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Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-06-2013, 01:33
Replies: 19
Views: 2,838
Posted By Pacific Jewel
You know you've passed your use-by date for cruising when...???

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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-07-2012, 21:27
Replies: 634
Views: 342,084
Posted By Pacific Jewel
Re: Can Jeanneau , Bavaria or Beneteau Be Good as Ocean Crossing Boats ?

Very well said mlibkind. Every sailor has an opinion. And of course, their opinion is the right one; just ask them, they will tell you. That is my opinion anyway. But having seeing what is out...
Forum: Meets & Greets 28-10-2011, 18:23
Replies: 7
Views: 971
Posted By Pacific Jewel
Re: New Member, Old Hand

Welcome aboard Jim.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-11-2010, 21:53
Replies: 5
Views: 3,492
Posted By Pacific Jewel
I spent time just in Sao Vincente; not...

I spent time just in Sao Vincente; not recommended. Keep on truckin' across to the Carib.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-11-2010, 21:43
Replies: 25
Views: 11,559
Posted By Pacific Jewel
Pack light - a carry-on is best. REALLY. Buy...

Pack light - a carry-on is best. REALLY. Buy what you can't carry there (shampoo whatever).

Assuming you're flying in from the States. I flew in there a number of times from the States and 100%...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-03-2010, 01:15
Replies: 52
Views: 17,216
Posted By Pacific Jewel
When we first went cruising over 16 years ago, I...

When we first went cruising over 16 years ago, I left a job I enjoyed, and was really making my way up the corporate ladder, while my hubby was burning out. We went sailing for 2 years. Yes, there...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 14-03-2010, 19:26
Replies: 16
Views: 9,571
Posted By Pacific Jewel
Hi Sullivan, you mentioned Mallorca. I can tell...

Hi Sullivan, you mentioned Mallorca. I can tell you that yes, yes, yes, there are many boats there that you can make a living on. Many many mega yachts, too. From what I recall, boat tradesmen...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 14-03-2010, 19:16
Replies: 14
Views: 2,621
Posted By Pacific Jewel
That's great. Thanks folks.

That's great. Thanks folks.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 14-03-2010, 17:38
Replies: 14
Views: 2,621
Posted By Pacific Jewel
UHT Milk?

Hi, can anyone tell me if UHT Milk (long life milk in liquid form instead of powdered) in litre sized (or there abouts) cartons are sold in US at places like Costco, Sam's Club - or anywhere else? ...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 14-03-2010, 17:31
Replies: 7
Views: 1,996
Posted By Pacific Jewel
In USVI and BVI the provisioning is really good. ...

In USVI and BVI the provisioning is really good. I use to do charter work there and I had no problem in getting first rate meats, veges, fruit. It is more expensive though, than what you are...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 14-03-2010, 17:27
Replies: 89
Views: 27,256
Posted By Pacific Jewel
Right. This was probably already said but I...

Right. This was probably already said but I haven't read through all posts so here goes.

First, fumigate. Second, go and buy "Combat" at the supermarket (Are you in Canada or US?). This stuff...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 14-03-2010, 17:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,960
Posted By Pacific Jewel
Hi, be sure to build in a contingency amount (I...

Hi, be sure to build in a contingency amount (I like to use 25%) for slow passages, weather, whatever. 15 days sounds overly optimistic - but who knows...you may have a super fast boat! I've done...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-03-2010, 23:16
Replies: 44
Views: 5,308
Posted By Pacific Jewel
Great news - well done both of you. Fantastic to...

Great news - well done both of you. Fantastic to hear you're safe, particularly where you've been. Those beers and burgers are well deserved!
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 28-02-2010, 22:50
Replies: 17
Views: 10,195
Posted By Pacific Jewel
Hi, my husband and I use to run a charter boat in...

Hi, my husband and I use to run a charter boat in the Grenadines. Going one way, particularly on limited time, is definitely the best way to go. Of course you'll be going past Tobago keys the...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 27-02-2010, 13:27
Replies: 25
Views: 3,453
Posted By Pacific Jewel
Talked with a number of people on Oahu today -...

Talked with a number of people on Oahu today - including family. Boats leaving the Ala Wai in droves. Better safe than sorry. Here in NZ not much happening although alert. Let's hope we're all...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-02-2010, 21:25
Replies: 22
Views: 59,511
Posted By Pacific Jewel
Considering your sail plan, the size of your...

Considering your sail plan, the size of your family, and the area you will be sailing, I don't you can go wrong with a Beneteau.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 31-01-2010, 21:52
Replies: 387
Views: 54,946
Posted By Pacific Jewel
JEsus. Will somebody pass the butter?

JEsus.

Will somebody pass the butter?
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 31-01-2010, 21:44
Replies: 16
Views: 4,186
Posted By Pacific Jewel
Definitely possible. We learned 500 words of...

Definitely possible. We learned 500 words of spanish (and strung them together to make legible phrases) with books/tapes. But man, the discipline it took for me to do this! But yes, I did learn....
Forum: Meets & Greets 31-01-2010, 18:38
Replies: 10
Views: 1,219
Posted By Pacific Jewel
Welcome and congrats on our new purchase...

Welcome and congrats on our new purchase Pacificcat. Where do you keep her?
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-01-2010, 20:15
Replies: 13
Views: 3,693
Posted By Pacific Jewel
LOL! Hilarious!

LOL! Hilarious!
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 30-01-2010, 16:27
Replies: 25
Views: 6,844
Posted By Pacific Jewel
This just sounds nuts to me

This just sounds nuts to me
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-01-2010, 16:22
Replies: 60
Views: 7,862
Posted By Pacific Jewel
MCT, I think you've got some very valid points...

MCT, I think you've got some very valid points there. And this coming from a professional crewing couple. We've crewed as a team on a number of luxury yachts and have sailed well over 60K bluewater...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 25-01-2010, 22:52
Replies: 387
Views: 54,946
Posted By Pacific Jewel
No Tom, can't say that I do... That's very...

No Tom, can't say that I do...

That's very funny morganministry! :-D
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 23-01-2010, 13:49
Replies: 50
Views: 10,039
Posted By Pacific Jewel
Every cruising family I've met had exceptional...

Every cruising family I've met had exceptional kids. I would be proud to call them my own (if I wanted kids, that is). IMHO, they are put into a situation where they have to mix with many different...
Forum: Meets & Greets 22-01-2010, 21:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,300
Posted By Pacific Jewel
Hi Nev, welcome to the forum. I'm in NZ too, in...

Hi Nev, welcome to the forum. I'm in NZ too, in Auckland. Looking forward to catching up with you on the forum! Cheers.
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