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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 26-12-2019, 11:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,500
Posted By Cafe Racer
Re: Elan 45 Impression - singlehanded?

Mine has it, but Impression is altogether a different, newer boat so may have a different set up.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 26-12-2019, 10:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,500
Posted By Cafe Racer
Re: Elan 45 Impression - singlehanded?

I have older Elan 45 and have no problem sailing it on my own. It is in-mast furling so that may make it a bit easier, but generally speaking it isn't that complicated apart from maybe med mooring if...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-06-2018, 07:44
Replies: 10
Views: 1,957
Posted By Cafe Racer
Re: sliping inmast rolling furling sail

Mine does the same.
I was thinking to replace the furling line in a hope that a newer, softer rope will have a better grip to the drum, but not sure it would help. Curious if someone has a solution.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-06-2018, 08:35
Replies: 96
Views: 13,538
Posted By Cafe Racer
Re: Serious Gun Question for EU Med

I sail in Greece every summer for last 10 years and my boat is based there (so I am familiar with bureaucracy - once you have to face it). Now, consider that in most of smaller towns or places we...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 25-05-2018, 00:24
Replies: 15
Views: 4,444
Posted By Cafe Racer
Re: Greece Charter - additonal crew 'qualifications'

Hi,

There is no need for additional certifications or "proves". Basically the person that you will list as your co skipper will sign a confirmation that he/she is capable of operating the vessel. ...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-01-2017, 08:04
Replies: 38
Views: 9,447
Posted By Cafe Racer
Re: Caught someones anchor this morning whislt anchoring

Happens in Greece on a daily basis :).

One point not mentioned above - in case you catch an anchor of a med moored boat her chain is usually pulled very tight to keep her off the wall of the pier....
Forum: Meets & Greets 04-01-2015, 10:25
Replies: 36
Views: 5,568
Posted By Cafe Racer
Re: Finding the Family Cruiser

I am in pretty much same situation as you, apart from not even having any boat and just chartering at the moment. Together with my wife we plan similar longer trip in around 5 years time and with...
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