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Forum: Regional Discussions 10-20-2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,119
Posted By saxon
La Linea, Spain...

La Linea, Spain (https://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/La_Linea) (Cruising Wiki)

Word on the 'grapevine' is that the Guardia Civil Marine patrols are ordering anchored vessels to leave or move into the...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-21-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,300
Posted By saxon
Mico, it may be as well that non of your...

Mico, it may be as well that non of your politicians are sailors. Edward (Ted) Heath a former British Prime Minister was a very keen competitive sailor, Ocean racer, Royal Yacht squadron etc: etc: He...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-18-2010, 07:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,387
Posted By saxon
Hello Rob and Annette,I think if you enquire at a...

Hello Rob and Annette,I think if you enquire at a Chandlery or Nautical chart agency they may be able to provide you with a free chart catalogue from the US National Geospacial-intelligence agency...
Forum: Regional Discussions 08-15-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,062
Posted By saxon
Yes, sorry folks. Best I can do is a very...

Yes, sorry folks. Best I can do is a very helpful English speaking Spanish lady named Rocio Corrales on 0034 690339636. It's called Marina Alcaidesa I believe, and it's website is hiding in this...
Forum: Regional Discussions 08-14-2010, 12:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,062
Posted By saxon
Just for the information of anyone entering or...

Just for the information of anyone entering or leaving the Mediterranean (https://www.cruiserlog.com/wiki/index.php/Mediterranean_Sea_Cruising_Guide) via the Gibraltar...
Forum: Position Reports 04-29-2010, 02:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,881
Posted By saxon
Thank you all for your good wishes. This is my...

Thank you all for your good wishes. This is my forth voyage along the Algarve and my second winter spent here, the last was in 2006. There are still places to find solitude here I'm glad to say, and...
Forum: Position Reports 04-27-2010, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,881
Posted By saxon
I've just looked at the date of my last post,...

I've just looked at the date of my last post, late March! In the intervening time I have moved my boat less than one mile..

I was due to leave my winter berth on 28th March but a few days...
Forum: Position Reports 03-21-2010, 12:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,307
Posted By saxon
My winter berthing contract here in the Portugese...

My winter berthing contract here in the Portugese marina expires in a couple of days, and once I leave the shorepower connection I do not have access to the Internet. The KISS principle rules on...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 03-15-2010, 09:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,683
Posted By saxon
You've found a nice boat folks, and those big bow...

You've found a nice boat folks, and those big bow rollers look the business. Happy cruising.

regards Saxon.
Forum: The Poop Deck 03-12-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,437
Posted By saxon
Cav, I cannot believe that you expect me to...

Cav, I cannot believe that you expect me to accept that it rains very much at all in Ireland. My mate Danny from Tralee had webbed feet I swear it.....
Forum: The Poop Deck 03-12-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,437
Posted By saxon
Tread carefully folks..."Environmentalists" in...

Tread carefully folks..."Environmentalists" in Turkey recently tried to introduce new anti-pollution laws to an area, the net effect of which would have had a serious effect on the local economy. I...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 03-02-2010, 03:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,191
Posted By saxon
Vandal. The only information I can offer is...

Vandal. The only information I can offer is nearly 5 years old. I was hauled out at Manoel Island Yacht Yard in Malta. I was only scrubbing and anti fouling but a neighbouring German boat (steel...
Forum: Regional Discussions 02-26-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,329
Posted By saxon
Your Medard Day has the same legend as St...

Your Medard Day has the same legend as St Swithin's Day in England, Magwas. St Swithin's Day this year is July 15th so if it rains then we will get 40 days of rain.....
Forum: Overdue & Distress Reports 02-23-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,586
Posted By saxon
I've never seen a report on that sad story...

I've never seen a report on that sad story before. Sounds very similar, you're right jeanneP. There's no mention of any damage, or at least no report of sails carried away etc: before she capsized on...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 02-23-2010, 08:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,867
Posted By saxon
Hello bob, As Redbopeep pointed out, 'the top...

Hello bob, As Redbopeep pointed out, 'the top batten or spar' I think you called it is the "Gaff" on some vessels, but there are many others too which have 'square topped sails,' Luggers for...
Forum: Regional Discussions 02-23-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,300
Posted By saxon
It's difficult to post certain information about...

It's difficult to post certain information about Turkey without sounding unnecessarily alarmist. As far as the requirement for "grey" water tanks and the Blue Card issued to record the use/pump-out...
Forum: Overdue & Distress Reports 02-22-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,586
Posted By saxon
I saw a report from a British source that said...

I saw a report from a British source that said that a crew member, it may even have been the Master of the Concordia, had said that when the vessel was knocked down by the squall, the windows in her...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 02-21-2010, 11:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,868
Posted By saxon
Hello Bill, Welcome aboard. Trawlers are nice...

Hello Bill, Welcome aboard. Trawlers are nice ..but you can't beat having lots of string to play with.. https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif ...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 02-20-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,777
Posted By saxon
Just had a thought Stephanie...in addition to the...

Just had a thought Stephanie...in addition to the above info, if you look at a post entitled ...iso information on Tom Colvin Gazelles...it's about 13 posts down in the "Cruising" section. I posted a...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 02-20-2010, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,777
Posted By saxon
Hello Stephanie, I live in cold 'Old' England...

Hello Stephanie, I live in cold 'Old' England (but I'm in warm Portugal now) https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

I was sailed to Puerto Rico in 2007...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 02-16-2010, 08:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,000
Posted By saxon
I'm not a great one for statistics Russab but I...

I'm not a great one for statistics Russab but I think you'll find that certainly over the past 20 years the "average" size of pleasure yachts has crept ever upwards. Take the ARC Rally for instance,...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 02-16-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,000
Posted By saxon
Gosport to Cowes!! no wonder it's 'orrible. You...

Gosport to Cowes!! no wonder it's 'orrible. You need to get East of Selsey Bill. White sand beaches, coconuts on the trees and Hula girls...honest..

Hello and welcome......
Forum: Regional Discussions 02-10-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,362
Posted By saxon
Hello Jaques, I too have altered my plans of...

Hello Jaques,

I too have altered my plans of sailing to Turkey this Spring. The whole situation is very confused indeed. A member of the Turkish Tourist Board attended the London Boat Show in...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-09-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,022
Posted By saxon
Brilliant! Thanks for that. I feel much better...

Brilliant! Thanks for that. I feel much better after seeing that video. makes the cabin of my boat look almost tidy.. https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif ...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 02-09-2010, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,835
Posted By saxon
Hello Ric, You're right mate 'tis a long...

Hello Ric,

You're right mate 'tis a long list, but my view is that you can really reduce it a good deal. Considering the time factor between now and when you get close to your first voyage, I...
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