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Oceania - Australiana
19-08-2021, 03:14
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Anyone willing to help out in Tahiti?
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daletournier
Re: Anyone willing to help out in Tahiti?
Try https://tahiticrew.com/
Tehani is in charge. Her husband is Australian and organises maintaince stuff.
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General Sailing Forum
01-05-2021, 04:29
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SE ASIA 2021 - Info
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9,357
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daletournier
Re: SE ASIA 2021 - Info
Hi Paul, haven't read the whole thread, are they allowed to enter Thailand, if so can they return to Langkawi on a visa run when required?
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Marine Electronics
18-04-2021, 21:06
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300+ nautical miles VHF range.
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1,323
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daletournier
Re: 300+ nautical miles VHF range.
Between Namibia and St Helena we were speaking to several boats upto 400nm away on VHF, clear as could be. Only time I've experienced that.
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Atlantic & the Caribbean
25-03-2021, 15:10
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Agent in Puerto Obladia , Panama
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daletournier
Re: Agent in Puerto Obladia , Panama
I think hes confused :)
It's a 1 min walk to the various offices, no agent needed. Very average Anchorage , can be an uncomfortable lee shore, check in and leave , next decent anchorage by memory...
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Monohull Sailboats
24-03-2021, 02:23
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Why have keel preferences changed for cruising boats?
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daletournier
Re: Why have keel preferences changed for cruising boats?
Oh c'mon, I've been to the Carribean, and my recollection vary's quite abit from yours.
I was in the Tuomotus French Polynesia last year and what struck me most was how few old " blue water "...
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General Sailing Forum
12-03-2021, 16:06
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Why are more men into sailing than women?
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12,041
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daletournier
Re: Why are more men into sailing than women?
100%, this should be obvious but isnt.
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
08-03-2021, 23:22
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Why are more men into sailing than women?
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daletournier
Re: Why are more men into sailing than women?
Read the last paragraph " men tend to be more selfish than women???".....another free pass?
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General Sailing Forum
08-03-2021, 23:20
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Why are more men into sailing than women?
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12,041
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daletournier
Re: Why are more men into sailing than women?
Just as you say that sexism is made up by some men ,I'd add that sexism is also made up by some women.
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General Sailing Forum
08-03-2021, 22:41
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Why are more men into sailing than women?
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daletournier
Re: Why are more men into sailing than women?
This exactly the sort of stereotyping sexist crap I refer to that gets a free pass.
Comments are freely made against men and accepted as givens, I dont even think its deliberate, it's just...
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General Sailing Forum
08-03-2021, 16:13
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Why are more men into sailing than women?
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daletournier
Re: Why are more men into sailing than women?
It's sad that you need to almost be apologetic for having an opinion because others dont feel good about your opinion, nothing you said was offensive yet some need it to be in order to make their...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
06-03-2021, 14:00
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Best approaches to rounding the Cape of Good Hope - East to West
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daletournier
Re: Best approaches to rounding the Cape of Good Hope - East to West
One other thing. Dont go to the Capetown yacht club, spend the extra money and go the V&A marina, you wont regret it.
It's in the heart of Capetown, you will absolutely love it after your...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
06-03-2021, 13:49
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Best approaches to rounding the Cape of Good Hope - East to West
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daletournier
Re: Best approaches to rounding the Cape of Good Hope - East to West
It depends, it's all about watching the weather. Patience is the key. We had a great run from Richard's Bay straight through to Port Elizabeth, we could of made it to Kynsna and should of.
Port...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
06-03-2021, 13:30
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Best approaches to rounding the Cape of Good Hope - East to West
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daletournier
Re: Best approaches to rounding the Cape of Good Hope - East to West
I failed into Kynsna, it's a beautiful place, few stop there due to fearing the heads, pick your weather and it's no problem.
Des is a legend he helps all the boats. Unfortunately he tells...
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Monohull Sailboats
05-03-2021, 23:01
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Langkawi Surveyors
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daletournier
Re: Langkawi Surveyors
John Champion, I'm very skeptical when it comes to Surveyors. This guy is good.
https://championmarinesurveyors.com/
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
05-03-2021, 15:53
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117
Beneteau, Jeanneau, Bavaria, Elan, etc. mass production boats that circumnavigated
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daletournier
Re: Beneteau, Jeanneau, Bavaria, Elan, etc. mass production boats that circumnavigate
Norm, I respect your experience and agree regarding rudders BUT this applies not only to production boats. I know a Malo 46 that was lost due to the skeg rudder failure off the Seychelles, I also...
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General Sailing Forum
05-03-2021, 15:38
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Beneteau, Jeanneau, Bavaria, Elan, etc. mass production boats that circumnavigated
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23,641
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daletournier
Re: Beneteau, Jeanneau, Bavaria, Elan, etc. mass production boats that circumnavigate
Yes, I spent alot on my C470 to get it ready BUT as you said this is in the form of add ons eg Hydrovane, watermaker etc, I didnt have to reinforce anything or "tuffen her up".
I would argue that...
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General Sailing Forum
04-03-2021, 22:05
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Beneteau, Jeanneau, Bavaria, Elan, etc. mass production boats that circumnavigated
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23,641
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daletournier
Re: Beneteau, Jeanneau, Bavaria, Elan, etc. mass production boats that circumnavigate
So Greg regarding your comment of poorly designed and poorly built boats not being suitable how do you explain that in 12 years of fulltime cruising which includes a circumnavigation via South...
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Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany
04-03-2021, 01:23
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179
Bitcoin and Gold/silver coins as payment abroad
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12,258
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daletournier
Re: Bitcoin and Gold/silver coins as payment abroad
Hi Dockhead, many cruisers carry quite large cash holdings while internationally cruising and dont declare they do. Cash can solve many problems.
In my whole circumnavigation I never had the boat...
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Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany
04-03-2021, 01:16
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179
Bitcoin and Gold/silver coins as payment abroad
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12,258
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daletournier
Re: Bitcoin and Gold/silver coins as payment abroad
It does not seem certain. I read way to much daily in regards to this topic and I can say with 100% certainty that all are guessing, that includes you and me.
The financial landscape is changing...
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Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany
03-03-2021, 13:02
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179
Bitcoin and Gold/silver coins as payment abroad
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12,258
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daletournier
Re: Bitcoin and Gold/silver coins as payment abroad
You are talking about two different things, a crypto exchange is a completely different animal that a ETF setup on a major stock market exchange that gives the average investor the ability to buy...
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Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany
03-03-2021, 12:46
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179
Bitcoin and Gold/silver coins as payment abroad
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12,258
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daletournier
Re: Bitcoin and Gold/silver coins as payment abroad
I know people that do this.
Forum:
Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany
03-03-2021, 12:18
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179
Bitcoin and Gold/silver coins as payment abroad
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12,258
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daletournier
Re: Bitcoin and Gold/silver coins as payment abroad
What is a possible game changer is the emergence of Bitcoin ETF's, one just started on the Canadian exchange and there will be an Australian one soon. Im fairly certain that's why Bitcoin critics...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
03-03-2021, 00:14
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14
Advise needed from experienced sailers ROBERTS 40
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1,357
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daletournier
Re: Advise needed from experienced sailers ROBERTS 40
If only it was that simple, keep in mind rust never sleeps. The problem with old steel boats particularly in the lower price range is that they are old steel boats, sometimes you can get a boat for...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
02-03-2021, 15:44
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117
Beneteau, Jeanneau, Bavaria, Elan, etc. mass production boats that circumnavigated
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23,641
Posted By
daletournier
Re: Beneteau, Jeanneau, Bavaria, Elan, etc. mass production boats that circumnavigate
Watermakers are common and modern boats sail better therefore motor less.
Big cockpits are not a problem if they drain well, I filled the Catalina 470 cockpit several times and that included a...
Forum:
Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany
02-03-2021, 15:38
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179
Bitcoin and Gold/silver coins as payment abroad
Views:
12,258
Posted By
daletournier
Re: Bitcoin and Gold/silver coins as payment abroad
That's the value in blockchain, not exclusive to Bitcoin in anyway.
As much as I like decentralized it comes with it's own set of problems ie you are 100% responsible, forget your key? is the...
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