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Forum: Classifieds Archive 10-09-2010, 15:11
Replies: 2
Want To Buy: 36' to 45' Sailboat
Views: 1,749
Posted By LeftRoamin
If you'd be interested in a 1991 42' Samson...

If you'd be interested in a 1991 42' Samson C-Smoke center cockpit cutter-rigged sloop w/full keel (currently in drydock at Tracys Landing , MD on the Chesepeake Bay until I get around to doing new...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 12-06-2010, 17:03
Replies: 500
Views: 56,730
Posted By LeftRoamin
It would be hard for me to put things in...

It would be hard for me to put things in perspective if I was staring down the barrel of an AK-47 aimed by an 11 yr old soldier .... and if I didn't have an extra Happy Meal in my backpack to bargain...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 12-06-2010, 16:51
Replies: 500
Views: 56,730
Posted By LeftRoamin
As for compensating the rescue vessel owners: ...

As for compensating the rescue vessel owners:

Once Ms. Sunderland was safely onboard the rescue ship, is there any maritime law that would prevent the French fishing vessel from claiming salvage...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 12-06-2010, 05:06
Replies: 500
Views: 56,730
Posted By LeftRoamin
Two things: 1) Abby Sunderland has survived...

Two things:

1) Abby Sunderland has survived over three months at sea solo circumnavigating over which time a few thousand other American teenagers have perished on US highways. How many of those...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-05-2010, 22:09
Replies: 26
Views: 3,548
Posted By LeftRoamin
Since the Gulf Stream basically runs all the way...

Since the Gulf Stream basically runs all the way up Atlantic side ... what's that expression from JAWS .... "Just when you think it's safe to back in the water".......
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-05-2010, 22:01
Replies: 36
Views: 7,188
Posted By LeftRoamin
ut oh. Tao .... you're still mad about that. I...

ut oh. Tao .... you're still mad about that. I can tell. :flowers:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-05-2010, 16:25
Replies: 36
Views: 7,188
Posted By LeftRoamin
This is GREAT NEWS!!!! Thanks for the update,...

This is GREAT NEWS!!!! Thanks for the update, Mark.

Richard
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-05-2010, 02:08
Replies: 73
Views: 12,365
Posted By LeftRoamin
Kids ... Don't try this at home!

About 51 years ago, one beautiful Saturday afternoon, I was out on Lake Ontario sailing solo in a 14' Rhodes Bantam owned by the Rochester Yacht Club. This was completely against the RYC sailing...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-05-2010, 23:33
Replies: 36
Views: 7,188
Posted By LeftRoamin
Erika, I will be more than happy to post a...

Erika,

I will be more than happy to post a quick note as soon as I hear he has made landfall. Since I haven't heard anything since the last position report on 20.5.2010, I would assume that he's...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-05-2010, 03:54
Replies: 36
Views: 7,188
Posted By LeftRoamin
GOOD NEWS .... I think/hope.

Daniel Petrasek's Webmaster, Josef, has just posted a new Iridium Position Report dated 20.5.2010: Position 39° 54' S, 140° 01' E

This would put WATERBIRD about 125 NM from Portland, Victoria AU...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-05-2010, 22:19
Replies: 36
Views: 7,188
Posted By LeftRoamin
oops! sorry Cruiser ... not Cuiser.

oops! sorry Cruiser ... not Cuiser.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-05-2010, 22:06
Replies: 36
Views: 7,188
Posted By LeftRoamin
Thanks Erika, I have NOT contacted the...

Thanks Erika,

I have NOT contacted the Search and Rescue centre at rccaus@amsa.gov.au to relay my concerns, but I have been in contact with Australian Customs officials, who are keeping a sharp...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-05-2010, 20:44
Replies: 36
Views: 7,188
Posted By LeftRoamin
Thanks ToaJones. I've posted this in the Cuisers...

Thanks ToaJones. I've posted this in the Cuisers Forum in order to reach as many Australian sailors as possible. I'm afraid that the sailing Solo Circumnavigator's Club is far too exclusive to have...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-05-2010, 20:01
Replies: 36
Views: 7,188
Posted By LeftRoamin
Well, it appears that I failed to point out that...

Well, it appears that I failed to point out that Daniel Petrasek capsized in the Indian Ocean (Roaring Forties) leg of his Solo Circumnavigation while Jessica Watson was in the same general area...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-05-2010, 17:39
Replies: 36
Views: 7,188
Posted By LeftRoamin
You're probably right ... BUT ... it seems to me...

You're probably right ... BUT ... it seems to me that:

A.) Aussie sailors have an interest in this thread.

B.) If there is any chance that someone has seen or heard from my friend in the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-05-2010, 17:20
Replies: 36
Views: 7,188
Posted By LeftRoamin
Have Any Australian Sailors Seen or Heard from this Solo Circumnavigator in Distress?

I have a friend who is in a bit of a pinch right now on his way to Austalia. His boat capsized about two weeks ago and he is limping to port (possibly Melbourne, AU) under a jury rig. If anybody...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 20-05-2010, 16:25
Replies: 46
Views: 36,838
Posted By LeftRoamin
I hope so. I figured about 3 weeks after his...

I hope so. I figured about 3 weeks after his last report. I'm sure the wind generator got ripped off the boat during the capsize. If all his power is down, Iridium phone calls may be a problem...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 20-05-2010, 14:22
Replies: 46
Views: 36,838
Posted By LeftRoamin
To be appreciated by those who have been there, and scare those who haven't.

The following report (link below) was made by a friend of mine. If anybody has seen him lately ..... please let me know.

Thanks,
Richard

CLICK HERE: Zpravy...
Forum: Challenges 07-08-2009, 07:51
Replies: 59
Views: 10,185
Posted By LeftRoamin
If the question is "would it be better to lose a...

If the question is "would it be better to lose a multihull on a reef?" .... I would say yes, provided you can afford to. :whistling:
Forum: Classifieds Archive 19-07-2009, 06:27
Replies: 9
Views: 3,210
Posted By LeftRoamin
**SOLD**

**SOLD**
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-06-2009, 04:30
Replies: 121
Views: 33,974
Posted By LeftRoamin
IMHO

Without assuming anything, and taking your post at face value .... here we go....



I'll cut right to the chase with "my answers" too.

ANSWER: 118' Turkish Gulet w/4 woman crew and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-05-2009, 04:43
Replies: 40
Views: 11,298
Posted By LeftRoamin
pirate ummm ... Herreshoff owners know that all of the...

ummm ... Herreshoff owners know that all of the boats with keel design problems sank before the internet was launched. :smiling:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-05-2009, 04:11
Replies: 48
Views: 60,690
Posted By LeftRoamin
Freedom 39 cat-ketch

I cruised on Freedom 39 Cat-Ketch for two months out of Annapolis from Nov. 07- Jan. '08 and enjoyed the boat very much. I think it was a 1985 Model (not the Wishbone boom). Very user friendly for...
Forum: Challenges 28-05-2009, 17:18
Replies: 119
Views: 13,472
Posted By LeftRoamin
Ignorance ..... (the more I learn about the sea...

Ignorance ..... (the more I learn about the sea and sailboats, the more I realize how much I don't know ... and I started solo sailing when I was 9 yrs old. Hmmmm ... over 50 yrs ago! I must have a...
Forum: Challenges 28-05-2009, 15:33
Replies: 59
Views: 10,185
Posted By LeftRoamin
pirate The McGuyver Salvage Method. Materials...

The McGuyver Salvage Method.

Materials needed: a) one toothpick. b) a Bic lighter. c) 4 large truck tire inner tubes. d) 50' of 2" nylon strapping e)a small generator. f) a small air compressor...
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