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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 25-08-2017, 13:44
Replies: 23
Views: 5,765
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Martha's Vineyard to New York City

What a lovely and educational journey you are planning with your sons! Hope you make lots of grand memories. Post some pics!
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 07-06-2017, 13:41
Replies: 4
Views: 2,637
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Crew/companion wanted for French canals

Sounds lovely! I sent an email to address provided in your post. :biggrin:
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 21-05-2017, 08:39
Replies: 39
Views: 35,709
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Which boat for the canals of the UK and Europe

Thanks for opening this query as it is also a plan for me. (All other singles looking for same please feel free to reach out!)
Finding a modern cruise style boat in the UK is difficult - the...
Forum: Meets & Greets 16-03-2017, 14:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,006
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Hello to all of you

Welcome Greg! CF is a wealth of information from the Salty Sailors all over the world! I've learned a lot and you will too! I think you might have good luck if you post your notice in the CREW...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 05-02-2017, 08:43
Replies: 26
Views: 8,771
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Female crew for sailing trip June 2017

When it comes advertising for crew more info is preferable to less. This is true for all but especially when gender preference is mentioned. What type of boat is it? What are the accommodations?...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-02-2017, 14:12
Replies: 18
Views: 3,799
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Have you been through the Corinth Canal?

The Corinth Canal is beautiful. The pleasure is heightened exponentially by thinking of how the ancient Greeks dreamed of a passage that would connect the two seas. Amazing to sail the same waters...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-12-2016, 09:41
Replies: 1
Views: 2,329
Posted By HalfHitch
Cat Anchorages Florida East Coast

Currently anchored in Lake Sylvia in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Seeking recommendations for other scenic anchorages along the Florida east coast that are accessible for 50' Cat - mast 73 feet, ...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 04-12-2016, 15:40
Replies: 17
Views: 4,849
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Fl to Grand Bahama on Catamaran

Your wife's comfort level and confidence will elevate in direct proportion to her skipper hubby's. If I were she I'd be thrilled to fly and have you make the crossing with an experienced seaman so...
Forum: Meets & Greets 20-10-2016, 07:51
Replies: 16
Views: 1,999
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Ft Lauderdale Boat Show November 6

DavidHoy, thanks for your input. Proposed the VIP area because it is set up as a meet and greet venue and offers a good value IMO. Open to other venues too though, whatever is best by consensus is...
Forum: Meets & Greets 20-10-2016, 06:05
Replies: 16
Views: 1,999
Posted By HalfHitch
Ft Lauderdale Boat Show November 6

Sunday, November 6: Organizing a meet up of Cruiser's Forum members at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in Florida, USA. Meet up at the Windward Club (VIP ticket required). Join in!
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-10-2016, 08:01
Replies: 23
Views: 13,790
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Agm batteries....who's the best or worst?

My German skipper friend recently entered into agreement to purchase lithium batteries from a Florida based company SMART BATTERY. Unaware of how risky it is to wire $$$ to USA based internet...
Forum: Meets & Greets 15-10-2016, 05:24
Replies: 4
Views: 921
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: New member

Welcome! November is one of the loveliest months in Florida! Not hot. Not humid. Many CF members here too!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-09-2016, 11:27
Replies: 32
Views: 3,974
Posted By HalfHitch
Thumbs up Re: Procedures for making an offer..

"YES" to Terra Nova's clarification. Thanks! Point is that a well written contract provides protections to the buyer via contingencies but also to the seller via deadlines to exercise those...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-09-2016, 10:39
Replies: 32
Views: 3,974
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Procedures for making an offer..

Not an attorney either but here are practical notes from experience:


Make the contract specific to your situation by adding contingency clauses which can be in your own words and with details...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 31-08-2016, 06:53
Replies: 107
Views: 17,653
Posted By HalfHitch
Forum: Crew Archives 22-08-2016, 09:10
Replies: 64
Views: 19,467
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: How to tell who the scammers are on here?

Wonderful it is to read some common sense. It is amazing to me that there are so many lonely sailors in the world!


I decided a year ago to join some boating sites and dating sites that are...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-08-2016, 09:19
Replies: 363
Views: 64,767
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Single, Female, and living aboard?

Not so, Mark! Life is better when shared and so is boating!:smitten:
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 28-07-2016, 03:55
Replies: 102
Views: 34,891
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: The new Leopard 45!!

Dulcesuenos, thank you for succinctly setting the record straight! I can FEEL the difference just in hearing your words and it's so true. Pleasure crafts for sure!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-07-2016, 04:39
Replies: 82
Views: 12,308
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Ugh, losing my patience

Kudos to you Meacenas for finding your perfect match and perfect lifestyle! You made the decisions about your lifestyle together and are unified in it. A brilliant example for all about boating, yes,...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-07-2016, 07:15
Replies: 82
Views: 12,308
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Ugh, losing my patience

Sounds like you are finding your patience and evolving from a dream to a workable plan. From my perspective (woman's) I think you have a much greater chance of keeping your girlfriend by keeping a...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 10-07-2016, 04:31
Replies: 151
Views: 38,010
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Sardinia Squad

Fabulous discussion! Thank you for initiating. One very interested and curious one living vicariously ...until....
Forum: Crew Archives 07-07-2016, 10:10
Replies: 20
Views: 8,008
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Join for all or Part of Multi year cruise

Hi Dewo:


Congrats on your beautiful refit and your JOY!


Attempts to send you a private email aren't meeting with success so please reply to me on this site with private message so we can...
Forum: Our Community 04-07-2016, 09:41
Replies: 50
Views: 6,967
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Which Forum Member Would You Like To Go Cruising With and Why?

I would most like to go cruising with a gentleman skipper who permits his crew to take hot showers in private.:banghead:

Perhaps I am quixotic! ???
Forum: Crew Archives 05-06-2016, 12:05
Replies: 2
Views: 1,669
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Key West to Fort Lauderdale

Just sailed this route a month ago. Anchorages not a problem for a CAt. Soooo many pots though!
Forum: Crew Archives 26-05-2016, 07:02
Replies: 14
Views: 3,902
Posted By HalfHitch
Re: Crew Wanted: East Coast to Bahamas and then Texas

Hi Ella Owner:

I received your private reply to my offer to crew and tried to reply but the site gave error message that blocked my reply due to being a new member. Jeez! Anyway.... the...
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