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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-08-2019, 15:57
Replies: 39
Views: 5,613
Posted By WingRyder
Re: I bought a boat... Finally!

Thanks to all for the excellent replies! I have so much to do and learn. I look forward to the adventure!

I already miss my boat! I have been down in Orlando for the past 2 weeks, dealing...
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 11-08-2019, 11:11
Replies: 16
Views: 2,121
Posted By WingRyder
Re: Invasive pop-up adds on my iPad.

I am using my work iPad, can’t install blockers or firefox on it. Guess i will just have to deal with it until the offending ad is found.
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 11-08-2019, 10:41
Replies: 16
Views: 2,121
Posted By WingRyder
Re: Invasive pop-up adds on my iPad.

Glad to hear Im not alone! Thanks
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 11-08-2019, 07:56
Replies: 16
Views: 2,121
Posted By WingRyder
Invasive pop-up adds on my iPad.

Is anyone else experiencing invasive popups adds? About every 10th post or forum I try to pull up, a “congrats” screen pops up, with no way to get rid of it. I am forced to close the window and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-08-2019, 07:48
Replies: 39
Views: 5,613
Posted By WingRyder
Re: I bought a boat... Finally!

I plan to run a cheater line ASAP. The would have made a huge difference.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-08-2019, 07:45
Replies: 39
Views: 5,613
Posted By WingRyder
Re: I bought a boat... Finally!

That is definitely my plan!!! But yesterday, I had to get the boat moved. I am heading back to Orlando today for a week. I still have a lot to do there, I have my stuff in storage, and have to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-08-2019, 07:37
Replies: 39
Views: 5,613
Posted By WingRyder
Re: I bought a boat... Finally!

Thanks Ann, I tried to pre plan as much as possible, I even went to Westmarine and bought 3 50ft lines. I surveyed the new slip before my attempt. What concerned me, and turned out to be the major...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-08-2019, 20:15
Replies: 39
Views: 5,613
Posted By WingRyder
Re: I bought a boat... Finally!

Thanks for that. Even the previous owner told me that I won’t do anything that he hasn’t done numerous times. 62 years sailing experience... WOW!!! I wish I had started much younger... but I am...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-08-2019, 19:36
Replies: 39
Views: 5,613
Posted By WingRyder
Re: I bought a boat... Finally!

Thanks for the encouragement. I am thrilled... well mostly. I am used to mastering new skills fairly quickly, and sailing doesn’t reward you like that! There are so many elements to learn. I have...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-08-2019, 18:25
Replies: 39
Views: 5,613
Posted By WingRyder
Re: I bought a boat... Finally!

The sail was awesome! A member of the A30 org helped me relocate her to a new marina (approx 20 miles), a few days ago... and he helped me dock! I am building a little confidence in myself... I...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-08-2019, 08:05
Replies: 39
Views: 5,613
Posted By WingRyder
Re: I bought a boat... Finally!

Thanks. The previous owner and I are taking her sailing this afternoon. He is teaching me the boat over the course of a few sails together. I love the boat!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-08-2019, 07:29
Replies: 39
Views: 5,613
Posted By WingRyder
Re: I bought a boat... Finally!

I have seen Yves’ interview on YouTube... but I have been unable to find the documentary he made about his solo voyage however.

I have been out sailing a few times with the previous owner ( a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-08-2019, 20:14
Replies: 39
Views: 5,613
Posted By WingRyder
Re: I bought a boat... Finally!

No i am putting it on the hard. Stay with friends til spring and do some interior work.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-08-2019, 19:53
Replies: 39
Views: 5,613
Posted By WingRyder
Re: I bought a boat... Finally!

No, im keeping it here through the winter, will probably sail south after Next hurricane season. I left my apartment behind in April. I have been looking for boats since then. I can live anywhere...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-08-2019, 19:06
Replies: 39
Views: 5,613
Posted By WingRyder
I bought a boat... Finally!

After hanging around here for the past 2 years, asking a lot of random questions, I finally bought my first boat!

Its an 1967 Alberg 30, located in Annapolis! Now, all Ive gotta do is learn to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-05-2019, 00:03
Replies: 130
Views: 19,080
Posted By WingRyder
Re: SpaceX launching 60 Starlink Sats Tomorrow!

Launch delays are a short-term setback. I doubt any of us will feel any significant impact from this launch... BUT! The technology being launched right now, will have HUGE implications for the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-05-2019, 14:05
Replies: 130
Views: 19,080
Posted By WingRyder
Re: SpaceX launching 60 Starlink Sats Tomorrow!

Actually, they already thought of that. These are launched in a very low orbit. When they quit working they will deorbit in something lime 6 mos.

Anyway, I am curious what cruisers think of the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-05-2019, 19:18
Replies: 130
Views: 19,080
Posted By WingRyder
SpaceX launching 60 Starlink Sats Tomorrow!

https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-satellites-megaconstellation-photo.html

Tomorrow will be the first many launches to get Starlink up and running. This could be a game changers for global...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 17-04-2019, 21:18
Replies: 14
Views: 2,082
Posted By WingRyder
Re: yet another reason not to be a power boater

Was this photo taken before or after the body was removed? It doesn't appear that any urgency or effort has been taken to move the boat in this photo... so I'm guessing that the photographer was...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 17-04-2019, 21:09
Replies: 724
Views: 140,978
Posted By WingRyder
Re: What is Your Favorite Quote?

"Six score and 7 years from now, everything you read on the internet will be true.

- Abraham Lincoln
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-04-2019, 13:08
Replies: 21
Views: 2,948
Posted By WingRyder
Re: Looking around for a live aboard...no rush

Do you have a linky? :smile:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-03-2019, 21:43
Replies: 55
Views: 28,782
Posted By WingRyder
Re: Laura Dekker's Guppy destroyed on reef

Sorry, I swear I did read the article last night, must have skimmed over that. But it sounds like Laura lived up to her end of the bargain, and signed over her boat, regardless of the outcome... so...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-03-2019, 21:35
Replies: 1,369
Views: 354,675
Posted By WingRyder
Re: Youtube liveaboard stars?

I really like this guy. He is unconventional but his videos are outstanding. Here is his latest, sailing in the Wayag islands.

https://youtu.be/2UWQ1kKCJsY
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-03-2019, 21:12
Replies: 55
Views: 28,782
Posted By WingRyder
Re: Laura Dekker's Guppy destroyed on reef

I wonder whose name was on the title at the time of running aground?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-03-2019, 21:07
Replies: 63
Views: 53,251
Posted By WingRyder
Re: Rogue Wave Video - Best I Have Seen

Wow, very sobering. It seems that these waves are most often in storms, but that doesn't seem like a necessary component.
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