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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-07-2014, 06:53
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Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

Thanks Hpeer. Was looking forward to meeting you. And thanks for all your kind and informative posts etc. As well as others on the thread. Although so much went wrong, so many mistakes made etc., I...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-07-2014, 04:33
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Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

Uisce Run | 2014 Passage of a Chesapeake Sharpie yawl (https://www.theuisce.wordpress.com) for the whole sorry tale.

Actually, the hulk/hull was, as advertised, unsinkable and in fine condition. If...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-06-2014, 09:38
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Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

Hey, Howard! Can we anchor at that General Anchorage 4 just East of your marina on the Delaware. I confess I haven't absorbed all these regs yet!

As to determination, either you do something or...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-06-2014, 13:25
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Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

Just want to thank everyone for all the feedback and suggestions etc. The long and short is that I am heading up with old(er) friend with about same level of experience as crew. We will stick to the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-11-2013, 06:39
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Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

Google earth up and running and it's 232 NM using ruler. Which reminded me that I found a distance calculating site which is where I go the 237 nm from (not my finger as misremembered). So at 7 knots...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-11-2013, 06:19
Replies: 80
Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

That's really handy information.

Which is another reason why (reluctantly) I suspect that, given this is a coastal passage, getting set up with an internet connection and long-range dongle...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-11-2013, 05:51
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Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

Hud, thxs. Will do. Recently switched to Linux and forgot to put that in. Will take a while, am still a bit clunky with Lx routines, but when they work, it is smooth as silk...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-11-2013, 05:45
Replies: 80
Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

That's great info on the Delaware link. Love the simple graphics. Though at this point can find everything except currents. (Maybe Ship John shoal is a bad spot for currents!) Nope, I just noticed...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-11-2013, 05:29
Replies: 80
Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

hpeer, actually I think the problem is that I am using a thumb or finger on google/bing maps to estimate distances! Now with that active captain I should be able to do better, albeit if estimating a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-11-2013, 03:39
Replies: 80
Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

I did Uship this week. Auction ended yesterday. One bid. $8500.00. But maybe if I tried a different time of year it would be less (I asked for late November this year). I doubt it though. I have some...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-11-2013, 08:57
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Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

PS thanks for tug tip. That's a good deal and, as long as they like dangerous, not-fit-for-use leaking Sharpies, I'll be going for it!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-11-2013, 08:12
Replies: 80
Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

Thanks for weather book recommendation - will order it forthwith.

I have noticed from my sourdough baking that forecasts over 48 hours are dicey (because that is usually what I really need when...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-11-2013, 07:53
Replies: 80
Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

Ann, good point, although I think someone saying 'well, all wooden boats leak a little' isn't necessarily a lie so much as an oversimplification. I note that this is AFTER he informed me about the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-11-2013, 06:35
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Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

PS to whomever asked: she does have a little cockpit which is on the aft-most cabin deck and the tiller is there too. It's where there are backrests on either side of the aft cabin. A bit hard to see...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-11-2013, 06:14
Replies: 80
Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

thxs. Yes, although my first thought was 10-14 days in C.B and then immediately taking her up etc., thanks to input here am more likely going to simply go down and spend 2+ weeks and then decide...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-11-2013, 04:37
Replies: 80
Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

Suijin, a bit more on the boat - as far as I know now, which should improve soon:

"I hope that your purchase (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/purchase.html) was contingent on a visual...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-11-2013, 04:06
Replies: 80
Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

Suijin, yes, those are valid concerns. I am well aware that this boat might not live up to expectations, but then the price is very low. This might be because she is a lemon. But also there happens...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-11-2013, 14:46
Replies: 80
Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

Finally, Jim, thanks for remarks on weather. Much appreciated.

As to the leak, the first thing to try, of course, is the Moitessier method: swim underneath (when water is warm) with bag of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-11-2013, 14:14
Replies: 80
Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

Jim, I apologise again if I was too touchy. Probably it's because you are basically right: I am not experienced enough for this undertaking.

In terms of evaluating boat your points are excellent...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-11-2013, 13:59
Replies: 80
Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

Thank you. Yes, those Harbour Islands look neat. Close enough to dinghy-motor into the Big City, far enough for relatively quiet anchorage. Since was born in Mass, Boston is my Capital City (though...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-11-2013, 13:03
Replies: 80
Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

Jim, misunderstanding are rife in printed interchanges since the tone and nuance are often missing or misperceived.

That last one was in response to: "CA, I hate to sound so negative, but your...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-11-2013, 12:20
Replies: 80
Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

PPS to Jim:

re: "These are life-threatening situations, and I don't see how you are prepared to deal with them."

It is November. Trip is not going to happen until May at the earliest, maybe...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-11-2013, 11:57
Replies: 80
Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

PS - a client of mine from Cape Breton was just over in Tasmania playing blue grass and brought back a loaf of really good white sourdough which even a few days later was really good. If I hadn't got...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-11-2013, 11:37
Replies: 80
Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; }A:link { } Reply to Jim Cate


I've been following this thread from a "never sailed the East coast" point of view, and can't add at all to the route...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-11-2013, 11:15
Replies: 80
Views: 7,646
Posted By CaperAsh
Re: From Chesapeake to Cape Breton in May 2014 in a 45' gaff-rigged Sharpie yawl

Suijin, thxs again. I am now open to looking into NYC. My grandfather some time around WWI provided greenheart wood with which many of the old docks in NYC were made and I used to go to Manhattan...
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