| Ballerina |
I am currently purchasing an old Ballerina in need of tlc but generally in reasonable condition. One immediate problem though is that the rudder is well and truly Kaput big time....
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| =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Bosun=B4s?= |
I have an old Bosun in fair knick, sail number 1646, but although the mast and boom are present, both Proctor aluminium units I have no sails for the boat. Originally I was goin...
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| Cowes week? |
Does it start this weekend
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| day skipper fast-track |
My partner has plenty of experience and wants to do a day skipper practical course. We would like to do this together in August. I have been out on a yacht a few times, but have limited expe...
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| Tinker Tramp sounds like an elephant |
I have a tinker tramp inflatable, when I blow it up (foot pump) each time I push down on the pump it 'trumpets' where the pipe enters the inflatable. Echoes all round the marina or anchorage...
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| Short notice berths West Country/Brittany |
My saling partner and I were planning to leave this coming weekend for a three week cruise in Brittany (boat's at Falmouth at present). Today I received the very sad news that he has been...
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| sailing in bembridge IOW |
Does anyone know if it possible to launch a small sailing dinghy of the beach at Bembridge on the Isle of Wight? In other words is there easy access bfrom the car park. Joe ...
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| MAIB stuff |
The 2004 reccomendations are up now: http://www.maib.dft.gov.uk/cms_resources/Recommendations%20AR2004.pdf Random thoughts: The word 'only' in this section: ---- ...
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| Want To Buy - Moody 44 |
Hi, By the end of August I will be ready to buy my dream liveaboard yacht and have narrowed it down to a Moody 44. If anyone knows of one for sale, I would be interested, a...
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| Bavaria 47 fitting and repairs |
I have recently bought a Bavaria 47 (4-cabins) which needs some fitting and repairs. I would be grateful if anyone could answer the following questions. I want to make some fitted...
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| Sailing in the Med in September |
I am organisng a sailing adventure on a Grand Soleil 39 at the beginning of September. The plan is to sail from the Ebro delta to Mahon in Minorca, then to Alghero in Sardinia. Let me k...
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| Garmin GPS customer support? |
Did anybody ever get a response as a result of e-mailing them from the web site they provide? -- Martin
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| Info on Yacht - Tringatoo |
Hi, After seeing one of our old yachts in Brighton marina at the week end, I started to wonder what had become of one of our other yachts, an 1983 Westerly Discuss (Ketch) with ...
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| Crew wanted? |
Hello I am trying to get as much 'on the water' experience as possible on board yachts. I really want to build up my log. I have been sailing for 2 years now, and take part in the Sunsail re...
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| Fish Identification? |
I have,on a couple of occasions, seen a black fish, like a moonfish (ie 'all head') very near the surface while sailing. The top fin was sticking out of the water, and floping back and fo...
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| Magellan 320 |
My Magellan has ceased to receive satelite signals. In an earlier threda, reference was made about boooting up a Garmin. Does anyone know about Magellans? I have emailed thei...
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| Another motor boat accident. |
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Saturday 16 July, 2005 Service: Collision between two moto...
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| For Free - 3m of Proctor 4529 Section Mast |
Yes, you read it right - 3 metres of silver anodised proctor 4529 section mast for free - its too good to throw away but no-one is interested on ebay. Collector collects from my home n...
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| Beginner(ish) question |
Hi all, I wonder if anyone can give me a little help here. I used to do a bit of boating about 25 years ago, mainly dinghy sailing (not racing !) with a bit of pottering abo...
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| Engine problem |
Hi All, I would be grateful for any help or pointers regarding an engine problem that I have with my boat which has a Yanmar 1GM 9hp single cylinder diesel engine. The engine s...
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| WTD: VHF Antenna new (cheap) |
Can anybody suggest a cheap and cheerfull VHF Antenna. Just need to replace a current one Regards Cathy
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| Trip to the Isle of Man |
I'm thinking of going back to the Isle of Man, from Kirkcudbright, this weekend. Usual crew can't make it. Dates can be flexible, but will leave each end HW+2! Anyone interested? Email me ...
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| launching a dingy at Rest Bay? |
What's the etiquette with dingy launching? Rest Bay (Porthcawl) has a surfing beach but there is a slipway and you do see people driving onto the beach and launching wet bikes and the like. ...
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| Any views on Najad Yachts |
Hi, After many years of owning yachts built by Westerly (Centaur, Konsort, Discuss, Sealord), and a recent small break in boating, we are considering purchasing another yacht. ...
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| HELP Menai Straits Tidal Flow |
Hi, Can any of the subscribers direct me to a site where I can view a detailed diagram of the tidal flow in the Menai Straits suitable to use for dinghy racing. Many Th...
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| Gullivers Travels |
Wheeler Flowage, WI 28 June 2005 Chapter one: "...He is shipwrecked..." Chapter two: "... He gains favour by his mild disposition. His pockets are searched..." ...
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| Ted Heath and the Chippendales. |
http://www.broadstairssc.20m.com/history.html The sig in the photo of his book looks very similar to the one in my book, perhaps it is genuine after all. "Rather bette...
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| don't click here if you're not ultra rich... |
If Oprah looks for more luxury items (after the Hermes incident) she should go to http://www.europaluxury.com
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| News from the Isle of Man |
Hi Folks, We went over to the island (from Kirkcudbright) for the weekend. Were planning to go to Peel, but the stronger-than-forecast south of west wind and choppy conditions m...
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| Flotilla Sailing in Ionin Sea - any tips? |
We are going on a fornights flotilla with Sailing Holidays and wonder if there is anything extra we should take or do whilst on the flotilla? Chris
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