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Forum: Cruising Crew Wanted 07-05-2014, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,885
Posted By Francis
Thanks to all, I am now fully crewed up so this...

Thanks to all, I am now fully crewed up so this opportunity is now closed.Next trip will be April 2015, from Mindanao to Palau, Yap, Micronesia and further South East.I'll post i a timely manner for...
Forum: Cruising Crew Wanted 06-13-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,885
Posted By Francis
Crew Wanted in the Philippines

Good day fellow sailors,

I am looking for crew(s) to sail in the Philippines from now till mid august.
I am currently in Coron and plan to sail to Apo reef, the south to Negros, Cebu and...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 07-11-2013, 01:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,167
Posted By Francis
Sorting it out with Cytech

Cytech made a good offer for a new SIM card, trying to sort out the payment with Paypal which off course does not work but it never did for me.:mad:
Their charges are lower than the previous service...
Forum: Cruising Crew Wanted 05-30-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,934
Posted By Francis
Here is the missing attachment.

An introduction to Charisma
The Boat
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Charisma is a Vagabond 47 designed by William Gardner and build by Blue Water...
Forum: Cruising Crew Wanted 05-24-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,934
Posted By Francis
Post Crew wanted from Bali/Lombok to Halmahera sept to december 2013

Hi Everyone,

I'm looking for a crew from Bali or Lombok to Eastern Indonesia and eventually up to Mindanao. Interested crew can join for part or all of it. The trip involves a lot of scuba diving,...
Forum: Crew Positions Wanted 04-24-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,695
Posted By Francis
Sailing Eastern Indonesia

Hi Leon,

I'll be sailing from Singapore around the end of July to Eastern Indonesia all the way to Irian Jaya. With your time frame in mind the route would be Singapore, Batam, the Riau Group,...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-09-2013, 05:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,167
Posted By Francis
Thanks David, I appreciate the info and will...

Thanks David,

I appreciate the info and will contact cytech.

Fair Winds,
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-03-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,167
Posted By Francis
Iridium service provider?

Hi Auzzee,

It sound like an excellent bargain indeed. What service provider did you find for the 500 minutes. Mine was charging USD 1.4 per minute. Feel free to PM if you prefer.
I believe there...
Forum: Regional Discussion Topics 04-03-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,529
Posted By Francis
Secure anchorage in Balik Papan

Good Day everyone,

I am planning to visit friends in Balik Papan, Kalimantan, Indonesia but my insurance has a problem with the port due to frequent theft. Would anyone know of a secure anchorage,...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-04-2013, 01:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,167
Posted By Francis
Sorry for being late in that post... I have been...

Sorry for being late in that post... I have been using the Motorola 9505 with Sratosnet as operator. I am now looking at an alternative!!!The cost (1.4USD a mn) would be reasonable if there was a way...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-03-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,607
Posted By Francis
I have been using Fasnet Marine Insurance for the...

I have been using Fasnet Marine Insurance for the past 3 years and so far so good. Having said that I haven't put a claim through yet, should it happen I will know....
Fasnet is actually a UK based...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-23-2013, 02:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,660
Posted By Francis
I would start with the very first question. What...

I would start with the very first question. What can I realistically do with a boat rather than what do I want to do with a boat. That entails a lot of parameters: how may months a year will I be on...
Forum: Regional Discussion Topics 01-22-2013, 04:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,071
Posted By Francis
Hi Jeanne, Raffles is a good choice and...

Hi Jeanne,

Raffles is a good choice and Jeffrey is someone not to be missed. My last haul out was in Raffles back in 2010. It is my fallback plan.
Rebak has raised their rate to 1.8 ringgit per...
Forum: Regional Discussion Topics 01-21-2013, 12:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,071
Posted By Francis
Shipyard in Malacca Straits

Good Day,

I am looking for a shipyard to haul out anywhere in the strait of Malacca. The relatively new Pangkor Marina seems like a good choice but I heard rumor of serious rat infestation.
Batu...
Forum: Regional Discussion Topics 11-25-2012, 11:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,940
Posted By Francis
3G network in Philippines and Indonesia

Good Day Everyone,

I was wondering if anyone had recent experience with the 3G network in the Eastern part of Indonesia, say anything East of Sulawesi and in the Southern Philippines. Any...
Forum: Cruiser's Market 11-18-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,785
Posted By Francis
Used sailing gears for sale in Langkawi

Good Day Everyone,

This is spring cleaning so the stuff goes for not a lot, all prices are quoted in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) (1 USD = 3.10 MYR).
1) 45 LBS Stainless Steel CQR anchor, grade 304,...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-21-2011, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,369
Posted By Francis
Is that called a technicality in legal terms?...

Is that called a technicality in legal terms? Hope the judge won't fall for that one. I was wondering where the pirate's lawyer fees originate from?...
Forum: Regional Discussion Topics 09-07-2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,118
Posted By Francis
Hi Richard, I picked up the info from an...

Hi Richard,

I picked up the info from an update in Noonsite and friends that sailed the archipelago a couple of season ago. If the lifting caused bleaching I would assume (always a dangerous...
Forum: Regional Discussion Topics 09-04-2011, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,118
Posted By Francis
Good Day everyone, I heard recent account of...

Good Day everyone,

I heard recent account of dammaged coral reef in the Andaman islands. I am not sure of the cause, bleaching, 2004 Tsunami where proposed. Has anyone been there lately? I am...
Forum: Regional Discussion Topics 09-04-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,757
Posted By Francis
Good day everyone, Incredibly enough Danga...

Good day everyone,

Incredibly enough Danga Bay Marina is still free. That is a Berth, not an anchorage. However they recently stopped taking boat in as the marina is expecting a large number of...
Forum: Regional Discussion Topics 06-30-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,210
Posted By Francis
And you just made the point. Fair Winds,

And you just made the point.

Fair Winds,
Forum: Regional Discussion Topics 06-29-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,652
Posted By Francis
Thanks for the update, the map doesn't show much...

Thanks for the update, the map doesn't show much but I guess it takes a while for update on Google Earth. There is always the river to anchor...

Fair Winds
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-17-2010, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,639
Posted By Francis
Indeed, being responsible for your actions tend...

Indeed, being responsible for your actions tend to be in short supply, at sea and onshore....

Fair Winds,
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-14-2010, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,639
Posted By Francis
I never cease to be amazed of the complete...

I never cease to be amazed of the complete disregard freighters, and for that matter,fishing boats, have for Yachts, especially the kind with sails on. They have all the excuses, cannot stop , cannot...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-11-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,367
Posted By Francis
I've had my Vagabond 47 for just over 5 years now...

I've had my Vagabond 47 for just over 5 years now but it certainly doesn't make me an expert. So here it goes: to start with I am extremely happy with the boat, it is a 1990 and thus benefited from...
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