M'Lady's Ships Log

M'Lady's Ships Log

(VISITORS NAME) Sharon & Dave Ragle
(HOME PORT) Cleveland, Ohio
(EMAIL ADDRESS) rdandsc@aol.com
(BOATS MAKE) tartan '37
(BOAT NAME) Tigger
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 36ft to 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments)
Hi David, how fun to sign your log! As you know, we just got back from our circumnavigation and oh, how we long to be back out there! But it won't be long, we are safely back at the dock, and working diligently to be ready to head to sea by April. Good luck to you, it was SO MUCH FUN to talk to you at the boat yard, and to talk sailing, sailing, sailing.
Cheers from Tigger

(VISITORS NAME) Peter & Linda Kershaw
(HOME PORT) Myall Lakes,NSW, Australia
(EMAIL ADDRESS) linter @ozemail.com.au
(BOATS MAKE) Compass Careel
(BOAT NAME) Pippin
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.
(BOAT USEAGE) monthly
(comments) After living near the lakes for 9 years we finally bought Pippin and have been learning to sail. We've had plenty of fun and hard work as well, the boat is ideally suited for cruising and sailing. Eventually we hope to visit many of the fine waterways Australia has to offer.

(VISITORS NAME) Marc
(HOME PORT) Amsterdam
(EMAIL ADDRESS) Mail@stadamsterdam.nl
(BOAT NAME) clipper Stad Amsterdam
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) Over 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments)
We are constructing a 78 metres clipper named: Stad Amsterdam.
You can see more at:
http://www.stadamsterdam.nl
Best regards,
Marc

(VISITORS NAME) Robert foster
(HOME PORT) Puerto Vallarta
(EMAIL ADDRESS) mtngringo@yahoo.com
(BOATS MAKE) On brink of buying Islander 30
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(comments) Please see the email I sent you!

(VISITORS NAME) james wright
(HOME PORT) bainbridge island, wa
(EMAIL ADDRESS) jameswright@seattle-pi.com
(BOATS MAKE) Balboa 20
(BOAT NAME) Genesis
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) monthly
(comments) Recently purchased the boat, No. 36, which is said to have once been owned by its designer, Lyle Hesse, and was the first one built (hence the name). Don’t know if it’s true, but it’s a good story. I’m in the process of rehab and would like any information about the original interior and/or specifications. Anyone out there able to help? e-mail me at jameswright@seattle-pi.com thanks...

(VISITORS NAME) Gordon Osborne
(HOME PORT) Bohemia Vista, Chesapeake
(EMAIL ADDRESS) Vangordo@aol.com
(BOATS MAKE) Dufour
(BOAT NAME) Bay Gull
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments) Considering buying an 77'Islander 32. On the net looking for data and owner feedback. Enjoyed your videos.

(VISITORS NAME) Ron & Earlene Gough
(HOME PORT) Folsom Lake, California
(EMAIL ADDRESS) rongough@jps.net
(BOATS MAKE) Catalina 22
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) monthly
(comments)
Thanks for the neat Web Page
Ron

(VISITORS NAME) Jeff King
(HOME PORT) San Diego
(BOATS MAKE) Harbor Sailboats (sail club)
(BOAT NAME) rental
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) monthly
(comments)
The dingy you made looks great. I like how you finished it. I am where you were a while ago. Before I saw your site, I downloaded the plans for the D4 dingy and am making a paperboard ¼ scale model right now trying to see how it goes together. I am looking to eventually build a catamaran, maybe the Tiki 21, or 26 seen here:

http://www.sail4U.be/companies/3services/service.html

http://www.ozemail.com.au/~dkmills/tiki21/tiki.html

Right now, I find being a member of a sailing (rental) club to be pretty convenient, but there are many times when I would like to go sailing that are not condusive to renting-quick spin after work, or sometimes I would like to spent a weekend on a boat which is expensive when renting.

(VISITORS NAME) Charlie & Margaret Dewell
(HOME PORT) Marina del Rey
(EMAIL ADDRESS) cdewell722@aol.com
(BOATS MAKE) Pacific Seacraft Flicka
(BOAT NAME) Kawabunga!
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments) I sailed our 20' sloop single-handed from San Diego to Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands. My wife joined me in Tahiti and we cruised the Societies and then up the Line Islands to Palmyra Atoll. We then sailed up to the Hawaiian Islands. I sailed solo from Oahu to Los Angeles. I would encourage everyone to follow their dream, whether that is climbing a mountain or sailing to the South Pacific. We had a lot of fun. Our book "Kawabunga's South Seas Adventure" is due to be released in October '98.

(VISITORS NAME) bill strop
(HOME PORT) port of paradise,missouri
(EMAIL ADDRESS) jstrop@ccp.com
(BOATS MAKE) flicka
(BOAT NAME) "Baby Grand"
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments) I think you're "right on" both philosophy and execution of the fitout and use of your craft. Thanks much fcor this site. I write for flicka friends. My next boat will be a flicka on both coasts so I will never be more than a plane ride away from one.

(VISITORS NAME) Mary Jane Dorman
(HOME PORT) 351 Lakeside Ln. #101A
(EMAIL ADDRESS) maryjane@flagshipwt.net
BOATS MAKE) Trojan 30
(BOAT NAME) (no name yet)
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly

(VISITORS NAME) Marcos
(HOME PORT) Dublin
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 31t to 35ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily

(VISITORS NAME) Jeroen Hoekstra
BOATS MAKE) Roamer
(BOAT NAME) Quack
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.
(BOAT USEAGE) yearly
(comments) We build our first boat as preparation for building a larger boat. It was a big succes so presently we are workig and saving like mad to be able to afford our next boat.

(VISITORS NAME) Don Hagan
(HOME PORT) Alvin,Tx
(EMAIL ADDRESS) dhagan@iwl.net
(BOATS MAKE) Searay
(BOAT NAME) One Day
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(comments) I wish!

(VISITORS NAME) jforster
(EMAIL ADDRESS) trax_@junction.net
(BOATS MAKE) bayliner 25
(BOAT NAME) water music
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily

(VISITORS NAME) J. Mark Carlson
(HOME PORT) Tulsa
(EMAIL ADDRESS) JMarkCarlson@MSN.com
(BOATS MAKE) canvas/strake kayak
(BOAT NAME) His Hands
(comments)
I am waiting to build a 15 foot rowing skiff, pack it up, and pull down the arkansas river, through Little Rock, down the Mississippi to New Orleans. It should take about 40 days, though I could stretch it to 60 if I tried really hard. I would take a set of maps, cell phone, and bicycle for day trips.
Just Waiting,
J. Mark

(VISITORS NAME) Dan Schaffner
(HOME PORT) Lake Lewisville
(EMAIL ADDRESS) dan.schaffner@mci.com
(BOATS MAKE) Catalina 22
(BOAT NAME) Dandylion
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments) Been looking for the last several months to realize my 10 year dream of moving up in size and comfort. I have been looking at 28'-31' catalinas, islanders, hunters and newports. I almost had an '84 Islander 30 last week end, but deal fell thru when seller wouldn't sign an earnest money contract with me, pending marine survey. I was very disappointed, but cannot afford to buy a vessel this size "as is" without some idea of what might lay ahead. Does anyone have a template of a form for making an offer on a boat?

(VISITORS NAME) P.J. DEAN
(HOME PORT) WOODINVILLE, WA
(EMAIL ADDRESS) pjdean@jps.net
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) 36ft to 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)OUT ON BELLINGHAM BAY FOR SIX HOURS YESTERDAY IN AN ORIENTAL JUNK. GLORIOUS WEATHER. NO JACKET SAILING WEATHER.

(VISITORS NAME) Chuck Fort
(HOME PORT) Everett, WA
(EMAIL ADDRESS) fourknots@aol.com
(BOATS MAKE) Mercator offshore 30
(BOAT NAME) Lindsay Christine
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments) Currently living aboard with wife 9yr old son and 12 yr old daughter. Saved our nickels and dimes, sold the house, car etc.. Had the mother of all garage sales. Left three years ago from Seattle area and went north to Alaska for the spring/summer. Incredible beauty. Then headed down the west coast and stopped in Oregon and CA. Wife convinced me to keep going to Mexico. As soon as we got to Puerto Vallarta she said it would be too hard to go back up the coast and besides she already made all the flags and the next homeschool project was Central America. What an experience! Not enough money to turn rt to the South Pacific so turned left and transitted the Panama Canal. Sailed without our engine to Honduras, Belize (WOW) and Mexico. Made landfall two and a half years later in FL. Currently in Titusville,FL at a nice marina. Wife (and kids) want more. Saving $$ and wife is currently writing cruising articles for 48North and SAIL Magazines. Also a book about homeschooli!ng while cruising. Saving Nickels and dimes agian. Have a one year plan to leave again. Want to circumnavigate but funds don't match dreams. However, found out before that if you want to do it bad enough a way will be found. Family dosen't want larger boat. Ours is simple,strong and proven. Don't know how anyone can feel safe on a large boat. Anyone who is dreaming? It's something few people ever do, but there's nothing else like it. Do it. Do it NOW!

(VISITORS NAME) Cecilia
(HOME PORT) Venice, Italy
(EMAIL ADDRESS) cecilia@ux1.unipd.it
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments) Better being alone, than with a bad company...

(VISITORS NAME) Don Davis
(HOME PORT) Yorktown Va
(EMAIL ADDRESS) D.J.Davis@larc.nasa.gov
BOATS MAKE) Compac
(BOAT NAME) Dora
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly

(VISITORS NAME) Jim Schifferns
(HOME PORT) Spokane WA
(EMAIL ADDRESS) jamess@ior.com
(BOATS MAKE) Islander 30 Mark II
(BOAT NAME) Kittiwake
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments) Right now I'm landlocked on Lake Pend Oreille in Northern Idaho but that will change in about five years when I retire.

(VISITORS NAME) Shari Grimes
(HOME PORT) Portland, Oregon
(EMAIL ADDRESS) mgrimes@mail.teleport.com
(BOATS MAKE) Pondorosa
(BOAT NAME) Mi Casa
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) 36ft to 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments)
Mel and I have lived aboard Mi Casa since July 1997. She is a 1987 35' trawler. Our first trip was from Portland to Lewiston, second, third, fourth, fifth to the San Juans, Gulf Islands and Princess Louisa. We are going to retire this summer and go back to the San Juans, Gult, Desolution, Puget Sound, and what other destinations we can from July through September. After that we may say the winter but will probably head to the Sacramento Delta and spend the winter before venturing on south. We intend to eventually go through the Panama Canal, cruise the Carribean, go up the Mississippi to the Great Lakes, and see after that. It would take entirely too much time to tell you about these cruises but to say the least they have all been very interesting and know the future will include many more great adventures.

(VISITORS NAME) Rob Lane
(HOME PORT) Key West, Fl
(EMAIL ADDRESS) drbob@warwick.net
(BOATS MAKE) Islander 30
(BOAT NAME) Pleides II
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) yearly
(comments)
As noted I have an Islander 30 1975 but its layoot is different than yours. The starboard settee is bow to stern with table hanging off the bulkhead. Interior is white particle board ceiling with maghonany bulkheads. She is under going a rebuild. Thanks for the pictures since yours is the first one I have seen. What have you done to outfit here for coastal crusing?? What engine is in yours. I have no engine now but am considerfing adding around a 20 hp. Is that ok or is it too big?
Tnx Rob Lane

(VISITORS NAME) Robin Pixley
(HOME PORT) Royal Jamaica Yacht Club
(EMAIL ADDRESS) cphc@cwjamaica.com
(BOATS MAKE) Islander 30 Mk11
(BOAT NAME) Pipedream
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
I am the Cruising Captain of the RJYC. I organise cruises round Island, to Santiago Cuba, to off Islands and ports. My sailing yacht is a 1970 Islander 30. I am also involved in racing, such as the annual Port Royal to Cayman yacht race. Give me some info on your sailing activities. We are organising an some new cruising programs. Drop in to the RJYC anytime
Robin

(VISITORS NAME) Geni Hawkins
(HOME PORT) Tyee Marina, Tacoma, WA
(BOATS MAKE) Ed Monk 47' Wooden Yawl
(BOAT NAME) Allegro
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) Over 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
Hi Dave! Geni & John here - we're getting close to getting Allegro out of the boatyard and into the water again. It's beginning to seem possible to us. We haven't done much sailing in the past year, since we've had her out since last February (!). Our webpage is up now, with a link to your page. Come visit at http://home1.gte.net/allegro/index.htm Happy cruising!
Geni Hawkins
John Myers

(VISITORS NAME) Ryan Hill
(HOME PORT) Austin, TX
(BOATS MAKE) Cal
(BOAT NAME) The Other Woman
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
The boat described is actually my father's boat. As for myself I fit into the "I DREAM" category. My folks and my friend Kelly and I recently took a week cruise to the British Virgin Islands (chartered boat), and Kelly made a web page describing the trip. Of particular interest is when I fell overboard and my folks had some trouble getting me back on board... Here's the URL:
http://www.oocities.org/CollegePark/2639/bvi.html
You have a nice page and a beautiful boat. My Dad and I take navigation very seriously as well. Even in the BVI we kept a DR and used the GPS. Glad to see we have a kindred soul out there.

(VISITORS NAME) Drapper Holley
(HOME PORT) St.Lewis Labrador
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now

(VISITORS NAME) C. H. Tucker II
(HOME PORT) Richmond, VA
(BOATS MAKE) none yet - like the Caliber
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) 36ft to 40ft
(comments) I am starting to make arrangements for our retirement - in 12 years - abord a cruiser. Since I plan to buy a 7 - 8 year old boat in about 9 years, my boat probably hasn't been built yet.

(VISITORS NAME) Terry Bingham
(HOME PORT) Eagle Harbor, WA
(BOATS MAKE) Union 36
(BOAT NAME) Secret O' Life
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 36ft to 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments)
Preparing to head west in the Straits and turn left 18 months from now. Eventually may make the Gulf Coast where I'll keep a weather eye for M' Lady. Fair Winds on you !! Terry

(VISITORS NAME) Nellie Symm-Gruender
(HOME PORT) Austin, Texas
(BOATS MAKE) Hunter
(BOAT NAME) Rainbow Chaser
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 36ft to 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments)
See our web page at:http://www.io.com/~edebee
Click on Rainbow Chaser

(VISITORS NAME) Marc and Nickie Brideau
(HOME PORT) Long Reach, N.B. Canada
(BOATS MAKE) Lippincott
(BOAT NAME) Festina Lente
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 31t to 35ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments)
Hi Folks
I am new to the net so I have stumbled upon your page by accident. We are now back to our own land locked life but have returned from a seven month cruise. This was a dream of ours as we had limited sailing exprience on sailboats on the Saint John river (N.B.)although both my husband and myself had attended boating courses there is nothing like doing it to realize how little you know.We traveled to FL.and spent six weeks looking at boats. There are alot of unmaintained boats out there.On one day we found three boats that met our needs but after much deliberation we chose the Lippincott which in the long run I think was the right one. I should mention that we bought the boat just for the trip with the intention of selling it at the end of the cruise.With the purchase of the vessel the fun began.WHAT TO TAKE.clothes pack ,cut it in half then repack and cut in half again. FOOD first buy a basic book at least its a starting point, Storing the food gear clothes books radio extra ! gear and still having the boat a float was in itself a journey. We also had our 13 year old daughter with us so having that added responsibility we took care and never took risk that I know we would have taken if it had been the two of us.After provisioning we left the west coast of FL traveled down the coast cut across the middle to hook up with my brother who had bought a 26 ft Pearson the year before He had never sailed , we hooked up in La Belle and left on our dream,Then we travelled over the east coast and travelled down to FT lauderdale to await a window of opportunity to cross. they say there are thousands of boats that wait for a window to cross. Its true but being new to the lifestyle we figured two days was long enough and left.The 12 hour crossing turned into 24 with us losing our engine 10 miles off Grand bahamas.Since this was our first real expierence we cheated we motored sailed .At this point I should let you know we had left between two northers and I now know what square waves look like .The front moved in with 30 knot winds needless to say .We survived took a month to recover in th Lucyan Marina and left for the Abacos on Jan 2., to many tales to tell but I highly recommend that if cruising is your dream DO IT. BEST TIME OF OUR LIVES can not wait to go back We have returned home and are now in the process of selling off houses and consolidating our assets so we can retire in 3years 7mths but whos counting.It was better than we dreamed,scary , happy but most of all we were content . THe most unexpected benefit were the people we met ,Some who have come to visit after we returned home and who we will keep in touch with till we sail again,

PS A friend who came to visit fell in love with the boat and bought it,we sailed it to Annapolis ,left it where a crew returned it in the summer .We now can still sail her in Hubbards Cove N,S. when we visit I hope you enjoyed our story again JUST DO >

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ME) Shellie Amundson
(HOME PORT) Spokane Wa.
(BOATS MAKE) NA
(BOAT NAME) NA
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments) On your "Going to texas" thing you had me ther to. I feel left out. ThanX!

(VISITORS NAME) kevyn tuohy
(HOME PORT) galway
(EMAIL ADDRESS) galwaystainedglass@yahoo.com
(BOATS MAKE) local build
(BOAT NAME) pensilver
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) monthly
(comments)
i'm interested in an exchange for one year with a 10mt sailort prefere floridor with berth against house &studio can download details thanks
<<,galwaystainedglass@yahoo.com>>>

(VISITORS NAME) your sister was here
(HOME PORT) spokane
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(comments) my adventures have been on your boat

(VISITORS NAME) Glenn & Jacquie Benthin
(HOME PORT) Cedar Mills on Lake Texoma
(BOATS MAKE) SeaRay 390 Express Cruiser
(BOAT NAME) CantWeight
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) 36ft to 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
We have had our cruiser for two years now and have had a BLAST on Lake Texoma! We have found absolutely no better way to relax, enjoy the great outdoors, and make new friends.

(VISITORS NAME) Mike Stanton
(HOME PORT) Jackson, Michigan
(BOATS MAKE) 29' Sea Ray
(BOAT NAME) Mega Hitts
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments)
Dave you did a great job. Are you a member of any boating organisations USPS or AUX?

(VISITORS NAME) Dick Kollmann
(HOME PORT) Ft. Lauderdale
(BOATS MAKE) Watkins32
(BOAT NAME) Loreli
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 31t to 35ft
(BOAT USEAGE) monthly
(comments)
We sail to the Bahamas every year and do a lot of sailing in the Florida Keys. We plan on sailing up the ICW to the Chesapeake next year. We have many cruising friends all over the world and enjoy the letters and post cards from exotic ports.
Come visit our site at www.oocities.org/TheTropics/Shores/1609

(VISITORS NAME) Nick
(HOME PORT) Allen Harbor
(BOATS MAKE) Samson Marine Ferrocement
(BOAT NAME) Our Island
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 31t to 35ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
We like sailing in Narragansett Bay and RI Sound, lot of nice places to visit, fish, or clam. Visit our web page at http://www.anyboat.com You can see Allen Harbor there from the air.

David:
Very nice job with the video clip, this was the first homemade video clip that I have come across, and it actually worked on my computer. RealPlayer...tell me what kind of video capture board did you use, and what was the file size before and after encoding? I have RealAudio on my web site, but the thought of video both frightens me and excites me. How did you get voice over on the video with the original audio sound still comming through?
Thanks for visiting my web site earlier,
"If it floats, its a boat."

Nick

PS M'Lady is a very nice looking vessel!

(VISITORS NAME) Chris & Gwynn Benoy
(HOME PORT) Erie, Ontario, Canada
(BOATS MAKE) islander 30 MkII - 1971
(BOAT NAME) "Thinking of You"
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
Dinghy raced in Montreal as a teenager and early 20's. Toronado, Int'l 14 Kirby MkIV and MkV, Jolly Boats, and taught adult sailing for five years. Delivered sailboats on the Eastern seaboard and to the Virgin Islands late 1968 and early 1969. Approx 5,000 miles. Chartered for about 15 years with a growing family as an annual summer vacation. Bought our Islander 30 three years ago. Spend every weekend living aboard for the six months of spring, summer and fall. Have toured the Western end of Lake Erie Several times, and have logged almost 1,500 miles of basically day sailing and club racing. She races quite well to a PHRF handicap of 179. Presently doing major repair and modifications. Enlarging the forepeak, some rewiring, converting quarter berth into cockpit locker and inside hanging locker, dinette to be converted to a post 1982 rendition of a traditional layout with an 'L' shaped settee with a pedastal table, redoing the hull-deck joint, just finished rebedding the lights. After this we hope to have funds left over to send the boat for a refinish of the deck, the hul was completed 3 years ago.
Enjoyed chatting. Here's to fair winds.

(VISITORS NAME) Tim Robison
(HOME PORT) Boston
(BOATS MAKE) Offshore Nantucket Clipper
(BOAT NAME) TATOOSH
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 31t to 35ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments) Nice pages - Just setting mine up at /The Tropics/Shores/7684.

VISITORS NAME) Ric Blamer
(HOME PORT) Great Lakes
(BOATS MAKE) Catalina
(BOAT NAME) Pending
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments) Just moved ashore for 6 months of *%#). :-( Can't wait till the snow melts. Nice Site! Fresh breezes and smoth sailing...

(VISITORS NAME) Tony & Libby Kaul
(HOME PORT) Santa Barbara & Now Vancouver
(BOATS MAKE) Ranger
(BOAT NAME) Aventura
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
Great Site!, M'Lady is Devine! I've been chemically addicted to sailing since I was 6 when my father first took us on a charter boat from Victoria B.C. I have been able to spread the virus to my better half and we purchased our boat a year ago. It is already time to move up to a livaboard size (35'-40') and we are actively planning on taking off in the next two years. Life is not a dress rehersal!!
Cheers, and keep cruising!!

(VISITORS NAME) John Gahrmann
(HOME PORT) Seneca SC
(BOATS MAKE) EDEL 665
(BOAT NAME) EDEL VICE
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
I just wanted to invite you to visit the unofficial EDEL owners assoc page at:
http://www.oocities.org/TheTropics/Shores/7978/

(VISITORS NAME) Jim Morgan
(HOME PORT) Houston
(BOATS MAKE) None
(BOAT NAME) None
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments) Sorry Dave, I can't do that.....

(VISITORS NAME) sleepy
(comments) Great looking boat! :^)

(VISITORS NAME) Guess Who
(HOME PORT) Same as You
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(comments)
Dave,
A few more trips over to Double Bayou and we can turn you into a real Texican. But quit hummin' that Deliverance tune while you are over there.. or else, risk facing one of them native, big bad Double Bayou butt busters - We're not talking aligators here, Dave.
Long live the log of M'Lady.
Lets log in some future adventures accoss the Gulf - What do ya think?
later,

(VISITORS NAME) Classic Boatworks of Maine
(HOME PORT) Maine
(EMAIL ADDRESS) toyboater@cheerful.com
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 31t to 35ft
(BOAT USEAGE) yearly
(comments)
We just acquired a 1908 Lawley sloop in need of restoration. (Not a lot considering her age.) We build and restore classic woodies for owners all over New England. Having a boat shipped here for repair is a overall, less expensive as we offer free storage to boats under contract for our services. Currently replacing the keel and stem on a 60's CC and restoring a 1950 Century Sea Maid for sale.
Any one interested in talking to us can e-mail us at toyboater@cheerful.com we love to give free advice! We'll go to almost any length to save a wood boat!!

(VISITORS NAME) Bob Bodell
(HOME PORT) Bradenton Beach Florida
(BOATS MAKE) temporarily without one
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments) 80,000 miles single handed, under thirty feet without engine. I damn near died a few times and touched a whale with my bare hands. Went to cuba and brazil illeagally. Went to Yucatan for two weeks and stayed for 8 years where I lived with the myan indians. As soon as I get another boat I am off again. I lost my last boat (30 ft. morgan to storage bills) in new york. That was the first time I put it in storage. I have always lived on the hook and will be shure to do so again. Brisk breezes, smooth seas, Good cruiz'n

(VISITORS NAME) Tom
(HOME PORT) Houston, Texas
(BOATS MAKE) Morgan & Balboa
(BOAT NAME) Sahne & High Cotton
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(comments)
Dave, I had talked to you previously (from Canyon Lake). I am now here, not living aboard Darn it but... Did you get to take your off shore cruise to Corpus/ Brownsville? If you did hope it went well.
Tom Pinkston

(VISITORS NAME) Dvae Bartels
(HOME PORT) Mound Minnesota
(BOATS MAKE) Johnson M-16 scow
(BOAT NAME) Crunch
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments)
I'm new to cruising auxiliaries, having just completed some training for a bareboat certificate. I have, however, been sailing small boats, for racing purposes, for 30 years now. I find that I'm ready for cruising. My life goal has always been to sell my house and retire to a live aboard sailboat, My comliments to you and M'Lady.
Dave

(VISITORS NAME) Janice Borel
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.
(BOAT USEAGE) monthly
(comments)
I like your M'Lady, the only water I now sail is on Lake Sam Rayburn. My dad and I used to shrimp in the Gulf out of Port Arthur, the boat was named Letha Irene after my mother. My father is now deceased, but my mother is 84 and still living in Groves, Texas. I believe my most memorable moment was when our shrimp troll got snagged and it created a whirlpool that almost sunk the boat. Clear evidence that I survived, but it was really SCARRY! Anyway even 35 years later I remember the sunrises were beautiful, and the water was something to write home about.

(VISITORS NAME) Lane Cole "sailthepacific"
(HOME PORT) Dana Point CA
(EMAIL ADDRESS) sailthetropics@writeme.com
(BOATS MAKE) 1973 Coronado 35
(BOAT NAME) Windward lady
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 31t to 35ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments)
I live aboard my boat and am readying it for world cruising. I have two live-aboard companions, Nugget and Paublo, both are parrotts. I like your page and hope you will visit mine at "http://www.oocities.org/thetropics/shores/8111". I have linked your page on mine.
I have several interesting sections to my page and hope that if you vivit it you will like it enough to link it. Keep up the good work, we need more pages addressing our lifestyle.
Lane

(VISITORS NAME) Dan Carlsen
(HOME PORT) St John USVI
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) 36ft to 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments)
I have sailed thru out the Virgin Islands but like stink pots better. Nice page, I am at TheTropics/Shores/1945. Stop by and say hello, and any suggestion will be greatly appeciated.
(VISITORS NAME) Mary and Thomas Wynn
(HOME PORT) New Bern, North Carolina
(BOATS MAKE) Gulfstar
(BOAT NAME) Lady Victoria
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 36ft to 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
Bought Lady Victoria from a guy who had her dry-docked in his backyard under several pine trees with the "hatches open". We are currently restoring her empty hull and looking for a Perkins 4-108 to repower her with.
ANY HELP OUT THERE?
(VISITORS NAME) Adam & Joy
(HOME PORT) soon to be Key Largo
(BOATS MAKE) no boat yet
(BOAT NAME) "Wishful Thinking" :)
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) 31t to 35ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments)
We're moving back to the Keys (I grew up there) to try to liveaboard, but have settled on a houseboat for room... eventually we're going to get a larger sailboat and putter around the Caribbean (sp?) for as long as possible... right now we're waiting on the first contract on our new house (!) to close, then "we're off!" Anyway, great pages, and thanks for taking the time to put it up on the net for us all to see! See me and my soon-to-be-ex-house, my wife, and my dog at http://www.imperium.net/~arich
(VISITORS NAME) Harry Shultz
(BOATS MAKE) Cheoy Lee
(BOAT NAME) CHARGER
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) Over 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) yearly
(comments)
Hi ya Dave! Great page. Kudos and all that rot. You may not know about my new Vessel. She's a 1990 90 foot (that's right NINETY FEET LONG) Cheoy Lee. Seven state rooms, four bathrooms, two highly modified Allison twin turbo charged 450 horse power diesel engines. She cruises at 45 knots to wind and has an ice breaker hull should I ever venture too far north. She carries 500 gallons of diesel fuel and has a cruise range of 8000 nautical miles. While near a port, I tow my 32 foot scarab cigarette boat. She cruises at 110 knots and has a range of 100 nautical miles (but darn she gets there fast!).
HUH, wazzat? what's goin' on? Doggone it!
Someone just woke meup!
There goes my dream again...
Take care buddy,
I'll talk at ya later.
(VISITORS NAME) Ken Dowden
(HOME PORT) Salem, Or
(BOATS MAKE) SunRunner Weekender 235
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
up and down the Columbia River and South Puget Sound. Crabbing in smaller aluminum on coast.
(VISITORS NAME) Harry Shultz
(BOATS MAKE) Cheoy Lee
(BOAT NAME) CHARGER
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) Over 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) yearly
(comments)
Hi ya Dave! Great page. Kudos and all that rot. You may not know about my new Vessel. She's a 1990, 90 foot (that's right NINETY FEET LONG) Cheoy Lee. Seven state rooms, four bathrooms, two highly modified Allison twin turbo charged 450 horse power diesel engines. She cruises at 45 knots to wind and has an ice breaker hull should I ever venture too far north. She carries 500 gallons of diesel fuel and has a cruise range of 8000 nautical miles. While near a port, I tow my 32 foot scarab cigarette boat. She cruises at 110 knots and has a range of 100 nautical miles (but darn she gets there fast!). HUH, wazzat? what's goin' on? Doggone it! Someone just woke me up! There goes my dream again...
Take care buddy,
I'll talk at ya later.
(VISITORS NAME) George Gondor
(HOME PORT) Canberra
(BOATS MAKE) Compass Careel
(BOAT NAME) Tui Too
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly

(VISITORS NAME) Skip Simons
(HOME PORT) Plainfield, IL
(BOATS MAKE) Sea Ray
(BOAT NAME) Linda J.
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments) We have been Bareboat charterers for the last 8 years. I try to charter at lest once per year and sometimes twice. The bulk of the sailing has been on Lake Michigan. I have done the Calif. coast once and once in the Napes and south Fla. area. I really enjoy cruising and would do more except for work. One daughter headed for Med school and the other starting her 3rd year in college. I am looking very close at both a sailboat and the docking facility. I am concerned the useage would be low unless I am ble to retire early. So, I will continue to search for "crusing help wanted" messages and charter unless something right happens along. It is hard to beat keeping the stinkpot in the garage and running either the big lake or the rivers and other smaller lakes. But the crusing life is enjoyed when we get the chance. Best Regards
(VISITORS NAME) CHILTON JANET FICKEL
(HOME PORT) SAN PEDRO CA
(BOATS MAKE) BRUCE ROBERTS (BLT TAIWAN)
(BOAT NAME) INSATIABLE
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) Over 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
LEAVING NOV 97 WITH THE BAJA HA HA ! THEN TO CARIBBEAN. M'LADY IS BEAUTIFUL. THANKS FOR THE VISIT.
(VISITORS NAME) paul kemp
(HOME PORT) seabrook tx
(BOATS MAKE) catalina 30 #256
(BOAT NAME) makin' waves
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 36ft to 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly

(VISITORS NAME) Mark A. Keith
(HOME PORT) St. Petersburg,FL
(BOATS MAKE) Pursuit, Boston Whaler
(BOAT NAME) Quick Spin, Quickie
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) week>

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amp; Lou Ann Smith
(HOME PORT) Midland, Tx
(BOATS MAKE) ComPac 19XL
(BOAT NAME) "Jus 4 Fun"
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.
(BOAT USEAGE) monthly
(comments)
We trailer sail the lakes of West Texas from Del Rio to Austin to Dallas. We cruise the coast from Corpus to Brownsville and up the ICW. With our shallow draft we can tie up to my inlaws dock at Baffin Bay. We love sailing and someday hope to find a new homeport such as Clear Lake and move up to a more suitable cruiser. Until then we are sailing as much as possible! Enjoyed your page, especially your fascination with the Flicka. I am researching a better "weekender" to possibly put @ Amistad in Del Rio. The Flicka might be a candidate.
Fair winds and a clean wake to you and yours!!
Carey

(VISITORS NAME) Rod Bruckdorfer
(HOME PORT) Baltimore, Maryland
(BOATS MAKE) Custom Aft Cabin Flicka
(BOAT NAME) AFRICAN MOON
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
We have a custom built Flicka with an aft cabin similar to a Nor'sea 27. The boats dimensions are 27' LOA, 20' LOD, 8' beam, 3.9', 7,200 lb. displacement with 60 gallons of water and 22 gallons of diesel. She carries 400 sq ft of sail cutter rig and is capable of voyaging to the far reaches of the oceans.
We rebuilt and refitted the boat over a 5 year period with the idea of "changing careers" and cruising as long as it was fun. Well we are close to that point and now feel the boat is too small. The main problem is the dinghy/liftraft storage issue. We thought we would go with a Tinker Tramp sailing inflatable with also serves as a liferaft when equipped with its survival package. The problem is, when folded, boat occupies a space of 17"x22"x45" or 9.7 cu ft. We planned to store it in the V-berth but the V-berth must also serve as a foc's'le when making a passage.
We both want to go with this boat. It is about ready for cruising. We have tried to find other people who cruise on small boats but have no been successful. Your page on the perfect boat is neat but I noticed you have a 30' boat which is well built and equipped.
Your comments regarding this matter would be deeply appreciated. Your website is great except the link to the 15' cruising boat does not exist.

Fair Winds my Friend,
Rod
s/v African Moon

(VISITORS NAME) Murph and Russ Titone
(HOME PORT) Richmond, Virginia
(BOATS MAKE) Contest 31
(BOAT NAME) Kindred Spirit
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 31t to 35ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments) Right now we are sailing the Chesapeake Bay, waiting for our last child (of 5) to leave for College or get married........then we plan to buy a Cabo Rico 38...probably in the Fall of '98 and start sailing the dream. We'll start out with the Bahamas and the Virginia Islands and test our wings before trying a run to Bermuda. We can't wait - I'm a legal secretary and my husband's an engineer. We hope to take early retirement at 55 and live aboard. We hate every minute we're away from our boat. We especially love the camaraderie among cruisers - they're the best people in the world.

(VISITORS NAME) MARJORIE J SNEAD
(HOME PORT) LONG ISLAND SOUND
(BOATS MAKE) CATALINA
(BOAT NAME) PUFFIN II
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
THAT IS ONCE PER WEEK IF I WERE'NT IN DRY DOCK.
M'LADY IS A BEAUTIFUL YACHT. . . I'VE SEEN THEM AT THE BOAT SHOWS... DREAM ON, DREAM ON, DREAM OF A LARGER BOAT...EVERY SAILORS DREAM. THE LARGEST YACHT I HAVE SAILED WAS A 70FT. NANTIC OUT MYSTIC CT. I DO ENJOY SAILING MY OWN LITTLE SAILBOAT AND ITS BEEN AROUND. I BOUGHT IT IN 1975, I'VE SAILED ON THE CHESAPEAK BAY, LAKE ONTARIO, CAPE MAY N.J. AND OF COURSE LONG ISLAND SOUND, AND A FEW LARGE INLAND LAKES. I WAS TAUGHT TO SAIL BY MY DAD (WORLD WARII MERCHANT MARINE & NAVY VETERN) - GOT A FEW OF MY BROTHERS INTO SAILING SO I HAD A CREW MOST EVERY WEEKEND. NOW MY DAD IS PAST AWAY AND WITH BROTHERS GETTING MARRIED AND EVERYONE BUYING HOMES (ME INCLUDED) MY SAILBOAT (PUFFIN II) IS DRY DOCKED IN MY MOTHERS BACKYARD IN THE POCONO MTNS. OF PA. I MISS SAILING, BUT OF COURSE THERE ARE STILL THE DREAMS, AND OF COURSE I'LL SAIL AGAIN... ITS IN THE BLOOD.

(VISITORS NAME) Liwangitan,David S.
(HOME PORT) Ujung Pandang,Indonesia
(BOATS MAKE) i don't have any yet
(BOAT NAME) i'll named it Sea Squa
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)
cuz i don't have any boat yet so i can't give u any comment i like yer hp it's challenge me to have a boat sooner.

(VISITORS NAME) Joris Hines
(HOME PORT) Port St. John, FL
(comments)
Dave,
Received your reply by mail... thanks for the encouragement! It seems we do have quite a bit in common! Do you still live aboard? M'Lady sounds like a wonderful vessel. Did you raise your son's on board? If so, what was their attitude about the live aboard lifestyle? My son is 12 yrs. old. His attitude varies on the subject. Originally he was gun-ho on the idea... now he seems a bit reserved, sort of likes it, yet he likes our house alot, too. I don't want to ram the concept down his throat, but I do want him to be just as hungry for sailing and the live aboard lifestyle as I am. So, for now I'm gearing back... still looking at what's out there, but trying not to burn him out on the idea. Perhaps, in time he'll become more enthusiastic.
I have a deep, burning desire to get into a live aboard arrangement. It's almost as if a force is pulling me to the marina's in search of my boat... the sea is calling with such intensity that ache with desire to answer her. I once was a commercial swordfisherman (long-line). We would go out for two or three weeks at a time, working from the crack o' dawn to dusk, taking turns at the helm on night-watch through the night. We'd work right through squalls, though it got alot more difficult being tossed about the deck. I loved it. It was wild... I felt closer to God. My hands grew to twice their normal size from fish poisoning, but I did'nt mind so much. The sea was my playground... life was filled with adventure and challenge! I rode on the edge of my existance with the salt in my veins, loving it like I belonged there, roving free over mountains of water.
I miss it.
Keep in touch, brother!
Joris

(VISITORS NAME) Amundson,Cary D.
(HOME PORT) lemorre C.A. squadren VfA-137
(BOATS MAKE) NIMITS CLASS, Aircraftcarier
(BOAT NAME) CV64 U.S.S. CONSTELLATION
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) Over 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments)
I have a interesting story to tell. I grew up sailing with my father on a sail boat in the puget sound. And yes the boat was named M'lady! I had many good times with that boat and hope to see the captain and her crew together again soon! The Ironic part of this story is, I never dreamed of sailing for a living, if you can call it that! I am Curently on a six month cruse with my squadren aboard AMERICAS FLAG SHIP U.S.S.CONSTELLATION. Yes, if you were wondering I am in the NAVY, and I have to admit this beats a desk job hands down! The Captain of M'LADY (My Father Dave Amundson) will soon join me on a tiger cruise on the carier. This is a cruise set up for family members to get the chance to sail aboard the constellation. I pick up my father in Bremerton W.A. It is somthing I have wanted to do for a while! I do not curently own a boat of my own. However I know some time in the not so far future my carrier will lead me in to the desk job of Phisician's Assistant. And I am sure that my memories of the worlds water ways will lead me to A sailboat of my own. Well in closing I want to wish you fair winds and steady seas, and for all you off shore sailer's,
STEADY DECKS!
Thankyou.

CARY AMUNDSON

(VISITORS NAME) Missey
(HOME PORT) Dallas
(BOATS MAKE) not now
(BOAT NAME) Leung Wind (Dragon Wind)
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(comments)
I have none...just dropped in to see your featured site.
Thank you for sharing.
Missey

(VISITORS NAME) Joris Hines
(HOME PORT) Port Canaveral, Florida
(BOATS MAKE) none yet
(BOAT NAME) n/a
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)
I am an ancient mariner trapped in the body of a Senior Computer Graphics Operator, working at a company called USBI at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. I am a 46 yr. old single father of a fine 12 yr. old son, Jesse. I have lived here in Brevard County, FL since 1957, am a Veteran (USAF), a home-owner, and an artist. Born January 28, 1951, in Pavillons-sous-Bois, Seinne (approx. 30km N.E. of Paris), France, I have been in and around boats most of my life, and was a commercial swordfisherman for about 3 yr's. in my 20's. Now divorced for 6 1/2 yr's., it has become my goal to find a live-aboard cruising sailboat for my son and I, and either leasing my home, or trading it for a boat between 36 and 42 feet in length. In that case I could trade my equity in the house as a down-payment, and the interested party could assume my low interest loan,thereby freeing up my single income that it may be solely focused on paying off the boat (and related expenses). Having no woman to argue the dream, I am determined to follow it like a bitch in heat. I live, hounded with the desire to sail and raise my son in a sailing environment. He's all for it, though he tires of me talking about it day and night, month after month. I'm so pleased to have found you on the internet... I shall follow you religiously. Please advise me if you have any suggestions which could aid me in my search. I value the advice of the experienced seaman. I have no computer of my own, ergo no e-mail address. My home address is:
Joris Hines
Cocoa, FL

(VISITORS NAME) suter fritz
(HOME PORT) goa india
(BOATS MAKE) wharram design tiki 21
(BOAT NAME) destroyed want to builkd a new
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(comments)
Hello boat fried, I am a swiss hatmaker. I stay in India since 1963 every winter. Some 12 years ago I started building boats. First wharram designs, then my design similar to wharram. I want something new. I am a one man sailor. Sailing along the Konkani coast araound Goa, from dec to march, near Cap da Ram where Vasco Da Gama landed 500 years ago. I wish I had some friends there to join me in boat building. It`s extremely cheap in India. Ply, epoxy and polyester are all there. Helpers are near to nothing, 60 Indian rupees per day, two dollars a day. I want to build a light catamaran or Proa. I must be able to shift the boat from the waterline up the beach to a sure place during night time and all alone. There are lots of rebbers, thiefs, burglars, murderers during night time. During day time it`s OK although I was attaced during daytime by four men in a dougouth. I managed to cheace them away. I carry a long knife and a speargun with rubber ressorts.
Would be nice to hear from you.
Im callaed
Fritz, the hatmaker.

(VISITORS NAME) Petter Pettersen
(HOME PORT) Oslo, Norway
(BOATS MAKE) Vindö 22
(BOAT NAME) Lilja af Husvik
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
New beginner. Trips in the fjord of Oslo. Arond the world or permanent in a sailboat before i am 35. Dreamboat:Colin Archer 40-45 feet.

(VISITORS NAME) Raimo Salmenkari
(HOME PORT) Helsinki, Finland
(BOATS MAKE) Finnfire 33
(BOAT NAME) Gringuliet
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 31t to 35ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments) I sail with my family during summer holidays and weekends in the Baltic, when there is no ice. It is very nice to read how the things are in the others side of the world. Many thanks for the exiting stories.

(VISITORS NAME) Don Baker
(HOME PORT) Edgewater Yacht Club
(BOATS MAKE) S2 9.1
(BOAT NAME) Nuisance
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments) Don't own the boat but race on it. We took first place in club race on Lake Erie today 6\15\97. Previously owned a Catalina 27 and took many sailing vacations. Crew consisted of Jenn, Brittany, and Becky

(VISITORS NAME) Dale Crane
(HOME PORT) Annapolis, Md (Chesapeake Bay)
(BOATS MAKE) Tanzer 7.5 meter
(BOAT NAME) Daliance
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
Great page! Just had to stop and hail you. Wish I had one special adventure to stand around the scuttlebutt and spin a yarn. Great stories while sailing the Hawaiian Islands and some great Chesapeake Bay ones too. I have to agree with your feelings about 'smaller the better'. I would not trade my 25 footer for anything. Hmmmmmmm well... maybe... I guess 'never say never' they say. Again, I enjoyed your page. Keep the wind in your sails and may you have fair winds and following seas.

(VISITORS NAME) Debra Zabawa
(HOME PORT) Houston, Texas
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments) No sailing adventures yet but in the future I feel that I'll sail lots and will look you back up and tell you about all my adventures.

(VISITORS NAME) Andrew Kolb
(HOME PORT) Pasadena, CA
(BOATS MAKE) do not own one yet
(BOAT NAME) her name would be "Cymbaline"
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)
Thank you for your information about the Pacific Seacraft. I am one of those dreamers. However, I am slowly pursuing. My wife and I have taken the Coast Gaurd Seamanship classes and plan to take classes at Orange Coast community college. I approach my everyday life asking myself, "How can I use this experience to survive on the sea?". For instance, I am an electrical engineer by profession, but not a pure engineering geek. I have a variety of skills which have recently been put to the test when I was laid off from Rockwell corporation after only 6 months of employement. (the division was shutdown.) Since then I have teamed up with a guy who is a Hydraulics expert. I have never worked with hydraulics. I am now servicing industrial machinery and packaging machinery. I love doing this because I look at it as learning a skill in which I can use at sea and in dock when I need money.

Anyway, I have been researching for a couple of years to try to decide what is a good boat to buy for bluewater. The problem I see is there is such a wide range in price. I am totally confused by what I see. Thus far all I know is that I need a full keel, sloop rigged, single handed rigged,and somewhere between 30 and 40 feet length. I what something that is foremost safe as my wife and soon to born child will be with me. I am not rich. So what I see as a price range will be less than $100,000.00 preferably less than $50,000. I do not want to be a slave to payments, to me this is one of the purposed for crusing is to leave those types of responsibilities behind.

By the way I am 30 years old with my first child on the way. I do not want to sail as a retiree, who knows if I will live that long. I want to live now. I would appreciate any advice that you could give as to ways of searching for a safe, seaworthy, cheap, easy to sail boat, and ways to get there before I have grandchildern.

Many thanks for reading this rambiling.
Sincerly
Andrew

(VISITORS NAME) Glenn Colee
(HOME PORT) Kemah
(BOATS MAKE) C&C
(BOAT NAME) LA TIGRESA
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) Over 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments) Sail mostly offshore races.

VISITORS NAME) Jim Forristall
(HOME PORT) Boston
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments) Just finding geocities and dropped in looking around this web site...very nice home page...although I don't own a boat, it sure sounds like something I'd like to try some day...

(VISITORS NAME) Bill Argo
(HOME PORT) South Texas
(BOAT NAME) SV Hakuna Mattata
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)
Dave,
This is really a great page. The First Mate and I are liveaboard wannabes. I have included a link to your page on my homepage. Check it out and let me know what you think. One day soon, hopefully, we'll be on the water. Maybe we'll see you and M'Lady out there while cruising, we'll stop, drop the hook and make a new friend. Until then...Fair Winds Matey.

Ragman

(VISITORS NAME) Jim Tyrrell & Sue Noble
(HOME PORT) Arch Cape, OR
(BOATS MAKE) 1977 Islander MKII (just sold)
(BOAT NAME) Oriana
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments)
Oriana (1977 Islander 30 MKII) was our first liveaboard, and we loved her. Seeing your interior shots tugs at the heartstrings - identical, except for interior colors (ours were mauve and gray (she came to us that way)). This design is so cozy here in the San Juan Islands. (Our homeport for sentimental reasons is Arch Cape, Oregon. However, we live in Deer Harbor (Orcas Island), Washington. We were recently able to step WAY up, to a Baba 30, which we found in our own "backyard", and which was so beautiful and perfect that we quite in love with that boat ("Copper") now. Oriana was such a wonderful introduction to liveaboard life for us, and we will never forget her. We took many pictures of her, from the date of her initial survey to the date we sailed her to the broker in Bellingham. She was in really good shape, inside and out, and sold as soon as the sailing season picked up this year.

We feel very nostalgic about our first liveaboard boat, and we know her new owners (who took her from Everett to Pt. Townsend the weekend after they bought her) will love her as much as we did. (Yours truly, who is a stay-at-home "boatwife" especially loved the dinette arrangement. )
Thanks for inviting us aboard.

(VISITORS NAME) Craig
(HOME PORT) Livonia, MI
(BOATS MAKE) Imaginary
(BOAT NAME) "Maybe Someday"
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)
I loved the 'Sea Stories' I really need to get a boat.... someday.... One thing I can't understand though.... Why don't you find some warm water??? Like the Carribean! That's where my boat will be! Check it out! http://www.oocities.org/TheTropics/Shores/3113
see ya,
Craig

(VISITORS NAME) Marshall Duhaime,Jr
(HOME PORT) Hancock, Me
(BOATS MAKE) Turnabout
(BOAT NAME) Blackberry
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.
(comments)
At The Toy Boat Shop we build and repair classic wood boats. It leaves us (unfortunately) with little time for actually boating ourselves!! Our kids get a great deal of fun out of the Blackberry on Frenchman's Bay and because (being kids) they don't listen ... have had a few adventures in getting back to port!! Like having to row in when the 5:00 calm set in!! They have survived it to do it again ... once getting towed in by a motorist who took pity!! visit our page someday if you have the time http://www.oocities.org/thetropics/shores/2587 some day I may even have it looking good! We are currently trying to figure out how to load so of our restoration pictures up so people can see what a fantastic boat builder we have here!!

(VISITORS NAME) David Carlile
(HOME PORT) Point Judith, RI
(BOATS MAKE) '71 Pequod Calypso
(BOAT NAME) BRODY
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) 31t to 35ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments) Great Page. I enjoy reading about other peoples adventures. Stop by my site someetime at http://www.oocities.org/yosemite/8110/index.html. Fair winds and following seas.

(VISITORS NAME) Bob Hardin
(HOME PORT) Grand Rapids
(BOATS MAKE) Lyman
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
Used to own a 30' Sail Boat and sailed on Lake Mich. Now own a 19' lapstrake power boat that I use a lot in the summer. I am dreaming of and working for another sailboat and the ocean.

(VISITORS NAME) Gene
(BOATS MAKE) Nimble 20
(BOAT NAME) Morgan Truce
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(comments) I just got notified that I was a "featured site" at GeoCities, so I went browsing and found you as well.. our page is slightly similar...with a weekly updated log. We are back home now after a long cruise. Come visit with us for a bit! Best regards, Gene http://www.oocities.org/TheTropics/9478/

(VISITORS NAME) James P. Eklund
(HOME PORT) Federal Way, WA
(BOATS MAKE) Law Office od Fife
(BOAT NAME) Debt lots of it
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)
Well, when I'm in my bath tub I get my little rubber boat out and sail around. I have all kinds of little people aboard, we are drinking ice cold beer and eating fresh salmon. Some day I may move up to a bigger bath tub and maybe a plastic boat. I'm thinking a foot in length or so. Then I can get little bigger people. It will be a least five years, by then my support payments will be over! Till then I will be drinking water and sailing the bathtub seas.
Talk to you later!!
Jim
(VISITORS NAME) Jenny
(comments)
While reading the crew's assignments for the next adventure, I saw that it was one individuals responsibility to bring Ace of Base singing All that she wants..... You better hope he doesn't bring "I want to Sex you Up" or "I want your sex".....

(VISITORS NAME) Ned Cabot
(HOME PORT) Deal, MD
(BOATS MAKE) Islanter 30'
(BOAT NAME) Sea-Q
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(comments)
This saturday I will settle on a 1975 Islander 30. Am glad to hear you are so happy with yours. I need to rebed much of the deck hardware, including a bow roller that was installed by a previous owner, but otherwise she is in good shape. I'd love to hear more about your upgrades, the wood stove, your experiences, and would especially like to see more pictures. Good luck on the passage.

(VISITORS NAME) clark ogden
(HOME PORT) lake of the ozarks mo.
(BOATS MAKE) catalina capri
(BOAT NAME) encore
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
had a norsea 27, wife & i trailed it to lake mich. and took a 5 mo. trip through n.channel,trent severn waterway, oswego canal, eirie canal, hudson, down icw to jacksonville fla. it was great.

(VISITORS NAME) rossig
(HOME PORT) eng/slu
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now

(VISITORS NAME) Jon trunz
(HOME PORT) Wilmington, NC
(BOATS MAKE) Catalina 30
(BOAT NAME) Finnsanity
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
Just wanted to say Hi after reading your fantastic page. Thanks for dropping me a note about mine. One of your links is to "Paradox"'s voyages. I met them in Hopetown 2 years ago and enjoyed their company tremendously. thanks again and I'll keep watching!

(VISITORS NAME) Ken Jacobson
(HOME PORT) RYC Perth Amboy, NJ
(BOATS MAKE) Tayana 37
(BOAT NAME) Sunrise
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 36ft to 40ft
(comments)
Use the boat on weekends and 3 weeks of vacations. Eventually will live on it in retirement(hopefully early retirement).

(VISITORS NAME) Jimmy
(HOME PORT) Belgium
(BOATS MAKE) http://www.tornado.be/~doubuc
(BOAT NAME) Jimmy's Homepage...yeah!
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments) Cool!

(VISITORS NAME) Cecil Bergeron Jr.
(HOME PORT) Cypremort Point La.
(BOATS MAKE) Catalina
(BOAT NAME) CEANAWe sail
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) monthly
(comments)
We sail on Vermilion Bay, don't get to sail as much as we would like, but such is life.

(VISITORS NAME) Ed Saile
(HOME PORT) Clear Lake
(BOATS MAKE) C&C 25
(BOAT NAME) Little Bear
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) monthly
(comments)
Hey David,
I just got back from sailing to Mardis Gras in Galveston. It was too cold but we sailed anyway. My crew is frozen but thawing out. The female crew members flew here from Florida to make the trip. I don't think they were too impressed with Texas weather. Let me know if you need an extra crew member sometime. I can be talked into sailing just about anytime. See ya at the office, on the water, and on the net.
Later,

Mister Ed
http://www.ghgcorp.com/esaile/

(VISITORS NAME) Bob Kratochvil
(HOME PORT) Calgary Alberta
(BOATS MAKE) Hunter (to be)
(BOAT NAME) Dreamer (to be)
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) 36ft to 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)
It will be great. I hope to be in the position you are right now. But as the life has it it will have to wait for a few more years. I know it is worth waiting for.

(VISITORS NAME) Tom Pinkston
(HOME PORT) Canyon Lake/ Kemah
(BOATS MAKE) Morgan 30 Balboa 20
(BOAT NAME) Sahne High Cotton
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
Have crossed the Gulf 10 times, also brought sailboat from St. Thomas to Seabrook. Hope you have a good time 3 on, 6 off for ever. Take two (2) gps(s) in case one fails. Learn to like warm/hot beer! If you see a big green seismic boat, (Western Geophysical) call and ask for "Shoe", he is Capt. and also very experienced sailboater.

Good luck and fair seas.
Tom

(VISITORS NAME) Debra Zabawa
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments) Really don't have any yet. But when I get my first boat I will have to tell you all about it.

(VISITORS NAME) Todd Dunn
(HOME PORT) Southwest Harbor, Maine
(BOATS MAKE) Allied 36 and Challenger 7.4 m
(BOAT NAME) Seaquestor/Chinook
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 36ft to 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments)
A few general clarifications. I have two boats. One (the Allied 36 Seaquestor) is located about a 4 hour drive from home. That boat is in the water from mid-May to Mid-September. I spent 42 days sailing her last summer. I also have a 7.4 m (24.3 foot) Challenger sloop which is on a lake 15 minutes from my office. I sail that boat every day that weather permits. I hope to retire in about 4 years and then to take my Allied 36 to the west coast and then on to, at least, Hawaii. Ultimately, I plan to relocate to Puget Sound in Washington State, where I grew up.

Todd Dunn

(VISITORS NAME) kp chin
(HOME PORT) SF
(comments)
No boat right now but working on getting one. Thanks for the nice comments about my web page (CruiseWEb). http://www.oocities.org/TheTropics/5471/ I like the eloquent opening statement of your web site. I could not have said it any better. Keep us updated about your next offshore adventure.
Bon Voyage!

(VISITORS NAME) J.K. Stiff
(HOME PORT) Sarasota Fl
(BOATS MAKE) Pearson33
(BOAT NAME) Lucky Stiff
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 31t to 35ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
Every day that I have to stay on land, is time spent dreaming of my next trip. I watch the winds hoping, the next days off I have a Fresh Breeze. Otherwise I spend my spare time preparing her for the next trip. Life's only meaning. Thanks for the note and humbling my home page. I would like to see more of your interior layout. I have a Pearson 33 1970 and I would like to make some changes. Your boat is a Lady. Wish I could go on your trip. Have a good time.

(VISITORS NAME) Mitch Traphagen
(HOME PORT) St. Petersburg, Florida
(BOATS MAKE) Camper Nicholson 32
(BOAT NAME) Hetty Brace
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 31t to 35ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments) Great Page!

(VISITORS NAME) John Paterson Jr
(HOME PORT) Houston
(BOATS MAKE) Downeast 32
(BOAT NAME) Ocean Dancer
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 31t to 35ft
(BOAT USEAGE) monthly
(comments)
Interested in a trip to Belize during 1997

(VISITORS NAME) valan
(HOME PORT) ft. lauderdale
(BOATS MAKE) mako 21
(BOAT NAME) v-2
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
hi! i just had to sail by - after that warm invitation you offered after seeing my mermaid site. What a beauty m'lady is! i envy you your trip to cozamel. i have dived those waters and would go back in a heartbeat, for sure. just because i now dive and have a dive boat doesnn't mean that i don't know sailing...as a child and young adult, i lived on small sailboats. so, i can understand what an adventure you are undertaking. what fun! good luck on your venture. i'll keep you posted about any updates on my page - please do the same for me!

(VISITORS NAME) Dave Hord
(HOME PORT) Clayton, N.C.
(BOATS MAKE) Spirit 23
(BOAT NAME) un-named as yet.
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
Just bought it a week before hurricane FRAN. I have replaced the standing/running rigging the interior hull covering removed cleaned and replaced all the interior wood. Cleaned the rust/corrosion stains off the sails cleand green pine sap/needles/dirt off hull.

The boat sat on a trailer in theowners' back yard under pine trees for 8 years prior to my purchase. 8 years. I did some serious cleaning, inside and out. I have just about gotten her ready to go. The last step is the 7.5 Mercury outboard. The bvoat has a full galley, head, sleeps 4 comfortably, bow pulpit/lifelines/stern rail draws 2 feet board up/5feet board down. It dispalces 2800 lbs, has only 800 lead in the swing keel. I bought a 160 Genoa, in lieu of a spinnaker, as I will be single-handing most of the time.

I will be cruising the North Carolina coast, within the outer banks at first. Who knows where from there. The temptation to trailer it to Miami, launch it and head for the Bahamas is very strong. I wonder though, just how much the islands have been corrupted by now? Are they really worth seeing ? Or should the Florida Keys/Dry Tortugas be considered ?

Anyway, nice web site, Very nice Boat. I wish you only the best of luck.

Fair winds,
Dave Hord
Spirit 23

(VISITORS NAME) John Myers
(HOME PORT) Tacoma
(BOATS MAKE) 47'ed Monk yawl, built 1943
(BOAT NAME) Allegro
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) Over 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments)
Dave,
This is your old dockmate from Tyee, John Myers of "ARETE", the Morgan IO30. My girlfriend, Geni Hawkins (I think you met her, the cute little redhead) and I bought an Ed Monk designed yawl last July. We've been working our butts off ever since. I've been telling everyone that I had too much spare time and money, so I bought a 53 year old wood boat! Ha ha! Let me give you her specs, then I'll tell you what we've been doing. She was built in 1943 at the Edson Technical School on Lake Union. She's 42'LOD, 47'LOA and 38' on the waterline, 11'beam, 6' draft, 38,000 lb. displacement, 11,000 lb. of ballast. She has main, staysail, jib, and mizzen. Her mainmast rises 55' above the water. She was owned by Cap Renaud (the skipper of the schooner "Adventuress") from 1966 to 1986. In 1986 he sold her to a couple of pinheaded idiots that were enthralled with the romance of the sea, and dreamed of sailing away from it all. Unfortunately, they had no sailing experience, and couldn't handle a boat that big, and knew nothing of how to maintain a large wooden sailboat. Consequently, she was used as a dockside party boat, and no attention was paid to maintenance or repair. We got her for 22k! And you guessed it, there are reasons we got her that cheap. To begin with, all her chainplates had to be replaced immediately. They were made of steel (and not even galvanized) and installed thru the teak deck. They were all rusted thru. The mainsail had to be replaced, and the other three sails all needed repairs. All the running rigging, and much of the associated hardware had to be replaced. After all that, and a coat of paint on the cabin (six weeks of hard labor!), we were sailing! And she is a delight to sail! We're laying her up this winter, as we have to recaulk the decks, and strip the paint off hull and repaint. And that's just the projects scheduled for this year. I'm going to send this off now, but I'll be in touch, now that I know where to find you.
Happy sailing!

(VISITORS NAME) Steve Cochrane
(HOME PORT) Eugene, OR
(BOATS MAKE) Catalina
(BOAT NAME) Mariah
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
We, my wife Terri and I, mainly sail on Fern Ridge Lake here in Eugene, OR. The lake has over 9300 acres and most of it is sailable. We have good winds most of the time and are able to sail from early March/April to late Sept/Oct. We also trailer our boat to Puget Sound each year in the early summer and sail for a couple weeks. Eight years ago when I turned forty, I was looking for a much needed hobby....when, low and behold, up sailed a small sailboat while I was out walking around a nearby lake. That's how it all began....and I hope it never ends.
(VISITORS NAME) Ken Benny
(HOME PORT) Tacoma
(BOATS MAKE) no boat
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(comments)
I am a crew member of the sailing vessel Tsunami and dang proud to be. Skipper Mike Williams has introduced me to the joy of sailing, motoring and seeing the world from a new vantage point.
(VISITORS NAME) Tim Runkle
(HOME PORT) Houston, TX
(BOATS MAKE) StarCraft
(BOAT NAME) Pamela Sue
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments) Dave, love the stories!

(VISITORS NAME) Kevin Tock
(HOME PORT) Fort Myers FL.
(BOATS MAKE) NO BOAT
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)
Smooth sailing to you. I do work at a condo in Fort Myers that has a 190 slip marina and a 18 hole Golf Course on the property. The name is the Landings. It is on the caloosahatchee river that goes out to the gulf of mexico. It is about a 4 or 5 mile trip to the gulf. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Kevin

(VISITORS NAME) John and Astrid Wilson
(HOME PORT) Atlanta Metro Area
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)
I'm John, the landlocked, school teacher husband who, after hearing the stories of my Conneticut yankee wife's sailing adventures (including a trip across the Gulf from Galveston to Cancun), began to read C.S Forrester (and other sailing accounts). My long stares into the surf while fishing on the Carolina coast and a visit to family in Newport, CA has only made the longing more intense. I am now looking for a trailerable pocket cruser or a smaller set of boat plans as my starter boat. Thanks for being here.

(VISITORS NAME) Anne B. Camden
(HOME PORT) Round Rock TX
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)
My 1'st true crewing expereince found me going overboard while taking down a wing-to-wing on Lake Texoma during the Turkey Trot Regatta, Thanksgiving, several years ago. Crewed on and off after that until I married another sailor wanna-be and he took me to Germany (he was in the Army) and we took sailing courses together on Lake Chiemsee in the Bavarian Alps. IT WAS WONDERFUL. Grand finale of our "intermediate" sailing course was to take out a 12-meter racer in blustery weather...spinnaker run took us across the lake in 30 minutes. Took us 3-4 hours to come back. with six full-grown adults trapezed out. Haven't sailed since I became a "Mommy" but swear to soon...and to introduce my daughter to it as well!
Regards,
abc

(VISITORS NAME) Vince Pecchia
(HOME PORT) Puyallup, Washington
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)
My name is Vince Pecchia and I have been fortunate enough to crew on the sailing vessel Tsunami, skippered by my good friend Michael Williams. Basically he takes me along because I'm Italian and one knows that the greatest sailors are and were Italians. In the summer of 94 we sailed to the northern reaches of Vancouver Island on the Tsunami. The summer of 95 found us sailing up the West Coast of Vancouver Island to Barkley Sound. The summer of 96 I ventured away from the sailing life and went with another friend to Ucluelet. We fished out of his 18' Whaler for five days. Dave keep the winds at your back and a tight line. Talk to you later.
Vince

(VISITORS NAME) Jenny
(HOME PORT) My Bathtub
(BOATS MAKE) Little Tykes
(BOAT NAME) The Zoobiedoo
(comments)
While reading your log, and seeing all the "If I had one, it would be a BIG ONE" was a guy thing! Actually, I still think so!!! I've had a great time reading others stories and adventures. You can see how extremely overworked I am. You still owe me a trip upon M'Lady!!!!

(VISITORS NAME) Mike Williams
(BOATS MAKE) Cal-34
(BOAT NAME) Tsunami
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 31t to 35ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
Tsunami has been sailed extensively throughout the NW waters of Puget Sound. She's been to the top of Vancouver Island on the inside, and will attempt a circumnavigation of the island in the summer of '97. She's been in almost every port from Olympia to Bellingham in the Puget Sound. Tsunami is sailed year'round, and is a crusing boat. My racing as you know has been aboard M'Lady. And by the way, I miss that racing stuff, so I look forward to you coming back to the NW waters, M'Lady. May the winds be at your back...

Tsunami

(VISITORS NAME) Bob Richardson/Candace Allen
(HOME PORT) Seattle - Shilshole
(BOATS MAKE) Tashiba/Baba
(BOAT NAME) Baba BarAnn
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) Over 40ft
(comments)
We cruise in Canada/Alaska about 2.5 months every summer. Stop on by if you see us at anchor.
The Voyage of the Baba BarAnn

(VISITORS NAME) Bryan Sawyer
(HOME PORT) Kemah, Texas
(BOATS MAKE) Vagabond '42
(BOAT NAME) Callisto
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) Over 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments) I am taking Callisto to Isla Mujeres this summer as the starting point of my families cruise down the Mexican coast to Belieze and Guatamala (Rio Dulce). We will be leaving in the spring also. Perhaps we will see you somewhere along the way. Last summer we took the boat through the Keys, the Dry Tortugas, and the Bahamas (the Berry Islands in the Bahamas are fantistic). The summer before last we worked our way around the Florida peninsula from Pensacola to Key West (and got caught in two hurricanes in the deal). I would enjoy talking with you sometime before we leave in the spring (probably early May). Sincerely, Bryan Sawyer

(VISITORS NAME) Condom Man
(HOME PORT) Bonney Lake WA
(BOATS MAKE) Santa Cruz 33
(BOAT NAME) Medusa
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(comments)
Once upon a time I ventured upon the seas with the likes of 'Dave the Wave' and his mottly crew. We sailed the four points and wherever else old salts go stood watch from the heaving decks of the fine vessle known as M'lady and also labored from her spinning bowels. I love this sailing s___.! I've see the fine line of her stern while chum'in for bottom feeders and soared atop her mast while effecting minor repairs. I love this sailing s___ ! Ventured beneath the depths of some 'fine ale' while riding out the 'big blow' at Crows Nest marina, and the fine lines of her keel with grinder, scraper, and brush working like an artist. I say she's part of me and part mine by now. Always true, knocked down or with spinaker full, she's never tenative or fickle just ready to the touch of her master. Never deceitful or vain, she glides upon any tempest. She's M'lady. Are we still actively racing? Get the sunscreen ready sailor, I'm ready for Mexico.

(VISITORS NAME) Bill Kehner
(comments)
Great story Dave! That's exactly how I remember it. Can't wait to show this to the sailors at work. I've told some of them the short version of the story but this is much more detailed. My son is working on my web page for me, I'll let you know when we get it ready. What a country! Isn't this fun!

(VISITORS NAME) Richard Philbrick
(HOME PORT) Ft. Lauderdale
(BOATS MAKE) Kaiser 26
(BOAT NAME) Nancy Dawson
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) daily
(comments)
Briefly, I've been involved professionally in the marine industry for nearly 25 years. Was a licensed captain for 15 years. Have worked both commercial and pleasure vessels almost too numerous to mention. Was captain of an 85' custom-built motor sailer based on the French Riviera for 2 1/2 years, seven months in Spain prior to sailing it back to the States. Bought my sailboat in early '92 and spent seven months single handing in Mexico, Belize and Guatemala's Rio Dulce. I currently live aboard and have my own business buying, repairing and selling boats.

(VISITORS NAME) Michael Redwine
(HOME PORT) Bethel Oklahoma
(BOATS MAKE) Buccaneer 220
(BOAT NAME) In the Mood
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USEAGE) monthly
(comments)
Love those stories the Oregon race was a gas laughed so hard my wife came in the room to check on me . We have just begun to sail this past summer only use the inland lakes of Oklahoma . A friend and co worker at the FAA in OKc got us hooked on this wind toy thing now I can't past a body of water with out looking for any sign of sail cloth flapping in the wind :). Well , keep the stories coming and have a good time there in Texas .
Good Sailing

(VISITORS NAME) Wade Petroka
(HOME PORT) Seattle, WA
(BOATS MAKE) Police Cruzer
(BOAT NAME) Whatever the taxpayers name it
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)
Dave-
Just browsing thought I would drop by and take a look. Not much new here, still trying to grow up. Well gotta go, keep in touch.
Wade.....
(VISITORS NAME) Rick Merryman
(HOME PORT) Puyallup, Washington
(BOATS MAKE) C&C NE39, and a Ranger 20
(BOAT NAME) Darby, and no name yet
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 36ft to 40ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
Dave,
I really like your new updates to your webpage! I just got back from upstate NY a couple of hours ago and thought I better check my email. What I nice piece of mail! There is no sailing on the Susquahanna River there in Binghamton. I'm glad to be back home again. I did miss the Gran Prix last week though . . . dammmn!
Keep up with the new updates. Great stuff!

(VISITORS NAME) Daniel J. Leonard
(HOME PORT) Seabrook, TX
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USEAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now

(VISITORS NAME) Bruce Warren
(HOME PORT) Seattle
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(comments) None to date.

(VISITORS NAME) Michelene Bevan
(HOME PORT) Noosa Heads, Australia
(comments)
Hi,
David and I sailed around the world in a John Rock designed Tradewind 33'. We sailed from Miami to Miami. All stops Pacific, Indian Ocean, Round Cape, Atlantic and home to Miami. Unfortunately "Starlite" was rammed by a power boat while tied to the dock in Fort Lauderdale. Now in Australia, Formed Web Raven and planning on a 44' Grainger Catamaran to start cruising all over again.
Thanks again for supporting the Blue Waters Sailors Database and please feel free to use it and recommend it.
http://203.22.137.168/Htmlfile/Ausboat/blue/welcome.html
We need cruisers to make the database a success.

Regards,
Michelene

(VISITORS NAME) Christer Rosewell
(HOME PORT) Göteborg (Gothenburg), Sweden
(BOATS MAKE) Custom design double ender
(BOAT NAME) Lyla Florine
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USEAGE) weekly
(comments)
This is how one of the pages on The Rosewell Resort reads:
I fell in love with her the very first time I laid eyes on her. And you'll say: "Love at first sight is all bunk", "doesn't happen", "rubbish", etc, etc.... Well, that day in May 1985 in the city of Varberg on the West Coast of Sweden, I fell irrevocally in love with Lyla Florine! Her name then wasn't Lyla Florine - it was Mamsell, and she belonged to another man. I vowed then and there she would be mine - whatever it would take. She's no longer mine but I love her just the same. She looked much like on the picture below when I saw her in the huge warehouse where she'd been laid up by her owner (her 4th in 29 years) for the previous two years. Due to a divorce she was now for sale. Having just arrived in Sweden some 5 months ago, it wasn't a very smart move to commit to her, but like any man (or woman?) in love, I was beyond reasoning!
you can read (and see) more about this gorgous Lady at:
http://www.getnet.com/~crose/
Best regards from a desert sailer...
Christer Rosewell

(VISITORS NAME) Brian Lewis
(HOME PORT) Wherever I can find a boat
(BOATS MAKE) Wonderboat
(BOAT NAME) I Wonder Where It Is
(comments)
Cruising in the Tsunami with Williams and the crew during the summer of 1995. We toured the waters of Barkley Sound. What a super time.

(VISITORS NAME) Captain Bob
(HOME PORT) Houston Tx - for now...
(BOATS MAKE) 1988 Catalina 30
(BOAT NAME) Irie (say eye-REE)
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USAGE) weekly
(comments)
Been sailing since I was 10 years old. Sailed about 30 different makes of boats, and I race for fun a couple of times a year.
Been in the Harvest Moon Regatta - 153 mi race from Galveston to Port Aransas on the Gulf, took us 24 hours from start to finish.
I've had some more entertaining cruises - but you'll have to ask me about those via email!
Check out my web pages http://www.cybersim.com/people/captnbob
Loved your page on M'Lady! Looks like a great boat!

(VISITORS NAME) Jerry Barker
(HOME PORT) Galveston
(BOATS MAKE) 1985 Newport 28 II sloop
(BOAT NAME) Luna Sea
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USAGE) weekly
(comments)
I was first introduced to the Yucatan and the Caribbean in September of 1975. I was lured into a Club Med trip to Cancun. I had never been scuba diving so I took lessons to dive on that trip. I never did quit diving and have returned to the Yucatan many times on business and pleasure. I am now a PADI open water instructor. Livng in New Orleans at the time, I was exposed to many boats of all sizes and types. Hanging out at the marina listening to Jimmy Buffett was the order of the day on any given day off or weekend. I wanted a yacht of my own and then I witnessed the fueling of a 60'Hatteras during the first oil crunch. A sailboat soon became the answer. Many years later, (1986) I bought a 24' Windrose, with a wheel. I never had sailed, but I owned the boat. The owner took me out in Offets Bayou (61st Street in Galveston) and told me this is a sheet, this is a halyard, and a few other key points. After this one hour lesson, I was on my way. I had been reading sailing magazines for ten years. My fist over the horizon passage was to the ferry crossing between Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula. I was always on the ferry waving at the sailboats. It was my turn to wave at the ferry. In 1996 I now have a 28' Newport. Do things in my life happen in ten year increments? Maybe that is how long the chapters are. The SV Luna Sea is in Portofino Marina in Clear Lake. We are very near the bay as the marina is almost under the Seabrook bridge.
I sailed a 50' Gulfstar ketch from Cozumel to Galveston. Three of us pulled random watches on a five day passage with the iron ginny running, full sails and autopilot. We were accompanied by migratory birds as we departed Isla Mujeres on Easter Sunday. I have about four hours of edited video tape. We need to talk or this will story will get into novel proportions when I tell you about trips to Belize, driving to Guatamala and diving in Honduras.

(VISITORS NAME) Jane Victoria King
(HOME PORT) Victoria, British Columbia
(BOATS MAKE) Wooden Row Boat
(BOAT NAME) Two Hearts
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.
(BOAT USAGE) daily
(comments)
Being on the water is like being in the womb. You rock back and forth, you flow, you glide you are lifted. You are free.

(VISITORS NAME) Jimmie 'the f'deck sweep' Pask
(HOME PORT) Tacoma
(comments)
Hi guy...I like the new and improved...especially the wallpaper...nice touch.
Take care friend...I don't have many and I miss your smiling face...not to mention our times on M'Lady...

(VISITORS NAME) Glenn Fellin
(HOME PORT) Algona, WA
(BOATS MAKE) N/A
(BOAT NAME) N/A
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)
This is a really cool web page. Two thumbs up.

(VISITORS NAME) Jenny Silverton
(HOME PORT) Federal Way
(BOATS MAKE) GoodYear
(BOAT NAME) Rubber Ducky

(VISITORS NAME) Tracy Burke
(HOME PORT) Washington
(BOATS MAKE) Bayliner
(BOAT NAME) ToTo's Dingy
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.
(BOAT USAGE) weekly
(comments)
She's a small yet reliable piece of crap she's even seen the bottem of the sound once and still keeps on running

(VISITORS NAME) Tom Sitterley
(HOME PORT) Des Moines
(BOATS MAKE) Pacemaker
(BOAT NAME) Cygnus Argent
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) 36ft to 40ft
(BOAT USAGE) weekly
(comments)
Looks like your picture was taken on Puget Sound - can't believe Houston can compare!

(VISITORS NAME) Bill Schneider(1 finger Bill)
(HOME PORT) Vaughn Bay, Washington
(BOATS MAKE) Aquerius
(BOAT NAME) Lisa's Furniture
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USAGE) monthly
(comments)
My greatest adventure was sailing around Cape Flattery at 1:30 AM with a watch partner constantly singing "all she wants is to have a baby".... And of course hearing the story of the "deep sea DUMP" from this quivering mass of jelly who was dead on his feet...

(VISITORS NAME) Bob Hinely
(HOME PORT) Jacksonville, Fl
(BOATS MAKE) 16 ft Weekender (self-built)
(BOAT NAME) Isabell
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.
(BOAT USAGE) weekly
(comments)
Recently, my adventures have been mainly sea trials.

(VISITORS NAME) Terri Hamiter
(HOME PORT) Galveston, Texas
(BOATS MAKE) South Coast 23
(BOAT NAME) Nachtigall
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USAGE) weekly
(comments)
We are restoring our boat - she had been abused in her previous life. We spend lots of time with her getting her "Bristol Fashion". We are also volunteer crew members on the barque ELISSA in Galveston.

(VISITORS NAME) Bruce Buttimore
(BOATS MAKE) Contessa 26
(BOAT NAME) Suselle
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 26t to 30ft
(BOAT USAGE) weekly
(comments)
Very best wishes on your trip in '97.

(VISITORS NAME) Jerry & Monica Juneau
(BOATS MAKE) Bayliner
(BOAT NAME) Miss Monica
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.
(BOAT USAGE) monthly
(comments)
We go water skiing and playing.

(VISITORS NAME) Rick Merryman
(BOATS MAKE) C&C NE 39
(BOAT NAME) Odarby
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) 36ft to 40ft
(BOAT USAGE) weekly
(comments)
You know me Dave, I'm actually on it every day (in my mind). I'll send you an Email and tell you about my Honolulu to San Francisco delivery in August and THE BIG BOATS SERIES in San Francisco last month.

Lovin' it . . .
Rick

(VISITORS NAME) Mark Banyai
(BOATS MAKE) Wayfarer
(BOAT NAME) Wanderer
(BOAT TYPE) Sailboat
(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.
(BOAT USAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)
The Wayfarer was the 16 foot I raced on growing up. We also had a Mirror Dingy - a little spanish gallion.

(VISITORS NAME) Chris Severns
(BOATS MAKE) Mine Counter Measures
(BOAT NAME) Champion
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) Over 40ft
(BOAT USAGE) monthly
(comments)
I've only gotten sea sick on two of the seven seas (PAC and IO). I've only had two fires, one collision, one grounding, and one duty night which I've been a woke and informed that there was six feet of water in the engine room. I've sucked rubber for a few hours while being below 200 ft, and in a gamma and neutron flux. I've spent 60 days in a live minefield on an old wooden ship.

(VISITORS NAME) Kimsey Fowler
(BOATS MAKE) Pterodactyl Ultralight !
(BOAT NAME) None
(BOAT SIZE) 31t to 35ft
(BOAT USAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)
I'm the guy you met at work with the ultralight over Mt. St. Helens. My web address is http://www.seanet.com/~fowler/

(VISITORS NAME) Bill Kehner
(BOATS MAKE) '93 Seaswirl
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) 20ft to 25ft
(BOAT USAGE) weekly
(comments)
Hi Davey,
Hey guy, you better include the story about the infamous Commencement Bay/Tacoma fireboat rescue story. Bet you haven't been able to beat that one! I'm waiting to see if you can come up with one better.....

Bill

(VISITORS NAME) Jason Ward
(BOATS MAKE) Akula class sub
(BOAT NAME) DAS BOOT
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat
(BOAT SIZE) Over 40ft
(BOAT USAGE) weekly
(comments)
Use it to embarrass Sperm whales

(VISITORS NAME) DEBRA LORSBACH
(BOATS MAKE) PART OWNER IN M'LADY
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now

(VISITORS NAME) Melissa Franzen
(BOATS MAKE) Chevi Blazer
(BOAT NAME) Firball
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)
Ran out of fuel coming home from the midwest.

(VISITORS NAME) Mike Shuey
(BOATS MAKE) no boat....have a rubber duck!
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now

(VISITORS NAME) grumpy when there's no wind
(BOATS MAKE) Mattel
(BOAT NAME) HMS raging queen
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(comments)
Well, there was this time a saw some friends of elvis off the coast of california, but the really wierd sailing adventures involved four other guys and this black hulled boat sitting off of Pillar Point for 18 hours....

(VISITORS NAME) ron & debi palmer
(BOATS MAKE) islander 30
(BOAT NAME) m'lady (hee hee)
(BOAT TYPE) No Boat
(BOAT SIZE) If I had one it would be a BIG one
(BOAT USAGE) If I had a boat I'd be on it right now
(comments)
Well, one time Dave took us out in the boat and we shot the spinnaker down the Tacoma waterway. It was fun Dave! We miss you and M'lady!

(VISITORS NAME) Tracy "Trac-O-Rama" Burke
(BOATS MAKE) Bayliner
(BOAT NAME) It does not have one
(BOAT TYPE) Power Boat

(BOAT SIZE) Under 20ft.

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