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Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 20-05-2007, 14:18
Replies: 54
Views: 10,629
Posted By CaptainRic
Thumbs down If you check that forecast now you will find it...

If you check that forecast now you will find it did not hold. Doesn't look good for the near future either. If it was me I'd just continue south down the ICW to get a better angle on the gulf stream...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 19-05-2007, 15:02
Replies: 54
Views: 10,629
Posted By CaptainRic
I agree there is no "dangerous information" here....

I agree there is no "dangerous information" here. Like CSY and others on here, I have crossed numerous times. The thing that has not been emphasized is wind versus current. When you have cold fronts,...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 15-05-2007, 10:14
Replies: 12
Views: 2,613
Posted By CaptainRic
Actually sport season is in the last week of...

Actually sport season is in the last week of July. The regular season starts August 5th and is almost as crowded.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-06-2006, 15:20
Replies: 19
Views: 16,058
Posted By CaptainRic
I live on the east coast of Florida and it is...

I live on the east coast of Florida and it is true that many marinas are being bought by developers who then construct condos that you may also purchase a slip with. The one I looked at was...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 24-05-2006, 12:44
Replies: 61
Views: 10,438
Posted By CaptainRic
I just want to watch the Gators game every...

I just want to watch the Gators game every Saturday in the fall! ;)

I would think the weather channel might be worthwhile too.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 21-05-2006, 12:57
Replies: 6
Views: 2,836
Posted By CaptainRic
The thing I loved about sailing was the fresh...

The thing I loved about sailing was the fresh seafood. As Ram said, in the Bahamas, it is easy to spear either grouper, snapper or as a last resort, grunts.
:snorkel:
Nothing better on the grill....
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-05-2006, 12:48
Replies: 194
Views: 40,524
Posted By CaptainRic
Great thread Mark. I got out of college and took...

Great thread Mark. I got out of college and took a job selling life insurance. Hated it and one day at the local dive shop I saw a poster seeking crew for a 31' sloop going to the Bahamas and Turks &...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 21-05-2006, 12:16
Replies: 61
Views: 10,438
Posted By CaptainRic
When I was cruising, as I said with nothing but...

When I was cruising, as I said with nothing but an AM/FM radio, I was amazed that yeah, usually about 9 PM I was ready for bed even if the sun had just gone down. :o On land now, I am a nightowl...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-05-2006, 12:07
Replies: 56
Views: 10,406
Posted By CaptainRic
Do you have a sister Lori???? :D :D :D :D ...

Do you have a sister Lori???? :D :D :D :D

Oh and thanks for the answer Coot. I guess if I am fortunate enough to get a boat with genset and A/C and if it is REALLY hot, I could run it to cool...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-05-2006, 12:36
Replies: 56
Views: 10,406
Posted By CaptainRic
Bumpity bump.

Bumpity bump.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-05-2006, 12:34
Replies: 62
Views: 35,166
Posted By CaptainRic
Yeah, that's what the salesmen at the boat show...

Yeah, that's what the salesmen at the boat show said. Invite everyone in the anchorage over! I thought it was kind of a waste of space. I mean...I'd rather have a separate shower from sitting on the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-05-2006, 10:18
Replies: 56
Views: 10,406
Posted By CaptainRic
I'm curious. How loud are the water cooled...

I'm curious. How loud are the water cooled gensets as on most large Island Packets? I notice a lot of them have AC and I don't think solar will hack it. Do many people run them all night to sleep in...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-05-2006, 09:56
Replies: 62
Views: 35,166
Posted By CaptainRic
Bigger Island Packets have seperate showers. The...

Bigger Island Packets have seperate showers. The 440 has a shower that will fit 3.:cool:
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 18-05-2006, 08:57
Replies: 61
Views: 10,438
Posted By CaptainRic
As usual with this site....I appreciate the...

As usual with this site....I appreciate the informative feedback.
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 17-05-2006, 19:45
Replies: 61
Views: 10,438
Posted By CaptainRic
TV on board

I sailed back in the 80s with nothing more than a cassette player and AM/FM radio for entertainment. I remember searching for bars with those BIG old satellite dishes so I could dinghy ashore and...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 17-05-2006, 10:44
Replies: 255
Views: 59,854
Posted By CaptainRic
A farmer had enough money to go to the whore...

A farmer had enough money to go to the whore house in town for the first time. The prostitute asked him how he liked it, french style, around the world, 69.... He interupted, "Ma'am, I don't know one...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 17-05-2006, 10:36
Replies: 255
Views: 59,854
Posted By CaptainRic
A farmer had enough money to go to the whore...

A farmer had enough money to go to the whore house in town for the first time. It was a three story building and when he entered the madam sent him to the top floor. The prostitute asked him how he...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 09-05-2006, 14:23
Replies: 59
Views: 15,803
Posted By CaptainRic
Rastafarians are just like Christians, Jews, and...

Rastafarians are just like Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Theres good ones and there are bad ones. I've met both.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-05-2006, 10:21
Replies: 15
Views: 9,192
Posted By CaptainRic
Thanks for the update Ric. I had Dave work on...

Thanks for the update Ric. I had Dave work on both an outboard and a diesel and he was always competent and fair. I assume he'll set up shop elsewhere.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 01-05-2006, 09:56
Replies: 26
Views: 15,596
Posted By CaptainRic
Charlie: I'm jealous.:( Have a great...

Charlie:

I'm jealous.:(

Have a great trip. :cool:

Let me know if you want me to come down and personally instruct you! ;)

Ric
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 30-04-2006, 12:40
Replies: 15
Views: 9,192
Posted By CaptainRic
If there are no cats in Nassau, that says...

If there are no cats in Nassau, that says something good for cat owners! It's a good place to stop on the way to the Exumas and that's about it.

I guess by saying "good luck" on Pineda south,...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 30-04-2006, 09:16
Replies: 26
Views: 15,596
Posted By CaptainRic
One other thing. If you enter an anchorage and...

One other thing. If you enter an anchorage and all the boats are bow to a tidal current and not to the wind, you may want to consider the bahamian moor. If you have room to swing 360 degrees you can...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 30-04-2006, 09:10
Replies: 26
Views: 15,596
Posted By CaptainRic
The 60 degree spread is to distribute the load...

The 60 degree spread is to distribute the load between two anchors whereas the 180 degree bahamian moor is to deal with tide changes. One anchor handles the flood and the the other the ebb tide. Of...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 29-04-2006, 12:15
Replies: 26
Views: 15,596
Posted By CaptainRic
I've spent alot of time sailing the Bahamas and...

I've spent alot of time sailing the Bahamas and this style of anchoring is utilized when there is a tidal flow strong enough to defeat the wind's effect. If you anchor and the tide is ebbing sometime...
Forum: Meets & Greets 28-04-2006, 07:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,237
Posted By CaptainRic
Yeah, in boats you try to avoid descents!...

Yeah, in boats you try to avoid descents! Welcome!
I have my pilot's license and the navigation certainly transfers, especially GPS familiarity
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