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Forum: Meets & Greets 29-07-2007, 23:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,296
Posted By Mareva
Hi Mammoth! I'm originally from Calgary...

Hi Mammoth!

I'm originally from Calgary myself. Welcome aboard! I'm the other way
'round - I've sailed cats and 40 foot monos, but no dinghies! I'm hoping to do a dinghy course this fall when...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 04-07-2007, 23:59
Replies: 117
Poll: Chain length
Views: 27,579
Posted By Mareva
Hi Jaydh, Will let you know if we come up...

Hi Jaydh,

Will let you know if we come up with any brilliant solutions. Unfortunately it looks like we're going to be tied up with another move later this year, so sailing may be put on hold for...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 27-06-2007, 05:26
Replies: 117
Poll: Chain length
Views: 27,579
Posted By Mareva
Hi Jaydh, Thanks for the drawings. We read...

Hi Jaydh,

Thanks for the drawings. We read your post with great interest last week and were just saying that drawings would help! Perfect!

Here's a question for you...
Your description...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 18-06-2007, 22:16
Replies: 24
Views: 31,279
Posted By Mareva
UK Info

Hiya,

If you're planning on only staying for a season or two, there is also a VAT-exempt "Temporary Import" status that you might be eligible for (up to 18 months).

You could try contacting...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-06-2007, 00:48
Replies: 19
Views: 3,682
Posted By Mareva
The Truth about Teak PBO Article

Hi All,

And now from the totally theoretical perspective...:dork:

I just finished reading a good article on refinishing teak. It is in the June 2007 Practical Boat Owner. The author's big...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 14-06-2007, 00:56
Replies: 42
Views: 5,372
Posted By Mareva
Good point!

Hmm...perhaps another until-now overlooked point for catamarans. Never mind speed or sailing on the level...on a cat you can also have pretty good foredeck polka parties. :p (You just have to watch...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 13-06-2007, 23:16
Replies: 42
Views: 5,372
Posted By Mareva
We HAD earplugs!

Thanks to all for the feedback.

I guess what I'm really asking is if our experience in Croatia was just bad luck. We are planning (or were planning) on moving liveaboard in about 11/2 years. But...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 13-06-2007, 00:18
Replies: 42
Views: 5,372
Posted By Mareva
Peace and Quiet?

Hi All,

We just got back from two weeks of sailing in Croatia (Murter down to Split, back up to the Kornati Islands). Overall it was a fun trip, but I couldn't believe how incredibly NOISY it was...
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 05-10-2006, 01:32
Replies: 0
Views: 2,229
Posted By Mareva
Dubai Sailing

Hi All,

We're being transfered next week from Salzburg to Dubai. Good timing, that, with winter bearing down! :cool: Anyway, does anyone have experience sailing in the UAE or area? Are there any...
Forum: The Library 12-09-2006, 11:04
Replies: 59
Views: 12,926
Posted By Mareva
Being Europe-based, we love Yachting World. Lots...

Being Europe-based, we love Yachting World. Lots of newsy, fun articles about amazing people doing kewl (ha ha ha) things, boat comparisons, gear tests, destination write ups, racing news. And for...
Forum: Meets & Greets 28-07-2006, 23:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,506
Posted By Mareva
Hi Wheels, Mack, If you end up in our area,...

Hi Wheels, Mack,

If you end up in our area, please do contact us! (I love it when English-speaking visitors come! I'm originally from Canada and muddling my way through German now.) We'll take...
Forum: Meets & Greets 28-07-2006, 23:48
Replies: 8
Views: 1,506
Posted By Mareva
Hi Wheels, Mack, If you end up in our area,...

Hi Wheels, Mack,

If you end up in our area, please do contact us! (I love it when English-speaking visitors come! I'm originally from Canada and muddling my way through German now.) We'll take...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 24-07-2006, 10:46
Replies: 7
Views: 2,899
Posted By Mareva
Great Ideas!

Thanks! John, I'm so pleased you said that! Yes, she'll come out of charter in the November so we'll have the winter and spring to outfit her/overhaul her. Then we were thinking around the Med for...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 24-07-2006, 00:53
Replies: 7
Views: 2,899
Posted By Mareva
Preparing for a Circumnav - Questions!

Hello All,

Well, I've just kept my internet provider in business by reading through the Pat&Ali thread. (NO, NOT STARTING A DEBATE!!!)
;) But it made me think...as a total newbie (my husband...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-07-2006, 00:23
Replies: 45
Views: 8,185
Posted By Mareva
Hi Whitecaps and JP, I'm a nervous swimmer,...

Hi Whitecaps and JP,
I'm a nervous swimmer, too! Learned in a pool, but grew up in the mountains and so never encountered ocean or lake swimming until adulthood. I have to say that I totally agree...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 12-07-2006, 08:24
Replies: 2
Views: 3,012
Posted By Mareva
We picked up the Adriatic Pilot (D and T...

We picked up the Adriatic Pilot (D and T Thompson) to use in Croatia and found it very useful. Nicely laid out and lots of good info. We were quite pleased with it. Latest edition is 2004. (And we...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 12-07-2006, 08:20
Replies: 33
Views: 7,682
Posted By Mareva
Hiya, We just got back from a week in...

Hiya,

We just got back from a week in northern Croatia (our Lavezzi is in charter there). Gorgeous, reasonable, friendly. But as mentioned elsewhere, either no wind or too much. (We were there...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 18-06-2006, 02:25
Replies: 48
Views: 21,601
Posted By Mareva
Because of quarantine regulations? I think I read...

Because of quarantine regulations? I think I read somewhere (in various net trawlings) that if the cat stayed on board the boat, it might be possible to visit the UK. Anymore info on this, Talbot?
...
Forum: Meets & Greets 18-06-2006, 00:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,506
Posted By Mareva
Hi John, You're bang on. In fact, this year...

Hi John,

You're bang on. In fact, this year is his 250th birthday! (Back in January, but the whole year is devoted to all things Mozart.) I think a couple of English papers I read refered to us...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 14-06-2006, 08:23
Replies: 48
Views: 21,601
Posted By Mareva
circumnaving with a cat on a cat

Hi All,

Newbie user here. I read over this thread on cats, and there are so many great suggestions on coping with cats on board. You guys are awesome!

We are planning a circumnav in another...
Forum: Meets & Greets 12-06-2006, 09:08
Replies: 8
Views: 1,506
Posted By Mareva
Hello from Landlocked Austria

Hi All,
My husband and I recently purchased a beautiful Lavezzi 40 (currently in charter in Croatia). We'll be taking our first trip on her around Croatia in a few weeks!

We live in Salzburg,...
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