Red Sea & Gulf of Aden 2008
Any Boats Interested in a Suez Transit in November
6 July 08
spenweb05@yahoo.com
Looking for boats interested in a transit of the Suez canal
around November and sail south in the Red Sea. Cruise to be at a leisurely pace with diving and exploring along the way. Exit of Red Sea together for obvious security reasons.
If interested please contact us aboard S/V Still Dreaming.
Any Crew Or Yachts Heading South
February 27 2008
IdyllicEarth@aol.com
My husband is aboard the Idyllic 32' Gulf Motor Sailing Sloop average speed 6 mph. He is in Massawa, Eritrea sailing toward Aden, Yemen and Oman. His boat motor overheated in Anfile Bay (south of Massawa). (He returned to Massawa and inland to Asmara to have his water pump repaired.)
He is in Massawa now. He could use a crew member or two who would have to pay their own way and their own share of expenses to, from, and on the boat. If you know of crew I would be grateful to hear from you.
Also, and more important, do you know of any convoy passing through the Red Sea south and east bound in the next month?
Harold was with Vasco Da Gama Rally but they were unable to wait for him when he broke down.
August 2008 - Turkey to Thailand
jgoovaerts@hotmail.com
1) We intend to leave Turkey, Marmaris, around the 10th August 2008, direction Port Said (Egypt) around 400 miles (3 days).
2) Port –Said to Suez (canal) - 80 Miles (4 days)
3) Suez to Port Ghalib (Egypt) - 300 Miles (3 days)
4) Port Ghalib to Massawa (Erithrea) - 650 Miles (5 days)
5) Massawa to Galle (Sri-Lanka) - 2600 Miles (20 days)
6) Galle to Phuket - 1100 Miles (9 days)
This trip can be done within 44 days but I will be more than happy if the boat arrives in Thailand around the 15th October, so 30 extra days so that the trip can be enjoyable for all.
Anyone interested in joining us and forming a convoy for all or part of the trip, please contact us.
Danish Miqhael
Convoy South - Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to Salalah (Oman)
billandpixi@yahoo.co.uk
Two yachts seeking seeking others for a convoy South from Hurghada (Egypt) in the Red sea, through the Gulf of Aden to Salalah (Oman).
We are two couples with sloops (44ft and 48ft) averaging 5 knots sail > or motor. Presently at Abu Tig Marina near Hurghada. Leaving Hurghada early April 2008 for a slow passage day-sailing down the Red Sea to Aden (late June or July) then on to Sulalah in Oman, leaving for Cochin in India in September.
Presently, we intend to rest a week in India and then head off to Thailand in October but, as always with sailing, our plans can easily change.
Contact Bill and Pixi
Convoy from Hourghada to Gulf of Aden - March 2008
abmpinter@mtu-net.ru
We start from Hourghada in the end of march (+/- 20 ) with 3 crew on Zemla (ovni 435 ) after Erytree,we are looking for a convoy for Aden. Our final destination is Phuket after Seychells ,Madagascar. Maurice, Rodrigues....
Oxana & Alexandre Boutoroff
Convoy from MedSharm El Sheik to Gulf of Aden Oct 2008
f.valli@valli-pezzatti.com
We are planning to sail the Red Sea in Sept-Oct-Nov 2008 with our cat Aldabra 60. We shall leave from a port in Turkey (not yet known, cross Suez and sail to Sharm. We would like to spend some time there maybe until the begining of Nov. However, our schedule is flexible. Our average speed is: motoring 9-10, under sails 10-13. We would like to form a convoy for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden passage. We have no particular plans about the passage through the Red Sea. For any additional information, please contact us via email. Fiorenzo Valli.
Convoy through Gulf of Aden
roywiller@yahoo.com.au
Am interested in forming or joining a convoy for passing through the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden. Initial departure will be from Port Ghalib around 25 March 2008. First intended stop at Djbouti, then on to Seychells.
The boat is a 18 mt catamaran having a cruising speed of 7 - 8knts. Total crew will be 3 persons.
Roy Willer Catamaran TRIGGER
Djibouti, Red Sea to Darwin or Bali
In July or August 2008
isabel.perrin@wanadoo.fr
We have a 43 foot sailboat (centre board, aluminium) and are French. We hope to sail from Djibouti and the Red Sea to Darwin, or Bali in July and August this year (2008). Possibly stopping at Coco Keeling.... Another possibility is we go to the Seychelles from the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. We think in a convoy would be the best and safest way to travel, so would like to hear from any other boats considering a similar trip.
Gulf of Aden West to East - August 2008
a4woo54@hotmail.com
I am intending to sail from Massawa ETD 20 August 2008 bound for Salalah; 3 souls aboard; 36 foot bermudan sloop motors at 6 knots. I would be interested in a convoy through the Gulf of Aden - safety in numbers.
David Woods
SY Nicola
Red Sea - Seychelles
yonatanpreminger@yahoo.co.uk
We are planning to sail down the Red Sea to the Seychelles, intending to
leave Bab el Mandeb around the beginning of December 2008 to catch the
start of the NE monsoon. Due to fears of piracy, we would like to join
or form a flotilla, at least for the risky stretch. We are a 54 foot
sailing yacht that can count on a 5 knot average speed under motor and 6
or 7 under sail. We would be happy to hear from any other yachts
interested in doing a similar route at a similar time.
Thanks, Yonatan
South-Bound To The Indian Ocean
We are interested in joining or starting a convoy from the Meditteranean through the suez canal and the red sea to the Indian ocean some time in April. We are not fixed on a certain date at this stage just looking for interest. We have a 49 foot catamaran and probably do 8 knots average
max 10. We are two (one ausralian and one french) on the boat but we are looking for more crew.
Geoff.
South-Bound To The Indian Ocean
emiliefetissof@yahoo.fr
We are interested in joining or starting a convoy from the Meditteranean
through the suez canal and the red sea to the Indian ocean some time in
May. We are not fixed on a certain date but we will probably be in Egypt
at the end of May . We have a 49 foot catamaran and probably do 8 knots
average max 10. We are four ( three ausralians and one french) on the
boat but we are still looking for more crew as we have still a double
bedroom available. Geoff and Emilie.
Southbound Red Sea Passage
yanneketoo@compuserve.com
I will be passing the Red Sea from North to South in October. Average speed 8.5 to 9 Knots. I am looking for similar speed vessels to make this passage with me. This will be my 7th trip through the Red Sea so there is some experience.
Charles Dwyer
Convoy From Seychelles for passing Red Sea,.Gulf of Aden, Sept 30, Oct 15, 2008
haroutel-vds@hotmail.fr
My husband and I would be very interested in forming or joining a convoy for passing the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden between 30 september and 15 october, 2008.
Initial departure would be from Seychelles (Victoria), with a first stop to Djibouti, then on to Port Ghalib.
The boat is a 16 mt ketch, having a cruising speed of 6-7 knts. The total crew will be 2 persons.
Françoise and Jean-Claude HAROUTEL
Convoy from Seychelles via Red Sea - Departing Seychelles Sept 2008
robert.ferenczi@eds.com
I am planning on leaving Seychelles around Sept 20, 2008 heading via the
Red Sea to Turkey. I would be interested in starting a convoy for the
first part of the trip from Seychelles through Gulf of Aden. 49ft Sloop
- cruising speeds around 6-7 knots"
Many thanks.
Regards, Rob Ferenczi
Joining a Convoy
stbarbara@sent.com
I am planning to leave Phuket Thailand in Jan 2008, sailing via Cochin, Maldives and Djibouti to Suez and am interested to join other boats sailing. I was on the 2003-2005 Blue Water Rally but was caught in the tsunami and had to stay for repairs.
My boat is a 40 ft Nicholson ketch. Any potential contacts appreciated.
Thanks and best regards
Peter Goldsmith
Late September Red Sea Transit
saildean@gmail.com
85' private Yacht looking to transit the Red Sea (north) Late Sept, early Oct 2008. Cruising speed of 8-9 kts. Departing Salalah, Oman and making for Eritrea and possibly carrying professional security.
Dean Paterson
SY Velacarina
North-Bound Convoy March 2008
myboatshuna@hotmail.com
Hello, we are Andy Walton & Maggie Thompson 57 yrs. We have been sailing
‘NOW’, our moody 346 for 7yrs & are presently in Langkawi, Malaysia. We
plan to navigate the Red Sea around March 2008, leaving from Thailand early
January via Maldives. Our average speed, of course, is weather dependant
but we sail more than motor even if we go slowly. Having said that @120
miles a day is average. I met a guy recently in Phuket Immigration who
told me about this convoy deal but cant remember his name. We would like
to hear from any other sailors taking a similar route with a view to
making a convoy. We dont have SSB only VHF. Look forward to hearing from
you. Andy & maggie, s/v " Now "
Red Sea - Maldives- Suez April 08
sunday.morning@amosconnect.com
We are a 76' sailing yacht departing Male on approx 7th April for the Med. Will be stopping Aden or Djibouti and ports in the Red Sea conditions dependant, otherwise limited stopping.
Interested to hear from anybody else going up at this time. We average 7.5-8kts motoring.
Stuart Whitehouse.
Sailing in Company Jan 2008
2chefandre@gmail.com
I have plans to sail from Phuket via Sri Lanka, possibly Goa, and through the Red Sea in Jan 2008. I am interested to sail in company, also I am looking for crew. My yacht is a Bowman 47 built in OZ under Lloyds A100 survey. I am at present in Thailand, cruising the area of Phuket. Cheers, Capt. Andre
West Bound Indian Ocean
kdroth@yahoo.com
SV Mariah, presently in Phuket Thailand, is planning on departing Phuket
late January 2008, proceeding to The Maldives, Salalah in Oman and up the
Red Sea to Suez.
I am looking for crew at this time. Mariah is a fifty foot Cutter.
Mariah would like to establish contact with other Yachts making the passage through the Gulf of Aden. Please contact Kenneth Roth.
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