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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 26-01-2024, 10:44
Replies: 32
Views: 3,297
Posted By rupertfb
Re: BACK SURGERY AND SAIL ??

You have to deal with the problem, not mask it with drugs.... of any sort

I was almost immobile
I had fusion between L5 and S1 13yrs ago.
Now a professional sailboat Delivery skipper constantly...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 15-12-2023, 06:41
Replies: 48
Views: 6,298
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Entering north Man-o-war channel at night

I'll answer another aspect of your question - (as the 'weather' aspect has been addressed above) as, in a previous career, I was a Hydrograhic Specialist and Nautical Chart Expert.

CHARTING
The...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 11-12-2023, 09:56
Replies: 61
Views: 8,124
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Theft protection devices for dinghy?

Ive worked for years in the Caribbean Charter industry and concur with all the above ideas plus:
* Buy/make a sun cover for the tubes and let it get sh*tty - to hide the quality of the AB dinghy
*...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-10-2023, 06:56
Replies: 106
Views: 10,465
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Used motor oil discard

Walmart generally takes used oil....if your town doesnt have one nearby
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 15-09-2023, 09:45
Replies: 28
Views: 5,293
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Delivery Skipper: Qualified and Experienced

Go it - thanks, and i have replied
Rupert
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-09-2023, 08:22
Replies: 40
Views: 5,665
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Bali Cats

I bring catamarans back and forth to/from the Caribbean regularly and have had the chance to sail (long distance offshore) pretty much all of the popular Caribbean charter models, and have also...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 31-08-2023, 07:50
Replies: 28
Views: 5,293
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Delivery Skipper: Qualified and Experienced

OK Tom - that's a good solution!
best of luck to you
Rupert
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 27-08-2023, 04:33
Replies: 28
Views: 5,293
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Delivery Skipper: Qualified and Experienced

Good morning Tom - thank you for your message!

Wow - that is a long trip in a 32'!

The Contessa 32' is a totally classic boat....great pedigree

Its a long long way: Some 2,200nm - assuming...
Forum: Navigation 25-08-2023, 06:56
Replies: 53
Views: 6,069
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Binoculars

Bruce K: I agree.
I own a fabulous pair of 8x50s but rarely use binoculars at sea, siding with the adage "If you need binoculars to see it....it's still too far away to be a danger to you" (please...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-08-2023, 07:45
Replies: 29
Views: 2,961
Posted By rupertfb
Re: handheld depth sounder

Excellent question 'SailingHarry'!

I'd suggest the biggest error is the calibration: In a 45' sailboat (for instance), most folks will position the DS on the hull around 3' deep and not calibrate...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-08-2023, 07:27
Replies: 29
Views: 2,961
Posted By rupertfb
Re: handheld depth sounder

The word 'accurate' is seen here quite a lot. A depth sounder is subject to many errors, some of which you can reduce, some you can't. Here's some of the major ones to consider!:

1. Vertical...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 21-07-2023, 07:01
Replies: 34
Views: 3,350
Posted By rupertfb
Re: First time cruise Cape Cod Canal to Bar Harbor, ME. Ports?

Get a printed guide book/Pilot
I went to the NE for my first time recently and took three books

The spiral bound Maptech 'Embassy Cruising Guide New England' proved excellent with a wealth of...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 22-06-2023, 08:49
Replies: 28
Views: 5,293
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Delivery Skipper: Qualified and Experienced

Got it - I'm emailing you now
R
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 22-06-2023, 08:41
Replies: 28
Views: 5,293
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Delivery Skipper: Qualified and Experienced

Karen and Doug - thanks for the message (just dropped off the Catamaran I brought back from the USVI and flying out again Sunday for the next one.....!)
Drop me an email or phone number and I'll...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 20-06-2023, 22:40
Replies: 28
Views: 5,293
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Delivery Skipper: Qualified and Experienced

Good evening Karen - thank you for the message. I would like very much to help you move your boat - as described- but unfortunately I am already booked up for that period moving another boat.
The...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 02-06-2023, 08:59
Replies: 69
Views: 7,674
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Provisioning with no refrigeration?

Have you considered as 12v cooler that will run off a battery (assuming you have some means of charging your main 12v battery)

There are loads on the market....designed for back-of-the-car...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-05-2023, 07:10
Replies: 42
Views: 3,642
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Effective use of chandleries and alternatives to them

I enjoyed reading this thread - some solid info:

West Marine has turned into the ‘Bed Bath & Beyond’ of boating

Watch out ordering stuff at Walmart - if they are bringing items in from a 3rd...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 20-03-2023, 06:33
Replies: 57
Views: 6,776
Posted By rupertfb
Re: "Unusual" project - having trouble getting the right build - custom needed?

Try ‘Vision’ Catamarans in South Africa. Met them at Palm Beach…. low production, they actually listen to clients!
Good luck - keep the thread going with your findings as it’s an interesting topic
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 27-01-2023, 10:57
Replies: 0
Views: 465
Posted By rupertfb
Yacht Skipper available with extensive instruction and acquaint experience

Former Officer Royal Navy (20yrs) Experienced & Qualified Yacht Skipper E Coast, Bahamas, Caribbean
________________________________________
With much experience in sailing with the owners to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-10-2022, 07:25
Replies: 24
Views: 3,014
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Polish and wax non-skid deck

In the ‘wax/no wax’ discussion , it’s worth mentioning the UV and acid rain protection that boat wax (like Woody) provides.

In the south - I see so many fiberglass surfaces (smooth and non skid)...
Forum: Navigation 29-08-2022, 07:40
Replies: 72
Views: 8,330
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Storm avoidance - I FAILED but need help

Chad - I deliver boats up and down the E Coast/Caribbean and skipper larger Cats in the Caribbean ....you are sailing a FP Saba 50':

I spend weeks at a time with owners. Use all metereological...
Forum: Our Community 29-07-2022, 06:41
Replies: 42
Views: 5,799
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Your favorite anchor app for your phone.

Anchor Pro (in addition to whatever your chartplotter can do)
Very simple, effective, and very loud.
Free
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 24-05-2022, 05:30
Replies: 28
Views: 5,293
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Delivery Skipper: Qualified and Experienced

Messing about: I am sending you a PM

Rupert Forester-Bennett
Skipper/Surveyor
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 23-05-2022, 04:30
Replies: 28
Views: 5,293
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Delivery Skipper: Qualified and Experienced

Good Day Vorsichtglas - thank you for the message
This is not a route that I know and, despite wanting some day to explore those waters some day, I think you should hire someone that is an expert...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-12-2021, 07:04
Replies: 23
Views: 4,872
Posted By rupertfb
Re: Bypassing islands from the Carribean to US

I sail this route regularly as a Delivery Skipper, and this is my 2 penny worth!
1. Stop in as few places as possible
2. If your destination is FLL, its actually advantageous to stop in the USVI to...
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