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I just got a call from my niece's husband, so mid June, what are we doing? oh carp! says I,, This is a real long shot, but, as a couple of you might know I'm best man to my cousin, (long story) but he and a few others would love it if we could get out on a boat (especially a classic) for an...

Well I managed to start on time,, :)

This year we (SWMBO & me) want to try out a catamaran to see if it could be the type of sailing we would prefer to move into (no more leaning, etc..). Do any of you know of a good UK based (NW to SW preferred) sail training place that has a multihull, I have found just an odd one so far, but...

Nice start ;)

Off next week to Cornwall to meet up with my uncle and cousin in Launceston and St Ives then at the end of the week were off in a Bav. They have been (seeing they live near). But it's my first visit and hoped for a couple of don't miss places to visit and anchorages, it'll ensure, a great first...

I considered one last year but for £300'ish and the little sailing at sea I did, I decided it was not worth it for me. Most of the time I sail inland (lake or lakes), but I've been going on more and more relative and friends boats both UK (always SW) and Atlantic coast, this year would be say...

Finger health and safety warning you should always use the correct tool for the job in difficult to get to places on the boat

I'm pretty sure, judging by the track's of some, their not under any sort of command either. - well, I'm displaying all the correct "balls up" until I get out of here (hospital). After starting late 500th ish then catchin up to 245 I'm now adrift for at least another 18 hrs, so if someone...

I mean is it right to use a cool box to bale out. :D

Sat in the sun wishing I was sailing I started reminiscing, when I was learning to sail I was convinced the boat had a spirit of its own, after all it was considerably older than me. She would behave beautifully if she looked it on the water (which was most of the time), and I’m sure she once...

It rained only some of the time:

I'll most likely be there by car now, but hopefully not on my own. With all the forum problems just wanted to know. Andrew P.S. may hire an electric put put at bowness and come accross! Is that wise??

Now don’t get me wrong I do like all your stories, you know the sort “We are sat here with a nice wine and some exotic fish..... or ..... it’s a lovely day today at anchor Blah De Blah Blahh ......” I even love the spectacular pictures of your current view - not mentioning any names - but...

I have two unused Jeckells Dinghy sails there blue and I have always thought they were for an Enterprise - wrongly as my sails are a bit shorter Luff is 4470 / 14ft 8" Foot is 2260 / 7ft 5" I can't find a quick check chart of dimensions to help, I am assuming they were made for a...

IMO he's knowingly putting the sailor in serious danger (you all know how falling over in a cockpit can lead to any manor of injuries) – Then posts it on YouTube as a laugh. Daft Kipper Now I know there are a lot of decent, responsible and thoughtful MOBO’s on the forum but this guy should be...

\'L\' Plates - Under instruction Flag Does anyone think it a good idea to fly a training flag. As in driving if you have a car with an ‘L’ plate you know the car may suddenly break etc. A boat flying the same will also indicate similar uncertain manoeuvres. I mention this because skippers of...

...... Brilliant Off the SW coast all week in very variable conditions, the reason I had a good time - Passed my Coastal Skipper so really chuffed. I know there's a lot better on hear than me, but for me it was a big deal, specially in the conditions. Yachtmaster next year with luck

This should be easy so the fastest correct answere gets the worm. Waiting...

What do you mean \"Modern yacht designs are uncomfortable\"? For our next boat, I am looking in a new direction for us, mainly for onboard living space. Were used to the traditional style cruising yacht hull shape, solid all weather types, but really we don’t need one to take us safely round...

We are looking to get a full time live aboard, then move around for the next 10++ years, poss. Spain or Portugal for the first couple of years specking up before going further. Problem is we have “Three” growing up Daughters, One has a life and a 20month daughter of her own (which we have been...