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Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 22-02-2011, 07:41
Replies: 16
Views: 8,048
Posted By Alondra
Re: Suez, Red Sea and Yemen

NOTE from TTT Convoy

First, we never published a name of any vessel on TTT website, also not bebe. We got their inquiry, we replied and that was it. Their name was on no list whatsoever. (where...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 03-11-2009, 02:31
Replies: 69
Views: 19,578
Posted By Alondra
We personally know Paul and Rachel (we sailed...

We personally know Paul and Rachel (we sailed with them from Turkey through the red sea, over along to Yemen, Oman and than finally India). It is terrible what happened but a good reminder that the...
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 10-02-2009, 16:56
Replies: 20
Views: 8,215
Posted By Alondra
They have not been there, and.... did'nt give me...

They have not been there, and.... did'nt give me any advice. They just insured me, against a reasonable rate. As they should.
(it is quite obvious that they follow the corridor as that is the...
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 07-02-2009, 17:06
Replies: 20
Views: 8,215
Posted By Alondra
I have been doing this from Turkey to Thailand...

I have been doing this from Turkey to Thailand recently. Contrary to what David believes I would not hold to the shipping lane. Depending on the yacht I would go much closer to the coast of Yemen,...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 06-02-2009, 20:48
Replies: 85
Views: 24,233
Posted By Alondra
Thanks!

Here in Phuket we are almost ready for the little new 'crew'!! Coming from India it has been a thrill to come to Phuket where everything is beautiful and very well arranged. We have an appartment now...
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 02-11-2008, 08:05
Replies: 20
Views: 8,215
Posted By Alondra
I would strongly advice to stay close to the...

I would strongly advice to stay close to the yemen coast! Look at the current situation which is very, V E R Y different this year from previous years. Look at the map and you will know why. The...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 02-11-2008, 07:23
Replies: 26
Views: 5,185
Posted By Alondra
use the momentum of the yacht. We sail a 60 ft...

use the momentum of the yacht. We sail a 60 ft longkeel and is very hard to steer but... we manage. Find out if you have a right turning prop and if you do know that back wards the boat tends to move...
Forum: Crew Archives 02-11-2008, 03:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,571
Posted By Alondra
There is a couple of boats here in India looking...

There is a couple of boats here in India looking for crew, for the crossing to Thailand, around january.... is it something maybe to consider?
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 02-11-2008, 03:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,491
Posted By Alondra
Speaking to the Kerala yachting Ass. they had BIG...

Speaking to the Kerala yachting Ass. they had BIG plans.... Looking at it today, NOTHING is realised as usual in India. Forget to find ANYTHING here exept what you have on board and some helping...
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 01-11-2008, 23:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,491
Posted By Alondra
Anyone In Cochin During the Volvo OR??

Hi there! We would love to know who is going to be in Cochin during the VOR and what the plans are. We are in Cochin right now and plan to stay here during the race. Please join in!
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 01-11-2008, 23:00
Replies: 14
Views: 3,142
Posted By Alondra
read and see a lot on fethiye on our blog website...

read and see a lot on fethiye on our blog website Alondra Sailing || Sailing in Style (https://www.alondrasailing.com/private) and feel free if you have any questions remaining in your head! have a...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 01-11-2008, 22:58
Replies: 12
Views: 13,862
Posted By Alondra
Check out the weekend! We had to pay double when...

Check out the weekend! We had to pay double when we came on saturday so stayed untill monday! Thuesday channels is closed for maintanance (or it was when we passed)
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 01-11-2008, 22:53
Replies: 27
Views: 5,099
Posted By Alondra
Go to Turkey, nice people, friedly prices, good...

Go to Turkey, nice people, friedly prices, good facilities, beats everything... and you get the best surroundings as a bonus for free...
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 01-11-2008, 22:48
Replies: 20
Views: 8,215
Posted By Alondra
oh yeah, fly one light (white) low only, use 2...

oh yeah, fly one light (white) low only, use 2 watt on your radio, and convoys are easy to pick up from anywhere trhoughout the red sea as everyone is facing the dilemma. Look in Suez, Hurghada, Port...
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 01-11-2008, 22:46
Replies: 20
Views: 8,215
Posted By Alondra
Be carefull! We have travelled the piracy area...

Be carefull! We have travelled the piracy area and all I can say is, stay close (within 10 miles) of the yemen coast up untill Oman, than head south. Most of the attacks occur this year from Mukkalah...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-11-2008, 22:36
Replies: 100
Views: 40,307
Posted By Alondra
..... Come to Thailand.....!

..... Come to Thailand.....!
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-11-2008, 22:35
Replies: 19
Views: 33,549
Posted By Alondra
our 6 cylinder Perkins is doing 6000 hours, is 17...

our 6 cylinder Perkins is doing 6000 hours, is 17 years old and runs well. Would not even think of rebuilding her yet, way to dangerous since she runs like new.
Maintanance is everything and we keep...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-11-2008, 22:31
Replies: 33
Views: 4,601
Posted By Alondra
Look at Alondra Sailing - exclusive charter...

Look at Alondra Sailing - exclusive charter (https://www.alondrasailing.com) and add /private for our private website, mainly a trip site about our story of travveling from the med to the east... and...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 01-11-2008, 22:20
Replies: 9
Views: 16,899
Posted By Alondra
We have had problems wit Profurl on our 60 ft 2...

We have had problems wit Profurl on our 60 ft 2 times. The bearings where completely gone but, even in Oman we were able to get the job done and replaced the bearing which we had to fly in from...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 23-09-2008, 23:45
Replies: 64
Views: 9,471
Posted By Alondra
I've been away a while on this topic, also to...

I've been away a while on this topic, also to watch how it would develop without getting more involved. Now that the outcome is there and the yacht has been lost a few things to my first post and all...
Forum: Navigation 11-09-2008, 12:01
Replies: 78
Views: 10,258
Posted By Alondra
a breitling yachting, count down, water proof, 21...

a breitling yachting, count down, water proof, 21 years old, high end, perfect
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 11-09-2008, 11:59
Replies: 4
Views: 11,689
Posted By Alondra
click for the enlargement and yes... it is a...

click for the enlargement and yes... it is a little bit fusy but the best i've got
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 11-09-2008, 11:43
Replies: 4
Views: 11,689
Posted By Alondra
New Chart On Piracy Gulf of Aden

We received a chart from the US Navy which we enhanced and anyone can see now for himself how significant the problem realy is.

Look for the details at Alondra's Website ...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 11-09-2008, 11:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,542
Posted By Alondra
Money saving budget leaves you almost outside of...

Money saving budget leaves you almost outside of europe I would say. Entering Eurpean waters can make you liable for VAT. They determine the yachts value pending on the place you get to. I would say,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-09-2008, 20:15
Replies: 97
Views: 47,894
Posted By Alondra
oh oh... a no topic again, come on moderators do...

oh oh... a no topic again, come on moderators do something!
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