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07-11-2011, 07:05
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Dubai, UAE
Boat: Tartan 4100,41'
Posts: 4
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Hello From the Desert
Hi Folks,
Just joined the forum and looking to share the camaraderie and knowledge of those going before. My first mate and I am counting the days ( only 30 months to go ) until everyday is Saturday and we can turn our beloved Southern Yankee south for the winter. Should anyone pass through Dubai, please let us know and we'll roll out the fellow sailor red carpet!
Brian and Vicki Murray
Dubai, UAE
Homeport, Kilmarnock Va.
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07-11-2011, 07:14
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CF Adviser
Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Virginia
Boat: Island Packet 380, now sold
Posts: 8,942
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Re: Hello From the Desert
Good to have you here, Brian and Vicki.
My home port used to be White Stone, Virginia, so "Hi!" from a fellow Northern Necker.
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Hud
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07-11-2011, 08:01
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W
Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt)
Posts: 47,077
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Re: Hello From the Desert
Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Brian and Vicki.
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"If you didn't have the time or money to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"
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07-11-2011, 12:29
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Heathsville, VA
Boat: Gemini 105Mc 34'
Posts: 1,457
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Re: Hello From the Desert
Welcome, Brian & Vicki, from another fellow NoNecker (Heathsville)
Mike
Waterway Guide
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07-11-2011, 13:02
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Florida
Boat: Matlack, Trawler, 48 ft
Posts: 1,024
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Re: Hello From the Desert
Welcome from Bob & Susan
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The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.
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07-11-2011, 13:13
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: between the devil and the deep blue sea
Boat: a sailing boat
Posts: 20,412
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Re: Hello From the Desert
Dubai? OMG. Close to Formula One circuit in Abu Dhabi? (close is a relative thing).
Cheers! How is it out there? The region looks oh so awesome on pics and from the satellite. Is it hot/dry or hot/humid?
Dubai ... so romantic! Welcome!
barnakiel
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07-11-2011, 23:24
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Dubai, UAE
Boat: Tartan 4100,41'
Posts: 4
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Re: Hello From the Desert
We've been here seven years and watched a city being born. The town has actually become a much more enjoyable place to live since 2008 now that the massive growth and building has slowed down. We're only an hours drive to the Formula One, and there is always something to do in Dubai. Weather in the summer is very hot and humid, as our home is only a 10 minute walk from the beach. This time of the year until April is devine....low to mid '80's, no humidity and blue skies. Sailing is OK with good breeze nearly every day beginning at 12 noon, but you go out and either go left or right up the coast....not many cruising destinations within a days sail. The city is 90% expatriots from all over the world, which makes it very nice and interesting to see how everyone gets along. While a very good experience for the family, we're still looking forward to returning home and sailing the east coast and caribbean! 
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11-11-2011, 22:03
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: South Pacific
Boat: Oyster 53
Posts: 359
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Re: Hello From the Desert
Welcome. Only 30 more months to go! Man, do I know what that feels like. It's tough and like blisters on the hull, you just have to grind them out.
We are friends with Matt and Wan on McDuck, who were in Dubai for a year or so. They kept their Dean cat in Fujairah. Another local sailor on Shamal, you may know, we met in Chagos.
Hang in there.
Dhillen (sweating it out in Hong Kong)
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12-11-2011, 08:37
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Clear Lake Marine Services - Seabrook, Texas
Boat: Gulfstar, Mark II Ketch, 43'
Posts: 2,359
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Re: Hello From the Desert
Welcome Aboard Cruisers Forum
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Formerly Santana
The winds blow true,The skies stay blue,
Everyday is a good day for SAILING!!!!
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17-11-2011, 15:03
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Nicholasville, Kentucky
Boat: 15 foot Canoe
Posts: 14,192
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Re: Hello From the Desert
Aloha and welcome aboard!
Good to have you here.
kind regards,
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