~~Mermaids Group~~

WELCOME TO THE MERMAIDS GROUP | This group is for women sailors, single handers, and boat owners to share ideas and experiences. Mermaids are an independent lot so figured it would be a good name for a group made up of women who love the water, sailing, and adventure. After joining please post a quick hello in the Welcome thread.

World Cruisers

For those of you cruising in various parts of the world. Catamaran Dan will set sail in the Spring of 2023 for an around-the-world sail for Peace. I hope to meet hundreds of you out there in various parts of the world enjoying our time on the water. Perhaps you'll join me for a leg or two. Go to: www.catamarandan.org

Working (non-cruising) at sea

For all those that still have the dream of cruising on your schedule and destination and not that of the shipping company. Masters, Mates, Pilots, Engineers, oilers, deckhands, and other professional crew of the Merchant Marine and other ocean based endeavors.

Wooden yacht owners

For all those who prefer wood to plastic or other materials

Volvo Engines

For all owners of Volvo engines, new and old.

The International Bucketeer Squadron!

For Buckeeteers of all ages, shapes, sizes and nationalities.............The only membership requirement is.................to appreciate the fundamental importance of having a bucket onboard. and not being afraid to use it!...........LOVE ME - LOVE MY BUCKET!

The $50 Dollar Cruising Club

Welcome Aboard!

The 1st rule of $50CC is - there are no rules!

But there is an Ethos:-

- to share a slice of the real life Cruising experience on the basis of mutual respect -

This translates into sharing the financial cost of life aboard. Whilst Host Skippers are happy to share their time, experience and lifestyle - also financially subsidising Crew Guests is above and beyond! Therefore Crew Guests also subscribe to The Ethos by meeting the expense of their time aboard, not simply for immediate consumables (food, drink etc) but also towards the boat running costs.

Scuba divers

Boaters who enjoy scuba diving!
Boaters share their dive experiences!
Boaters looking for dive buddies!
Boaters wanting to go diving!
Boaters needing a diver!
Divers to help other boaters!
Boaters with interest in diving!

Sailing partnership

Anyone out there who would like to share ownership 50/50 of a 45ft catamaran which we could choose together and agree on sailing usage, etc? I hope I don't sound too vague but I would like to hear back from as many people as possible to see what can be arranged so if you would like to own a catamaran but don't think you would get sufficient usage to make it financially viable then please contact me and we can take it from there. David

Sailing Naked

Ok this group might not be for everyone, but I think there are enough people in the boating community that do sail naked. To warrent this group.

Wheather its women and men being topless or totally nude. There are those of us that enjoy the freedom of sailing in our birthday suits and sun bathing naked.

I am sure I am not the only one with a " Willy T" T-shirt.

So Here is a new group. A lifestyle of sailors and cruisers, or for anyone that just loves to enjoy life and let loose.

If you do choose to post pictures please keep it clean.

Rum and Fun

For all those Rum lovers out there, here is a place you can give information on Rum. Favorite Rums, Rum recipes, and shared moments with Rum.

Living Aboard & Cruising With Pets

Hi we are fairly new to living aboard and cruising and are sailing with our best friend Skye. Skye is a 10 year old Golden Retriever, who is sure she is part kitten and part human. We are on a fast learning curve and about to head to the Bahamas and Carribean. As yet we have little advice to share with you but hope to learn and then pass on our knowledge to others. Also meet others on our adventures along the way.

LGBT Sailors

A gathering spot for LGBTQ Sailors to discuss and track safety, local laws, events and friendly spots to visit around the globe.

Lagoon 400 owners or future owners

Having personally owned for 8 years and sailed a Lagoon 400 around the world in 2016-2018 I am happy to share my perspective to help current or future owners.

Gay Sailors

A group for the gay sailors amongst the cruising fraternity to share their experiences. The group is for the support of its members and aims to connect them with like minded sailors.

Full Time Cruisers

A place were full time cruisers and meet and discuss anything and everything.

Family Circumnavigation - 2011 East coast/Caribbean departure

For those sailors with children that are planning a sailing cruise and will find themselves on the East coast of the USA and/or in the Caribbean in mid to late 2011 and into 2012. Or somewhere around the world along the way.

[See working Map: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=
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Our family, the Leonard Family, is planning a 3 year circumnavigation beginning in the summer of 2011. At the time of departure, we will have three boys with us, ages 5, 9 and 11.

The goal of this group is to start to build a community of families with similar plans, who are interested is running into each other along the way. (Hopefully not literally.)

Engineless

Sailors of all creed either sailing without an engine, or interested in sailing without an engine. Practical advice and rum fuelled tales...

Dreamers

This is the group for realists...people who know they cannot afford to give up work in the foreseeable future. But it doesnt stop us from dreaming about the lifestyle, and talking to others about it.

Come join!

Cruising with Kids

This is for those of us who need ideas to keep kids entertained and educated on board.
Also for kids to contact other kids and for liveaboard families to share their experiences and thoughts and maybe even meet up on a sunny beach sometime.
Please check our new facebook page.
www.facebook.com/Mediterraneankidsaboard.
Facebook group...Sailing with kids