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Why not email Trevor Wooley at Sheppard's. He has helped me many times. I have found him very helpful in giving good advice. His contact address is yachtrepairs@sheppard.gi Best regards Mike Yacht "Martini" (Estepona). <hr width=100% size=1>

Great help thanks guys I am looking forward to tonights debate Fair sailing

having a weee debate with the lads when a question came up that not one could give a positive answer. What is the difference between a boat and a ship, or when does a boat become a ship????????????? Anyone out there that could help? thanks

Hi Jono, moving around a lot but give me a call on 00 34 629119004 if you are in the marbella area. Dreamers great idea about matchmaking. If you would like please send info and photo's of prospective crew mates to mikebond71@hotmail.com I would appreciate it. maybe jono would be interested as...

Know how you feel. nearly similar situation. I am on Costa De Sol for the next few months if you ever see a boat called "Martini" please come and say hello. fridge always full of beer and wine fair winds and happy sailing "Yacht Martini"

This is better news thanks martini

Colin I have lived onshore and onboard martini for the last 5 years. I have been using mercury (vjhuertas@mercuryin.es) as my server via my movistar mobile. It cost me 130-00/year but it is a good service. The beauty of mercury is they have local numbers to connect to all over spain, making it...

Thanks, safe and happy sailing Martini

Many Thanks Happy sailing Martini

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In the next 6 months I will be sailing in the area between Gibraltar and the Balearics. Can anyone suggest how to obtain reliable weather forcasts by radio or the internet, preferably in English though I can struggle through Spanish Thanks "Martini"

I agree with Norma. Pantaenius is second to none. I am berthed in Gib. but have insurance covering me from UK and nearly all of the Med. The premium was not that bad. The parts that are not covered I don't want to go too so no problem. There is no stipulation of being singlehanded or not. BUT I...

There are a couple of places East of Malaga which I have been told are cheep and safe to layup. At the moment my boat is at Sheppards in Gibraltar and I have found them very good, not only for looking after my boat but also the convenience of their workshop facilities and chandlers. I am quite...

I have just bought a Moody 346 in Gibtraltar and now face VAT when taking boat into Spain. I also would like similar info as Keltman. Happy and safe sailing to you all Martini

Hi, i have just bought a Moody 346 in Gibraltar and plan to sail around the med. Please could you send me any info about the costs you incured on your trip regards Mike