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billyruffn

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Last Activity: 1 Week Ago

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About billyruffn

Location

Massachusetts

Cruising Area

NE, Caribbean

Occupation

ORF

Boat Manufacturer

Custom

Boat Year

94

Boat Length

47

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Last Post: Crew memo for helo evacuation 2 Weeks Ago 10:04 PM
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chopperssc liked post by billyruffn On thread : What's the sweetest boat you've ever sailed on?

Mine :p
Liked On: 1 Week Ago, 01:39 PM
Posted On: 03-18-2009, 10:57 AM
MarkofSeaLife liked post by billyruffn On thread : Crew memo for helo evacuation

It's in a binder with several other things, e.g. procedures for fire, flooding, MoB, abandon ship, etc. I ask that the crew read the book before we depart. We'll go over some of these things...
Liked On: 2 Weeks Ago, 06:47 AM
Posted On: 2 Weeks Ago, 09:49 PM
eherlihy liked post by billyruffn On thread : Crew memo for helo evacuation

I've been working on my operations manual and have revised a memo to the crew on how we should prepare for a helo evacuation of a crew member. I adapted it from something I picked up somewhere...if...
Liked On: 2 Weeks Ago, 06:02 PM
Posted On: 3 Weeks Ago, 10:53 PM
smackdaddy liked post by billyruffn On thread : Smackdaddy needs your thoughts/prayers

Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. Perhaps this parable may offer some comfort in this time of grief.
Liked On: 05-01-2013, 11:36 PM
Posted On: 03-20-2013, 11:54 AM
smurphny liked post by billyruffn On thread : Pre sail checklist

Here are two check lists: one for briefing crew that are new to the boat and one for me to use in preparing the boat for passages. My appologies for the format, but it doesn't translate well from...
Liked On: 04-15-2013, 04:31 AM
Posted On: 04-14-2013, 09:14 PM
bristol299bob liked post by billyruffn On thread : Pre sail checklist

Here are two check lists: one for briefing crew that are new to the boat and one for me to use in preparing the boat for passages. My appologies for the format, but it doesn't translate well from...
Liked On: 04-14-2013, 10:49 PM
Posted On: 04-14-2013, 09:14 PM
bljones liked post by billyruffn On thread : Pre sail checklist

Here are two check lists: one for briefing crew that are new to the boat and one for me to use in preparing the boat for passages. My appologies for the format, but it doesn't translate well from...
Liked On: 04-14-2013, 09:31 PM
Posted On: 04-14-2013, 09:14 PM
TheWollard liked post by billyruffn On thread : Tips on Watch Standing

I'm taking BR across the Atlantic in June and I've been reviewing my Ops Manual, SOPs, etc in preparation for the trip. Today, I wrote up "Tips on Watch Standing" based on somethings I found a while...
Liked On: 04-10-2013, 02:40 PM
Posted On: 02-27-2013, 06:22 PM
jameswilson29 liked post by billyruffn On thread : Eastbound Atlantic crossing

"She....standard boat chores....?" Popcorn anyone. :p
Liked On: 04-10-2013, 07:01 AM
Posted On: 04-09-2013, 11:18 PM
joyinPNW liked post by billyruffn On thread : Eastbound Atlantic crossing

"She....standard boat chores....?" Popcorn anyone. :p
Liked On: 04-09-2013, 11:32 PM
Posted On: 04-09-2013, 11:18 PM
gershel liked post by billyruffn On thread : captains license

Sometime in the summer when the weather is settled and there are no hurricanes brewing take a trip like this: Ches. Bay to the C & D, to Cape May. Await a wx window and sail direct to Block Island...
Liked On: 04-09-2013, 12:09 PM
Posted On: 04-07-2013, 05:40 PM
madcracker liked post by billyruffn On thread : Female Crew Wanted Bahamas Mid-Late April

Run the numbers, gals. This dude is headed for the islands just in time for hurricane season. Best of luck, John.
Liked On: 04-05-2013, 08:28 AM
Posted On: 04-03-2013, 11:00 PM
davidpm liked post by billyruffn On thread : Tips on Watch Standing

Good points on sail trim...I'll add them. We aren't a race boat and so I am not a fanatic about sail trim....but, I do like to keep the boat going. VHF 16 is always on....and sometimes at...
Liked On: 04-03-2013, 08:30 AM
Posted On: 03-02-2013, 09:47 PM
davidpm liked post by billyruffn On thread : Tips on Watch Standing

I'm taking BR across the Atlantic in June and I've been reviewing my Ops Manual, SOPs, etc in preparation for the trip. Today, I wrote up "Tips on Watch Standing" based on somethings I found a while...
Liked On: 04-03-2013, 08:27 AM
Posted On: 02-27-2013, 06:22 PM
AdamLein liked post by billyruffn On thread : Tips on Watch Standing

I'm taking BR across the Atlantic in June and I've been reviewing my Ops Manual, SOPs, etc in preparation for the trip. Today, I wrote up "Tips on Watch Standing" based on somethings I found a while...
Liked On: 04-01-2013, 11:49 AM
Posted On: 02-27-2013, 06:22 PM

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