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Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-01-2019, 18:31
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Posted By Augi
Re: Le Marin, Martinique Jan 18-26. Best Itinerary? Other advice?

Just got back from our sail out of Le Marin. Everyone we encountered were friendly and helpful. However, I think I observed what you were referring to above. In and around the shops, and restaurants...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-01-2019, 18:26
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Posted By Augi
Re: Le Marin, Martinique Jan 18-26. Best Itinerary? Other advice?

My cousin and I had a great trip sailing from Le Marin on the Pogo 30.

As discussed we followed the wind, stayed on the leeward side of Martinique and Saint Lucia. We stopped as far north as...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-01-2019, 07:33
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Posted By Augi
Re: Le Marin, Martinique Jan 18-26. Best Itinerary? Other advice?

Yes, any of the light, wide, flat bottom, planing boats similar to a Pogo will tend to loosen the filings, especially a Pogo 30. More so sailing higher than 60 degrees to the wind. You have to tell...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-01-2019, 07:17
Replies: 20
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Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-01-2019, 14:48
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Posted By Augi
Re: Le Marin, Martinique Jan 18-26. Best Itinerary? Other advice?

Thanks for the info.

What is the worst thing that can happen if you eat fish with parasites?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-01-2019, 14:13
Replies: 20
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Posted By Augi
Re: Le Marin, Martinique Jan 18-26. Best Itinerary? Other advice?

Thanks for clarifying. I understand the distinction you are making. Totally agree about the importance of being "polite" based on the culture and the way of life where you happen to be overseas, not...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-01-2019, 11:26
Replies: 20
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Posted By Augi
Re: Le Marin, Martinique Jan 18-26. Best Itinerary? Other advice?

What a ball! An Amel 53!

Thanks so much for the well informed, very current info and comments.

#1 is safety. We have nothing to prove. We only want to have as much safe, fun as possible. I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-01-2019, 08:43
Replies: 20
Views: 3,063
Posted By Augi
Re: Le Marin, Martinique Jan 18-26. Best Itinerary? Other advice?

Yes. A Pogo 30 is sort of a large dinghy you can sleep on but not as tippy. We will see. A 30 may be too uncomfortable. But I only plan to sail double handed on similar trips as described in the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-01-2019, 07:53
Replies: 20
Views: 3,063
Posted By Augi
Re: Le Marin, Martinique Jan 18-26. Best Itinerary? Other advice?

Thanks for the helpful info and comments.

Is there a way to check for parasites when you catch a fish or buy at a dock when the fishing boats come in, in these waters? We plan on living on sushi,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-12-2018, 07:37
Replies: 20
Views: 3,063
Posted By Augi
Le Marin, Martinique Jan 18-26. Best Itinerary? Other advice?

A cousin and I have chartered a Pogo 30 out of Le Marin, Martinique for 8 nights and 7 full days(Jan 18-26), through Open Sail. (see link)

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