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Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 22-12-2009, 01:12
Replies: 33
Views: 3,816
Posted By SeaCow
Believe me, we've tried to sort the paperwork.....

Believe me, we've tried to sort the paperwork.. You cannot believe bureaucracy and the lack of cooperation or common sense between different ministries. One says leave or go to a special "detention...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 19-12-2009, 01:00
Replies: 33
Views: 3,816
Posted By SeaCow
We're definitely not going to push through...

We're definitely not going to push through anything we don't have to.
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 18-12-2009, 07:23
Replies: 33
Views: 3,816
Posted By SeaCow
Definitely will. And will take lots of spares and...

Definitely will. And will take lots of spares and tools as well....
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 18-12-2009, 07:23
Replies: 33
Views: 3,816
Posted By SeaCow
Thanks for the input. I have Garmin Europe charts...

Thanks for the input. I have Garmin Europe charts on the computer and we're gettting charts for the chartplotter on the boat which is a different brand. We will also have paper charts of course. Will...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 18-12-2009, 06:53
Replies: 33
Views: 3,816
Posted By SeaCow
Yes good point. My general intention was to get a...

Yes good point. My general intention was to get a receiver, as a transmitter I assumed would be expensive and we have to pick and choose certain items. EPIRB, life raft etc also need to be taken care...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 18-12-2009, 06:03
Replies: 33
Views: 3,816
Posted By SeaCow
Don't think I've dismissed them. We've done all...

Don't think I've dismissed them. We've done all we can to investigate the boats and chosen the best one we could. It's a boat that well known and was used in many regattas and races, as well as a...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 18-12-2009, 05:46
Replies: 33
Views: 3,816
Posted By SeaCow
We absolutely can go backwards in a storm if need...

We absolutely can go backwards in a storm if need be. So long as we get out of here, once we are on our way there is no hurry and safety will be the prime directive. I'd love to know where those...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 18-12-2009, 05:21
Replies: 33
Views: 3,816
Posted By SeaCow
That is - the wind and waves of course generally...

That is - the wind and waves of course generally come from between Italy and Tunis - but they seem to be 50/50 if they head towards Crete, or down towards Africa...

The West Med though seems of...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 18-12-2009, 05:15
Replies: 33
Views: 3,816
Posted By SeaCow
Around the weather. :) But that aside -...

Around the weather. :)

But that aside - Exiting Marmara, heading towards Athens (not stopping), then heading between Crete and the mainland. Due West from there towards Malta. Also considered...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 18-12-2009, 05:09
Replies: 33
Views: 3,816
Posted By SeaCow
Maybe I didnt reply clearly. I see that now. ...

Maybe I didnt reply clearly. I see that now.

I appreciate your concern. I know its not an optimal time. But you'll have to take my word for it that the other options from what I can see are far...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 18-12-2009, 05:00
Replies: 33
Views: 3,816
Posted By SeaCow
I have many choices, none of them seem to be...

I have many choices, none of them seem to be good. I have to weigh all the risks, and this seems to be the best of my options. So if that tells you how bad the other options are.. :(

The boat is...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 18-12-2009, 04:34
Replies: 33
Views: 3,816
Posted By SeaCow
Unfortunately its not an option to wait. I really...

Unfortunately its not an option to wait. I really wish it was.
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 18-12-2009, 01:08
Replies: 33
Views: 3,816
Posted By SeaCow
The idea is not to challenge the storms out of...

The idea is not to challenge the storms out of Gib, but wait for it to be clear then go when there is adequate time to pass.

I've been looking for a good list of VHF and other sources in the Med,...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 17-12-2009, 22:02
Replies: 33
Views: 3,816
Posted By SeaCow
I use PassageWeather a lot, I really love it....

I use PassageWeather a lot, I really love it. Wont have internet though along the way in most times. Will have to rely on VHF and other radio reports. Maybe I didnt state my concern about the Med...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 17-12-2009, 12:33
Replies: 33
Views: 3,816
Posted By SeaCow
Motoring won't be much of an option. There's...

Motoring won't be much of an option. There's never seemed to be a scarcity of wind in the Med in winter though. We will have to prepare to move away from some storms and ride out others. We won't...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 17-12-2009, 11:41
Replies: 33
Views: 3,816
Posted By SeaCow
Aegean to Caribbean (Again)

I posted before regarding this, and I thank everyone for their constructive replies. Unfortunately because of some documentation snafus our trip is severely delayed. If we leave, Jan 1 would be the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-12-2009, 21:12
Replies: 155
Views: 26,131
Posted By SeaCow
I think density should have impact. More air -...

I think density should have impact. More air - more power to the sail, more power transferred into the water as waves.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-12-2009, 10:13
Replies: 155
Views: 26,131
Posted By SeaCow
Beaufort was also created before there were tools...

Beaufort was also created before there were tools to measure wind speed etc.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-12-2009, 09:26
Replies: 155
Views: 26,131
Posted By SeaCow
What was the outcome BTW? Quite an amazing pic...

What was the outcome BTW? Quite an amazing pic but I would not want to have been on board that!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-12-2009, 09:25
Replies: 155
Views: 26,131
Posted By SeaCow
OMG, thats just stupid. Waves of course have very...

OMG, thats just stupid. Waves of course have very dangerous dynamics near the shore.... If in it stay in, if out stay out! Dont cross that "border".
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-12-2009, 01:23
Replies: 155
Views: 26,131
Posted By SeaCow
Any context on that picture? :)

Any context on that picture? :)
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-12-2009, 02:03
Replies: 155
Views: 26,131
Posted By SeaCow
Id love to be a day sailor - but this is a...

Id love to be a day sailor - but this is a genuine passage and we places to go. :) With luck, we'll be off in just a few weeks...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 07-12-2009, 14:03
Replies: 8
Views: 2,377
Posted By SeaCow
We're on a mission. :) Need to get somewhere....

We're on a mission. :) Need to get somewhere. Been to Greece many times though, its a great place. But we're really just passing through...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 07-12-2009, 12:27
Replies: 215
Views: 55,223
Posted By SeaCow
Napoleonic code is just the base. Its evolved a...

Napoleonic code is just the base. Its evolved a lot. Having dealt extensively with both systems, I strongly prefer the civil law of Europe over the common law of the US and UK any day.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 07-12-2009, 08:30
Replies: 8
Views: 2,377
Posted By SeaCow
Thanks but I didnt see anything about...

Thanks but I didnt see anything about paperwork... only cost which I already know and about how beautiful it is etc. :)
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