Cruisers Forum
 

Go Back   Cruisers & Sailing Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Cruiser Wiki Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Log in

Page 1 of 2 1 2
Showing results 1 to 25 of 37
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: stevelxls
Forum: Cruising News & Events 16-04-2008, 05:26
Replies: 5
Views: 1,718
Posted By stevelxls
... too many Jersey plods trying to excavate the...

... too many Jersey plods trying to excavate the bilges!
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 15-04-2008, 11:46
Replies: 41
Views: 10,615
Posted By stevelxls
Whilst everyone will have their own thoughts and...

Whilst everyone will have their own thoughts and comfort zones on anchoring, a handy little guide entitled 'The basic rules of a good anchoring system' can be read here:

Anchors, Chain &...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 15-04-2008, 11:22
Replies: 41
Views: 10,615
Posted By stevelxls
I suppose it's a bit like a small version of what...

I suppose it's a bit like a small version of what you see on a merchant ship.

In production for over 80 years and marketed on it's versatility, holding power and ease of stowage, the following...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 15-04-2008, 05:30
Replies: 41
Views: 10,615
Posted By stevelxls
Hey Sluissa, I'm sure the new anchor will be just...

Hey Sluissa, I'm sure the new anchor will be just fine but keep us updated with how well she's held after a good blow.

The original spec was a 21lb Thames with 90' 1/4" chain but what you've got...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 15-04-2008, 04:06
Replies: 111
Views: 17,735
Posted By stevelxls
Excellent! The photo of Wayluya dried out above...

Excellent! The photo of Wayluya dried out above brought a wry smile this dull Tuesday... at the first glance it looks like they've gone and put a 'no waiting' line on the harbour bed!
All it needs...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-02-2008, 12:47
Replies: 39
Views: 43,272
Posted By stevelxls
... in your humble opinion.

... in your humble opinion.
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 16-02-2008, 03:02
Replies: 58
Views: 7,894
Posted By stevelxls
Great choice from MarkJ with the Split Enz song...

Great choice from MarkJ with the Split Enz song I'd forgotten all about.

If feeling a little melancholy or reflective, for me it would be Dire Straits 'Why Worry'.

If upbeat and looking forward...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 16-02-2008, 02:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,515
Posted By stevelxls
Boats smashed in Airlie storms. 12 Feb 2008. ABC...

Boats smashed in Airlie storms. 12 Feb 2008. ABC Tropical Queensland. (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (https://www.abc.net.au/tropic/stories/s2160657.htm)

A lot of very sad but graphic...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-02-2008, 12:57
Replies: 108
Views: 11,583
Posted By stevelxls
Brad I totally agree that climate is a key....

Brad

I totally agree that climate is a key. Unsurprisingly, the bulk of liveaboards in the UK are canal based with solid fuel stoves.

I'm definitely not wanting to get into the pros/cons of the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-02-2008, 12:44
Replies: 77
Views: 9,434
Posted By stevelxls
Totally agree. Even in summer the North Sea can...

Totally agree. Even in summer the North Sea can leave a lot to be desired.
I was on the East coast (where we sail) the weekend before last... windchill to minus, driving rain and poor visibility....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-02-2008, 12:12
Replies: 108
Views: 11,583
Posted By stevelxls
This isn't really a big problem in the UK as the...

This isn't really a big problem in the UK as the health service and benefits system can cater enough for folk on land that there would be no financial benefit of being afloat. I'm not sure how US ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-01-2008, 14:39
Replies: 77
Views: 9,434
Posted By stevelxls
Are you saying you wouldn't let it go ahead if...

Are you saying you wouldn't let it go ahead if you had the final say?
The vast majority so far have said they would.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-01-2008, 12:18
Replies: 77
Views: 9,434
Posted By stevelxls
Quoted from the website thesimplesailor . com ,...

Quoted from the website thesimplesailor . com , one of the Jester participants.

"An assumption of the right to be rescued is a poor starting point for the ocean sailor. It is my view that much of...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-01-2008, 12:03
Replies: 77
Views: 9,434
Posted By stevelxls
Interesting to see so much early approval of the...

Interesting to see so much early approval of the event (90+%). Will it continue?


Events like the 'Jester' should be heartedly embraced lest they disappear into the all enveloping swamp of...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-01-2008, 10:49
Replies: 77
Views: 9,434
Posted By stevelxls
More an 'event' than a race in it's purest...

More an 'event' than a race in it's purest sense... i.e. all set off at the same time to the same destination and someone will get there first!

To quote from the Jester website
"Camaraderie, fun...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-01-2008, 08:58
Replies: 77
Views: 9,434
Posted By stevelxls
Would You Allow this . . . ?

I would hope everyone using cruisersforum.com is man (or woman) enough to form their own view on what it takes to safely cruise at sea, irrespective of the varying degrees of legislation across the...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 27-01-2008, 15:45
Replies: 111
Views: 17,735
Posted By stevelxls
I don't know everyone elses view, but comparing...

I don't know everyone elses view, but comparing this topic to (for example) the topic US off shore sailing regulations...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 25-01-2008, 14:09
Replies: 111
Views: 17,735
Posted By stevelxls
Size matters, and the vanity of 'overkill' costs....

Size matters, and the vanity of 'overkill' costs.

Smaller yachts, much smaller costs. Better to have a 25'+ up and running than a 35'+ you can't really afford to run.

So many yachts must be...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 24-01-2008, 14:21
Replies: 31
Views: 4,100
Posted By stevelxls
Brilliant Charlie!! Now that's the way to do...

Brilliant Charlie!!
Now that's the way to do it, whilst everyone else is in dock fitting this, changing that or finding umpteen other reasons to bide their time away.
How much longer will the...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 23-01-2008, 12:20
Replies: 31
Views: 4,100
Posted By stevelxls
Hi Charlie. My good thoughts will be with you, as...

Hi Charlie. My good thoughts will be with you, as if I were to pray there'd surely be someone up there asking me to sign in as a newbie!

Stay positive and good things will come of it.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 23-01-2008, 08:24
Replies: 20
Views: 3,423
Posted By stevelxls
Wink Look at it like this Zavier38, there's probably...

Look at it like this Zavier38, there's probably nothing wrong with your yacht... it's just a UK / French thing!

A bit like the American view on Canadians and similar inter-nation rivalry (wonder...
Forum: Meets & Greets 17-01-2008, 12:22
Replies: 40
Views: 41,323
Posted By stevelxls
David yelling at Maxine because she accidentally...

David yelling at Maxine because she accidentally inflated her lifejacket was not the best prelude to a happy days sailing


David yelling at Maxine because she called "breaker, breaker, ten four...
Forum: Meets & Greets 17-01-2008, 11:46
Replies: 40
Views: 41,323
Posted By stevelxls
Salt for the sugar... she was down below making...

Salt for the sugar... she was down below making hot cocoa!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-01-2008, 08:44
Replies: 61
Views: 7,605
Posted By stevelxls
Many years ago they may have the advantage and...

Many years ago they may have the advantage and took the Michael out of us fat kids in regular sports, but dinghy sailing balanced things out a bit and the extra weight sure helped balance the boat!
Forum: Cruising News & Events 11-01-2008, 08:36
Replies: 95
Views: 23,147
Posted By stevelxls
Circumnavigation hits problems after a few days...

The lady has now updated her log after returning to home port after a few days. Interesting, honest and a very worthwhile read that should surely throw up a multitude of viewpoints for discussion.
...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 37
Page 1 of 2 1 2

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:22.

Contact Us - Cruisers & Sailing Forums - Sitemap - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
close

Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time.


ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.