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Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-10-2012, 12:39
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Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

Not at all as demanding as the KW to DT, but we tested a bit more our boat in the Danube Delta and on the Black Sea.

Letters from the Black Sea - 2012 (Epistulae Ex Ponto - 2012) on Vimeo...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-03-2012, 10:31
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Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

thank you.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-02-2012, 07:41
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Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

I can also try to convert the 2 piece paddles by adding/improvising a T handle.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-02-2012, 18:04
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Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

Thank you. Once floating with the rig set for sailing, "Jacta Alea Est!", paddling becomes second choice because of the cross bar.

It seems more and more like a "do or die" type of journey...:)
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Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-02-2012, 08:40
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Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

yes, I bought my rig from Dave. The folding yak is pretty flexible and it dissipates the stress caused by sudden impact somewhat gently.

I guess we'll be alone on this journey too...:) Whatever is...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-02-2012, 06:03
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Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

signing up right now. Thank you.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-02-2012, 04:49
Replies: 70
Views: 20,632
Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

yes, the amas are the inflatables and the akas are the tubes connecting them to the bost.

our akas are in fact one cross bar made of three aluminum pieces that connects the amas and is also...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-02-2012, 04:35
Replies: 70
Views: 20,632
Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

Although, techically possible under the right circumstances, I am not dreaming of sailing 70 miles non-stop in our kayak. I believe we must consider two segments. First day KW to MK and second day MK...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-02-2012, 20:34
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Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

I might take the ferry back, but something deep inside is pushing me to go west on my own...

The kayak is a Long Haul Mark II Commando, not a Feathercraft. Good old Hypalon hull and wood frame.
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Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-02-2012, 20:14
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Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

beating into steep, choppy waves could actually add the excitement of a good adrenaline rush... :) the more I think of what can go wrong, the more scared I am, the more scared I am the more tempted I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2012, 22:33
Replies: 70
Views: 20,632
Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

Once again, thank you for all the good advice. We would feel guilty to drag you out to the DT. If everything goes according to plan we'll be leaving KW on December 22, or 23 and sail West towards the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2012, 20:15
Replies: 70
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Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

gone with the wind from KW to DT and returned with the power cat. Hmm... I'll take that if that's the only way..:)

Thank you! I will...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2012, 19:03
Replies: 70
Views: 20,632
Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

of course, I'd love a small flotilla of sailing yaks, but... we seem to be the only ones...:)
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2012, 13:06
Replies: 70
Views: 20,632
Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

being swept away by a strong current without help from the wind is problem#1 and capsizing because of a larger wave is problem#2!

water, food, navigation and communication I can handle, but I am...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2012, 11:01
Replies: 70
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Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

so true. why bother?..:)
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2012, 10:58
Replies: 70
Views: 20,632
Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

yes, at least one sail. This is the silly video of our Maiden Voyage https://vimeo.com/35050722
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Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2012, 10:08
Replies: 70
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Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

too old for that..:) don't they have a certain age limit?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2012, 10:08
Replies: 70
Views: 20,632
Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

2 strobes, one on deck, one on the mast, and a vhf, possibly a second vhf for safety.

whistle and a small air horn, we'll get flares too.

should i look for a small cannon?..:)
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2012, 10:05
Replies: 70
Views: 20,632
Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

if i get stuck for 14 days in the DT I may lose my day job, so I might just stay there for good..:)
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2012, 10:03
Replies: 70
Views: 20,632
Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

we are bringing a manual desalination pump.

it is a folding boat so we can take it apart and beg for a ride. I hope we won't have to..:)
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2012, 09:50
Replies: 70
Views: 20,632
Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

Indeed, deeper than 20 feet our anchor will be a rather large fishing hook..:)


We'll buy a sock.


Thank you.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2012, 09:14
Replies: 70
Views: 20,632
Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

Thank you.

yes, we do have a fluke (sea) anchor. I will try to learn as much as possible about the currents in December.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2012, 09:11
Replies: 70
Views: 20,632
Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

I usually pack water and food for 10-12 days. During the last sailing trip we had 60 litres of fresh water, 5 litres of beer, 4 litres of energizer and 1 litre of wine..:) Not bad for a folding...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2012, 09:08
Replies: 70
Views: 20,632
Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

First of all, thank you very much for taking the time to answer. I value each opinion and piece of info I receive.

Unfortunately, the end of December is the only time I'll be able to break away...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2012, 06:36
Replies: 70
Views: 20,632
Posted By DoiNomazi
Re: Small Craft Sailing to Dry Tortugas in December

We plan to sail our yak. I would not try the trip without a sail.
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