Recent content by ctelfer38

The HRs were in almost new condition. Do we know where they are now? CBT

I am prompted by the JSSTC thread to reminisce about the halcyon sailing days (started in late 80s for me) in the Baltic from Kiel. Did we know how lucky we were I wonder? Lots of sailing in and out of harbours/marinas with engines kept very much in reserve . As a latecomer from the RYA dinghy...

Is the ex Kiel fleet of Halberg Rassy vessels still on the JSSTC books? Interested to know as I had the 'pleasure' of taking part in the last Kiel Regatta before the 10 HRs were allocated to Gosport. I do hope the Services are not about to lose adventurous sail training capability. CBT

As an added check - the water pump has a small cam secured by a stud screw. When that is old and worn it does not provide a high enough surface for the impeller to work at full efficiency. Your comment about your exhaust outlet suggests you need to adjust your vessel's trim to lift your stern a...

Yes, I am lucky, as I believe are my fellow berth holders. CBT

Good question. Just thinking about that when you posted and reaching a firm conclusion that when the all clear sounds I will make better use of my time than before. More time on board even if only pottering, tinkering, fettling and sitting on board to enjoy the general ambience. The old saying...

Depends on service provided during lockdown does it not? I usually visit my yacht once a week whether sailing or not to check lines, bilges and overall condition. Now that I cannot do that, the duty staff af my marina is doing that for me (at my request) and sending regular reports including...

Cheers. CBT

Hi Seafever, as a matter of interest what mast climbing system do you use and your opinion of it? CBT

This subject certainly has long legs! I wonder if those who are offering this do so in all innocence of how far out of line they are with international maritime business practice. The offer to have up to 9 paying stranger 'guests' aboard a private yacht, which might or might not be seaworthy...

Hello Frans your question is a good one; but you can be sure that these agencies will run a mile from liability/responsibility if having set up passages such as you describe you then use them to complete your manning roster with paying customers and dispute arises concerning legality of...

I have followed this thread with great interest as a 'retired' Principal of a sailing school which offered berths on board a sailing yacht on longer passages, my reply to your opening question is that you should charge nothing. The moment you charge fees, you are in business. Look at it from the...

Not sailing but today/tonight on board at Haslar for wee maintenance jobs and introducing Labrador pup to the peace of a calm winter overnight afloat. CBT

Interesting account of the circs today. Seems some things have not changed and in some have got worse. I visited in 1999 when Russia was in the immediate post USSR era. The Good was the architecture and the palaces/museums, lack of other tourists and the enthusiastic welcome from those locals...

Try inexpensive Badachro moorings opposite Gairloch. Winter ashore on drying beach mooring there or liftout at Gairloch. CBT