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My daughter sent me the picture with this poem on as a birthday card, with dog crossed out and Dad written. I have it framed hanging in my cabin

JESTER BALTIMORE CHALLENGE 2013 - BERTHING & SOCIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT PLYMOUTH We are pleased to announce that the Tamar River Sailing Club ( http://tamarriversailingclub.co.uk/ situated at 50N24.4 4W12.1) has offered to host entrants for the Jester Baltimore Challenge in the days leading up...

Is there anyone who is contemplating friends getting to Baltimore from Cork by public transport to join us? Best Wishes, Nick

Any of those thinking of being in Plymouth on the last week-end of May should bear in mind that the 2013 OSTAR starts then, marinas will be crowded, if not fully booked already, that was the main reason for the change of date to June 16th. Change of finish to Baltimore was partly because it...

Jester Baltimore challenge 2013, Plymouth-Baltimore via Fastnet, is planned for June 16th, further details to appear on Jester website shortly.This replaces the Plymouth- Dingle event,which has been abandoned for a variety of reasons.Hope to see you all there, Nick Bridges(Dolphin of Fowey)

Sea Feather pros and cons Mine is a Trapper501, 27', short twin keels and spade rudder-can't let go the tiller for a moment except when close-hauled.

Sea Feather pros and contras Bought mine in 2007 for race to Ireland and back, used it for both Azores trips and two further trips to Ireland and much else besides.Always found it works fine, if theres enough wind to sail theres enough for the vane-in light winds you can boost the power by...

3rd party insurance-success! Hi, I was covered for Azores this year by Pantaenius, they charged me an extra £60 or so on top of my normal premium-all comprehensive.My policy with them, which I have had since2007 covers me for single-handed to Ireland anyway. They said they would not insure me...

mini-jester Last week-end of May, Bank Holiday Sunday, is traditional I think.Must be about 320 miles Plymouth -Dingle. Spectacular coastal scenery once past Fastnet.Most boats would get past Lizard in the first night, and would then get clear of Land'sEnd/Scilly in daylight. Best...

Hi, remember talking in Praia about possibility of a shorter Jester trip for 2013.My immediate thought would be Plymouth-Dingle(South-west Ireland, has marina)Does anyone else have any thoughts on this? Best Wishes to all, Nick Bridges(Dolphin of Fowey)

Hi,haven't been able to find voice broadcasts, I am downloading forecasts from Northwood onto lap-top, set is an ICOM 75, aerial is dipole, 8m along guardrail, 8m up backstay, works brilliantly at mooring on Exe...have tried'Herb's net,,calledSouth Bound11, call-signVAX498, ,daily on 12359kHz...

Hi, person who contacted me, cannot get message back to you through site, please e-mail me on nick2e1eod@yahoo.co.uk

Hi everyone, I don't think I am allowed to advertise on this site,so all I can say is a friend of mine has a Pacific Windpilot for sale, came of a She36, that's all I know about it. If you want contact details, PM me or call 01386 750522,07940 842391, or nick2e1eod@yahoo.co.uk. Look forward to...

stores/food Hi. supermarket in Praia sells pretty much everything, including good range of absinthe.My son Andy sailed back with me, bought a water melon, on the way back it fell out of the rack and hit him in the face whilst he was asleep, he jumped up ready to fight me because he thought I...

is the size of the boat still justified? Hi, my feeling is that 20-30' is about right, there are plenty of events for bigger boats(I've tried to enter a couple and been refused), also there is ARC and others like it. If ours is open to boats of all sizes, it will become just another rally...