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Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-07-2008, 11:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,613
Posted By Lynx
Good luck, From what I could find there is no...

Good luck, From what I could find there is no comercial shipping yet, Way to much ICE. 1 Canadaian Icebreaker ship did it and spent 7 months in dry dock for repairs.
Forum: The Galley 06-01-2008, 10:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,155
Posted By Lynx
Cruising the Bahamas and the USA I always find...

Cruising the Bahamas and the USA I always find chilled eggs. I just turned the carton over every day and have never had a problem. I use a dozen a week then by another dozen. No fridge.
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-05-2008, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,689
Posted By Lynx
I have found that people setting the anchors is ...

I have found that people setting the anchors is prime. Having enough chain will hold your boat until the wind blows hard. I have seen this many times. Also putting out 2 anchors and the 2nd not on...
Forum: Our Virtual Yacht Club 04-28-2008, 07:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,189
Posted By Lynx
I have been back in the USA a week and I wanted...

I have been back in the USA a week and I wanted to put some final thoughts on my 5 months Bahamas cruise.

Doing something for 5 months does change someone. I do not know what yet - but seeing the...
Forum: Our Virtual Yacht Club 04-22-2008, 12:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,189
Posted By Lynx
Morning Sunrise about 8 miles from West End,...

Morning Sunrise about 8 miles from West End, Grand Bahamas -

https://f01-f02.mypicturetown.com:80/P2Pweb.../item.JPG?rot=1...
Forum: Our Virtual Yacht Club 04-19-2008, 07:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,189
Posted By Lynx
Manjack Cay beach ...

Manjack Cay beach

https://f02-f03.mypicturetown.com:80/P2Pweb.../item.JPG?rot=1...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 03-25-2008, 10:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,984
Posted By Lynx
Keep everything secure. I have gotton cash from...

Keep everything secure. I have gotton cash from my credit card from banks in 2 different towns in the Abacos, Bahamas -

Man of War - Within 2 hrs everybody in town knew how much I took out.
...
Forum: Our Virtual Yacht Club 03-22-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,189
Posted By Lynx
No charge yet for looking execpt the fishing fee...

No charge yet for looking execpt the fishing fee and the 42 % duty and taxes.

Here is a few more -

Green Turtle Cay was nice. I stayed at the Bluff House Marina that would credit your slip...
Forum: Our Virtual Yacht Club 03-06-2008, 09:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,189
Posted By Lynx
Anchoring in the Bahamas and Bottoms. The...

Anchoring in the Bahamas and Bottoms.

The floor of the Bahamas is rock covered by what some call "Sand"

This is just South of Manjack Cay-
...
Forum: Living Aboard 03-06-2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,754
Posted By Lynx
Thanks, The baby shampoo works great for shaving.

Thanks, The baby shampoo works great for shaving.
Forum: Our Virtual Yacht Club 03-02-2008, 11:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,189
Posted By Lynx
Finally moving the boat. Time for a few more...

Finally moving the boat. Time for a few more pic's -

(most of them you can make larger by clicking on the lower right corner)

sailing to Bakers Bay -
...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-26-2008, 11:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,057
Posted By Lynx
that is really hard to say given wind, sea, load...

that is really hard to say given wind, sea, load including any water, temp. One would suggest that you take a windy day, loaded it with about 9/10 full load including yourself and put 1 gan in the...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-09-2008, 09:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,440
Posted By Lynx
I wonder why it only applies to boaters and not...

I wonder why it only applies to boaters and not land travelers? With over 12 million illegals in the USA, why would this be done?

How would one prove that they did or not? Is the man power there...
Forum: Our Virtual Yacht Club 01-24-2008, 09:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,189
Posted By Lynx
Went for a walk in Man of War Cay today - ...

Went for a walk in Man of War Cay today -

https://f01-f02.mypicturetown.com:80/P2Pweb.../item.JPG?rot=1...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-15-2008, 12:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,146
Posted By Lynx
What is your draft? The Explorer charts mark...

What is your draft?

The Explorer charts mark the anchorages. If it is not marked you probably will not be able to hold. Most new GPS Maps are using those charts but get the chart package for...
Forum: Our Virtual Yacht Club 01-15-2008, 12:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,189
Posted By Lynx
The pic of facing west from the Narrows on the...

The pic of facing west from the Narrows on the North part of Man of War Cay. The sand may shift with every passing storm so the beach may not be as you remember.
Forum: Our Virtual Yacht Club 01-12-2008, 10:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,189
Posted By Lynx
Put your boat here - Man of War Cay Jan 11 ...

Put your boat here -

Man of War Cay Jan 11 (https://f02-f03.mypicturetown.com:80/P2PwebCmdController/cache/DER18cEc4FgQJOx-1iN-NFhHsAXL33WVYRmHdgwXmfTyxWm%3DoWBfX6QlVGL5OQii/item.JPG?rot=1)

In...
Forum: Our Virtual Yacht Club 01-07-2008, 11:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,189
Posted By Lynx
Join me for lunch at Hope Town Lodge, Abacos,...

Join me for lunch at Hope Town Lodge, Abacos, Bahames?

https://f03-f01.mypicturetown.com:80/P2Pweb.../item.JPG?rot=1...
Forum: Our Virtual Yacht Club 01-06-2008, 09:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,189
Posted By Lynx
I am in Man of War Cay now. I have been posting...

I am in Man of War Cay now. I have been posting the same pic's on several sites.

I will let you know when there is an update.
Forum: Our Virtual Yacht Club 01-06-2008, 10:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,189
Posted By Lynx
I made a thread on another forum where you I...

I made a thread on another forum where you I posted mostly pics. Writing just takes me to long.

Yep, Sure was a nice trip with an autopilot. Gas is $ 5 per gal. Lots of good food here. I should be...
Forum: Our Virtual Yacht Club 11-16-2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,189
Posted By Lynx
Thanks, I have at least 1 1/2 years to cruise....

Thanks, I have at least 1 1/2 years to cruise. Exumas is next year.

The preps for cruising took about 4 years. Reading this forum was a big help.

The crossing started by running aground in...
Forum: Our Virtual Yacht Club 11-15-2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,189
Posted By Lynx
I finally made it to the Bimini Bahamas and then...

I finally made it to the Bimini Bahamas and then to Abacos for the season. Thanks for all the help.

https://www.cruiserlog.com/attachments/photobucket/img_9330_0_602e9797a730f55a54b9437006f0e0de.jpg
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-17-2007, 12:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,173
Posted By Lynx
Crew on a few boats first. Raising the...

Crew on a few boats first.

Raising the anchor in wind by hand.

Handling the sails. lower and stow them with some wind.

Maving the boat to and from a dock or lock.

A smaller boat is less...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-11-2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,566
Posted By Lynx
Long passages!!! I am doing it for short. That...

Long passages!!! I am doing it for short. That bunk is just to shallow and hard to make it a real pleasure to sleep. I have tried the 1/2 backpacking foam and it helped but not the best. Going for...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-11-2007, 11:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,829
Posted By Lynx
I suggest that anybody get some full time,...

I suggest that anybody get some full time, non-stop experience on their boat for ATLEAST 6 months before doing a passage of several days. Really nice to know where the handholds are and which drawr...
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