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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 07-11-2011
Replies: 18
Views: 1,093
Posted By dropanchorfor3
Ohhhh, those balloons.

Ohhhh, those balloons.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 07-10-2011
Replies: 18
Views: 1,093
Posted By dropanchorfor3
What are mylar balloons?

What are mylar balloons?
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 07-10-2011
Replies: 18
Views: 1,093
Posted By dropanchorfor3
These are all great and wonderful points of...

These are all great and wonderful points of interest, and we all know there is a huge problem on are hands. My point to this is simple, I new there were issues but until I got into sailing and the...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 07-10-2011
Replies: 18
Views: 1,093
Posted By dropanchorfor3
[QUOTE=rikhall;748583]I was driving through a...

[QUOTE=rikhall;748583]I was driving through a First Nations area in Canada and stopped for gasoline. I saw this sign in one of their gas stations:

"'When white man find land, Indians running it,...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 07-10-2011
Replies: 18
Views: 1,093
Posted By dropanchorfor3
\I am sick of seeing so much trash on our beaches...

\I am sick of seeing so much trash on our beaches and in the waters and on land. My dad use to tell me everything was better in the 50's. Streets were clean, people were polite to each other, and you...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 07-10-2011
Replies: 18
Views: 1,093
Posted By dropanchorfor3
Human Slobs

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][Let me start out by saying when my gf surprised me on my B-day yesterday with a sunset sail cruise out past lido beach I was in ahhh. It was beautiful and made me think how...
Forum: Living Aboard 06-28-2011
Replies: 26
Views: 3,625
Posted By dropanchorfor3
So it makes sence, you check in when you enter...

So it makes sence, you check in when you enter another country. I guess you better remember or figure out where you need to navigate to, to check in and if it's your first time doing it, you might be...
Forum: Living Aboard 06-21-2011
Replies: 26
Views: 3,625
Posted By dropanchorfor3
Ok , that all makes good sence and I'm glad I...

Ok , that all makes good sence and I'm glad I asked it. But if you are going to an island in the Bahamas that is very small, do you still need to go out of your way to the main island and check in?
Forum: Living Aboard 06-20-2011
Replies: 26
Views: 3,625
Posted By dropanchorfor3
CBP and Border Patrol on Docks

I have a question, my gf and I were in Miami today and stopped by a Miami harbor. We saw the CBP show up with border patrol. It seems if you sail to lets say the Bahamas you have to tell them when...
Forum: Living Aboard 06-19-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 7,936
Posted By dropanchorfor3
I actually am looking into books. There are so...

I actually am looking into books. There are so many to choose from, I am going down to our library on Monday and look there to. By the way most of my boating expectance was on lakes in California. So...
Forum: Living Aboard 06-18-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 7,936
Posted By dropanchorfor3
Never thought about joining a crew, good idea...

Never thought about joining a crew, good idea maybe I can do a weekend thing on board. I found this book on amazon called sailing for dummies and yes the magazines I have found are a lot on...
Forum: Living Aboard 06-17-2011
Replies: 26
Views: 5,554
Posted By dropanchorfor3
Talking Try to remember this, when humidity sits in an...

Try to remember this, when humidity sits in an area for a long time it can yes be uncomfortable and start the MOLD process. When you add a fan that circulates the air and have a few windows open in...
Forum: Living Aboard 06-15-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 7,936
Posted By dropanchorfor3
I forgot to ask, what publications can I get that...

I forgot to ask, what publications can I get that will be of some education to me. I've seen sailing, yachting etc.
Forum: Living Aboard 06-15-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 7,936
Posted By dropanchorfor3
I am really liking the idea of sailing, I mean...

I am really liking the idea of sailing, I mean don't get me wrong I like yachts but I need to be practical. Besides out of all the videos I saw and the sailors here who have helped me see a different...
Forum: Living Aboard 06-15-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 7,936
Posted By dropanchorfor3
Talking My game plan is to yes take sailing classes until...

My game plan is to yes take sailing classes until I am comfortable and in those times rent sailboats. I do not want to make a big purchase like this and in 1 year or so say this isn't for me. When I...
Forum: Living Aboard 06-15-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 7,936
Posted By dropanchorfor3
Catamaran Vs Monohull...

Catamaran Vs Monohull (http://www.multihullcompany.com/Article/Catamaran_Vs_Monohull)

I just read this article twice and the multihull and the monohull make much better sence. I copied the web...
Forum: Living Aboard 06-15-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 7,936
Posted By dropanchorfor3
"you reef for the gusts. On a monohull you can...

"you reef for the gusts. On a monohull you can reef for the wind".
Exactly what does that term mean?
Slip fees, well what about living on a mooring. Is it practical or a harder way of living. I...
Forum: Living Aboard 06-14-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 7,936
Posted By dropanchorfor3
Some of the language you used I am not...

Some of the language you used I am not understanding. I am getting better with sailing language thoe. See this is where I get confused, I have not yet been on a catamaran, and it's been a long time...
Forum: Living Aboard 06-13-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 7,936
Posted By dropanchorfor3
As I watch an orientation on a catamaran sail...

As I watch an orientation on a catamaran sail boat on youtube, I understand why people have them, they have a bit more room and more stable but more expensive then your average sailboat. I'm starting...
Forum: Living Aboard 06-13-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 7,936
Posted By dropanchorfor3
LOL, :laugher

LOL, :laugher
Forum: Living Aboard 06-13-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 7,936
Posted By dropanchorfor3
That makes sence, I found a captain of a 42 '...

That makes sence, I found a captain of a 42 ' Catamaran sailboat in town that is going to take my gf and me out on a sunset ride. I think I'll get bit once were on it.
Another thing, I found a...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 06-12-2011
Replies: 869
Views: 187,819
Posted By dropanchorfor3
Just a note, all these pics are very inspirational

Just a note, all these pics are very inspirational
Forum: Living Aboard 06-12-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 7,936
Posted By dropanchorfor3
Minnewaska Senior Member Thanks for...

Minnewaska
Senior Member

Thanks for that info it's helping as we speak...
Forum: Living Aboard 06-12-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 7,936
Posted By dropanchorfor3
Makes sence, the longer the hull the faster and...

Makes sence, the longer the hull the faster and vise versa. What about a catamaran do they act just like sailboats even thoe there wider?
Forum: Living Aboard 06-12-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 7,936
Posted By dropanchorfor3
Very inspiring response, now this is starting to...

Very inspiring response, now this is starting to make some really good sence. I am researching sailing schools as we speak, I am hooked and want to learn everything I can. Thank you for that...
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