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Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 03-03-2011, 09:11
Replies: 0
Views: 1,129
Posted By Kay Koudele
Victoria, BC to Oregon in late Sept.??

Has anybody made the trip from Victoria, B.C. area to Oregon the last week of Sept. (or first part of Oct.)? We've done it earlier in the summer, but would like to hear from others about that time...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 01-03-2011, 08:09
Replies: 145
Views: 73,583
Posted By Kay Koudele
Re: What Type Dinghy / Tender ?

So many choices! We have an inside steering station that we relish, so we chose the Porta-Bote, which folds flat (looking like a surf board in that state.) We can store it flat on our foredeck...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 01-03-2011, 07:55
Replies: 108
Views: 30,307
Posted By Kay Koudele
Re: The Head Smells Bad

Many years ago, while bareboating in the BVIs, the charter company told us to use "Lemon Fresh Joy" dishwashing soap- squirt it around the rim of the toilet basin every day, and the head will stay...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-01-2011, 11:34
Replies: 36
Views: 61,769
Posted By Kay Koudele
We had custom stainless steel bars made for 2 of...

We had custom stainless steel bars made for 2 of our hatches, with an easy inside release. It was no more difficult to open them than the regular opening of the hatch.
www.kaykoudele.blogspot.com...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-01-2011, 07:35
Replies: 30
Views: 4,949
Posted By Kay Koudele
While there were only 2 of us, for night watches...

While there were only 2 of us, for night watches our third, most important crew, was the kitchen timer. A cardinal "rule" for us- If things were calm, before sitting down at night, we'd set the...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 06-01-2011, 07:28
Replies: 91
Views: 21,002
Posted By Kay Koudele
Philamina's beach bar in Melaque, Mexico,...

Philamina's beach bar in Melaque, Mexico, (Pacific side) especially for St. Patty's Fiesta. (unfortunately it was taken out by a hurricane!)
Norm's Club Nautico in Cartagena, Columbia
Mario's on...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 06-01-2011, 06:27
Replies: 11
Views: 3,852
Posted By Kay Koudele
We went from Greece to Croatia in July of '09 and...

We went from Greece to Croatia in July of '09 and the area was busy with chartered boats, except for Montenegro and Albania, which has recently opened up to cruisers. From hundreds of boats in Greek...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 05-01-2011, 09:40
Replies: 11
Views: 3,852
Posted By Kay Koudele
Croatia is a wonderful cruising ground, but has...

Croatia is a wonderful cruising ground, but has become increasingly expensive as a result of being "discovered." You could look for private individuals who moor their boats there (as we did), but by...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-01-2011, 09:32
Replies: 36
Views: 61,769
Posted By Kay Koudele
We installed an 12V electrical alarm system that...

We installed an 12V electrical alarm system that we could activate when desired. It had a presssure sensor pad that we could put on the floor of the cockpit under a throw rug, as well as the sensor...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 31-12-2010, 09:40
Replies: 11
Views: 8,988
Posted By Kay Koudele
Another option for touring the island is to rent...

Another option for touring the island is to rent a power scooter. Most of the locals travel this way. It's fun and relatively safe. It only takes a few hours to get around the island. Try to take...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-12-2010, 08:03
Replies: 1
Views: 1,353
Posted By Kay Koudele
We went to the UK from the States to purchase our...

We went to the UK from the States to purchase our Southerly 115. After four years of international cruising, we will probably never sell her- she's one of the family now! We loved her performance,...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-12-2010, 07:58
Replies: 10
Views: 15,357
Posted By Kay Koudele
We're not "locals" as we are from the Pacific...

We're not "locals" as we are from the Pacific Northwest, but we loved our time in the Chesapeake. One spot we especially enjoyed was anchoring in the river across from Chestertown, Maryland, on the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-12-2010, 07:59
Replies: 40
Views: 14,155
Posted By Kay Koudele
One other idea for preventing moisture under the...

One other idea for preventing moisture under the mattress, is to use a thick, natural wool fleece mattress cover. We used it for 4 years in the tropics, and even in hot climes, it helped with air...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-10-2010, 08:20
Replies: 72
Views: 8,661
Posted By Kay Koudele
Ahhh, the truth comes out! Indeed, it is anxiety...

Ahhh, the truth comes out! Indeed, it is anxiety time when running aground. Less so when you have a Southerly! Built to handle the 15 foot tidal changes in the UK, we just pump up the swing keel,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-10-2010, 07:22
Replies: 35
Views: 14,050
Posted By Kay Koudele
While not our choice, we did have a friend who...

While not our choice, we did have a friend who made a circumnavigation in a Catalina 36 (S/V Patriot) a few years ago. He was pleased with his boat.
Also, large cockpits hold a LOT of water if they...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 05-10-2010, 08:36
Replies: 66
Views: 9,640
Posted By Kay Koudele
I agree with the deviled eggs suggestions. They...

I agree with the deviled eggs suggestions. They go fast, and if you make them just before serving, they don't need to be refrigerated. (Usually a hassle getting them in and out of a frige.) Also,...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-09-2010, 17:13
Replies: 35
Views: 94,261
Posted By Kay Koudele
Not only is the rum cheap, but the coconut rum is...

Not only is the rum cheap, but the coconut rum is delicious! Mix it with pineapple juice and ice and you have a "cruisers" pina colada! (Keeping it simple and cheap!)
www.kaykoudele.blogspot.com...
Forum: Meets & Greets 30-09-2010, 17:06
Replies: 39
Views: 5,175
Posted By Kay Koudele
Consider things that impact the relationship for...

Consider things that impact the relationship for the two of you. You spend a whole lot of time together! Plan creative ways to provide yourselves with some private time/space. Develop new...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 29-09-2010, 17:09
Replies: 33
Views: 30,130
Posted By Kay Koudele
We had both an autopilot and a windvane, and...

We had both an autopilot and a windvane, and appreciated them both. In heavy seas we almost always turned to the windvane. It did well, except for when going directly downwind. It was a Monitor. ...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-09-2010, 09:17
Replies: 23
Views: 6,800
Posted By Kay Koudele
Whether light or dark, we found that by adding...

Whether light or dark, we found that by adding zippers to the sides of the bimini, we could attach panels in all directions as needed for additional shade. That greatly helped the coolness factor...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 22-09-2010, 16:49
Replies: 53
Views: 9,005
Posted By Kay Koudele
So far it appears no one has mentioned protection...

So far it appears no one has mentioned protection against a lightning strike. When we were cruising, we had a lightning diffuser attached to the top of the mast, a wire from the chain plate to the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-09-2010, 08:16
Replies: 77
Views: 49,449
Posted By Kay Koudele
We did 4 years of cruising in a Southerly 115...

We did 4 years of cruising in a Southerly 115 (about 37 feet)and made in England. We loved it. We chose it in part because of the reputation of the builder for sea-worthy boats. For the Bahamas...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 31-08-2010, 16:39
Replies: 18
Views: 2,647
Posted By Kay Koudele
As Capt.bobfm suggests, my husband is at the...

As Capt.bobfm suggests, my husband is at the anchor and I am at the helm for anchoring. It worked well for us on our 4 year cruise, and afterwards. Since you are a newbie, besides noting the...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-08-2010, 17:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,733
Posted By Kay Koudele
We shared your concern many years ago when we...

We shared your concern many years ago when we left the Rio Dulce, Guatemala in late Oct. after waiting out most of the hurricane season, and began working our way north, arriving in Florida in late...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-08-2010, 16:34
Replies: 11
Views: 1,211
Posted By Kay Koudele
We have some older charts for the areas you are...

We have some older charts for the areas you are interested in, but I wouldn't recommend using them. Some years ago we were crossing Cape Fear during a torrential rain and lightning storm, and found...
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