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Forum: Marine Electronics 03-06-2021, 12:54
Replies: 16
Views: 8,614
Posted By madsb
Re: Anybody still using an old Delorme inReach?

I have the first generation Delorme Inreach from 2011 (see https://panbo.com/delorme-inreach-hands-on-1/) which uses AA batteries, which means that aging batteries is at least no issue for it. I have...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-02-2021, 15:45
Replies: 32
Views: 7,150
Posted By madsb
Re: Advice epirb plb whats everyone using

What is the scenario where the PLB on your person gets timely rescue in arctic waters before you die of hypothermia? Of course it would aid in body retrieval. I would think everything on your person...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 26-12-2018, 02:14
Replies: 8
Views: 2,492
Posted By madsb
Re: Sailing in Greece late April till end of May - Athens, round Peloponnese, Corfu..

I sailed Corfu to Messolonghi last summer with a sailing yacht. While going from Corfu to Athens in a week is doable, you don't leave much room for staying in port due to bad weather etc.

On that...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 15-10-2018, 11:03
Replies: 49
Views: 9,855
Posted By madsb
Re: What should you not miss when sailing the Mediterranean ...

How much winter does it need to be for you to get of from work?

If you could get your vacation in the shoulder season september is nice and october can be the same. Also, when you get to this part...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 26-05-2018, 10:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,743
Posted By madsb
Re: Buying a boat in the Netherlands

What is your nationality? There are several old bilateral treaties in effect that gives specific nationalities 3 extra month in specific Schengen countries in addition to the first 3 months.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 26-05-2018, 10:36
Replies: 8
Views: 1,743
Posted By madsb
Re: Buying a boat in the Netherlands

... and Ireland, Russia and the Faroe Isles.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 22-05-2018, 12:42
Replies: 155
Views: 43,798
Posted By madsb
Re: Med cruising and managing Schengen

There are other similar bilateral agreements. At some point I found a list of them. As far as I remember New Zealand has these with several countries, Australia a bit less and the US and other...
Forum: Marine Electronics 12-05-2018, 23:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,073
Posted By madsb
Re: Pactor 3 modem: weak bluetooth signal

What is the ceiling of the cabin made of, and how are you mounting it? If either involves metal or similar conductive materials that may be why.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 14-03-2018, 07:36
Replies: 13
Views: 2,517
Posted By madsb
Re: Online Nav charts for the Med?

Especially the corresponding mapsite on www.wosamma.at - Bojenfelder in Kroatien - Anchorages in Croatia - Nauticka sidrista u Hrvatskoj - Campi boe in Croazia...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 03-02-2018, 23:47
Replies: 56
Views: 6,505
Posted By madsb
Re: Sail Right, Drive Left?

Legally speaking India, Pakistan and Bangladesh drive on the left, but in practice I think it varies depending on the mood of the driver. :smiling:
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 30-01-2018, 14:11
Replies: 132
Views: 19,912
Posted By madsb
Re: Long stay visa help? Spain? France?

An less known non-schengen area in Northern Europe you could choose to visit is the Faroe Islands. While it is quite a detour for people wanting to cruise the Mediterranean Sea, it is not that far...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 11-12-2017, 07:24
Replies: 29
Views: 6,943
Posted By madsb
Re: Cruising rivers in Europe

The Göta canal which stretches across Sweden is navigatable by sail yachts. I have been tol it is a very scenic journey. See info on https://www.gotakanal.se/en/
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 13-08-2017, 00:45
Replies: 30
Views: 6,522
Posted By madsb
Re: What does exiting the EU mean for yachts under temporary importation rules

The question in this thread was about boats, not people. The Schengen treaty is concerned with people, not boats (goods). The relevant area in this matter is the EU customs territory which is...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 10-02-2017, 14:51
Replies: 16
Views: 3,921
Posted By madsb
Re: International Accreditation Sailing Schools Operating Now?

Besides getting a certification you could also spend some of your two months getting some practical experience by crewing for someone. Take a look in the "Crews" section of this site and make a...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 12-12-2016, 23:58
Replies: 13
Views: 2,184
Posted By madsb
Re: Gothenburg to Frankfurt/Main

You know that he is flying nap-of-the-earth when the current in the river below factors in... :smile:
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 07-08-2016, 01:29
Replies: 28
Views: 6,366
Posted By madsb
Re: Small boat - Scandinavia to India

Instead of the French Canals going by the Danube might be shorter.

On the subject of fitting into a container some boats have actually been built with that in mind: CONTAINER YACHTS...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 21-03-2016, 14:38
Replies: 43
Views: 8,414
Posted By madsb
Re: Ice and gas availability in Europe

I assume you mean backs of ice cubes. In Denmark I have bought these in larger supermarkets (expensive), gas stations (expensive), McDonalds "Restaurants" (cheap) and Fish Mongers (cheap, sometimes...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 07-03-2016, 13:19
Replies: 60
Views: 6,780
Posted By madsb
Re: Cruising Europe UK this coming summer

For occasional heating we use an old oil lamp like https://www.vermontlanterns.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/product_full/prod-images/vl_9891_a_hl_2.jpg

I wouldn't want to rely on it in the...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 01-01-2016, 05:11
Replies: 164
Views: 50,382
Posted By madsb
Re: Dec15 Giveaway: Mantus

I would I would really like a Mantus anchor for the Dinghy:

Mantus Anchors | Mantus Dinghy Anchor - 316 Stainless Steel Collapsible - Mantus Anchors...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 01-01-2016, 03:43
Replies: 128
Views: 44,257
Posted By madsb
Re: Giveaway January 2016 - HopCar

Thanks for the opportunity.

Standard Horizon Matrix AIS+ GX2150 (Blk) (https://www.hopkins-carter.com/sthomaaigxb.html)
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 03-10-2015, 02:42
Replies: 134
Views: 21,772
Posted By madsb
Re: Oct15 Giveaway: Hybrid Power Supply

A quality AIS transponder would be a great upgrade:

Vesper Marine AIS - Hybrid Power Supply (https://hybridpowersupply.com/vesper-marine-ais/)
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 26-09-2015, 08:14
Replies: 48
Views: 8,507
Posted By madsb
Re: Wintering in northern Europe

Russia, Ireland and the Faroe Islands.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 24-09-2015, 22:59
Replies: 48
Views: 8,507
Posted By madsb
Re: Wintering in northern Europe

I think you are stretching the definition of "northern Europe" :smile:
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-08-2015, 23:24
Replies: 16
Views: 7,079
Posted By madsb
Re: tablet with WAAS GPS

The Bad ELF GPS devices are made specifically for i-devices since these cannot work with normal Bluetooth GPS devices due to limitations in iOS. If using with an android tablet I would get something...
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-08-2015, 23:20
Replies: 16
Views: 7,079
Posted By madsb
Re: tablet with WAAS GPS

While WAAS is only available in North America there are similar (and compatible systems) available elsewhere, for instance EGNOS in Europe. Generically they are called satellite-based augmentation...
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