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    UK cruising/circumnavigation planning - big questions so far

    Oh I hate sheep. When I see one I have to run or I turn in to a crazed monster. They tortured me many many years ago. I had 500 nut crunching bleeting things and id wake up hearing the dam things. When I lived in Scotland we would go over to Ireland a fair bit. Always thought Scotland...
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    UK cruising/circumnavigation planning - big questions so far

    Got seago 260 and I find it very difficult to lift/carry. Being binned for one half the weight in the hope it will make things much easier. Steveeasy
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    Lewmar ST30 Very Good Condition no.2

    Hi, Are they single or two speed. Steveeasy
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    UK cruising/circumnavigation planning - big questions so far

    Just out of interest then, why have you done it? There is a bit more than a few ragged rocks to experiance. Steveeasy
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    UK cruising/circumnavigation planning - big questions so far

    My approach would be driven in a similar manner to yours I think. To reach a realistic area. What I would suggest which I’m sure you are will may do is go with the flow. Visit some key stop towards lands end perhaps Weymouth, salcombe, Fowey and Dartmouth. Really key places for enjoyment. A...
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    UK cruising/circumnavigation planning - big questions so far

    I don’t know what you are trying to say. If I guess right , are you thinking those under 25 would be more keen?. If so I think your very wrong. Id Hazard a guess most of those saying they would prefer not too base their decision on experiance and the fact they know it’s not the best time to...
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    UK cruising/circumnavigation planning - big questions so far

    ok It is possible then, but not everyone. I think the op wanted to know if other members thought going thru the Caladonian Canal was feasible and an opinion if it was worth doing the East coast. My view was to spend a couple of weeks along south west coast. A quick trip up to Scotland. A...
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    Where can I buy this trunking stuff?

    CEF.sell it Called slotted trunking. £15 for 2 meters. Steveeasy
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    The best/worse YouTube video from Erik!

    Ridiculous and it’s a big rig on it too. The bottle screws were knackered. One sail from loosing the lot. Even I take my mast down and check it. Steveeasy
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    Who in their right mind is buying this

    Fools!. But they have survived in their outdated slow and confined tube. How odd. Steveeasy
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    UK cruising/circumnavigation planning - big questions so far

    Probably overwelmed saying don’t do it. He really wanted to know if it was feasible to do the East coast and canal which it’s not. Nothing wrong with dreaming. We all do it or we’d not go anywhere. Steveeasy
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    Around of Scarba Via Corryvreckan Whirlpool video

    ‘‘Twas like a mill pond, things are a bit weird round that way, quite often I just give up steering. But yes it went from what was on the chart very quickly to arround that. Being completely clueless and it being the very first place we headed after leaving the Crinan, given the wild...
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    UK cruising/circumnavigation planning - big questions so far

    Oh forget the caladonian canal and east coast. If you want a nice canal trip come back thru the Crinan. A little gem and nice places to visit. Steveeasy
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    UK cruising/circumnavigation planning - big questions so far

    Life is too short and one has to make the most of such an opportunity. If you want to get to the west coast then enjoy the West Country port hopping for 2 weeks then make your way to Scotland with min stops. Enjoy a weeks sailing and then head back south perhaps stopping in some places not...
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    The best/worse YouTube video from Erik!

    That’s Erik. Did you see the state of his standing rigging when the mast was unstepped?. He also goes thru cruising chutes like no tomorrow. Hey just goes to show he’s human like we all are. Not everyone is perfect with attention to detail. I like the fact his videos highlight his own...
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    Around of Scarba Via Corryvreckan Whirlpool video

    Very interesting, thanks for posting it. When I had my meander thru last April ‘‘twas in the area of the buttress where my depth went from 100 mtrs to 7 depth very quickly. I hastily did a sharp turn to starboard and sailed with my tail between my legs so to speak. Now I’ve got a much better...
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    Water Infiltration trough sikaflex?

    Hi, Yes I agree with the above. It looks very much like you could do a nice temporary fix by removing the loose sealant and as suggested using tape above and below joint, fill the joint with sealant. You can get a very smart finish relatively easily. You could fill other areas and paint . id...
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    Who in their right mind is buying this

    That looks really nice and bright. Defiantly transforms dark and dull interiors. Steveeasy
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