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Any advice on how to remove black mould/mildew marks from curtains anyone? I realise you may have to consult SWMBO but your comments would be appreciated - esp as the care instructions say "dry clean only". Jill <hr width=100% size=1>

We had 2 weeks out there over Christmas and New Year and the sailing was fantastic -f3-4 first week and F4-5 second - though a lot busier after Christmas ! I wouldnt go for a cat though - they roll around like crazy on those waves !! The American influence on portion sizes is apparent but...

Thanks for all the advice - and with the money we'll save on finance perhaps we can afford some new kit ! Happy sailing. <hr width=100% size=1>

We're about to take the plunge and looking at finance for our boat. Is it really necessary to use a marine finance company? Given that their APR seem higher than loans available through other finance companies, does a marine finance company give any advantages which are not immediately...

Check out www.traveltalkonline.com - forum specifically on the BVI with stacks of info - though not all of it useful - and mainly from US contributors. Usual advice is to lay out everything you plan to take including money - remove a third of the clothes and triple the money ! <hr width=100%...

Despite the disparaging comments of others we're booked with Sunsail in the BVI for Christmas and New Year. They are very competitive on price particularly re flights during this period. Check out www.traveltalkonline.com (sorry I dont know how to insert links) - wealth of info on the BVI and...

But who in their right mind would want to buy one ! It's hideous - and marble floors and granite worktops - it must weigh tons ! Surely it's a wind up - only the Americans could dream this up. <hr width=100% size=1>

I know I\'m going to regret asking but ... what does SWMBO stand for? <hr width=100% size=1>

Have you tried putting a message on www.traveltalkonline.com? It's a very active forum mainly dealing with travel , sailing and chartering in the caribbean. <hr width=100% size=1>

Thanks Fergie - just added you to our list of possibles for Aug Bank Holiday weekend - look forward to seeing the completed website too. The village one is most helpful. www.tayvallich.com (sorry I havent got the knack of links yet!) <hr width=100% size=1>

Re: Victoria\'s Tarbert Set out a little earlier and go to the Oyster Catcher - wonderful peaceful setting and the food is superb ! Not a soul in the restaurant Sat 29th - such a shame ! <hr width=100% size=1>

Oban to Craobh is the difficult bit - the bus leaves 5 minutes before the train arrives ! - so I guess taxi it will have to be. Also my partner and I are on restricted diets (no alcohol or dairy products) so we will probably use Citylink to send up a food parcel - only £5 for 10kg. Thanks for...

Thanks for the advice. We don't do crowds so will probably avoid the Sound of Mull as suggested. Unfortunately we are flying to Glasgow then train to Oban so carrying loads of groceries could be a problem. We normally manage 35 miles with just the 2 of us but reckon on closer to 25 with the...

We're sailing out of Craobh over the August Bank holiday weekend with two young adults to keep amused. We'll be looking for interesting places to anchor for lunch and also good anchorages/moorings for overnight stops where we can eat out. Suggestions from others who know the area would be...

We've been chartering out of Largs and Ardrossan but fancy a change (and a shorter drive) so are considering the south coast - close to Brighton if possible. Despite a search of the net the only charter companies I'm finding are fishing charter - can anyone help please? <hr width=100% size=1>