Recent content by zefender

We did UK to Cascais and the return passage a few years ago. Yes, leave at first light and be prepared to motor and tuck in somewhere in the afternoon if/when the Northerlies pick up. But certainly be prepared too for big wind increases near headlands if going coastal. Our trip back, in...

My GME was re-batteried last year, a few months before the recall. Sartech offered a free exchange for a new one or £60 to upgrade to the GPS version. Very quick and efficient service from Sartech.

I had exactly the same problem on my boat just before we left on the ARC. The thought of 3 weeks with the constant beeping was too much to contemplate. But it was a real pain to work out where it was coming from. We tried the motor itself, changed the display unit, and checked the gyro compass...

Following TK's experiences, it seems entirely appropriate that his tone is disappointing. As has been mentioned elsewhere, StPP is seeking ideas to attract more visitors. This is generally achieved by getting customers to re-visit or for them to stay longer. TK was pointing out some stuff that...

Tower Bridge From the St. Katherine's Dock site: http://www.skdocks.co.uk/official-clipper-race-start-finish-port/ RACE VILLAGE SCHEDULE – Until Saturday 31 August (Daily) 1000–1900 Race Village Open 1100–1800 Open Boats (Daily until Aug 30) Come and experience life on board the new...

Maybe I was lucky, but I arrived at Gouvia last month, my first port of call into Greece. I was given a DEKPA, paid the dues, and all done in a friendly way, within 20 minutes. 3 weeks later, checking back to Gouvia before heading off to Sicily, the guy in the office was a bit grumpy but all was...

I have a 40 not a 38 but if I remember in the heads there is a white plastic seat , below the locker where the fresh water pump is. The seat unscrews and reveals I think a large hole directly to the bilges. This should enable closer access to the sump area. You'll need to drill a hole in the...

Tricky one.. Taking a baby on a two week cruise is fine. We've done it but this was only in the Med - we requisitioned the forepeak and put a 'travel cot' in there and cushioned everywhere. On the Arc, you'll take a bit longer but obviously it'll be non-stop. As you're both doctors, I assume...

global BxWxFx Yep, Bollux has reached across the globe, exploiting its almost limitless technical, financial and political resources to negotiate decent weather windows exclusively for Mojomo. Mind you, this last leg is a rather big window I'm told ...

charts Yes, transfer fine. Did you get my pm?

Now Sold Subject to contract, survey, credit check etc to a lightening fast Sailorboy.

Imray Chart E2 1:600000 Islas Canarias (2005) Imray Chart A4 1:388000 Guadeloupe to Saint Lucia Passage chart (2002) Imray Chart E4 1:510000 Arquipelago de Cabo Verde (2005) Imray C20 1:2500000 Strait of Gibraltar to Arquilelago dos Acores and Islas Canarias (2002) Imray Chart A2 1:416000...

T.I.O. Twin tax scale - one for red sails and another for white?

"Analysis" So, actually you've done no analysis at all, have you, before drawing your naive conclusion? Just a google. Mind you, such things can show up how easily people can be swayed by Google. Google counts of listings: Beneteau keel problems - 1,220,000 listed Bavaria keel problems -...

Sorry Furry, just checked the website - I was getting my Kj and Kcals muddled!