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Cruising Families - Messages from families with children wishing to meet up with others.
Regional Cruising - Questions relating to a particular cruising area.
Personal - Enquiries regarding other cruisers.
Equipment - Queries about specific items or makes of equipment.
General Queries - Queries which do not fit anywhere else!
Yacht Search - Information on overdue or stolen yachts.
Yacht Search Archive - Messages posted more than 2 years ago.

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Cruising Families

ADVICE: Single Parenting a Cruising Family
Posted January 2010
borgalex@hotmail.com
I am a former liveaboard/cruiser with 2 daughters 5 and 2, and I would dearly love to return to that life. Does anyone have experience they could share about single parenting a cruising family?
Alex - SV Vingilot

MEDITERRANEAN - Turkey/Greece - Winter 2010/11
Posted October 2010
islaymist@hotmail.co.uk
We are a Scottish family currently sailing around the Med and planning to winter in Turkey or Greece this year. We have two girls on board, 6 and 5 years old and wondered if any other sailing families would be wintering in that neck of the woods with similarly aged children and would like to meet up.
Cheers, Ali and Linda

PACIFIC: Crossing - US to Australia - November 2010
Posted 8 November 2010 - updated Feb 2011
www.boaterkids.weebly.com, sgtbubbles@ironbarque.com
Drew Collins and his family are departing the US around the first week or two of November 2010, sailing down the coast of Central and South America, and then after several stops along the way sailing across to Australia. Drew has set up a forum for any kids under 19 who live on board and want to talk about their sailing adventures, give ideas or tips, or just chat. Soon Drew will be adding a google maps so you can pin on the map where you are. Update February 2011

SOUTH PACIFIC - In Australia 2011
Posted February 2010 , Updated November 2011
www.sv-totem.com, sv-totem@hotmail.com
Our family of five is in currently in Sydney, but will be based in Brisbane for most of 2012 as we gear up to aim for the Western Pac and SE Asia in 2013. It is always great to connect with other "kid boats", either out here or virtually. Please feel free to email us or check our blog. We often write about kids & cruising. The Giffords - Behan, Jamie, & the 3 swabbies - Niall (11) Mairen (8) and Siobhan (6). SV Totem (Stevens 47)

Regional Cruising

Malaysia - Dive Permits
Posted 29 July 2010
sailing_samba@yahoo.de
I have just recently visited Sipadan island, Malaysia, and discovered (a bit late, unfortunately) that the authorities have closed the island to all diving visitors EXCEPT those who have applied for (and paid for) a permit. Permits are issued for a limited number of visitors (no more than 200 divers per day) and cost about 50 Ringgit. As an infrequent user of the net I was unaware of this and had to return to Semporna to get the paperwork done. So the question is: are there any other areas in Malaysia that are off limit or require a permit? As far as I am aware, Sipadan is the only one besides Layang Layang (permit required, excessive paperwork, but no fees). The Jabatan Laut (Marine Department) is of the same opinion - but then, on the other hand, they misinformed me about Sipadan in the first place. Other parks such as Tioman, Payar, Tungku Abdul Rahman etc. are still free for cruisers to enter - aren't they? Has anyone been to those parks recently? I passed Malaysia en route to the Philippines and Palau in 2007, so my info might be outdated.
Silja Ruebsamen (Germany)

General Queries

Cruising Boat Designed to fit in Container
Posted April 2010, Reviewed January 2011
jb.seatuner@mac.com
About six years ago, a rather novel concept was put forth as an alternative to traditional cruising logistics. I'm not certain, but I think it may have been a Robert Perry design. The idea was that the hull, keel & mast would all fit into a standard 40' container. IF ANYONE can remember any of the details or where to start trying to track down information I would be MOST appreciative. Thanks for any and all help.
John ("JB") Bill

Yacht Search

Catamaran Minx lost in the Coral Sea
Posted January 2012
jonhowardhope@gmail.com
S V Minx was abandoned in the early hours on Wednesday Dec 21, 2011 during a dramatic, life threatening rescue. Position : 17*20' S 154*13' E approx - 380nm East of Mackay on Australia's Eastern Coast. Any feedback, a sighting or information relating to Minx would be appreciated. Many thanks Jon Howard

Yacht Stolen in Marshall Islands
Posted 7 January 2012
http://wp.me/p1RAHu-3X, breizhstarsailor@gmail.com
My Wharram Tangaroa catamaran "Taraipo" has been stolen in Majuro, marhsall Islands, North pacific. See link. If you see my boat somewhere please report it to the nearest police station, and mail me. Thank you. Laurent.

Yacht Search Archive

Disappearance of Flying Lady - Formosa 68
Posted June 2009, Updated January 2011
felix@pantaenius.co.uk
Flying Lady, a 1987 Formosa 68, was last seen on 10th December 2007 in Adra in Southern Spain, when the owner was absent. There has been no trace or sightings since. She is likely to still be in the Mediterannean, possibly on the African side, but also may be in the Atlantic Islands – Madeira, Canaries, Azores. Any sightings, please contact PANTAENIUS UK Limited.
Update June 2009: Following an extensive search, this yacht has still not been found. However, distinctive vessels such as this one can turn up after some considerable time so if you have any information, please do get in touch. Update January 2011 - there has been a possible sighting of her in the Bristol Channel area recently. Keep looking please!

Looking for SY Gipseas Two
Posted 8 November 2010, Updated January 2011
rhdaleopard@gmail.com
Left Queensland Australia June 15, 2010, bound direct for Victoria, BC, Canada. Two people on board. Any information please contact Richard Donaldson-Alves.
Update January 2011 from Richard - We got this message from them a couple of days ago that they were about to leave Hawaii on their way to British Columbia. "" Posted 16 January 2011 - 12:38 PM Gypseas Two has enjoyed her stay in Hawaii but must make tracks and continue her journey onto Canada. We hope to head off in a couple of days. Our crew arrived and have settled in well to life aboard. I will post an update when we arrive. Cheers from Alan and Lesley, Aloha from Hawaii.B) ""

Searching for SV Rasmus - Oyster61.
Posted November 2009, Reviewed January 2011
sadler@celeiros.com
I want to contact the owner of SV Rasmus. An Oyster 61. 18.5 meters length.
His name is Hannas Fehring and he usually sails with his wife Stefi.
Anyone who knows where I can find him can they please send me an email but would appreciate any sightings.
Thanks all - Regards - Barry Sadler
January 2011 - I am still searching for the owner of SV Rasmus so would appreciate any news or sightings. Barry. January 2012 - If anyone knows the wherabouts of an Oyster 61 " Rasmus " flying a German Flag and if the owner Hannas Fehrinbg is on board would appreciate a mail to sadler@celeiros.com. Last known location of Rasmus was Rodney Bay Marina, St Lucia. Thanks B. Sadler.

Sly Mongoose Stolen In Caribbean
Posted June 2009, Reviewed January 2011
boateam@yahoo.com
Last seen St Thomas USVI May 11 2006, could be anywhere. One-off Derecktor boat built 1971, 54' sloop, white hull but could have been painted blue and name changed. Contact BOATEAM International Marine Surveyors for photo and more details.
Update June 2009: This yacht has not been located and the case is still not closed, therefore if you have any information please do get in touch.
January 2011 - the search continues and any news would be welcomed. Many thanks
January 2012. The search continues and any news would be welcome - thanks - Barbara