Cruising Guides

Dwarka South Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:38:11 GMT

i Area enclosed by lines joining the following positions ii Rushton Firing Area Area enclosed by lines joining the following positions i General Firing Area A Area enclosed by lines x Submarine Exercise Area K Area enclosed by lines joining the following positions Reference position AA 18 19'N, 71 31'E. Reference position KK 17 20'N, 71 40'E. ii Surface Firing Area B Area enclosed by lines xi Rushton Tracking and Firing Area VAD 31 Area enclosed by lines joining the following positions...

Adavaci Passage and the Western Side of VanuabalavuBA FijiCruising

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:30:26 GMT

Adavaci Pussage provides access to the lagoon on the western side of Vanuabalavu but it requires a lengthy approach through the reefs and is not an easy route. There is a beacon on the southern side of the entrance and a course of 066 approx. on the south-eastern end of Yanucaloa provides a fair lead, but good visibility is essential. The opening over the lip is narrow and only carries about 8 metres of water. Safe passage may be made down the western side of Vanuabalavu as far as the village...

Bahia de Vita CubaCruising

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:35:09 GMT

The Bahia de Vita is a small pocket bay with a narrow, deep-water entrance leading to a well protected anchorage in attractive surroundings. Inside is the small port town of Puerto Vita, but it has little in the way of supplies. Nevertheless, this is a pleasant overnight stop. There are no off-lying hazards to either the east or the west - it is simply a matter of staying at least 'AM offshore. The lighthouse on Punta Barlovento can be seen from several miles out. v FI.G.3s3M 06 FI.R gt 6s3M ,

Flexofold SailhandlingGuide

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:53:12 GMT

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Range of adjustment of an autopilot Autohelm Wind Steering Systems

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:31:46 GMT

1. The rudder gain, which has nine settings, specifies how much the rudder should be moved to return the boat to a desired course. Oversteering will result if the angle is set too high understeering if it is set too low. 2. The Rudder Damping function has nine positions and serves to damp yawing motions. 3. The rudder amidships position in the rudder reference transducer has an adjustment range of -7 to 7 degrees. 4. The Rudder Limit function prevents the autopilot reaching maximum lock at full...

Little overnighter from Hutchins Cruising Sailboats Reference

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:02:11 GMT

16' 8 17' 4 15' 0 1' 2 4' 6 22' 3 Hutchins Company Hutchins Company 1999-present 150 sq. ft. portable portable Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 16' 8 17' 4 15' 0 1' 2 4' 6 22' 3 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage Hutchins Company Hutchins Company 1999-present 150 sq. ft. portable portable The Sun Cat was designed as a shoal-draft daysailer and overnighter that could be rigged, launched, and sailed easily. She features a stainless steel centerboard and trunk,...

Precautions And Techniques For The Uses Of Ropes RopeRigging

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:30:34 GMT

613-2.4.1 GENERAL. Precautions and techniques for the safe use of natural and synthetic ropes are discussed in paragraphs 613-2.4.2 through 613-2.4.5.2. 613-2.4.2 UNCOILING AND UNREELING. Proper procedures for uncoiling and unreeling natural and synthetic rope are covered in paragraphs 613-2.4.2.1 through 613-2.4.2.3. 613-2.4.2.1 Uncoiling Natural Fiber-Laid Ropes. If natural fiber ropes are furnished in coils, uncoil them by drawing the rope up from the eye in a counterclockwise direction to...

Bibliography SailingShips

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:38:10 GMT

Abbot, William J. American Merchant Ships and Sailors. 1902. Areniiold, L. Die Historische Entwicklung der Schiffstypen. 1891 Ba amp , De. Lazarus Bayfius Annof amp tiones . . . de cap ti vis et postliminy revcrsis, in quibus tractatur de re nava I i. 1536. Barnard, F. P. edited by . Companion to English History Middle Ages . Article bv M. Oppenheim on Shipping. 1902. Baston, T. Twenty-two Prints of several of the Capi r.al Ships of his Majesties Royal Navy. Bedford, Admiral F. G. D., R.N.,...

Early minicruiser from J H McGlasson Cruising Sailboats Reference

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:17:14 GMT

Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 20' 10 20' 10 18' 0 3' 4 28' 0 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage Wayfarer Yacht Corporation of Costa Mesa, CA, produced the Islander line including the Islander 21 shown here , the Bahama 24 page 316 , and others. The company was started by Buster Hammond, owned for a while by Cosmodyne and by Radion, and after a struggle to save it, went bankrupt in 1987. We have no accommodations plan to show here, but her pro motional...

ELEMENTS OF RiG DESiGN SailingTechniques

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:16:21 GMT

All rig designs, whether old or modern, incorporate one or more masts and one or more sails. Other spars poles in the rig might include booms, which extend the foot of a sail, yards, which support square sails from a mast, and bowsprits, which support a sail beyond the bow. This rig has a long bowsprit, two foresails, a large gaff mainsail, and may have a topsail. A similar rig to the cutter, the gaff ketch has a small mizzen mast and sail forward of the rudder head. A schooner is rigged with...

Sailing to Jib Telltales SeamanshipSkills

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:43:54 GMT

Now let's see how these work for sail trim. The principle is quite simple. Under optimum trim the windward telltales should be jumping about nervously, while the ones to leeward should be streaming aft. If the leeward telltales are jumping or streaming forward you need to ease the sail or head closer to the wind. If the windward telltales are standing straight up or heading forward you have to tighten your sheet or head away from the wind until they go back to their nervous condition. Not all...

Principles of Yacht Design Xeh ShipDesign

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:04:50 GMT

Thinner mast which gives better mainsail efficiency. Smaller outer dimensions wall thickness give a lighter mast. Smaller foresail sheet angles are possible. - More difficult to trim, especially lengthwise. _ High horizontal forces in deck level. - Risk of heat and water leakage. Forces on the shrouds The forces conic from the wind pressure on the sails and dynamic additions from wind and sea. Two load cases are considered in Fig 11.3 in case 1 the rig is loaded by only a foresail, and in case...

Oversheeting to Reduce Rolling SeamanshipSkills

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:50:33 GMT

Older designs, those yachts with heavier displacement and keel-hung rudders, may not be able to handle the steering loads that come with the high downwind speed and surfing. On these boats, carrying a staysail or sheeting a reefed main close to the centerline will reduce rolling. The sail from the Windward Passage between Haiti and Cuba to Panama is usually fast, and unfortunately rolly. There is often a sea from the northeast and southeast, more or less crossing at right angles. Often changing...

Spinnaker Handling Techniques for Racers SailTechnology

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:50:18 GMT

As noted above, for the cruiser it is better to err on the safe and steady side when playing with spinnakers rather than take chances. But for racing sailors it's a different game. They expect to have occasional problems, and the trade-off between a quick spinnaker set and one that might possibly go wrong is a worthwhile risk. In this section we will look at four maneuvers in detail A bear-away set with a conventional symmetrical spinnaker. A jibe-set and a regular jibe with a symmetrical...

Firing Practice and Exercise Areas South Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:32:45 GMT

The tables and graphics displayed below indicate details concerning the declared firing practice areas under Australian Army, Air Force, and Naval Forces Regulations. Firing practice areas may be selected anywhere and details are published in the Australian Government Gazette and the Designated Airspace Handbook. In view of the responsibility of range authorities to avoid accidents, the limits of practice areas are not shown on charts and descriptions of areas do not appear in the Sailing...

Dos And Donts In Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea Cruising

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:08:57 GMT

Many people leave a country complaining of restrictions, corruption and unpleasantness. In many cases the cause is the visitor himself. There are many things a visitor may do which are normal practice to him but which are offensive to the country he visits. The following is an attempt to smooth the path for the visitor so that situations do not arise which spoil what can otherwise be a most enjoyable time. Ladies, do not wander ashore at a village or into a town dressed in a bikini. Shorts if...

Gaspar Grande Bay View Marina Trinidad and Tobago Cruising

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:19:53 GMT

when chat is finished before this guide comes out , e-mail will be available. A fern ams between the resort and Mari- ners Haven. From Monday to Thursday they leave the resort at 0600, 0750, 0950, 1150, 1450, 1750 and 1950. They return from Mariners haven at 0630, 0800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 1800, 2000. On Fridays they run an extra ferry leaving the resort at 2150 and returning to the island at 2200. On Sundays and public holidays they leave off the ferry that leaves the island at 0950 and returns...

A worthy competitor to the Marshall Cruising Sailboats Reference

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:33:21 GMT

17' 0 18' 6 16' 6 1' 8 4' 6 23' 0 Andrew Menger Menger Boatworks 1976-1990 250 sq. ft. Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 17' 0 18' 6 16' 6 1' 8 4' 6 23' 0 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage Andrew Menger Menger Boatworks 1976-1990 250 sq. ft. This design started as the hull lines from an old catboat designed in 1905 by William Goeller. She is an easily trail-erable, readily cruisable boat loaded with character. Best features She responds to her helm nicely in all...

Explorer Cutter MenorcaCruising

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:33:30 GMT

Built by Hans Christian designed by Chuck Paine. This is a high quality limited production ocean island cruiser. 3 cabins 2 heads, AC. Leisure Furl in boom furling. Beautiful solid teak interior w design amp function that is rarely seen in production boats One of the best vessels we have had the pleasure to represent. Asking S499K. Complete refit 2005. New Paint, sails, air conditioning, electronics, cushions, canvas. New Hood furling All new varnish Skeg hung rudder Two staterooms. Roberi...

New Products By Elaine Lembo Heavy Weather Guide

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:10:18 GMT

The Imelda Effect Meets the Cruising Set If being well-heeled is a goal for next year, here are some pointers to get you off on the right foot Boat shoes have come a long way from the days of the arch-less moccasin. Whether you buy them to keep you comfortable, dry, stable, warm, in step with fashion, or most important of all on the boat, there are so many new brands on the market that you'd need the holds of a gigayacht to stow them. Before you get in touch with your inner Imelda at one count,...

One of a dozen Alberg small sloops in this guide Cruising Sailboats Reference

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:11:45 GMT

22' o 16' 0 3' 1 29' 0 Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 22' o 16' 0 3' 1 29' 0 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage Approx. trailering wgt. This shippy little craft is almost indistinguishable from a number of similar Alberg designs. For example, the South Coast 23, a foot longer on deck but pretty much the same in her proportions, comes to mind. We owned a South Coast 23 for nine years see page 255 for details. There are a dozen Alberg designs represented in this...

i CABO DE GATA ANCHORAGES Costa del Sol Cruising

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:05:18 GMT

Anchor off the village of San Miguel de Cabo de Gata and its conspicuous tower in 5m of sand some 200m off the coast. One can also anchor 100m off PI ay a de los Corrales further to the SE in sand, well sheltered from N and E. There is a sheltered anchorage 150m NW of Cabo de Gata light in 5m sand and stone, or about 400m offshore in 10m. There is a small settlement and conspicuous church by the saltworks on the road to San Miguel de Gata. Tunny nets are sometimes laid in this area.

AN Southbound from Florida WorldCruising

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:24:24 GMT

AN 1170 Key West AN 1171 Tortuga 24'33'N, 81 48'W 24'25'N, 83'00'W AN1170 Key West AN1173 Antonio 2r50'N, 85'05'W AN1174 Serrana 14I20'N,80 40,W AN1176 Augustine AN1177 29'55'N. 81'16'W 26WN, 74'40'W 21 e18'N, 86J46'W 21'15'N, 86'45.5'W 17'30'N, 8810'W Livingston 694 Many American sailors use Florida as a convenient springboard to reach destinations south and while this may work out well for some, for others it may prove to be counterproductive. Mainly for those sailing from northern states,...

Computational Analysis CatamaranSailing

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 09:57:10 GMT

Thin ship theory is a potential flow model and a direct application of Michell's integral equation which was derived by him in 1898. One of the advantages of catamarans, when it comes to computational modelling is that their narrow demihulls allow for the use of thin ship theory. As described in Tu87 , the only requirement is stated that the hulls rate of change of thickness must be small. In other words, so long as the hull has a high length to beam ratio L B and the entry angle on the bow is...

Haapai Ha Apai Group Cruising

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:46:23 GMT

A CRUISING YACHTSMAN'S VIEW OF THE HA'APAI GROUP THE KINGDOM OF TONGA BY This guide Is intended for use with the appropriate navigational charts. Every effort has been made to describe conditions accurately, however, the author and publisher makes no warrantly, expressed or Implied for any errors or omissions In this publication. The yachtsman should use this guide only in conjunction with approved charts and navigation aids and not placc undue crcadance In the accuracy of this guide....

Is this boat really a footer Cruising Sailboats Reference

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 06:19:43 GMT

22' 6 24' 9 21' 4 2' 6 5' 0 34' 0 Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 22' 6 24' 9 21' 4 2' 6 5' 0 34' 0 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage The Menger Cat 23 is a very close relative of a design by Francis Sweiguth 1882-1970 built on Long Island, NY, in fiberglass in the late 1960s and early 1970s and called the Americat 22. Bill Menger and his son, Andrew, took the lines off the Americat, and may even have acquired the molds. If so, they never publicized it, though...

Creative use of GPS in tidal stream deduction Seamanship

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 04:41:08 GMT

A final source of tidal stream information is your electronic fixing system. The difference between a dead reckoning position corrected for leeway Chapter 17 and a GPS fix is the set and drift experienced since the last plotted position. Alternatively, you can compare the GPS 'course and speed over ground' COG and SOG readouts with the compass heading and logged speed. The onboard data which the latter pair supply can only be measured through the moving water, while the GPS information is...

Rock solid pocket cruiser from California Cruising Sailboats Reference

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:37:43 GMT

24' 2 27' 3 21' 5 3' 10 34' 0 William Crealock Pacific Seacraft 1985-1999 361 sq. ft. portable portable Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 24' 2 27' 3 21' 5 3' 10 34' 0 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage William Crealock Pacific Seacraft 1985-1999 361 sq. ft. portable portable Approx. trailering wgt. 11,900 lbs. This boat was designed to be a diminutive offshore pas-sagemaker, to safely carry a single-hander or small family across a bay or an ocean. The solid...

Pilotage Evs North Africa Cruising

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:24:54 GMT

The harbour can be entered in any conditions though the approach between Tarifa and Punto dc Malabata is very difficult in strong W wands. Approach from the W is assisted by the unmistakable sight of Cap Spartel also known as Cabo Espartel and Cape Spartan and its lighthouse. From the E, the steep headland of Punta de Malabata with its lighthouse provides a good landmark.

PN Singapore to the Philippines WorldCruising

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:16:45 GMT

Few boats attempt to make this passage without stopping as there are a number of convenient ports on the north coast of Borneo. A passage during the SW monsoon offers the best chance of favourable winds, but such a summer passage also carries the risk of typhoons as one approaches the Philippines. Typhoons, however, are less frequent in the southern half of that archipelago so one should plan on restricting one's cruising to that area during the critical period. There would be less risks from...

Mhws Mhwn Mlwn Mlws North Africa Cruising

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:26:55 GMT

1. Cabo del Agua 35 08'.8N 02 25'.3W FI 2 6s42m8M White tower on 8-sided dwelling 2. Isla Congreso S point 35 10'.5N 02 26'.1W FI.R.4s36m5M Grey rounded tower Obscd when bearing less than 110 3. Isla Isabel II NW point 35 11'N 02 25'.7W FI.7s52m8M White tower and dwelling 045 -obscd-080 by Isla Congreso Harbour 4. Ras Kebdana N breakwater head lso.G.6s12m10M White tower 5. East breakwater head lso.R.6s13m10M White tower

Wanted Female Sailing Companion MenorcaCruising

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:24:25 GMT

Experienced sailor and former trial lawyer, 65 male , seeks female sailing companion for some or all legs of Fall 2006 - Spring 2007 cruise from the San Blas Islands Panama , through the Western Caribbean, and on to the East Coast of the U.S. Boat currently on the Atlantic side of Panama, having transited the Canal. Magnificently seaworthy and beautiful, truly fully equipped Cabo Rico 45' cutter. Sailing resume - 30 plus years, about 15,000 off-shore miles -- available, as well as other...

The Sailing Life CroatiaCruising

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:30:50 GMT

Trinidad's sister island, a tale of a killer whale, a new clearance challenge in Bonaire, a Middle East rally, a boatbuilding heritage preserved, and a serious sailor for a centennial offshore race Free dockage and pastries served up at the transom are ways that villagers from Croatia's stunning Dalmatian coast show their enthusiasm for the presence of vacationing sailors by Angus Phillips

Rig sloop cutter yawl or ketch Wind Steering Systems

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:23:02 GMT

Traditional long keel yachts were often yawl- or ketch-rigged to improve the balance of the sail plan. Especially in heavy weather the foresail alone struggled to keep the boat tracking on course increasing speed and heel pushed the centre of lateral resistance forward dramatically, generating substantial weather helm that had to be balanced out with a mizzen. Yawl-rigged boats are always easy on the eye this beautiful, tradinional yacht was moored in Newport, Rhode Island in 1996 Blue water...

Small boat from the board of Alan Payne Cruising Sailboats Reference

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 05:24:21 GMT

Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 21' 10 24' 9 20' 0 1' 11 28' 2 3 to 6 hp 35 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage Alan Payne Columbia Yacht 1973-1978 218 sq. ft. portable 6 gal. Here's another boat with a reverse transom in which the marketer has added in the rump to come up with boat length which should be LOD, but is given as hull length. And so once again we cut this boat down to size, in this case 21' 10 instead of the claimed 22' 7. The Columbia T23 is said...

Racing replacement for the Catalina Cruising Sailboats Reference

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:49:05 GMT

Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 21' 6 22' io 19' 4 1' 875' 0 28' 6 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage The Catalina sales brochure says In response to Catalina 22 owners' requests for a production boat that more accurately reflects the original dimensions and weight of this popular one-design boat, Catalina Yachts is now building the Catalina 22 Sport. Catalina Yachts aims to encourage more family racing with the thousands of first generation 22s by offering an...

VMG vs Boat Heading CatamaransGuide

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:50:49 GMT

Performance sailors use the acronym VMG Velocity Made Good to express boat speed relative to the direction of the wind. The concept holds that for any given sailing condition and desired course, there is a single combination of boat speed and true wind angle that equates to the optimum VMG. On any point of sail -upwind or down - the longer we can maintain the best VMG, the better our cumulative performance. VMG boat speed x cosine angle sailed to the true wind . In this particular example, it...

Downwind Tactics RacingSuccess

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:38:20 GMT

Downwind, your tactics as the lead boat are usually heavily dictated by the boat behind you. Often it is simpler to try and keep your air clean and sail as fast as you can Where possible, encourage those boats around you to work with you to get away 7.3a When rounding marks avoid sailing through the fleet. 7.3a When rounding marks avoid sailing through the fleet. from the fleet. Try and avoid getting caught in silly luffing battles as you may end up sailing back to the windward mark , unless...

Depth soundings Seamanship

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:59:17 GMT

Wherever the bottom is of such a nature that it forms clear contour lines, your echo sounder is a source of PLs. Reduce the depth to soundings, then inspect the chart. Your PL is the relevant contour, none the worse for not being so straight as a transit Fig 18.4 . If your depth places you between two charted contours, you'll have to judge where yours is most likely to be. The nature of things is such that contours are rarely so precisely defined as a transit leading mark. Even if your PL is...

A classic micro yacht Cruising Sailboats Reference

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:15:33 GMT

18' 9 19' 9 16' 9 0' 6 3' 7 27' 0 Herb Stewart International Marine 1976-present 135 sq. ft. portable 2 gal. Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 18' 9 19' 9 16' 9 0' 6 3' 7 27' 0 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage Herb Stewart International Marine 1976-present 135 sq. ft. portable 2 gal. The history of this boat, like her little sister the WWP 15, goes way back. An earlier version, the HMS 18, was introduced in 1970. That version had slightly different dimensions...

Clearance S DreamBoats

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:25:45 GMT

'05 Beneteau 473, 76hp Yanmar, A C, Sailaway 293,265 '05 Beneteau 323, A C '05 Hunter 31, Mariner Package, A C, Sailaway 102,340 '05 Beneteau 323, Swing Keel, A C, Sailaway 106,930 '05 Hunter 33, Mariner Na A C, Sai away 112,810 '05 Beneteau 393, 54hp Yanmar upgrade, A C,Sailaway 176,900 '05 Hunter 36, Mariner Package, A C, Sailaway 148,775 2006 Catalina 309 New Model on Order '05 Hunter 38, Mariner Package, A C, Sailaway 183,760

A Hypothetical Look at Buying Sails SailTechnology

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:42:28 GMT

It was not so many years ago that buying a new sail for your boat meant a pleasant trip down to your local sailmaker. You made a call e-mail was not yet invented , set up an appointment, and then spent a few wonderful hours looking at bolts of cloth, talking boats, and settling on a price. If you were a good customer a handshake would seal the deal, the sail would be made, and a few weeks later it was delivered to your boat an invoice would arrive by mail. Your sailmaker knew you by name - both...

Footrope Knot Seamanship Knots Guide

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:40:50 GMT

Description a three strand knot that looks somewhat like a turk's head knot. Comments This knot was tied in the footrope the rope that was tied under the yard arm for the sailors to stand on when they were setting the sails to prevent the sailors' feet from slipping along the footrope. Use as a stopper knot in the end of a rope. STEP 1 Unlay 4 to 5 turns of the lay. STEP 6 STEP 1 Unlay 4 to 5 turns of the lay. STEP 6 STEP 7 Tie a wall knot under the crown knot but tuck the strands up through...

Patrick Mouligne Frog Kiss ElectricWinches

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:28:21 GMT

Pacific Asian Enterprises 34179 Golden Lantern, Suite 101 Dana Point, CA 92629 949.496.4848 Fax 949.240.2398 www.nordhavn.com Need proof that Nordhavns endure the test of tune just ask Patrick Mouligne. Patrick purchased his Nordhavn 46, Frog Kiss, in 2006, and since then he has put nearly 8,000 nm on her i le and his wife. Christine, spend between eight and 10 months on board annually and are currently cruising her in Tbnisia Our FrogKtss has ten truly flawless, says Patrick. She is everything...

Business Opportunities CroatiaCruising

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:54:14 GMT

Caribbean yacht charter company for sale. Substantial assets. Freehold marina purchase or an attractive long-term lease are part of the package. Owners wish to retire. For further info, email bare bum caribsurf.com or fax 784 456-9238._ Sailboat Charter Company In Key West For Sale Dreaming Of Turning Your Passion Into Money amp doing so while living in paradise Step into a successful private sailing charter business today and start living your dream. www.mor n ingstararuba.com 297-736-5620...

Documents EgyptCruising

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:30:19 GMT

The following government papers obtained at any port of entry, should be treated as documents 1. The currency transfer receipt. 3. The Security permit entering the River Nile . 4. The custom's list showing the yachts equipment. 5. The insurance policy Suez Canal . These documents or any one of them, should be shown when demanded by the local authorities, when applying for visa renewal, or when applying for departure permit. Yachts departing Egypt should do so from a port of entry. Departure...

Fiber Rope Construction RopeRigging

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:48:57 GMT

613-2.3.1 TWISTED FIBER ROPES. Twisted fiber ropes are constructed of natural or synthetic fibers that are twisted into yarns. In the case of synthetics, three yarns are plied together to prevent the fibers from untwisting. These yarns are then grouped together to form strands, with the size and number of yarns in each strand varying according to the strand size required to make the particular rope size. 613-2.3.2 LARGE LAID ROPES. All Navy used fiber ropes 1-3 4 inch in circumference or larger...

First production glass catboat is still popular Cruising Sailboats Reference

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:28:13 GMT

18' 2 20' 7 17' 8 1' 7 4' 4 32' 0 Breck Marshall Marshall Marine 1963-present 253 sq. ft. Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 18' 2 20' 7 17' 8 1' 7 4' 4 32' 0 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage Breck Marshall Marshall Marine 1963-present 253 sq. ft. This salty-looking vessel is one of the longest running fiberglass designs around. It is still selling well after almost 50 years on the market. Best features The basic design is virtually unchanged from the earliest...

Skin Problems Coral Cuts Offshore Cruising Guide

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:24:31 GMT

Small coral grazes can rapidly turn into_nas_ty., lingering, infected lesions which leave a permanent scar if not taken care of properly. Best to try and avoid coral cuts and grazes Should you cut yourself on coral, fine particles remain imbedded in the wound. These particles continue to grow in the tissues because body tissue is of similar makeup to salt water and cause inflammation and infection. Hydrogen peroxide is the ost effective way of killing live coral and cleansing the wound. Scrub...

Daisy Staysail SailTechnology

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:22:06 GMT

There is one sail that I am particularly fond of, a sail that is often found on racing boats, but hardly ever carried by cruisers, a sail with three names and a number of purposes. To some it's known as a Daisy Staysail. To others it's a Tall Boy while others simply call it a Windseeker Figure 10.2 . Regardless of the name, it is a high-aspect, loose-luffed sail usually made from a light fabric. Cruising sailors pre- fer the sail to be made from nylon, while racers will opt for a light...

By Sally Cummings MenorcaCruising

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:37:42 GMT

Join a Fundy Flotilla from Maine and challenge the powerful tides and SainfJohn's Reversing Falls accompanied by Bay of Fundy shellbacks and a few greenhorns who want to get their feet wet With some of the wildest tides on Earth, rising as high as a three-story building twice a day, the Bay of Fundy is known as one of the marine wonders of the world. Spring tides can approach 30 feet in height, but the more common range is in the neighborhood of 20 feet. It's estimated that 200 billion tons of...

Offshore Passage Opportunities Caledonian Canal Cruising

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:33:37 GMT

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Regulations General Fgn South Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:33:47 GMT

The laws relating to the production, possession, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs are extremely severe in Thailand. Penalties for infringement range from prison sentences and fines to life imprisonment and even execution. Crew members, when on shore leave, must not carry sheath knives or other dangerous weapons. Thailand requires that vessels preparing to leave port or Thai waters shall fly the International Code flag P indicating that the vessel is about to proceed to sea. If the vessel...

The Design ProcessTurning Theory and Fabric Into Flying Shapes SailTechnology

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:12:19 GMT

Each sail goes through a number of design steps before construction can begin. Some steps, like sail geometry or the basic shape of the sails, are reasonably simple while others, like computing stress strain pictorials, require much more thought and deliberation. Ultimately, the shape of each sail will be drawn from a database of known sail designs and manipulated until the designer is satisfied that the sail he is creating for your boat is perfect for your purposes. Before we look at the...

Ultralight from Santa Cruz Cruising Sailboats Reference

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:17:23 GMT

Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 22' 9 23' 9 21' 9 4' 1 30' 0 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage George Olson, Ron Moore Moore Sailboats 1972-1988 247 sq. ft. portable portable The concept of the Moore 24 was originally conceived by George Olson later the creator of the Santa Cruz 27, Olson 25, 29, and 30, and other superfast vessels . In the late sixties, Olson decided to create a boat to win a Trans-Pacific race being organized for boats under 30 feet....

Bareboat Charter List Coast of Turkey Crusing

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:27:51 GMT

Following is a list of charter agents representing bare fleets in Turkey, including the charter fleets themselves. Albatros Yachting Barbaras Caddesi 11 Marmaris, Turkey Albatros Yachting Neyzen Tevtik Caddesi 72 Bodrum, Turkey 528 55 10-522 2808. Telex 22615 MOTE TR Albatross Private Yacht Chartering Club 418 Merrick Avenue Merrick, NY 11566. USA 516 867-1957 Alcor Yachting 4, chemin Tour-de-Champel CH-1206, Geneva, Switzerland 022 477717. Telex ALCORCH Aquarius Cruising Yacht Charter amp...

Acknowledgments Coast of Turkey Crusing

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:52:41 GMT

Special thanks are owed to the Turkish Department of Navigation, Hydrography and Oceanography Seyir, Hidro-gra 7 ve Osinografi Dairesi Baskaaligi for allowing us to use portions of their excellent charts in this book to the Turkish Tourism Offices and Harbormasters' Offices all along the coasts from Kusadasi to Alanya, who patiently answered my questions to trie directors of Turban Marinas, especially Hasan Kagmaz Kemer , Gflrhan Ebren Kusadasi , and Baysan GOrer Bodrum to Do an Tugay director...

Crewed Charter Yachts Coast of Turkey Crusing

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:49:40 GMT

Turkey has some of the most luxurious crewed charter boats in the Mediterranean. If you've ever dreamed about sailing over azure waters with the accommodations of a first-class hotel, dining on four-star food, with your every whim catered to, this is the charter option for you. These yachts provide comfort elegance, and personalized service. A good example is the yacht Lutin, a 60-foot British yawl owned by Patrick and Narelle Stevens. The editor and I and other friends once cruised for two...

S Coast Of Hisaronu Korfezi Coast of Turkey Crusing

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:03:27 GMT

See chart, HisarOntl KOrfezi. Heading W, the section of coastline between Selimiye Koyu and Atabol Burnu has several indented bays that can be used as day anchorages, but only in calm settled weather because of their exposure to meltem winds. In early spring and late autumn, when winds often blow from the S, these bays are perfectly usable. Most of the bays are unnamed on charts. In midsummer, the only suitable overnight anchorage is at Dirsek. The S side of the gulf has five islands off its...

Stowage And Handling 1 AdministrativePolicies

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:00:03 GMT

583-13.9.1 STOWAGE. Inflatable life raft stowages should be located to permit ready manual overboard launching into the water without hitting obstructions to be clear of overhead obstructions to avoid adverse effects of gun, missile and jet blasts and heavy seas and to interfere as little as possible with normal shipboard activity. They shall be located, longitudinally, where they will provide the maximum practical distribution of life-saving facilities. The perferred orientation of the life...

Longrunning design by Carl Alberg m Cruising Sailboats Reference

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:37:58 GMT

22' 6 22' 6 16' 3 3' 0 32' 3 Carl Alberg Sailstar, Ryder, et al. 1958-1986 247 sq. ft. Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 22' 6 22' 6 16' 3 3' 0 32' 3 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage Carl Alberg Sailstar, Ryder, et al. 1958-1986 247 sq. ft. Carl Alberg designed many sailboats in the 22-foot and 23-foot size range, all of which looked similar. The Sea Sprite was one of the first, and is distinguished from the others such as the South Coast 23, reported on page...

Does this boat look like a J to you Cruising Sailboats Reference

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:53:23 GMT

24' 0 24' 6 23' 0 4' 0 33' 0 Paul Yates Merit Marine 1979-1986 276 sq. ft. portable portable Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 24' 0 24' 6 23' 0 4' 0 33' 0 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage Paul Yates Merit Marine 1979-1986 276 sq. ft. portable portable According to one unproven but not necessarily false story, a J 24 disappeared into designer builder Paul Yates' garage in 1978, and some months later reappeared as the first Merit 25. The two designs are indeed...

SALOMATSystem types and Wind Steering Systems

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:52:20 GMT

There has been some confusion in sailing circles regarding the Sailomat name owing to the fact there were two separate companies using the name. The legal battle between the parties involved lasted for several years and unsettled the market. Sailomat Sweden AB was founded in 1976 by the three Swedes Bostrom, Zettergren and Knoos. With financial help from the Swedish treasury the company developed the Sailomat 3040 double rudder system. Elegant and innovative, the design was the first to couple...

Summary of the types of system Wind Steering Systems

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:48:20 GMT

Power leverage PL see illustrations This provides an indication of the steering force obtainable from a system. The longer the lever is, the greater the steering force and, therefore, the better the steering performance will be. Servo power is generated by harnessing the force of the water flowing past the hull boat speed Vessel size see manufacturer's specifications The actual capabilities of a system with respect to maximum vessel size are subject to certain limitations point 1 . Remember...

Installing Telltales SailTechnology

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:16:02 GMT

It is very easy to add telltales to you sails. Follow the procedure below for installing both wool and light nylon telltales. Thread a needle with wool and poke it through the sail. Pull the wool through the hole until roughly six or seven inches remains. Cut the wool leaving a further six or seven inches on the other side. Tie two overhand knots on either side of the sail right up against the fabric. This will stop the telltale from pulling through. If you want to stagger the heights then...

Lookalike Nordica or Halman Cruising Sailboats Reference

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:11:03 GMT

B. Malta-Muller Exe Fibercraft 1976 -1983 182 sq. ft. 7 gal inbd only portable Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage B. Malta-Muller Exe Fibercraft 1976 -1983 182 sq. ft. 7 gal inbd only portable The Nordica 20 is close enough in appearance to the Halman 20 page 100 that even some owners wonder which brand they have. Still, there are differences, small though they might be. For example, the keel on the Nordica is swept back more...

Streamlines SailTechnology

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:04:07 GMT

Let's go back to the front of the sail again. Before any circulation was created you had a circumstance as shown in Figure 15.14. We now need to label some parts of this diagram, and I have done so using the terminology created by the scientists. The lines of wind flowing across the sail are known as streamlines. Between the flowing streamlines are two stagnation streamlines, i.e., streamlines that end or begin abruptly. These are created by the vacuum that arises when the flowing streamlines...

Successful lightweight from Ken Fickett Cruising Sailboats Reference

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:38:04 GMT

20' 0 21' 6 17' 4 1' 6 5' 4 29' 6 Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 20' 0 21' 6 17' 4 1' 6 5' 4 29' 6 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage The ad copy in 1987 said that this is a roomy small cruiser that can be easily trailerered and rigged . . . should perform well in light wind . . . built and equipped with the best materials available and modestly priced. We would argue with the word roomy and perhaps the word cruiser, but the rest sounds plausible we see her as...

Streamlined design by the Hunter Design Team Cruising Sailboats Reference

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:47:50 GMT

Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 18' 5 20' 2 17' 2 2' 0 27' 5 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage In the late 1980s, Hunter Marine expanded their cruising boat line into smaller sizes. They also redesigned the line with a more modern look. The Hunter 18.5 was one of the first of Hunter's minicruisers to be introduced. Unique features include a very shallow two-foot draft keel with both a bulb and winglets. Best features Headroom of four feet is exceptional for a...

Setting the wheel adaptor Wind Steering Systems

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:49:56 GMT

Most wheel adaptors conform to the same basic design. The various models do, however, differ substantially in their technical features, as we shall now explain 1. The fixed drum - no adjustment possible Sailomat Cap Horn . Both steering lines have to be disconnected from the adaptor and shortened lengthened in order to fine-trim the course. This is not a straightforward procedure and fine trim is often ignored, resulting in less efficient sailing. Providing sufficient scope for such adjustments...

Rigging a twohanded dinghy SailingTechniques

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:57:56 GMT

Every dinghy is rigged in a slightly different way and you should familiarize yourself with the manufacturer's instructions for the dinghy you are handling. The rigging sequence shown here is an example of how to rig a typical two-handed dinghy. select a flat location with the dinghy parked securely on its trailer and sufficient space all around. Check for overhead cables and other obstructions. Lay out the mast, boom, and rigging components. The mast may be fitted with a separate wire forestay...

Centerboard version of the Seafarer K Cruising Sailboats Reference

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:30:19 GMT

Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 22' 10 26' 6 20' 9 1' 9 4' 6 30' 5 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage As mentioned for her sistership, the Seafarer 24K page 254 , there are several versions of this design, including at least three different cabin layouts and two deck plans. See the latter vessel's page for details. Over the years the dimensions and weights of both keel and centerboard versions changed somewhat, according to various company sales brochures. Best...

Navigating The Baja Coast CaliforniaCruising

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:03:22 GMT

Having made numerous trips between Cabo San Lucas and San Diego, I have learned much about navigating this desolate coast with its few navigational aids. In all my trips, made in both power and sailing vessels, I have enjoyed most the southbound sailing route. From the South Coronado Island light I head due magnetic south until I am about 100 miles offshore. It is normally a beam reach and at times a little uncomfortable because wind and seas continue to build as the vessel breaks out of the...

Biradial Mainsail SailTechnology

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:26:30 GMT

Panels ra nid clew be used f dcwnwini A bi-radial main with load-bearing gores radiating out of the head and clew only - bi-radial meaning that there are only two sets of panels Sails have become far more sophisticated than a simple tri-radial configuration. Here the panels change direction along the load lines in the sail. downwind leg, as soon as the racing sailor reaches the windward mark and bears away, the loads on the sail immediately decrease so that even though the loads may be...

fawn harbour Navigation in Fiji

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:40:37 GMT

Fawn Harbour is twenty-seven miles east of Point Passage. It is a large harbour with a choice of several anchorages. Approaching the reef on a northerly heading Naikasa Passage is marked by four beacons. No. 1 inside the reef edge is left to starboard followed by a dog-leg to starboard to leave No. 2 to port. Nos. 3 amp 4 mark the inner end of the 200 metre wide and 30 metre deep passage. Although the water is a little murky we had no difficulty in identifying the reefs. We anchored in the...

Reporting System SURNAV South Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:55:50 GMT

The SURNAV system is intended to prevent accidental pollution in the territorial water of French Guiana and the waters within 50 miles of the coast of French Guiana. The regulations are mandatory for the following vessels 1. Vessels carrying the following cargo a. Hydrocarbons, including oil as specified in Appendix 1 to Annex 1 of MARPOL 73 . b. Dangerous substances Class A and Class B to Appendix 2 to Annex 2 of MARPOL 73 . d. Certain bulk chemical products. 2. Vessels providing assistance to...

Matadola Harbour Navigation in Fiji

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:09:40 GMT

This reef harbour, about 14 miles south-south-east of Navula Passage, offers reasonable shelter from the prevailing tradewinds, but a little swell creeps in. Anchor in the lee of Navo Island in 12 metres sand bottom. The beach here is reputed to be the best in Viti Levu and you will probably have it to yourselves. The Coral Coast Railway that runs from the Fijian Resort terminates here. In 1993 a small restaurant was under construction. The land here is owned by Sanasana village. This is a...

Nordhavn Longevity ElectricWinches

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:08:56 GMT

Our 20-vear-old boat performs as though she was brand new. -Nordhavn 46 i owner Patrick Mouligne FUEL BURN 2 siMir 6.2 kiiot 1,650 rpm cruising speed the Bahamas and the Med, I had made up my mind that if I was to buy a power boat it would be an N46, said Patrick, She was the first and only power boat I instantly fell in love with. The fact that she was hull number one didn't scare him. In act, it made him more confident. It s true when they say that a Nordhavn only gels better with age, muses...

Maritime Traffic Information System SISTRAM South Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:31:33 GMT

Brazil has signed the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue SAR . Therefore, Brazil is required to utilize all available means to help any merchant ship in distress within its own SAR maritime area of responsibility. To achieve this goal, Brazil uses the Maritime Traffic Information System SISTRAM , an electronic information system for maritime traffic operated by the Naval Command for the Control of Maritime...

First cruiser built at Ted Hermanns Boat Shop Cruising Sailboats Reference

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:37:30 GMT

22' o 23' 6 20' 0 2' 0 4' 0 29' 0 Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 22' o 23' 6 20' 0 2' 0 4' 0 29' 0 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage Here is a masthead sloop with a hull almost as wide 9 feet and as heavy as a typical Cape Cod Catboat. She was the first fiberglass cruising sailboat built by Ted Hermann at his Seaford Harbor, Long Island Boat Shop, way back at the beginning of the fiberglass era. Best features She looks like a trim, prim, and wholesome product...

Stop Torquing Science of Sailing

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:44:50 GMT

I have touched on several aspects of torque as it applies to sailing boats. We have seen how torque can change heading direction, unintentionally for example, while the boat is heeling and intentionally when the helmsman adjusts sail trim . Another torque, perpendicular to the heading torque, applies to heel the boat and to cause it to roll we have seen how the basic physics works here. As I have emphasized repeatedly, the details are much more complicated than I have portrayed with my...

What Size Boat Cruising Sailboats Reference

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:41:10 GMT

What length boat you choose mainly depends on end use, the size of your pocketbook, where you plan to keep her, and how comfortable you feel about running a big boat vs. a little boat. Incidentally, a boat isn't necessarily easier to handle just because she's small. In fact, very often the opposite is true for boats up to around 30 feet in length. A well-designed boat in the 18- to 26-foot range makes an ideal adult beginner's training vessel. For kids, a smaller first boat, in the range of 8...

Early pocket cruiser from Jouet Co in France Cruising Sailboats Reference

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:29:29 GMT

21' 0 22' 6 19' 5 3' 2 30' 6 Jouet amp Co. Jouet amp Co. 1963-1970 229 sq. ft. portable portable Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 21' 0 22' 6 19' 5 3' 2 30' 6 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage Jouet amp Co. Jouet amp Co. 1963-1970 229 sq. ft. portable portable This interesting French design, imported to the United States by Ersco Boats from Sartouville, France, appeared early in the era of molded fiberglass. Among the many unusual ideas incorporated in the...

Forerunner of lightweight retractable keel boats Cruising Sailboats Reference

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:58:08 GMT

Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 21' 0 22' o 18' 6 1' 0 5' 6 28' 0 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage Roger MacGregor MacGregor Yachts 1965-1986 175 sq. ft. portable portable This design also known as the MacGregor 21 spawned a variety of similar lightweight retractable-keel boats easy to launch, easy to sail, and low in cost. Eventually MacGregor produced a whole bevy of similar designs, including the MacGregor 22, 25, and 26, and the Venture 222, 23, and 25....

This design started life teaching sailing Cruising Sailboats Reference

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:08:49 GMT

24' 2 24' 2 18' 0 3' 6 27' 0 Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 24' 2 24' 2 18' 0 3' 6 27' 0 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage In 1961 Sparkman amp Stephens designed the first version of this sloop, a daysailer called the Rainbow 24, to be a tough, easy-to-sail boat for the Annapolis Sailing School which still uses them today to teach sailing . She was a safe, steady boat and purported to be uncapsizable no matter what, instilling confidence in novice sailors....

Oregon Scientific Heavy Weather Guide

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:36:07 GMT

Mamaroneck Yacht Club Mamaroneck, NY Moderator Ralph Naranjo Contact Linda Scatturo Phone 914 698-1130 e-mail linda mamaroneckbeachandyacht.com Marine Trades Association of MD and U. S. Naval Academy Sailing Squadron Annapolis, MD Moderators Ralph Naranjo and Chuck Hawley Contact Suzanne Zellers Phone 301 261-1021 e-mail director mtam.org U. S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY Moderator Ralph Naranjo Contact Rick Dominique Phone 516 773-5514 e-mail dominiquer usmma.edu For information on...

A design thats not all things to all sailors Cruising Sailboats Reference

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:46:10 GMT

24' 3 24' 3 17' 5 3' 0 30' 6 George Stadel Allied Boats 1968-1972 264 sq. ft. portable 15 gal. Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 24' 3 24' 3 17' 5 3' 0 30' 6 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage George Stadel Allied Boats 1968-1972 264 sq. ft. portable 15 gal. George Stadel's design for the Greenwich 24, the smallest sailboat ever produced by Allied Boats, was sold to the new Cape Dory Company in 1972, and after the design underwent some minor modifications, became...

The Spinnaker Turtle SailTechnology

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:37:52 GMT

Yarns, rubber bands, the spinnaker sock, and dousing sock are devices generally used on larger boats, say 30 feet and longer. On smaller boats it's not necessary to go to all this trouble because the spinnakers are much easier to manage. That's not to say you should not be careful, but you most certainly do not need to stop the spinnaker on a Hunter 26. Instead you should launch it from a spinnaker turtle, basically a round bag with a plastic hoop at the opening and a cover that has a bungee...

Case StudyTransatlantic Race SailTechnology

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:05:08 GMT

Two sailors are planning to compete in the Cape Town to Rio Race aboard different boats one a 60-foot IMS design with a reasonable budget and a strong will to win the other a 60-foot performance cruising boat that is planning to continue on after the race and sail to the Caribbean. The owner of the cruising boat wants his sails to be good for the race as well as for cruising afterward. For the owner of 60-foot IMS boat there are a number of options Low stretch - use the latest technology....

The Slot Effect SailTechnology

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:47:42 GMT

The mainsail also creates somewhat of a slot effect at the very end of the head-sail where the air is squeezed between the leech and the lee of the main. This is not the large slot effect that earlier studies pointed to because the circulation around both sails negates each other to some degree. But the wind does still speed up as much as 30 percent. In fact, studies have shown that the air coming off both sides of the headsail has an increased velocity and the Kutta Condition is met not at the...

I Susui FijiCruising

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:41:40 GMT

About 3 miles south-east from lomaloma is the island and village of Susui, with a population of about 100. The anchorage off the village on he eastern side of the bay. a little to east of the school, is in sand in a depth of about 5 to 8 metres. It is well protected from the prevailing weather and has a fine sandy beach. The senior member of the village is the Tui Susui. Although the village also has a Turaga ni Koro, it is to he former that one should present the scvusevu. The anchorage is a...

The Revolving Rig SailingManagement

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:50:49 GMT

This singular, but ingenious, mode of rigging boats and small yachts, is the invention of Mr. Molyneux Shuldham, of the Royal Navy,1 who kindly furnished the Author with drawings, models, and other original information, developing the whole scheme and peculiarities of one of the most remarkable methods of rigging vessels and boats ever invented. As the invention has never been fully explained, or made known to the public in any other treatise, I am authorised by the inventor to publish a brief...

New Jersey designer tries his hand at sail Cruising Sailboats Reference

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:43:20 GMT

21' 3 22' 9 17' 10 2' 0 5' 0 33' 6 Bob O'Donnell Mark-O Custom 1982-1989 350 sq. ft. portable opt inbd 15 gal. Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 21' 3 22' 9 17' 10 2' 0 5' 0 33' 6 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage Bob O'Donnell Mark-O Custom 1982-1989 350 sq. ft. portable opt inbd 15 gal. Like her comps, the Arey's Pond Cat 21 and the Coquina Cat 21, the Atlantic City Kitty 21 or ACK can be distinguished from other more traditional cats, such as the Marshall 22...

Info Smd SailingShips

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 09:53:56 GMT

occasionally in some of the London nint-sellers, but the illustration here given is from the cc ection n the Print Room of the British Museum. The reader who s familiar with Elizabethan literature must have found considerable confusion existing n his mind as to what a pinnesse really was. Let us say at once, then, that the name was indiscriminately given to two distinct classes of craft. One class was a kind of galleasse, only smaller that is to say, she relied on botn oars and sails. She was a...

Flicka s big sister Cruising Sailboats Reference

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 01:51:44 GMT

23' 11 27' 0 20' 10 3' 5 34' 0 Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 23' 11 27' 0 20' 10 3' 5 34' 0 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage Designer Fred Bingham is the father of Bruce Bingham, who conceived and built the Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 page 120 . Father Fred started with the Flicka's hull and stretched it by four feet, without increasing the beam at all. The resulting extra space is most noticeable in the cabin. The head in the Allegra has its own compartment...

Lookalike Halman or Nordica Cruising Sailboats Reference

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:19:03 GMT

19' 6 21' 2 16' 6 2' 10 29' 0 Nisket amp Navin Halman Mfg. Co. 1977 -1989 182 sq. ft. portable portable Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 19' 6 21' 2 16' 6 2' 10 29' 0 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage Nisket amp Navin Halman Mfg. Co. 1977 -1989 182 sq. ft. portable portable For comments on the similarities and differences between the Nordica 20 and the Halman 20, see the sheet on the Nordica page 117 . The Halman Manufacturing Company of Beamsville, Ontario,...

Nisos Kerkira Corfu Eastern Mediterranean Cruising

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:01:57 GMT

8.20 Nisos Kerkira Corfu 39 30'N., 19 54'E. , the most important of the Ionian Islands and the second largest, lies a short distance off the mainland near the boundary of Greece and Albania. This island is extremely mountainous throughout most of its area. Oros Pandokrator, 911m high, is the summit of the island and stands in the NE part. Akra Asprokavos Cape Bianco 39 22'N., 20 07'E. , the SE extremity of Nisos Kerkira, is composed of high white cliffs. Shoals front this cape and extend up to...

Pretty masthead sloop by Philip Rhodes Cruising Sailboats Reference

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:09:15 GMT

Min. max. draft Bridge clearance Power B D ratio 24' 9 24' 9 17' 6 3' 3 30' 3 Years produced Sail area Fuel tankage Water tankage The first Meridians were imported from De Vries Lentsch, a well established Dutch yard. Later they were built at the Seafarer plant in Huntington, NY, on Long Island. Like many boats from the board of Philip Rhodes, she is pretty to look at, but because of her relatively narrow beam, slack bilges, and shallow ballast location, she is also relatively tender in a...

Light Strong ArchipelagosCruising

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:08:45 GMT

Made from computer machined anodized aluminum, these blocks have an incredible strength to weight ratio and are available in many configurations. Spinlock Deckware Lifejacket Harnesses For USA Stocking Dealers visit www.spinlockdeckware.com Toll-free 877.774.6562 While the TP 52 MedCup title is his primary goal for 2006, de Ridder hasn't forsaken either the Mumm 30 right or the Farr 40. He planned to sail the Farr 40 Worlds in Newport, R.I., in September, and the Mumm 30 Worlds in Miami in...

Modern Symi ElectricWinches

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:05:40 GMT

In 2009, Judy and I arrived at Symi once again, this time by fast ferryboat from Rhodes. Instead of living along the wall as we did in 1994, now we are renting a remodeled old fisherman's house, dating from the early 1900s, perched just above the harbor. And there we are hosting our three granddaughters, Charlotte 15 , Annie 16 and Sara 26 for a week. Three times the number of boats now line the wall of Symi's harbor, most being chartered sailboats or large luxury yachts visiting just for the...

Info Xap Red Sea Cruising

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:49:45 GMT

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