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Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-09-2007, 03:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,196
Posted By RobinStorm
Okay... this will be my last response to this...

Okay... this will be my last response to this subject.

Its only funny to some when it does not happen to them. As far as integirty of reports is concerned, do some research. there are plenty of...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-09-2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,196
Posted By RobinStorm
Kirk, I am not one to start arguements and...

Kirk,

I am not one to start arguements and yes live life to its fullest. But if your making an opinion based on my lack of first hand knowledge or exxperiencce of being boarded by pirates of...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-09-2007, 02:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,196
Posted By RobinStorm
JeanneP "Cruising sailors are at the mercy...

JeanneP

"Cruising sailors are at the mercy of the weather, gear failure, and their own foolish mistakes. I think that piracy against private yachts is well down near the bottom of the list in...
Forum: Overdue & Distress Reports 06-09-2007, 02:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,076
Posted By RobinStorm
That was my first try.. I contacted one of their...

That was my first try.. I contacted one of their VPs....And they still have not replied nor returned calls.....

RS
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-09-2007, 01:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,196
Posted By RobinStorm
David, Two years ago I attended a...

David,

Two years ago I attended a International Maritime Conference and one of the topic was piracy of yachts. The problem is that many governments do not even like to discuss piracy forget...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-08-2007, 06:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,196
Posted By RobinStorm
Let me see if I can explain why the ONI report is...

Let me see if I can explain why the ONI report is important to small crafts. First, if you look through the report you will see that ONI reports on all vessels... For example...

ONI's latest...
Forum: Overdue & Distress Reports 06-08-2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,076
Posted By RobinStorm
I have been investigating the rogue wave theory...

I have been investigating the rogue wave theory that may have sunk both the s/v Sean Seamour and the s/v Flying Colours. To date we have determined that the sea states during Subtropical Storm...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-08-2007, 05:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,196
Posted By RobinStorm
Office Of Naval Intelligence - Threat to...

Office Of Naval Intelligence - Threat to Shipping. Much more detailed....

https://www.nga.mil/portal/site/maritime/in...front_door=true...
Forum: The Poop Deck 06-03-2007, 11:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,390
Posted By RobinStorm
Thanks again... I will forward... Knowing Jeff as...

Thanks again... I will forward... Knowing Jeff as well as I do this building project of this more than likely will make the Aircraft Carrier Ronald Reagan look like a row boat..

RS
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-03-2007, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,105
Posted By RobinStorm
Rotten Kiwi's.... I have many friends in Newport,...

Rotten Kiwi's.... I have many friends in Newport, RI.... Cup fans there have a real lovely memory of the Kiwi's... If you think the media is something in OZ try them over here.... What Cup Races?...
Forum: The Poop Deck 06-03-2007, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,390
Posted By RobinStorm
Thanks David, and he is looking to buy parts. He...

Thanks David, and he is looking to buy parts. He is building a wooden one from scratch and I can tell you it ain't cheap in Singapore either. Thanks for the site I'll pass it along.

RS
Forum: The Poop Deck 06-03-2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,390
Posted By RobinStorm
I have a bud in Singapore looking into the...

I have a bud in Singapore looking into the salvage market for sail boats and inquired about the market in Australia. Anyone have any information on the market, if so, and where?

Regards

RS
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-02-2007, 03:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,820
Posted By RobinStorm
A friend of mine in Florida is a marine surveyor...

A friend of mine in Florida is a marine surveyor for insurance companies. He runs into this often especially with small non metal boats. The general rule is if there is a threat of a thunder storm...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-02-2007, 12:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 41,550
Posted By RobinStorm
David, I do agree that there are dangers,...

David,

I do agree that there are dangers, and don't get me wrong, but there are limitations involved. As`far as warning labels are concerned and I don't know about Australia but here in the...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-01-2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 41,550
Posted By RobinStorm
"According to the manufacturers of radar units,...

"According to the manufacturers of radar units, there is a danger in mounting a unit in such close proximity to an area where people may be gathered...and may be gathered for a considerable time."
...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-01-2007, 10:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 41,550
Posted By RobinStorm
Let me see if I can put this in layman's terms...

Let me see if I can put this in layman's terms and the answer is complex. First we must understand how radar works. Radar systems are designed to detect the presence, direction, or range or other...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-01-2007, 05:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,233
Posted By RobinStorm
See if you can find a sailing simulator close by....

See if you can find a sailing simulator close by. Expensive but worth it. Contact your local seamens institute or organization or even try the Ministry of Transport....
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-01-2007, 04:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,010
Posted By RobinStorm
Better take a real good look at the installation...

Better take a real good look at the installation "Costs and M&R" vs. "Usage" on these conversions. especially the M&R costs. Right now its still cheeper to install a small GenSet for recharge and...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 05-31-2007, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,558
Posted By RobinStorm
I was asked to visit the Tavern and intro myself....

I was asked to visit the Tavern and intro myself. So like any good sailor worth his salt I thought I'd drop by, slug a few and say hello. I am new to the board so I suppose plebe is the correct term....
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