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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 10-03-2024, 00:07
Replies: 6
Views: 526
Posted By Sailor279
Re: BVI advice for May charter

Despite what many who complain on FB would like you to think, Boaty Ball is actually quite easy to reserve without the expensive advanced reservation subscription. In Cooper and maybe Great Harbor,...
Forum: Powered Boats 08-03-2024, 21:31
Replies: 24
Views: 2,868
Posted By Sailor279
Re: Mounting Starlink antenna

Trio Flatmount sells a solid looking pole mount for Gen 3 as well as a DC power connector. Haven’t used either yet but both are on my shopping list
https://www.trioflatmount.com/shop
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 25-02-2024, 08:35
Replies: 14
Views: 1,595
Posted By Sailor279
Re: Drone Suggestions

Consider the learning curve!! Trying to land or recover a drone in wind on a moving object isn’t easy!!

I am a beginner drone pilot and wasn’t willing to spend $500 on “entry-level” drone. i...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-02-2024, 17:57
Replies: 4
Views: 753
Posted By Sailor279
Re: Meteorolgy course for sailors?- online

Check this out https://academy.islersailing.com/p/marineweatheru

There are a few free options, so you can see what you’re getting yourself into! It’s been a few years, but I took several of them...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 24-02-2024, 17:22
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By Sailor279
Re: NE/Mid-Atlantic to Bermuda

FWIW, there are two Bermuda races in June this year. Maybe you tag along and enjoy the company of others going in that direction. Or maybe you avoid to not have to compete for resources once on...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 09-02-2024, 21:28
Replies: 6
Views: 2,958
Posted By Sailor279
Re: Is anyone familiar with Airlux ovens?

Following, as we have the same burning knob issue on our Tanna.
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 20-02-2023, 07:36
Replies: 45
Views: 5,875
Posted By Sailor279
Re: First ULTRA MARINE WEST Giveaway of 2023!

We’re new boat owners and have learned a ton from the CF, including how happy people are with Ultra Anchor. Would love to showcase these on our new FP Tanna 47, https://sailstargazer.com/
...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 10-01-2023, 21:56
Replies: 9
Views: 914
Posted By Sailor279
Re: Monaco, May 2023?

I would drop the hook or reserve a slip in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat https://capferrat.portsdazur.org/ or Beaulieu-sur-Mer https://beaulieu.portsdazur.org/en/ and take the bus or train to Monaco - about...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 19-11-2022, 11:11
Replies: 1
Views: 805
Posted By Sailor279
Post Fountaine Pajot Elba 45

Hello fellow sailors,

We're looking for a late-model Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 for purchase by end of 2022. If you are considering selling yours, please reply here and then PM. Our ideal spec is...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-06-2022, 19:09
Replies: 12
Views: 1,739
Posted By Sailor279
Re: Local Info Southern California

Pressure is most likely better offshore but check local forecast. TSS is not an issue between those two points nor is checking w/Pt. Mugu.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 25-06-2022, 04:52
Replies: 13
Want To Buy: St. Francis 50
Views: 3,332
Posted By Sailor279
Re: St. Francis 50

I have heard from a friend that https://zoomsailing.com/about/ may be for sale. Reach out to Steve from that link
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-05-2022, 21:20
Replies: 4
Views: 743
Posted By Sailor279
Thumbs up Re: ECMWF

Super helpful site Frank. Thanks for posting. Are your approx update times in GMT or other?
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 11-01-2022, 20:29
Replies: 5
Want To Buy: Racer/Cruiser 40 - 45'
Views: 919
Posted By Sailor279
Re: Racer/Cruiser 40 - 45'

This is on the low end of your size requirement and budget, but a Beneteau First 40.7 is a great racer /cruiser and can be had for <$120K. Converts easily between the two modes and it’s fairly...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 25-11-2021, 21:28
Replies: 18
Views: 3,695
Posted By Sailor279
Re: Ensenada to San Diego - check-in procedures?

Good write up here. https://www.konakaimarina.com/marina/port-clearance/

Most relevant: Must clear U.S. Customs at the Shelter Island Harbor Police Dock.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 29-10-2021, 12:44
Replies: 2
Views: 952
Posted By Sailor279
Re: Hylas 63, Hylas 70 or Amel 64/60

Check out the https://hylasyachts.org/ owners forum. There’s probably similar for Amel, too.
Forum: Our Community 19-09-2021, 21:20
Replies: 18
Views: 2,052
Posted By Sailor279
Re: Unusual safety equipment

Something to cut your shrouds/backstay/forestay were you to be dismasted and the rig needed to be cut away. When going offshore, we typically carry a battery powered (and charged + addtl batteries)...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 13-05-2021, 21:16
Replies: 40
Views: 7,016
Posted By Sailor279
Re: Halyard strength - Why so much

Wingsail makes a very good point— never go aloft on a single halyard. Use a primary and a safety and a bowline to attach each, separately, to your harness/ bosuns chair. Safe climbing!
Forum: Our Community 29-03-2021, 22:06
Replies: 13
Views: 3,583
Posted By Sailor279
Re: digital Ships Log recommendations

As noted, depends what you’re looking for but I’ve seen a few listed here on CF in various threads:

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f129/digital-log-books-246257.html
...
Forum: Navigation 29-03-2021, 21:55
Replies: 27
Views: 7,223
Posted By Sailor279
Re: NYC to Halifax, NS, in June or July 2021

If it were me, I’d consider timing my journey north of Boston with the Marblehead-Halifax cruising race https://www.marbleheadtohalifax.com/, assuming it goes. You’ll be in company of a few dozen...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 09-01-2021, 22:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,195
Posted By Sailor279
Re: Mustang inflatable PFD test - with and without leg straps

For that reason, crotch straps are required safety equipment for PFD’s on all offshore/ocean races. It’s definitely worth adding if you don’t have. Once you get it adjusted right, you’ll hardly...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 27-08-2020, 21:08
Replies: 28
Views: 3,480
Posted By Sailor279
Re: Unethical financial question

Definitely shop around and consider if you might incur damage from a storm before you forego proper ins. If you can’t afford hull insurance, can you afford to replace the boat in the event of a...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 06-08-2020, 22:40
Replies: 23
Views: 2,801
Posted By Sailor279
Smile Re: 25 Days at Sea - Hawaii to Washington

Carsten and Vinni,

Really enjoyed your story. Your writing is both succinct and poetic and very enjoyable to read! I read several of your other blog posts including the story about NYC/ Hudson. ...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 02-08-2020, 17:03
Replies: 61
Views: 9,776
Posted By Sailor279
Re: Automatic or Manual life vest?

I’ve never considered anything other than an Auto. If you select a hydrostatic you should not have problems with accidental inflation as they are designed to inflate at a depth 3 feet or more. Look...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 20-07-2020, 21:40
Replies: 1
Views: 426
Posted By Sailor279
Re: 3 month sailboat or cat rental?

Shannon- you may want to check out https://groups.io/g/charterboatowners to see if someone has owner time to offer for your charter.

Good luck!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 09-07-2020, 20:53
Replies: 3
Views: 1,026
Posted By Sailor279
Re: Rigging an Asymmetric on a Beneteau

Tony,

I can’t comment on the seaworthiness of that setup, although it sounds reasonable to me, so long as you still secure the lower bolt— it’s there for a reason! That said, I wonder if you have...
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