hi everybody from a new old member

[uncle_fred]

just wanted to say hello to all as it should be i have read a few posts not got threw them all yet but will do in time i joined because i am selling my apartment and will buy a boat and hope to enjoy the rest of my life and not be stuck in an apartment i think it is a good idea always wanted to do it spent most of my time on the sea as a scuba diver instructor spent a lot of time in the red sea and greece so i want to change to sailing and hope i can get a few tips from the profis times have changed since i done a bit of sailing

[CaptainK]

Welcome aboard, Fred.

It would probably help you out in the long run. If you would added some more info to your profile. Like where you're from and all.

That would help one of our forum members. Who might be closest to you with any information? Should you have any?

Welcome aboard.

[uncle_fred]

thank you CaptainK forgot that in spain mallorca good idea thats the age

[CaptainK]

Are you in Palma, Mallorca?

I love that place. When I served in the US Navy. My ship would pull into that place a lot. Love that place.:cubalibre

[uncle_fred]

Originally Posted by CaptainK

Are you in Palma, Mallorca?

I love that place. When I served in the US Navy. My ship would pull into that place a lot. Love that place.:cubalibre

my apartment looks over the harbour a lot of military ships come in the big aircraftcarrier was here but to big to come in had to stay outside i was in the army not the navy but learnt scuba diving in the army now i would like a reasonable size boat to live on and get out when i want to dont have to work any more i bet palma has changed since you was here i came here first time in 1966 it was just a village

[CaptainK]

Wow!! In 1966, it was a village. Hell!! In 1988 and 1990. It is a city!!

Yeah, those aircraft carriers are too big to sail right up to a dock there at that place. They have to anchor out at about 2 miles off shore.

And they use 50 foot motor whale boats. To bring the sailors ashore, for some "liberty" away from the ship!!

Been there. Done that!!

[SkiprJohn]

Aloha Uncle,
Welcome aboard! A little late in my greeting but good to have you here. I too was in Palma aboard a Navy ship in the late 80s. I found it to be a pretty wonderful place. Hope you can get sailing.
Kind Regards, JohnL