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02-07-2009, 06:58 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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Hello,
The instructions said report to the Tavern, so here I am.
Have been sailing for 30+ years and dreaming of making a long ocean passage for even longer. So far only achieved Lerwick (Shetland) to Lofoten Islands. The 500 plus miles gave me the RYA Ocean Yachtmaster qualification, which sounds impressive but it was really a near coastal cruise, I was within 25 to 30 hours of shelter the whole way. Did spend 8 years as skipper running a summer only charter business though and know the west coasts of UK and Norway fairly well.
Anyhow, have joined the Forum having retired from lecturing a couple of years ago and need to do that passage while I'm still fit enough. Am selling my Prout cat and have bought a 35ft long keel cutter, hence the name "Escapade" which came with the boat. The previous owner built her for ocean cruising, then used her as a summer house in a Med marina, so I aim to help the boat stretch its sea legs . . . At the moment she is at the other end of the UK, but I aim to launch her in the spring after fresh coats of epoxy below the waterline and Copperbot antifoul.
Having looked at some of the info this forum seems very useful. It has already led me to the US pilot atlases - very useful especially as a free download, so thanks.
That's probably enough for now.
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02-07-2009, 08:24 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Home Port: Durban
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A hearty "Welcome Aboard" to you! We are happy to have you here with us and look forward to your knowledgeable contributions on the boards.
Make yourself at home - the whiskey is on "Nausikaa" this week. Enjoy!
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02-07-2009, 10:12 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Home Port: Washington DC
Vessel Name: SV Mahdee
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Welcome aboard! 
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02-09-2009, 06:21 PM
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Rear Admiral
Join Date: Sep 2005
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G'Day and welcome.
Sounds like you've already found the site useful - so look forward to your ongoing participation and hope you enjoy the company.
JOHN
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02-09-2009, 06:43 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,619
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lighthouse
the whiskey is on "Nausikaa" this week. Enjoy!
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And I was just looking for an excuse to open the bottle. Perfect!
Welcome from me too - and now that the bottle is opened, can I offer you a wee dram?
Aye // Stephen
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02-10-2009, 12:14 AM
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Lieutenant
Join Date: Jan 2008
Home Port: Hull
Vessel Name: Tadpole
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Hi ... welcome Escapade ... you mentioned ... "US pilot atlases - very useful especially as a free download" ... where is this download available ? ... please post a link ?
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02-10-2009, 07:16 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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02-10-2009, 12:19 PM
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Moderator/Wiki Sysop
Join Date: Apr 2008
Home Port: Samos
Vessel Name: S/Y Thetis
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We are glad to have you. You will find that this is a diverse and international group of people who have a common love of the sea.
Once more welcome.
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02-10-2009, 12:38 PM
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Commander
Join Date: Apr 2008
Home Port: Edinburgh
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Welcome from another in Scotland. It is interesting that a wee dram is actually more than what you find in a shot glass. Good luck and best wishes.
Michael
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02-10-2009, 02:14 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Generally, you won't find anything in my glass as I will have just emptied it :-)
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