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    salvaged boats

    Try this site: <http://www.yachtsalvage.com/> Cheers, Richard. <hr width=100% size=1>
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    Where to find a sailing woman?

    Seriously...look into sailing courses offered in your area. If you're sufficiently skilled, volunteer as an instructor. Or, volunteer/get involved with a sailing club...even juniors have mothers. I instruct our local Power & Sail Squadron courses and have met many single/"transitional" women...
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    Canada-very non boaty

    Banff...the town, "once" a jewel in the Canadian Rocky Mountains is a tourist trap, albeit set in magnificent scenery. Its about a 70 minute drive from Calgary. If the terra ferma outdoors (hiking, skiing, biking, etc.) rather than watery pursuits, are of higher priority, there are lots other...
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    Canada-very non boaty

    Kevin...I live in Calgary, Alberta but was brought up on the British Columbia coast...Gibsons Landing! Western Canada is THE place to seriously consider for relocation. However, a lot will depend (as usual) on the economics of your circumstances. Life on the coast is either benign or expensive...
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    Sailing in Vancouver

    Dave, as a Canuck who cruises the B.C. coast regularly, I'll be happy to assist with information and suggestions. (Similarly, if anyone else has amibitions to venture out this way, let me know.) A private e-m has been sent. Cheers, Richard. <hr width=100% size=1>
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    Colregs site?

    Try this site <http://www.oz.net/~papillon/kbmanual/colregs.html> Or these: <http://boating.ncf.ca/rules.html> <http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/boating/6_3.htm> Cheers, Richard. <hr width=100% size=1>
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    Next America Cup race

    Aside from all the preliminaries, first AM Cup race proposed for June 23, 2007. Cheers, Richard. <hr width=100% size=1>
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    The end of boating in Britain?

    Contrary to some mistaken belief, Canadians sail year 'round on the wet...('scuse me)...West coast and find it delightful...all the way to Alaska if that is your want. Yes, somewhat chilly in the winter but not impossible...no ice in these waters! We are a hearty bunch, apparently unlike some of...
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    Delivery Crew Experiences

    Vid...try this site for general seagoing list and the section on delivery...scroll down 'till you hit the list. <http://www.cruiser.co.za/crewfinder.asp> Cheers. <hr width=100% size=1>
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    Laugh or cry?

    The last time I saw a flashing yellow light, it was on a surfaced submarine, making way in the dark. Nationality, unknown. RCL
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    Pressies for big boys

    Perhaps... ...a burgee from Marian's gang!
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    Such knowledgable people

    Its a "Bene" Evasion: Have a look at: <http://www.yachtsnet.co.uk/n40602.htm>
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    Them and Us

    Tea & Cakes? Most likely, you'll find a dry martini (shaken, not stirred)...and smoking? The smoked salmon pate is devine! Cheers.
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    RYA..but in the USA?

    In Canada, in addition to the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron who only give classroom instruction, two bodies grant certification...the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) and IPSA, the International Power and Sail Association. The courses are similar to RYA with various wrinkles and...
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    Hot gin and tonic

    For "emergency" cooling, use a CO2 fire extinguisher! Ensure that you've got sufficient back-up extinguishers and don't hold to close to the bottle(s)...freezes fast but with practice, really works well to cool things off! Cheers, Richard.
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