Why I like boating on the SoF

[mcanderson]

Normal service has resumed.

 

[vas]

View attachment 162916Normal service has resumed.

I can see clouds there, so normal service, definitely not resumed!

[for the record hot but overcast here as well]

 

[piratos]

Chaps, and I use the masculine purposefully here. This post was about boating on the SoF, not yet another engine/boat/running technique diatribe.

Please feel free to start another post to fulfil that purpose and leave this to about boating on the SoF.

You are right - and sorry for replying to Portofino - I had not seen point was already raised from others.

Having sold, I am looking for my next boat in the Med - idea is over two years (SOF area ) or probably three years (Adriatic) to cruise from the Med to the Baltic. Ideally a fulldisplacement hull would suit me well, but also a SD.

It was said here ""If you want some other use of a P boat then why not buy it, get a SD or full fat D hull ? "" ---- Simply because the price for a Full D boat is three times that of a full P, and even the SD you will find for sale are usually overpowered.
And now back to you with the SOF topic

 

[Bouba]

Because it’s still breezy..I remain beached…

 

[Bouba]

Lunch at a beach restaurant

 

[mcanderson]

A bit bouncery than we like getting here. But, here we are.

 

[jfm]

Cannes vieux port mcanderson?

 

[mcanderson]

Cannes vieux port mcanderson?

Oh yes.

 

[Chris H]

A bit bouncery than we like getting here. But, here we are. View attachment 162980

Stayed there Saturday and Sunday, was going to head for St Tropez but the weather forecast was all over the place so headed back to Sanremo Monday afternoon……..1.30 hours berth to berth was interesting in those conditions!

 

[Chris H]

And @ £65.00 the cheapest port we’ve stayed in.

 

[mcanderson]

And @ £65.00 the cheapest port we’ve stayed in.

45 a night for us. A bargain. I have no idea how San Remo thinks it can charge 80 a night and expect to compete.

 

[jfm]

It's a town/council marina so like several others it is refreshingly good value for short term rentals. Great location obvs - its where the boat show is held.
I'm moving my boat maintenance there when new boat arrives - they have a 100tonne crane (on your left as you enter the port) and they lift you and wash your hull, then they put you in their yard and you can bring all your own tradespeople in. And you're right in town for beers after work.

 

[mcanderson]

It's a town/council marina so like several others it is refreshingly good value for short term rentals. Great location obvs - its where the boat show is held.
I'm moving my boat maintenance there when new boat arrives - they have a 100tonne crane (on your left as you enter the port) and they lift you and wash your hull, then they put you in their yard and you can bring all your own tradespeople in. And you're right in town for beers after work.

Just really seen it

 

[markc]

Last day at anchor, after 6 weeks here we sadly head home tomorrow

 

[mcanderson]

Last day at anchor, after 6 weeks here we sadly head home tomorrow
View attachment 1630266 weeks! Solid!!

 

[Hooligan]

Another crowded bay not in the SoF for you lads

 

[mcanderson]

Somebody’s writing cheques….

 

[Bigplumbs]

I was going to mention the nails when I posted, but I thought I'd leave that honour to some wise guy

Well it is 2023 many men now paint their nails and wear lipstick. I certainly do

 

[mcanderson]

Bye Cannes

 

[Portofino]

A black toe nail , it’s not paint btw . Todays anchorage .No peeps bliss . On the boat the next 20 days

But thin on the beach too .