Boat Forum / Sailing / March 2008

My Gosh but Jon Boy is a chronic complainer. Now, he's complaining about a
power pole of all things. What a wack job!
http://www.sailnow.com/ardenbluffs/PRESS_RELEASE_ArdenBluffs.pdf
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You will definitely enjoy this!
Top this for a speeding ticket
Two California Highway Patrol Officers were conducting
speeding enforcement on I-15, just north of the Marine

Might as well have the best:
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That is if you didn't waste your money on a tube system!

Like most in the parts of the world that have more than one season,
I've been picking away at a list of boat projects and improvements
over the winter. Nothing exactly major this year. I built a pretty
slick setup so that one VHF radio can be used either below, or up on

Does anyone know what the medical facilities are like in the Sporades? I
need to know if there is any provision in case of a diabetic attack in June.

2008 Sienna from Toyota failed to join the Kia Sedona and Honda
Odyssey as a top safety pick for 2008. It would be 2008 Top Safety
Pick winner if it's seat/head restraints also earned good ratings. The
Sienna also failed to earn a 5 start crash rating for the driver

Can anyone point me in the direction of a UK supplier of self-etching
primer. I need it for an aluminium alloy catamaran drive leg. I have
googled, but not found anything appropriate.

Vaguely thinking of changing boats and looking for 9-10m. Secondhand
Dehlers seem to be good value. I always though of Dehlers as being
good quality boats, but dont really knew about them.
Any opinions/

I'm considering mooring my boat here, at the remote pontoon, due to
draft and size (Jeanneau Sun Oddesy 43), has anybody had any
experiences at this Marina, good or bad would be appreciated,  Thanks
in advance.

The Red Rocks of the Eddystone by Fred Majdalany,The Story of the
Eddystone Lighthouses. VGC, 215 pages.
Great history of the lighthouses,their keepers,builders and stories
relating to them.Comes with a small collection of newspaper cuttings

For reference, could someone tell me what boat Neal (Wilbur) is
currently sailing (aside from his Swan 68), and where he
sails it?
Jim

I have always used a "regular" 2 meter tether to clip on to the
jacklines. I just bought a new one recently. I am interested in anyone
with experience using one of the double tethers with a second 1 meter
lead that enables you to switch to the other side of the boat without

I consider buying couple of books to prepare for a passage from area of Rouen (Channel) to La Rochelle - we are
interested in small tiny & charming harbours and anchorages, including some scuba-diving, while the yacht is 47 ft steel
ketch with up to 8 ft draft.
I found in Imray:

Planning out a driving/skiing holiday on the West coast next February.
Initial plan is to fly into San Fran then grab a car and drive up the
101 coastal to Vancouver then up to Whistler for a few weeks.
The drive is where I need your advice.

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