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Forum: The Med, Atlantic & Caribbean 06-18-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,292
Posted By atheneoflymington
Bike theft in Marina Dalmacija, Zadar

We've just had one of our expensive Tern folding bikes stolen overnight in Marina Dalmacija near Zadar. The thief used heavy duty bolt cutters. It could be local villains, of course, but then sailing...
Forum: The Poop Deck 11-01-2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 31,551
Posted By atheneoflymington
Raising the tone

OK, so let's raise the tone of this thread a little with a literary reference:

While walking to Henley on Arden
Young Shakespeare experienced a hard-on
His thoughts had just strayed
To the time...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 02-24-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,659
Posted By atheneoflymington
Wider audience?

Les, have you considered posting on other forums? Not that I wish to show disloyalty to this one, but Cruisers Forum Cruisers & Sailing Forums - Powered by vBulletin...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 01-18-2016, 02:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,659
Posted By atheneoflymington
Banana nirvana

Don't flinch if they call you a nana
For travelling by floating banana
The rest of the bunch
Will be still out to lunch
While you'll be halfway to nirvana...

GORDON KNIGHT
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 01-18-2016, 09:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,511
Posted By atheneoflymington
Montenegro tourist board?

No, I'm not employed by the Montenegro tourist board! I just think that it's one of the most special countries we've ever visited by yacht. Take a look at...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 01-17-2016, 03:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,511
Posted By atheneoflymington
Montenegro

If you do wind up basing yourself in Italy, I'd suggest looking at the east coast rather than the west (fewer visiting yachts and so the marinas are more sensibly priced). Also, if you needed to get...
Forum: The Med, Atlantic & Caribbean 04-21-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,588
Posted By atheneoflymington
Greek Cruising Tax update

An update on the new Greek Cruising Tax:

1. It now appears unlikely that it will be in operation for the start of the 2014 season and it may not even be widely introduced until 2015.

2. It also...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-27-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,462
Posted By atheneoflymington
Biscay and N Spain

We've cruised that coast (though in spring rather than autumn) and it's well worth it, given the right weather conditions. Our route was Ile d'Oleron (French Atlantic islands) to Royan then straight...
Forum: The Med, Atlantic & Caribbean 12-09-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,588
Posted By atheneoflymington
Latest news on Greek Cruising Tax

The new Greek cruising tax has been published in the Government Gazette and is therefore now law. A full English translation is given below.

Perhaps one of its most alarming provisions - other...
Forum: The Med, Atlantic & Caribbean 12-04-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,588
Posted By atheneoflymington
I think the tax is really aimed at raising funds...

I think the tax is really aimed at raising funds from all the Greek-owned boats, as the government is trying to tax everything that moves at the moment to satisfy the demands of the Troika. ...
Forum: The Med, Atlantic & Caribbean 12-03-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,588
Posted By atheneoflymington
Greek cruising tax latest

Latest information on the Greek Cruising Tax suggests that it may be levied even on yachts laid up for the winter. Which will be a big shock to skippers returning to their 12 metre plus boats in...
Forum: The Med, Atlantic & Caribbean 11-22-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,588
Posted By atheneoflymington
Sadly not. They are on top of harbour dues and...

Sadly not. They are on top of harbour dues and apply even if you anchor everywhere you go. If anything, the port police will be even more diligent, sincve they'll have two lots of charges to...
Forum: The Med, Atlantic & Caribbean 11-22-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,588
Posted By atheneoflymington
No - you're meant to report in to the port police...

No - you're meant to report in to the port police in every harbour and pay harbour dues. They're usually fairly modest but have been increasing in recent years. The only free harbours in Greece...
Forum: The Med, Atlantic & Caribbean 11-22-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,588
Posted By atheneoflymington
New Greek cruising tax from 2014

The Greek government has passed a law imposing a new cruising tax on all yachts visiting Greek waters. The new tax comes into force on 1 January 2014. The tax is levied based on overall length as...
Forum: The Poop Deck 11-03-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 24,793
Posted By atheneoflymington
The Brits are especially fond of puns - often...

The Brits are especially fond of puns - often excruciating. 'Adenuff' is one of the worst I've seen.

But Svhoneybee's posting illustrates how thoughtless some owners' choice of names can be. ...
Forum: Cruising & Sailing Wiki Discussion 09-08-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,530
Posted By atheneoflymington
I agree with all the suggestions on the contents...

I agree with all the suggestions on the contents page, which really does need improvement as the main 'shop window' of the Wiki.

As the main perpetrator of interactive Google Maps on the Wiki, I'm...
Forum: Cruising & Sailing Wiki Discussion 09-07-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,530
Posted By atheneoflymington
Take a look at the code on the Cres Island page...

Take a look at the code on the Cres Island page as an example. From memory, I think you add type="map" when inserting. I've tended to use satellite myself because it makes more sense when you zoom...
Forum: Cruising & Sailing Wiki Discussion 09-05-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,530
Posted By atheneoflymington
Typing this on Nexus 7 on dodgy Greek WiFi, so do...

Typing this on Nexus 7 on dodgy Greek WiFi, so do make allowances. Great to see the enthusiastic debate about the Wiki.

But before we embark on wholesale changes, can I just point out that the...
Forum: Cruising & Sailing Wiki Discussion 05-31-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,809
Posted By atheneoflymington
Can I just add to my earlier posting - I wasn't...

Can I just add to my earlier posting - I wasn't simply trying to be snide. My point is that we already have a lot of contributors to the Wiki; it's just that we have far too few active ones, who are...
Forum: Cruising & Sailing Wiki Discussion 05-29-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,809
Posted By atheneoflymington
With the greatest respect, if everyone...

With the greatest respect, if everyone contributed just one paragraph but no-one either created the original pages or edited the contributions, the net result would be something about as awesome as...
Forum: Cruising & Sailing Wiki Discussion 05-29-2013, 02:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,809
Posted By atheneoflymington
Andy, The most complete areas are the...

Andy,

The most complete areas are the Mediterranean countries, especially Greece, Turkey, Italy, Croatia, the major islands and Portugal (OK, not the Med, but close). Countries in this region...
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 05-22-2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,307
Posted By atheneoflymington
My engine is a Volvo Penta MD30A, 62HP and...

My engine is a Volvo Penta MD30A, 62HP and gearbox ratio is 3:1. I fitted the 534mm prop as I was afraid the 504mm would leave me under propped. Maybe I needn't have worried, since we do 5 knots...
Forum: Cruising & Sailing Wiki Discussion 04-01-2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,065
Posted By atheneoflymington
Getting the bloggers aboard

Brenda, I was very interested to see the link to Sailing Blogs.org on your own blog. Do you see any pitfalls in emailing the draft exhortation I posted previously to all the sailing bloggers on the...
Forum: Cruising & Sailing Wiki Discussion 03-25-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,065
Posted By atheneoflymington
Let's see, Peter. But once we get these...

Let's see, Peter. But once we get these hoped-for new contributors, it's up to us the Admins to mentor them and bring them on, since I suspect that's why so many sign on, tinker around (sometimes...
Forum: Cruising & Sailing Wiki Discussion 03-24-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,065
Posted By atheneoflymington
Getting the bloggers on board

Below is the text of the communication I'm planning to send to cruising bloggers to try to encourage them to register for the Wiki. Obviously, I will only send this to cruisers whose blogs provide...
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