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Forum: General Sailing Forum

18-08-2018, 13:49

Replies: 2

Panama to Curacao "the wrong way"

Views: 1,634

Posted By tartanblue

Panama to Curacao "the wrong way"

Having just bought a boat in Panama my intention is to reach the ABCs. To date my research indicates heading to Cartagena and onward from there might be doable in late Spring. Any information out...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

29-09-2017, 08:50

Replies: 21

Caribbean Cruising 2018/2019 season - good or bad idea?

Views: 6,116

Posted By tartanblue

Re: Caribbean Cruising 2018/2019 season - good or bad idea?

Several points to consider
1. Where to. buy. Although the NE or Florida may be good value getting the boat to the Carribean may be an issue with destruction of many of the usual stopping places. I...

Forum: Dollars & Cents

07-09-2017, 09:19

Replies: 52

Salvaging/Purchasing a storm damaged charter boat

Views: 11,350

Posted By tartanblue

Re: Salvaging/Purchasing a storm damaged charter boat

Yes one of those is mine but the overwhelming issue related to the local people, their safety and their homes

Forum: Dollars & Cents

07-09-2017, 09:06

Replies: 52

Salvaging/Purchasing a storm damaged charter boat

Views: 11,350

Posted By tartanblue

Re: Salvaging/Purchasing a storm damaged charter boat

Very sick conversation at this time

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

06-09-2017, 08:12

Replies: 86

About to be slammed by IRMA Cat 5

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Posted By tartanblue

Re: About to be slammed by IRMA Cat 5

Our boat at St Maarten Shipyards. Any news?

Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean

23-05-2017, 12:08

Replies: 27

7 Day Charter - Grenada to St. Vincent & back... - Can it be done comfortably?

Views: 8,014

Posted By tartanblue

Re: 7 Day Charter - Grenada to St. Vincent & back... - Can it be done comfortably?

We have cruised this area for 10 seasons and feel that Grenada to Bequia offers the most pleasing time. I would recommend trying to trim your itinerary somewhat although I know it is tempting to try...

Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean

05-01-2017, 10:20

Replies: 20

Searching for a Marina home in the Caribbean

Views: 4,322

Posted By tartanblue

Re: Searching for a Marina home in the Caribbean

We have cruised the Eastern Caribbean for the past 9 seasons and I would recommend considering Grenada. This is a lovely friendly island and there are three marina/haul out facilities along the...

Forum: Our Community

26-12-2016, 15:05

Replies: 791

Urgent help needed to recover abandoned yacht NW Barbados

Views: 207,198

Posted By tartanblue

Re: Urgent help needed to recover abandoned yacht NW Barbados

As on most Caribbean islands there are local mini buses that run most places. Cheaper by far than taxi.

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

10-06-2016, 08:03

Replies: 1

Where to have topsides repainted

Views: 1,040

Posted By tartanblue

Where to have topsides repainted

It's time for repair of dings and scratches and an awlgrip job to the topsides. Anyone with a recommendation for a good quality, good price option anywhere from Trinidad to the BVI? Thanks

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

31-05-2016, 00:42

Replies: 0

Where to have boat painted

Views: 794

Posted By tartanblue

Where to have boat painted

After having my blue hull scratched and dinged in every anchorage in every Bay from Grenada to the BVI it is time for a paint job. The question is where? So far quotes highly variable. Anyone with a...

Forum: Cruising News & Events

25-12-2015, 09:13

Replies: 144

Vessel boarded and robbed between Trinidad and Grenada

Views: 23,442

Posted By tartanblue

Re: Vessel boarded and robbed between Trinidad and Grenada

I am not sure about firearms. Someone will always have a bigger weapon. Perhaps the solution is for each cruising boat to carry a small tactical nuclear device. After all if someone used it word...

Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean

20-12-2015, 09:58

Replies: 18

Charter plans for St. Vincent & Grenadines

Views: 5,527

Posted By tartanblue

Re: Charter plans for St. Vincent & Grenadines

My wife and I,living on Salt Spring Island,have cruised the grenadines annually for 7 winters on our 37 foot Tartan. Having sailed from The BVI to Grenada more than once we consider the area to be...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

02-09-2015, 08:27

Replies: 8

hull painting in Trinidad

Views: 2,571

Posted By tartanblue

Re: hull painting in Trinidad

Anyone have ideas of best choice of marina for haul out?

Forum: General Sailing Forum

30-08-2015, 20:28

Replies: 8

hull painting in Trinidad

Views: 2,571