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Aleutians - Clearing in
Posted 4 May 2009
tomandvicky@sunstonesailing.com
We are planning a clockwise Pacific circuit from New Zealand. We are looking for information on clearing in to the Aleutians from Japan. Does anyone have post 9/11 information/experience on getting permission to stop
in the Aleutians west of Dutch Harbour. Is there, for instance, still a naval base at Attu where it would be possible to get preliminary clearance, or is it possible to arrange permission with the embassy in Tokyo? We'd be grateful for any information.
Tom & Vicky Jackson, "Sunstone", Auckland, New Zealand
Algeria - Worth a Visit?
Posted 19 September 2009
noonsite@noonsite.com
Is Algeria safe? Worth the effort to go stop there?
We are a US flagged North Wind
47 in Barcelona, headed for Ibiza, then to Marbella, Gibraltar, and Tangier, and are
considering a stop in Sidi Fredj.
No one on board speaks any Arabic or French.
Any cruisers that have visited Algeria, please get in touch with info.
Thanks
Michael Lawler
Amazon Information Wanted
Posted April 2009
milest55@yahoo.com
I am seeking information to plan a cruise up the coast of
Brazil, including the Amazon. LONE STAR is a sixty foot ketch cutter with a seven foot depth. I prefer marinas over anchorages if possible. Please contact me if you can provide information on the best time to visit the Amazon for a short time. Any suggestions in regard to ports of call, times of year etc. are greatly appreciated.
Miles Thompson
LONE STAR
Anchoring in the River at Seville
Posted January 2010
bonditram@mailasail.com
Anchoring in the river at Seville
I am looking for information on whether or not it is possible to anchor in the river at Seville. I am intending to visit Seville in September 2010 for 2 to 3 weeks.
Thanks - Peter Colquhoun
SV Bondi Tram.
Argentina to Chile - Transporting yacht by road
Posted February 2009
francescsantanach@gmail.com
Our yacht is 10.5m long. We want to transport her from Argentina (East coast) to Chile (West coast) by a lorry or cargo. All information from somebody who has experience of this, about how it was, and possible dificulties, will be welcome. Many thanks - Francesc Santanach - Badoc.
Aussie boat in USA and Canada
Posted December 2009
peter@petersheppard.com.au
I have an Australian flagged vessel and am taking my boat via Dockwise next month (January 2010) to the US. Any advice from fellow Aussies as to whether there may be some unexpected surprises awaiting me in the US & Canada, would be most welcome.
Thanks, Peter Sheppard
Bilge Keels at Sea
(posted March 2009)
seawindlass@yahoo.co.uk>
Hi
I have been looking for an answer re the relative safety of
bilge keelers at sea (I have heard they are slow to right.)
Can you advise? Other sources?
fairwinds, from sandy shore
Indonesian Customs Bond
val@noonsite.com
Noonsite would like to hear of the experiences of any cruisers who have visited Indonesia recently. In particular, if you were, or were not, asked for a bond based on the value of your boat. How long did you stay and which ports did you visit? Was the bond returned promptly on leaving the country?
The Sail Indonesia organisers are most concerned about this issue and any (suitable) comments will be forwarded to the Customs Office in Jakarta.
Insurance for Ferros - can anyone help?
samuelgrant9@hotmail.com
We own a perfectly good Ferro 38 foot sloop that has only been in the water since 2004 where she has been
insured third party without problem or claim. Now as we went to re insure her, we have been told that they do not do ferro's any longer. It has been that same answer through out Australia... I was wondering if anyone has
any help with this matter. Any feedback would be much apprecitated.
Regards, Sam.
North Pacific Routing Advice Needed
Posted 22 September 09
fbr337@shaw.ca
What is the best timing and routing to sail from Victoria, B.C., Canada to Yokohama, Japan? My guess is to leave in mid-April, hopefully after the worst of the NE Pacific winter storms and arrive in Japan (Yokohama) by the end of June (before the beginning of the Japanese typhoon season in Japan), but that would still leave me vulnerable to early typhoons in Japan and to typhoons that go in between Japan and Hawaii. Anyway who has done this trip, please get in touch.
Thanks
Kirk Patterson
Red Sea Radio Nets 2009
Posted February 2009
vickia@yachtpapillon.co.uk
Does anyone know of any current radio nets operating in the Red Sea this season (2009)?
Vicki Allen
Routing Questions for the West Pacific
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2008-09-18-5
Please see questions posted by a cruising yacht planning a Pacific crossing in Spring 2009 via the web link.
Safe Long Term Marinas in Central America
Posted Nov 2008
panorth@alaska.net
We just purchased a boat in Florida that we need to move to Alaska. We are looking for information on where people leave boats in Central America and Mexico when for some reason they must leave their cruising life behind for a while. We expect to leave the boat for about 10 months each time. Any information that can be
offered and recommendations for safe havens will be greatly appreciated.
Amanda and Phil North
S/V River Wind
Safety of Bilge Keelers at Sea
seawindlass@yahoo.co.uk
I have been looking for an answer re the relative safety of
bilge keelers at sea (I have heard they are slow to right.)
Can you advise? Other sources?
fairwinds, Sandy
Seychelles Yacht Storage
scorpiosail@hotmail.com
I'm looking for a place to leave a 43ft ketch 6,5ft draught in the Seychelles May-August, preferably on the hard. Are any cruisers aware of any facilities for such? We plan to be there May to August 2010.
Henrik
Seychelles to Caribbean - Advice Sought
Posted 6 July 2009
davidcaple@btinternet.com
I need to move my boat (Lagoon 380 S2) from the Seychelles to the Caribbean/Florida in a couple of years time.
Which route? Run the gauntlet of the pirates or round the Cape? Not much difference in distance. What extra
gear should I kit the boat with? Any build improvements recommended?
Best time of the year to do the trip? Is the sea around the Cape as bad
as some say? Is Madagascar "OK", I've heard some reports of trouble
there?
Any tips would be gratefully received.
David Caple
Sicily - Port/Marinas recommendations
Posted September 2009
oceanopolis@earthlink.net
Hello, Left Ft.Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. this past May and am currently in Med France.
Perhaps Noonsite messageboard readers could recommend port/marinas in Sicily to winter, 2009/2010, suitable for sail catamaran, 16.5 meters. Any suggestions or recommendations would be welcome.
Stuart Eichner S.V. Ma Bete
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St Lawrence Seaway - advice wanted
Posted 24 April 2009
jonb4573@yahoo.com
I am currently in the U.S Gt Lakes and am looking at the two
alternatives for reaching the East coast before May / June (2010) to cross to Europe. Does anyone have any advice on the pro's and con's of the Eire canal system against the St.
Lawrence? Also any recommended sources of information - guides etc.
John
Turkey Antifouling Regs.
Posted Jan 2009
paulybriana@hotmail.com
We recently heard a rumour of boats entering Turkey having their bottoms tested for signs of TBT based antifouling, and being fined if they test positive. Is this true? Many boats have coats of paint on their boat that can date back for many years. If they haven't taken all their paint
off, TBT residue could possibly be found. Any info on this subject would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Bob Pauly
Yucatan Current
fyeomp@gmail.com
I have read three different guide books, sailing directions enroute and the
pilot charts, all of which make little mention of the Yucatan current flow.
I would be sailing front the Florida Keys against the north flowing
current. I would like t know from someone who has sailed north to south,
Isla Mujeres to the rio Dulce just how much of an issue the current would
be.Thank you
Anchors for the Med.
Posted Aug 2008
breakaway@gimail.af.mil
I arrived in the Med recently and have heard that I need an anchor which is designed to set in grass and weed and that my trusty CQR does not fit the bill.
I have information on the Spade, Manson Supreme and a Bugell design locally produced in Turkey. The Manson would be my first choice but would have to be imported from the USA or UK.
Can anyone give me information regarding importing to Turkey or Rhodes. The Turkish Bugell is the least expensive but I have no information as to whether this anchor is well made or reliable. Information and experiences of these anchors would be gratefully received.
Richard Heywood
Yacht Breakaway
Feedback on KOS Rigging Wire
Posted Feb 2009
kapai@westnet.com.au
Would any cruisers or riggers please give me some feedback on KOS
stainless rigging wire produced by KOS LIMITED Korea.Any feedback positive or negative will be appreciated as i am in New Zealand wishing to replace the standing rigging aboard a spreaderless rig onboard a 47 ft catamaran.The KOS company have achieved quality control to Lloyds register ISO 9001:2000,BS EN ISO 9001:2000 and
KS A 9001:2000,they appear to be a very good producer though i have not found their specifications for metallurgical composition for their 316L stainless wire.
Thank you,Richie Rigg
Garmin 2nd Hand Charts
Posted Feb 2009
the-winklers@hotmail.com
I am cruising from Australia thru to Indonesia and onwards. We have a Garmin 4008 chart plotter amongst our nav equipment. My problem is sourcing the charts to suit. I have been unable to locate any store in Brisbane that has
knowledge of the product. Would appreciate any help in
a)finding out where to buy and
b)is there a site that deals in trading charts that are no longer required?
I prefer the Garmin g2 vision sd card version.
Many thanks
Doug Winkler
Information on Forward looking sonars
Posted Nov 2008
emilio.colomer@hotmail.com
would like to know from somebody with experience in this equipement if we can
trust in them.
Which is the brand more reliable?
Instructions for a Barbarosa Winch
Posted March 2009
seaproof@yahoo.com.au
I need to find the instructions to service and dismantile an old 3 way barbarosa 82 winch, I have been in touch with Harkin but they have promised to get me the information but nothing after 18 months.
Please is there any one who can help ?
Self Steering Solution
Posted Dec 2007
rtrowbridge@svprecipice.com
I have a gaff rigged Bristol Channel Cutter and would like to devise my own self steering solution. All of the self-bult steering solutions I know of use the backstay, which I do not have. I am looking for someone who has a non-commercial self steering system for a boat with an outboard rudder. I know about sheet to tiller and other sail to steering methods. I would like to build a windvane without reinventing the wheel. Thank you in advance.
Rolland Trowbridge.
Watermaker in Cold Climates
Posted Sep 2008
jon@explorenorth.no
I'm planing to install a watermaker in my Ovni 435 this winter. Next year I'm going to circumnavigate (try, anyway) Spitbergen and as most information about watermakers only state how well they function in 25 degress of water (extremely seldom in Norway, and not possible in Spitsbergen) I wonder what your experience with watermakers in cold climate is? All input will be highly appreciated.
Best regards, Jon
2007 to 2009 Cruising Guides for sale
Posted June 2009
Tel:Mob US +1 202 258 5368
swanhaerlem@gmail.com
For Sale almost new, 2007 to 2009 Cruising guides, pilotage and chart plotter chips, for the Med.
Rod Heikel; Med. cruising handbook, Turkisk waters & Cyprus pilot,
Imray; South Biscay pilotage, Atlantic Spain & Portugal pilotage, Med.
Almanac 07/08
Also; Navionics chips for Raymarine etc.
Med & Black Sea, gold
Iberia, platinum
Uk & Ireland, gold
Oslo to Denmark , gold
Also; Garmin; Med. Central and Oslo to Trelleborg
New, 2009 Chartbooks with DVD for Bahamas, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
From Hendrikus P.L.M. Wisker
SV. Haerlem
www.sailblogs.com/member/zeilen/
Skype - hwisker
Hydrovane for sale
Posted July 2009
Tel:Mob 07768357724
sydrake@hotmail.com
Hydrovane for sale 1 seasons use, excellent condition, purchased 2003 for ARC rally for our 43ft dehler, it has been in dry storage (off the boat) since returning june 2004, all sensible offers considered . Steve Lineker
Turtle Cove Marina in Turks & Caicos
Posted August 2009
ivelev@IMVProjects.com
I am intending to leave my boat for 3 to 4 months in Turtle Cove Marina, Turks and Caicos, at the beginning of 2010. I am particularly interested in marina security and name and phone number of free lancers who may take care of my boat while I am away. I am also interested of general comments about people's experience in this marina.
Ivan Velev
xela.velev@gmail.com
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Wanted - 40ft twin Diesel Bertram cabin cruiser/Sport Fisher
Posted September 2009
ticbiz@gmail.com>
I am looking for an older 40 ft twin diesel Bertram cabin crusier / Sport Fisher.
Hopefully there is in the Andamans (Port Blair) that is ready to "Buy UP" and ready to dump their "clunker." A broker willing to work with me would do well.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Bob Hayes
Wanted - Parasailor spinnacker
Posted June 2009
redbreast-22-22@hotmail.com
Recently purchased a Monohull 50 ' steel yacht and are looking to purchase a cruising chute or better still a parasailor sail. 60' mast (I) and 22'8" (J) Cheers
Steve Robins
Wanted 20-22 Meter Rig
Posted July 2009
We have a 45-foot sailing catamaran in Thailand.
We“re looking for a pre owned or damaged rig (20-22 meter) to buy and ship it over here. Does anyone know where we can buy one or have contact with anybody who can help us?
Regards Cai Magnusson - 087166300ATtelia.com
Water maker for sale (unused)
Posted June 2009
Tel:+44(0)7767297916
Unused Water maker Towable (no electrics) Waterlog model 200 with lifeboat kit, unused now surplus. Revervse osmosis water maker desalinator you tow behind your yacht/boat. Check waterlog website for spec. Phone UK (+44)07767297916 for more details.(near Brighton East Sussex) £1050
1968 French Olympic Yachtsman - Philippe Ghislain
Posted February 2010
prmd@bigpond.net.au
I was the goalkeeper in the Australian Field Hockey Olympic Team in the 1968 Mexico Olympic games. At the conclusion of the games I swapped track suits with a French Olympic Yachtsman Philippe Ghislain. Forty two years on, I still have that suit but am about to give it to a local ailor.
I live near a huge lake, Lake Macquarie - I'd appreciate if anyone knows of Philippe. It would be great to pass on his yachting history to the new keeper of the track suit. Thanks, Paul Dearing
Captain Licence Enquiry
Posted August 2009
garu@surgery.umsmed.edu
I LIVE IN MISSISSIPPI AND I WILL START MY CIRCUMNAVIGATION IN 3-4 YEARS (HOPEFULLY). WHICH ONE IS THE BEST CAPTAIN LICENSE, WHERE CAN I GET IT?
WHAT IS THE BEST COMPANY/BOAT/ORGANIZATION TO GET SOME PASSAGE TRAINING AND HEAVY WEATHER EXPERIENCE? MAHINA EXPEDITION? SKIP NOVAK? PLEASE ADVISE.
THANKS, GIORGIO ARU
Friends of Paul and Rachel Chandler
Posted November 2009
www.ybw.com
I am a friend of Paul and Rachels who met them whilst cruising in the Indian Ocean. I wonder if, like us, there are other friends out there who have no contact with each other or the family.
I have set up a thread on the forum of www.ybw.com under the Liveaboard Link and titled it "Friends of Paul and Rachel / Lynn Rival".
I would welcome any messages of support or contact via the Private messages facility.
Thank you - Sandi Shiret
Liveaboard Link is
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218527.
Isla San Jose/Perlas Is Enquiry
Posted September 2009
celticat98@yahoo.com
I would like to know about the German couple Dietter and Gerda, who were living in San Jose for many years. It was a tradition to bring them some rum or potatoes when visiting them. I was there twice and one of them for Dietter“s 71 birthday on board Celtic Caper.
Thank you kindly, Maria Ines
Living on yacht in Med
Posted December 2009
lizzie_paul@hotmail.co.uk
Where are the best places to go as a livaboard that are cheap in the med ?
Many thanks - Lizzie
Looking for Mediterranean Base - suggestions welcome
(Posted February 2009)
battaglia.m@tiscalinet.it
After a long boating experience in the Mediterranean during the summer months, my wife and I are planning to retire to live aboard our 35 feet sail boat. We are looking for a boat harbour within the Mediterranean Sea which would provide good protection from bad weather, electricity, water, toilets/showers, and all the usual facilities. We need a reasonably priced base and are worried about taxes and bureaucracy. We would welcome suggestions and information from experienced boat people. Thank you in advance. Marcello
Rail or Truck Vessel Across Canada
Posted September 2009
simon.maree@hotmail.com
Looking for advice from anyone with experience on the option of taking a vessel from Maine to Vancouver by firstly sailing through the Great Lakes as far as possible. Is this a recognisable/realisable proposition for a 12m vessel. Clearly the costs have to be weighed against the time and expense of the Panama route.
Views would be appreciated - thanks you
Simon Maree sv Galaxie
Solo Sailor Overdue in S. Pacific
Posted August 2009
Tel:+1 860 304 5733 (US Mobile)
holly@bogo2.com
Message: Jim Cheshire (age 63) left Manta, Ecuador on July 7, 2009 for the Marquesas. He is sailing a Pearson built, Alberg 35 sloop, white hull & sail #153. Boat name is "Godot" but unfortunately the name is not on the hull.
USCG (Pacific SAR, Alameda CA) was contacted on day 41. They are also helping with the language barriers with the Ecuadorian and Polynesian governments. Jim's girlfriend has keep a daily log from her home base in FL of all wind and wave conditions for Jim's proposed route, along with
estimated positions. She has relayed all of this info to our USCG contact.
If anyone has any information or sightings, we would be eternally grateful if you could contact us.
Holly Bogossian",(hollyjb@mindspring.com)
Un-Charted Sandy Banks in Coral Sea
Wanting Information on Hauling Out in Belem, Brazil
Cyclone Season in Fiji or New Caledonia?
Missing Madeleine McCann
http://www.findmadeleine.com/, investigation@findmadeleine.com
Sailors visiting ports in Morocco are asked to be vigilant by the Missing Madeleine McCann campaign as there have been alleged sightings of her in Morocco and Madeleine could have been moved from Portugal via boat.
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