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Pictures: Those perfect moments

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#1 ·
I like so much some of those pictures on the Sunset/Sunrise picture thread that I think it is a pity that I cannot see other great pictures that are not related with sunset or sunrise and I know you guys have them;).

I want to see those beautiful pictures so I am open this thread for it.

Some rules : Utilize a site like photobucket, imageShack, Photoshelter or similar site to host the photos before post here, don't post bigger than 800/600, preferably that size (15" screen) and post only one photo each time. you can post more after others have posted.

Of course, these are only suggestions, do what you like if you do not agree, except in what regards Max size. Bigger will make difficult to see them on laptops.

Well, first one:



2006, Esteiro, Rias Galegas, Galiza, North of Spain.

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#31 ·
copa,

thanks for the compliment but, no, i am not. Obelisk has a navy blue hull. somehow we missed seeing the one you are speaking of while in Ubatuba--do you happen to recall her name? there are so few out there that it is a real treat to encounter another. thanks
 
#33 ·
Obelisk, the Skye 51 in Ubatuba is usually on her slip in the yacht club (out of sight), but for the last month or so it has been on a mooring and out in the open. I don't recall the name, but I'll take a decent photo for you next time I'm down at the boat (Thursday?) and get the name. Lovely boat indeed. This one is now for sale it seems:

...::: LAY LINE Yacht Broker s:::...

Go to "semi-novos" and click on "veleiros". It's listed near the top.

Cheers!
 
#34 ·
thanks copa, i've never seen one with a green hull. we were in-and-out of ubatuba in 2009, guess we just didn't cross paths. the interior is also interesting...that's a lot of white formica!

i would appreciate that picture whenever you get the chance but no hurry, i'm stuck here in the States until Christmas day and then it's back to Puerto montt and the South Pacific!
 
#37 · (Edited)
My like button is worn out ..... :)

I must say that some of you lot are very good photographers. I'm a happy snapper at best, indeed I have tendency to forget to even bring the damn camera.

Paulo ... I understand where you are coming from re Europe and that in no way diminishes my appreciation for raw natural beauty. The only sailing I have done in Europe is some day sailing around Lisbon but I've toured Spain fairly extensively and the idea of port hopping along the Biscay coast from the Basque Country to Galicia then down along the Portuguese coast and on to the border with Spain is for me another dream. OK, so you have to be a lover of the ancient and probably you need to have a yen for Iberian food and wine but for those of you who have never been to Europe these places have to be experienced to be understood.

Paella on the waterfront while watching America's Cup boats off Valencia.



Donastia , Spain.





and off to the border ...



and Hondaribbia .... collecting clams.

 
#41 ·
Wonderful photos - all

Is there any way to put them in an album format? That would be my screen saver for sure - real folks, real boats, real places to dream about sailing to one day. While I'm at it - how about locations, co ordinates or whatever to find them?
Please remember - "nothing is impossible for the guy who doesn't have to do it".
Gotta get to the Med - anyone want to swap boats or offer up a berth for a couple weeks with a Chesapeake sailor?
 
#42 ·
Is there any way to put them in an album format? That would be my screen saver for sure - real folks, real boats, real places to dream about sailing to one day. While I'm at it - how about locations, co ordinates or whatever to find them?
Please remember - "nothing is impossible for the guy who doesn't have to do it".
Gotta get to the Med - anyone want to swap boats or offer up a berth for a couple weeks with a Chesapeake sailor?
If no one objects you can make that album and in fact it is a good idea. There are many programs that allows you to do that. You have just to save the photos to your computer and make a screen saver slide show.

Regarding places, almost all has the name of the place. You can google earth it. If some forget to post the place you can just ask, I bet everybody will be happy to give the proper indications.

Regards

Paulo
 
#45 ·
Paulo,
I have a special love of the Basque country but our time spent in Galicia I count as very special. We toured from a'Coruna all the way down to the border where sadly we found out that at the time Australians needed a visa to get into Portugal. So we rented a cottage on the river overlooking the river, kicked back and over indulged in food and wine. The food was exceptional and I still buy Albarinho when I find it in Sydney. Coincidentally had a bottle with dinner last evening. i note here that Portuguese wines are almost impossible to find in Australia except of course for some very ordinary Rose.
Ignoring the argument as to whether Spain and Portugal should be one nation, it has always seemed to me that Galicia is more properly part of Portugal than Spain.
I don't have my all my image files on this computer but I'll hunt down some pics from our Galician tour and post later on.
As for the Med, I would much rather spend my time on the Iberian Biscay and Atlantic coasts even though I am fond of Barcelona, Menorca and Formentera.
Cheers
Andrew
 
#46 ·
Beach at Tenacatita, Mexico



Panga at Melaque, Mexico



New Years day, Vancouver BC



Port Rupert, Domineca



Melanie Cove, Desolation Sound BC



And this is one of my favourite photos ever.. taken by a friend, Peter Lang of Squamish BC... Fall SQ.Y.C race day...

 
#47 ·
Stop it with the Desolation Sound pics you cruel heartless bustard ... :p

and you only like that last one cos its Faster in the lead ....
 
#49 ·
Just for you Fuzzy
Princess Louisa Inlet/Chatterbox Falls
Prideaux Haven in Desolation Sound
Desolation Sound

Pendrell Sound
Orcas
Mt. Baker/Peavine Pass/Blakely Island
Jesus !! Maybe Canada is Godzone ?

I'm rereading Hal Roth's "Two on a Big Ocean" ....
 
#52 ·
This ones are dedicated to Vega II, my old boat and to Faster that thinks that I am an occasional charter sailor:D

Vega II was a top specifications 2002 Bavaria 36, bought new and sold in 2009 (in Sardinia) with 2400 hours on the engine. No, I don't motor much, the boat should have made about 17000 Nm in 7 years. Not much, but I only had about 45 days a year for sailing.

Powering out of Lagos (Portugal) for a 3000 Nm cruise (taken by a friend):



My daughter surfing some waves downwind on the way to the Balearic Islands:





Sailing with light wind:



On anchor, Galicia 2006:

 
#53 ·
Obelisk rounding the Horn February 17, 2010


Going ashore to visit the lighthouse. Why not go for a swim in 40 degree water?


Heading back to Puerto Maxwell. Cape Horn in the distance. **Weather window was picked very carefully!**


Traded a $1.50 box of wine with this pleasantly salty Chilean fisherman in Puerto Toro for a bucket of crabs.
 
#54 ·
Another PNW Sound

Enough Desolation Sound. On to Quatsino Sound on the northwest side of Vancouver Island. It cuts almost all the way through the Island.


Kains Island light at the entrance to Quatsino Sound.


Winter Harbour which used to be a major fishing centre is just north of the entrance.


There is a boardwalk along the beach.


The intrepid crew at the dock at the Outpost in Winter Harbour. (That mature gentleman on the right is me.)


Looking east down Quatsino Sound


Looking west from the vicinity of Quatsino Village


Looking south from the Village toward Neroutsos Inlet.


The fishing is great in the Sound. This was a great way to wait out hurricane force winds off the Brooks Peninsula.
 
#58 · (Edited)
Lady Liberty looks like a hood ornament here..
StormBay, this boat is gorgeous. It is your's? If so you should be a proud owner;) Can you post the interior picture that is on your Avatar (and more photos if you have them)? It seems a very beautiful interior.

Regards

Paulo
 
#59 · (Edited)
Among the small and very old ports (a Roman one) on Sardinia, we have to talk about Porto Rotondo. Google images for it, it is worth it by its aerial views.

It is very difficult to find a place there in summer (they are also expensive) and mostly they are occupied with big yachts but these are old rich, not "new rich" that dont need to show that they are rich, at least not by their houses (well, the boats are big:D). I mean they have not changed the low profile house style even if any of those houses worth a fortune.





 
#68 ·
From city scenes to open country.

Rock Island State Park, Door County, Wisconsin.
Open waters of Green Bay in the Background



Fayette State Park, Green Bay, Upper Peninsula Michigan

 
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