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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

08-01-2021, 08:11

Replies: 232

Anchoring with 4:1 Scope?

Views: 32,474

Posted By SGGeronimo

Re: Anchoring with 4:1 Scope?

Conventional wisdom (per CG exams) has been 7:1 with an all line rode - practically a 3:1-5:1 scope works for all chain, depending on many variables.

I've used 5:1 on a CQR with all chain with...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

19-08-2019, 11:07

Replies: 91

Caribbean - tips and hints

Views: 17,545

Posted By SGGeronimo

Re: Caribbean - tips and hints

If a 10 day offshore passage isn't in your plans you should read Gentleman's Guide to Passages South (Van Sant) at least twice and follow his advice.

Subscribe to Chris Parker's Marine Wx Center....

Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean

10-08-2015, 07:51

Replies: 8

Fall 2015 St. Simon Island GA to the Bahamas

Views: 4,499

Posted By SGGeronimo

Re: Fall 2015 St. Simon Island GA to the Bahamas

SGGeronimo, Thanks for the thoughtful reply and suggestions. I have not sailed down the coast from St. Simon's and will have to stay outside if I do. I don't mind sailing in tight if that makes...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

09-08-2015, 13:23

Replies: 3

Bahamas to DR-Zarpe needed?

Views: 2,072

Posted By SGGeronimo

Re: Bahamas to DR-Zarpe needed?

It's easy enough to get an outward clearance in the Bahamas, and it will make your life easier in the DR. Without one, they might find reasons to be suspicious.

Bahamas to US - don't bother, they...

Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape

09-08-2015, 13:18

Replies: 57

Is FCC Registration Required in Bahamas for VHF Radio ?

Views: 21,273

Posted By SGGeronimo

Re: Is FCC Registration Required in Bahamas for VHF Radio ?

I've cleared into the Bahamas over 25 times as a commercial and private vessel, been boarded by Royal Bahamas Defence Force and have never been asked for this. I don't think customs or immigration...

Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean

09-08-2015, 12:52

Replies: 8

Fall 2015 St. Simon Island GA to the Bahamas

Views: 4,499

Posted By SGGeronimo

Re: Fall 2015 St. Simon Island GA to the Bahamas

I have done the trip south from New England almost every year since 1996. Here are my thoughts. Enjoy your trip!

1. In the fall, the most safe/comfortable option will likely be to hug the coast,...

Forum: Europe & Mediterranean

28-03-2015, 19:01

Replies: 132

Cruising in the winter in the Southern Med – Doable or not?

Views: 19,146

Posted By SGGeronimo

Re: Cruising in the winter in the Southern Med – Doable or not?

We will somewhere between Greece and Turkey next winter. Wrapping up a trip in late October, hauling out for a few months, and then having a mostly land-based exploration and some sailing beginning...

Forum: Europe & Mediterranean

22-08-2014, 07:10

Replies: 13

Cruising Southern Turkey in winter?

Views: 4,224

Posted By SGGeronimo

Re: Cruising Southern Turkey in winter?

Thanks to those that posted information about Turkey in the winter. We are looking to base out of Gocek/Fethiye area, staying at a marina and getting hauled out - but potentially venturing out in...

Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean

31-01-2012, 21:21

Replies: 16

Trip Advice

Views: 2,393

Posted By SGGeronimo

PS don't go south of Hispaniola on way from...

PS don't go south of Hispaniola on way from bahamas to Puerto Rico. You would give up way too much ground to windward.

Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean

31-01-2012, 21:13

Replies: 16

Trip Advice

Views: 2,393

Posted By SGGeronimo

Not sure where your delivery captain started, but...

Not sure where your delivery captain started, but it isn't a secret to stay north while making easting from Florida to Puerto Rico. If he is truly delivering your boat and not cruising..there is no ...

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