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Forum: Classifieds Archive 10-08-2013, 07:52
Replies: 25
Views: 6,663
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Hunter Passage 42 Wanted

We sail a Hunter Passage 42, mid-90s. Love the boat, she takes us where we want to go in style. Right now she's in Isla Mujeres, we're in New Orleans. We've been sailing the Western Caribbean for two...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 29-07-2013, 08:16
Replies: 17
Views: 3,341
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Puerto rico

We are also looking for a place to leave our sailboat in 2014. Wondering if you would mind sharing the "why's" of which place is better. Is it just the cost are or there other issues we should know...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 18-01-2013, 08:17
Replies: 17
Views: 3,827
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Belize

We were in Belize last summer for 6 weeks. Didn't see trash washing around did have some great snorkling near Tobacco Caye and South Water Caye. Found some coral degradation as would be expected...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 12-01-2013, 18:23
Replies: 2
Views: 1,395
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Safety in Belizean water

We sailed for 6 weeks in Belize last year(2012). It was wonderful, no safety issues. Info on customs, waypoints and more at www.sailwahoo.com

We'll be back in Belize this year as Wahoo is in Rio...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 17-12-2012, 07:03
Replies: 30
Views: 6,215
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Clearing in , Isla Mujeres Mexico?

I don't understand all the angst! We found both getting the Zarpe in Key West and clearing in to Mexico easy, breezy. We used the Internet form for the Zarpe and a notary public in KW then the agent...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 01-12-2012, 07:10
Replies: 284
Views: 106,589
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Belize Cruising

If not - Saw it summer 2012 at Ram's on the Rio Dulce and several places in Placencia. It's very good.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 28-11-2012, 07:03
Replies: 25
Views: 6,663
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Hunter Passage 42 Wanted

Just wanted to say you've chosen a great boat. Ours is on the Rio can't wait to get back to her in the spring. She was a good boat when we purchased in 2008 and after our upgrades we consider her a...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-11-2012, 04:08
Replies: 284
Views: 106,589
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Belize Cruising

I was glad to see this thread revisited. We cruised Belize this past summer(2012). Had a lovely time and will be back in 2013. There are lots of answers to questions about customs fees, pets and...
Forum: Navigation 18-09-2012, 18:50
Replies: 27
Views: 4,217
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Cruising Cuba South Shore, advice wanted

This site has very recent information. Cruise Cuba, current planning and advice for sailing to Cuba (https://cruisingincuba.com/index.htm)
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-08-2012, 07:44
Replies: 10
Views: 2,906
Posted By wahoo40
Re: sailing from Bay of Islands to Jamaica

We are just in the planning stage but for sure we will spend time in Belize. ( The 6 weeks spent there this summer wasn't enough. But then my Captain was born there so it's been my 2nd home since...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-08-2012, 08:17
Replies: 10
Views: 2,906
Posted By wahoo40
Re: sailing from Bay of Islands to Jamaica

We are in Rio Dulce and beginning to plan next year's sail to the Eastern Caribbean. I was looking for specifics from someone who had done it in the last couple of years. Thanks for the comments.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-08-2012, 13:42
Replies: 10
Views: 2,906
Posted By wahoo40
Re: sailing from Bay of Islands to Jamaica

I'm wondering how this turned out. We are planning to sail from the Cayman's to Jamaica in Spring of 2013. Interested in how it went for you.

Thanks
Forum: Navigation 20-06-2012, 19:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,751
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Entering Belize at San Pedro

Thanks Chuck. We've read your blog about your time in Belize. We will be returning for the first time on our boat. Been many times and lived there for a year but never ever have we arrived by sail....
Forum: Navigation 20-06-2012, 16:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,751
Posted By wahoo40
Entering Belize at San Pedro

Wondering if anyone has done this recently. We are leave Puerto Aventuras, MX tomorrow to sail down the coast ending at San Pedro. We are using Freya Rauscher's book to plot our course. This morning...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 17-04-2012, 15:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,675
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Provisioning in Placencia or the Rio Dulce

Thanks for that wonderful assessment. We'll be there eventually this summer.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 05-03-2012, 07:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,331
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Has anyone provisioned in Rock Sound Eleuthera lately?

There last summer. A good grocery within walking distance of the harbor. Prices are higher then US, it's the Bahamas. Best of all was Four Points Restaurant. We thought it the best restaurant we...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 04-03-2012, 10:45
Replies: 6
Views: 3,487
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Boat Insurance for the Caribbean

Thanks for the information. We have a list of 3 from Boat US and will add ORM to it. BelizeSailor are you from Belize? My family is from Belize and we moved to New Orleans when I was 16. Have been...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 28-02-2012, 08:45
Replies: 6
Views: 3,487
Posted By wahoo40
Boat Insurance for the Caribbean

We will be sailing to the Western Caribbean this spring and summer with plans to leave the boat in Rio Dulce August until April then sail on to...
Boat US only covers down to Mexico, anyone have...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-01-2012, 06:39
Replies: 106
Views: 18,527
Posted By wahoo40
pirate Re: WIFI amplification, Feb 2012: how far, how fast, how much?

I 'm going to add my 2cents about buying from Bob at Island Time. Having him at the other end of the phone line when a problem arises is like having your Mom holding your hand when you're sick. A...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-01-2012, 20:42
Replies: 23
Views: 6,332
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Texas to the Keys

If you make NO look us up. We're behind NOYC in the Municipal harbor. No water or electricity (hear that generator) but everyone is friendly, the drinks are cheap and there's nothing like Carnival...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 23-01-2012, 08:33
Replies: 13
Views: 19,837
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Sailing from New Orleans to the Yucatan

Just found this thread and we are also in New Orleans and planning to go the Western Caribbean this Spring. Our thought is to go to Florida, have friends in Key West, then over to Isla. Would love to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-01-2012, 12:39
Replies: 23
Views: 6,332
Posted By wahoo40
pirate Re: Texas to the Keys

Mardi Gras is Feb 21. Hope you can make it. New Orleans is a tough spot to find a mooring as the municipal harbor is still not repaired. NOYC has 1 slip. PM me for more info on this.

We've done...
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-11-2011, 16:20
Replies: 10
Views: 11,224
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Pactor Alternative ?

What about using the less expensive Globalstar sat phone to send and receive email while at sea? I know this phone has issues with connection times but the website seems to give 4 days of connection...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 05-11-2011, 08:19
Replies: 13
Views: 3,373
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Wifi in the Exumas

Hi Captain Bruce,
We were in the Bahamas May - June, 2011 here's what we found about WiFi in the Exumas. I think they called it Satellite based, it was very slow and more expensive then in the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-10-2011, 15:52
Replies: 15
Views: 15,055
Posted By wahoo40
Re: Boat Poll III-Hunter 460 general opinions

We have a 1992 Hunter Passage 42. So not exactly the same boat but I really like it. My husband's the one with the skills and know how. We spent 4 months traveling from New Orleans to the Bahamas...
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