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Geoff54 liked post by arvicola-amphibius On thread : Crash jibe bufferI made a boom brake out of some rope and one of those belaying cleats you can buy in a shop that sell gear for abseiling and mountaineering. It is alloy and shaped like a figure 8 and a good one...Liked On: 01-05-2013, 03:04 AM
Posted On: 01-04-2013, 11:47 PMGeoff54 liked post by CalebD On thread : Should I spend thousands on lessons, or....I think that Smackdaddy is actually the Scarlet Pimpernel, or perhaps just Bartleby the Scribbler, unless perhaps he is just a big old Moby Dick! Edit to add: I have also gotten some nice sea...Liked On: 11-30-2012, 12:11 AM
Posted On: 11-29-2012, 10:47 PMGeoff54 liked post by chef2sail On thread : Lesson from SandyWhat seems to have occured in Sandy posts is the mentality of some on SN to snap judge others for decisions that they are making while under the gun of this storm. If you notice most of the most...Liked On: 11-04-2012, 01:40 PM
Posted On: 11-04-2012, 12:04 PMGeoff54 liked post by eherlihy On thread : Blue Sea custom electrical panel opinionsAlso, while you are at it, I suggest having separate "Port Cabin Lights" and "Stbd Cabin Lights" breakers. That way if you trip one, you won't be completely in the dark.Liked On: 11-02-2012, 03:13 PM
Posted On: 11-02-2012, 03:03 PMGeoff54 liked post by herbertfernandez On thread : Venezuelan Navy intervention with US Sailboat provokes the loss of our vesselI am venezuelan and it makes me sad to post this, ive been living in Margarita island for 6 years now, because living in caracas became too dangerous, I am a lawyer, I am 35 years old, and sailboat...Liked On: 09-16-2012, 05:07 PM
Posted On: 09-10-2012, 04:28 AMGeoff54 liked post by RobGallagher On thread : Veggie DietAll due respect Mr. Parrot, I'm a vegetarian. If you don't know how to cook or eat vegetarian than you will make comments like the above. In fact, some vegetarians don't have very good diets. ...Liked On: 08-18-2012, 12:45 AM
Posted On: 08-17-2012, 08:23 PMGeoff54 liked post by CalebD On thread : Veggie DietEyes shut, mouth wide open, brain focused inwards. Posts like this make you, Mr. Parrot seem rather naive, young or both. Perhaps you did not know that most of the rest of the world eats a lot...Liked On: 08-18-2012, 12:45 AM
Posted On: 08-18-2012, 12:12 AMGeoff54 liked post by puddinlegs On thread : Puddinlegs pulling outJust a quick one to clarify a couple of things. Indeed, it IS only the internet, and yes, I have been sailing a lot lately. My beef? Heavy handed moderation that doesn't understand the difference...Liked On: 07-17-2012, 03:01 AM
Posted On: 07-14-2012, 08:17 PMGeoff54 liked post by Cruisingdad On thread : Female 1st Mate WantedYou know, when I first started Sailnet, I was pretty negative on a lot of these types of threads. I still highly encourage caution from both parties. However, after many years of sailing and being...Liked On: 07-09-2012, 06:04 PM
Posted On: 07-09-2012, 05:47 PMGeoff54 liked post by SVAuspicious On thread : Why all the angst against racing on Sailnet?The short version is that if the people racing are decent I'm going out of my way to be decent also. When I'm racing I'm going to go out of my way to communicate politely to non-racers (when I can -...Liked On: 06-28-2012, 07:16 PM
Posted On: 06-28-2012, 05:09 PMGeoff54 liked post by GeorgeB On thread : Why all the angst against racing on Sailnet?Geoff54, everything in the COLREGS concerning the obligations when two boats under sail meet are written into the RRS. THE RULES ARE THE SAME. The RRS have additional rules that apply to situations...Liked On: 06-28-2012, 07:14 PM
Posted On: 06-28-2012, 05:03 PMGeoff54 liked post by smackdaddy On thread : Why all the angst against racing on Sailnet?You know, it is pretty impressive that we've all argued for 139 posts and no one has gone super-nova or gotten banned. I don't think anyone has even been Mod-Edited. Are we mature or what?Liked On: 06-28-2012, 07:11 PM
Posted On: 06-28-2012, 06:31 PMGeoff54 liked post by puddinlegs On thread : Why all the angst against racing on Sailnet?Locally, every race has to be USCG permitted. There's a yearly meeting to sort out issues, propose changes, etc... no races are just set up and 'run'. This would be highly frowned apon and shut down...Liked On: 06-28-2012, 03:10 AM
Posted On: 06-28-2012, 02:10 AMGeoff54 liked post by PaulinVictoria On thread : Gun questionThe only thing it is acceptable to shoot at sea are PWC, you are doing everyone a favour then.Liked On: 02-26-2012, 01:57 PM
Posted On: 02-26-2012, 01:55 PMGeoff54 liked post by killarney_sailor On thread : Revised plans for the summer cruise to bermudaCouple of thoughts ... 1. Don't know what your life schedule is like but your plan would have you rushing past some incredible cruising grounds. I would put the coast of Newfoundland up against any...Liked On: 02-26-2012, 01:34 PM
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