into effect should have you personally taking any vessel out for a sea trial.
Do you fit the boat, check the over head clearance when walking down below, bow to stern. ...
Forum:
Seamanship & Boat Handling
31-08-2017, 13:28
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27
Storm Prep: Slip or mooring ball?
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11,819
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bvisailing32
Re: Storm Prep: Slip or mooring ball?
Seems like other boats are the main problem. Moorings or docks.
Some are near derildcts, and have not been tended to in years. And just how has the mooring itself been maintained. Dock lines...
Forum:
Seamanship & Boat Handling
27-08-2017, 11:21
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46
HOW LONG TILL YOU TURN?
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6,467
Posted By
bvisailing32
Re: HOW LONG TILL YOU TURN?
lots of gray area here, but I am going to avoid a collision while operating in accordance with the colregs......
1. Stand watch and pay attention to all traffic around you.
2. Immedaitely, ...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
25-08-2017, 20:41
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100
Will Sailboats Still Be Made in 30 Years?
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11,276
Posted By
bvisailing32
Re: Will Sailboats Still Be Made in 30 Years?
lordy , I hope so....that sailing vessels will still be manufactured in 30 years.
But, from what I have seen out there on the water, there is a huge dependency on electronic whiskey delta gizmos....
Forum:
Seamanship & Boat Handling
18-08-2017, 10:14
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169
Collision Avoidance -- Dealing with Multiple Targets
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17,342
Posted By
bvisailing32
Re: Collision Avoidance -- Dealing with Multiple Targets
Traffic types and conditions and actions can be different, tho the rules basically are the same.
the large commercial ships in our area :
San Pedro Channel : On catalina passages from the...
Forum:
Liveaboard's Forum
17-08-2017, 12:02
Replies:
64
New to Living on a Boat
Views:
10,705
Posted By
bvisailing32
Re: New to Living on a Boat
Great advice on living On board by the other posters.
Get some experience and training thru an accredited or highly respected sailing club. You have no idea how much you will need to know to be...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
13-08-2017, 10:04
Replies:
73
Buy a boat without a survey? or even seeing it?
Views:
15,224
Posted By
bvisailing32
Re: Buy a boat without a survey? or even seeing it?
No, we would get it surveyed, check the hull, keel, rudder, engine, trans, all of the systems, running rigging, standing rigging, etc, etc.
Just had some long time sailing friends, who over...
Forum:
Lagoon Catamarans
11-08-2017, 09:14
Replies:
23
450:
Swinging on a mooring buoy - how to use bridle?
Views:
13,374
Posted By
bvisailing32
Re: Swinging on a mooring buoy - how to use bridle?
We also rig double bridles to the mooring line eye.
Now this is not a catamaran, it is a 36 foot monohull, but close to the same idea. This double bridle method is required by the bare boat...
Forum:
Navigation
10-08-2017, 10:24
Replies:
51
How Old is Your Nav Equipment?
Views:
6,754
Posted By
bvisailing32
Re: How Old is Your Nav Equipment?
We still combine paper charts, coastal nav, parallel rules, dividers, and a hand bearing compass, along with our hand held GPS, and of course my wrist watch. And have a chart # 1 handy .
...
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