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Whale Rider	31 Jan 2004 23:10 GMT	3
No, this isn't a movie about riding Scotty's wife... It's the tender story of a young Maori girl trying to prove that she can be a leader as her tribe faces a test of strength. Probably the worst failing of this film is it's lack of texture. While beautifully shot, the lack of ...
Neal's new Sails	31 Jan 2004 21:54 GMT	11
Here's a posting of interest from a forum where the purchase of cruising sails is under discussion: Just make sure you know who is really making your sails. We bought a new main 2 years ago, and out in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico
making an old GRP Lark seaworthy	31 Jan 2004 21:50 GMT	42
I have an old Baker GRP lark. I plan to use this boat mainly for sailing with my 10 yr old son at my sailing club. We are both rank amateurs! When the boat capsized last year (only once, which I thought was not too bad!) three things
Dufour	31 Jan 2004 21:28 GMT	1
Look in the webbsite. http://hem.passagen.se/dufour
Mosquito Nets for Lewmar Hatches	31 Jan 2004 17:17 GMT	3
The In-laws are home from the Algarve (for another 2/3 weeks) - Their Dehler 36 is in PortaMaio Marina at present and they will be going on into the med March/April. What they are looking for is a supplier of Mosquito netting/screen that they
Vortex dagger board brush	31 Jan 2004 11:50 GMT	2
Does any one know where to purchase the tape that is used in the Vortex dagger board slot?
Sailing Certificate for HR41	31 Jan 2004 08:44 GMT	1
I am searching, with no result upto now, a sailing Certificate for the Sailing Yacht model Hallberg Rassy 41. An IMS or IRC or ORC Club or Simplified IRC ... Certificate would be appreciated.
Winter	31 Jan 2004 00:03 GMT	15
Scrape, scrape, scrape. It's not as much fun as sailing, is it? Signature Having problems understanding usenet? Or do you simply need help but
Article - Encounter with the 9th Wave	30 Jan 2004 23:45 GMT	1
Interesting: http://217.206.205.129/articles/177_9thwave.shtml
Best Power Tools for Boats????	30 Jan 2004 22:33 GMT	123
While this will no doubt start a war (which I'll win again!), I thought it would be interesting to discuss the best power tools aboard and kept in the dockbox.... MUST be kept Aboard....
Epirb Query	30 Jan 2004 18:24 GMT	11
My friend with a Alberg 35 seeks a low cost Epirb....very basic unit for mostly coastal stuff. Anyone up to date on what's best? Thanks, RB
David Kay resigns	30 Jan 2004 18:16 GMT	85
Says there never were any WMD after the Gulf war. Oz1...of the 3 twins. I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.
Anyone seen this?	30 Jan 2004 17:52 GMT	21
Pretty clever, if your wheel takes up as much space in your cockpit as mine does. Don't say anything about wheels vs. tillers, mine came with the boat, seems to be the habit amongst most builders these days. http://www.lewmar.com/news/news_display.asp?newsid=140
Opinions on Westerly Fulmar 32	30 Jan 2004 16:15 GMT	2
Looking at buying a 1989 fin keeled Fulmar 32. Mainly for family use cruising Scotland, Irish Sea, France. Anyone got any useful info on their handling in rough seas or other useful stuff. Cheers ---
Use of wetsuits	30 Jan 2004 16:11 GMT	84
Following an incident at our club, I, as a member of the committee, have attempted to persuade other members of the committee to pass a rule enforcing the wearing of wetsuits and drysuits during the late autumn and winter months.