mike - 12/23/00 15:03:41
My Email:mdingle@sympatico.ca
Homeport: la tuque que
Boat Type: edel 540

Comments:
looking to buy an edel 540

mike - 12/23/00 15:03:30
My Email:mdingle@sympatico.ca
Homeport: la tuque que
Boat Type: edel 540

Comments:
looking to buy an edel 540

Jocelyn & Dena Chagnon - 12/11/00 06:37:01
My Email:Jocelyn_Chagnon@telus.net or J_Chagnon@hotmail.net
Homeport: Comox, Vancouver Island, BC
Boat Name: Bagatelle
Boat Type: Edel 540

Comments:
Opps, I checked the e-mail address and it did not worked. Sorry Here is the proper one: http.voilevdh.citeweb.net/edelv.htm If you have a chance, do a quick search under "Edel V". You might find some interresting stuff. Cheers

Jocelyn & Dena Chagnon - 12/11/00 06:16:29
My Email:Jocelyn_Chagnon@telus.net or J_Chagnon@hotmail.net
Homeport: Comox, Vancouver Island, BC
Boat Name: Bagatelle
Boat Type: Edel 540

Comments:
Good day to you all fine Edel owners. It is sure nice to see all the traffic on the site. Well done people and keep up the good work. I have a little bit of information that might be of interest to some of us. Since I can easily speak french, (with a name like mine, what can you expect) I decided to contact a few people in France. Through e-mail, I ended up touching base Mr Philippe De Troy. I was please to see that he was familiar with the Edel site and was quite happy to hear from people over the big pon . I even noticed that he left a note on the Edel site, that's great. I found that even the French thinks quite highly of the little boat. Someone even called the Edel the "2 CV of the seas) They were found to be responsive and lively, easy to single hand and cheap to maintain. The going price for an average unit is around 1,000.00 FF and don't ask me what that is in CDN terms. I am trying to get in touch with two independant magasine which sailed test them. I will let you know if it works out. I also found some pictures on a couple of the sites. Here is the adress: www.cit web.net/voilevdh/edel11.htm. www.starmax.it/barca If you look at some of the pictures, you can actually see small differences. We are still enjoying out little boat a lot and are running out of space fast (our four kids are not getting smaller and getting "bored" much faster) and we are still looking at ossibly trading up for an 665 one of those days. Anyone wanting to trade down? If the 665 is as much fun as the 540. I don't see why anyone would want to let them go. That's about it for now, have a Merry Christmas you all and keep in touch.

jan van der sande - 12/10/00 09:25:02
My Email:jan.vander.sande@12move.nl
Homeport: heeg/friesland/netherlands
Boat Name: platvis
Boat Type: 540

Comments:
will try to scan the origanal papers

Craig Hightower - 12/04/00 13:21:22
My URL:http://HIGHTOWERC@ CHIPOLA .CC. FL. US
My Email:HIGHTOWERC@CC.FL.US
Homeport: SunHARBOR Panama city FL
Boat Name: LA VIE
Boat Type: EDEL 820

Comments:
I am gald to find this site.

Don Atchison - 12/02/00 17:21:32
My Email:atch_don2000@yahoo.ca
Homeport: Nanaimo B.C. Canada V9V 1P9
Boat Name: Petite Pet
Boat Type: Edel 540

Comments:
Please note new e-mail address. Is ther anyone interested in getting together for some sailing and fun ? depending on whether there are more Edel's in the West or in Ontario / Quebec would determine where the location is . Lets get the info in Pacific Yac ting and see what happens maybe in 2 years from now anyone interested ? call me at 1 - 250 - 390 - 1802 or e-mail me above. Tight sails and happy sailing !

don atchison - 10/24/00 06:40:03
My Email:atch_don@yahoo.com
Homeport: Nanaimo B.C.
Boat Name: Petite Pet
Boat Type: edel 540

Comments:
Thanks for doing a page on the Edel my 540 is a great sailing boat. Have enduro painted the hull off white with burgundy water line and cove line and people think she is new. It would be great to arrange a weekend regatta and depending on whether their are more boats in ontarion or west we could hold it in either location. This is something worth doi g for next summer ?

Peter Jacobs - 10/22/00 05:10:24
My Email:pjacobs@islandnet.com
Homeport: Victoria BC
Boat Name: Enfin
Boat Type: Montgomery 17

Comments:
Nice Pages !!! Lots of good pictures. We were sailing around Saltspring Island on a 3 day trip and I spotted this boat at a Marina. Took a photo of it as it looked really nice. Turns out it's an Edel 665! Now I've got 2 (5) foot itis :) -Peter-

Steve Barcham - 10/13/00 17:34:01
My Email:s.barcham@sympatico.ca
Homeport: Barrie (Lk Simcoe)
Boat Name: Bugsy
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
new e-mail address

Henry Piskorski - 10/04/00 01:54:51
My Email:edmiller120@cs.com
Homeport: Pensylvania
Boat Name: Edel
Boat Type: 540

Comments:
please send me a brochure of Edel 540 for the year 1981 Henry Piskorski 5 Hunts Court Clarks Summit, Pa 18411

Luc Lalonde - 10/02/00 18:19:03
My Email:gabfrada@onlink.net
Homeport: North Bay, Ontario
Boat Name: Caprice
Boat Type: Edel 820 Aft Cabin

Comments:
I'm very pleased to have discovered this site. We have owned our 820 since 1992 (hull #154)and have enjoyed the boat very much. I have started racing Caprice on Lake Nipissing at the North Bay Yacht Club. Hope to share what I learn about "tweeking" the bo t with other owners and learn from them as well. There is also another Edel 820 in North Bay and I will let the owner know about this site! So long for now.

Henry Piskorski - 09/29/00 22:00:08
My Email:edmiller120@cs.com
Boat Name: Edel
Boat Type: 540

Comments:
I am thinking about buying a used Edel 540(1981)for $1500. It's in great shape and I'm wondering if that is a good deal. I also need to get a trailor for it and don't know where to go. I would appreciate any help you can give me Thanks.

Henry Veenhoven - 09/27/00 17:52:50
My Email:henrywon@home.com
Homeport: Toronto
Boat Name: None yet
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
I saw an Edel 665 for sale and would love some advice/tips in terms of things to look out for and what to consider when buying such a boat. It looks like great value for the money but would like other opinions. How does it sail for instance?? It was mad in 1979. feel free to call me at 416-231-6574 if in Ontario area.

Ben Adama - 09/25/00 01:59:54
My Email:benadama@rockies.net
Homeport: Golden,B.C.
Boat Name: Kaija
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
Just bought this boat.Happy so far. Tell you more later

carolyn - 09/24/00 20:54:59
My Email:CSTEWDFB@AOL>COM
Homeport: Melbourne, FL
Boat Name: My Tyme
Boat Type: 540

Comments:
So far so good! No hurricanes to speak of this year, but the baby is still in the boat house for safe keeping. Maybe mid October will feel safe to let it down and re-rig. Until then I have made a replacement rudder and some new cushions and sail cover. To all of you who responded to my rudder questions, again thank you all!

Tom and Fran Wubben - 09/09/00 02:17:28
My Email:wubb@kingston.net
Homeport: Olympic Harbour, Kingston
Boat Name: Freetime
Boat Type: Edel 760 (1982)

Comments:
We were pleased to find your web site while surfing the net looking for info on our newly purchased Edel 760!! We'll be sailing this weekend from Belleville, Ont to Kingston Olympic Harbour. If you see us, wave mightily, but steer clear, dear friends...we re pretty green!!!!

Craig Walsh - 09/04/00 05:49:48
My Email:strausswalsh@sprint.ca
Homeport: Penetanguishine, ON
Boat Name: Lexie
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
John, Thanks for providing a much needed nexus for Edel info and community -- there is precious little available! My wife and I have just purchased our '79 665, and we are very pleased; it seems to be the most boat around for its size and cost. Having been so w ll thought out, it is hard for me to understand why the boat did not become more popular. Keep up the good work, John. Craig

don atchison - 08/26/00 06:41:22
My Email:atch_don@hotmail.com
Homeport: nanaimo b.c.canada
Boat Name: petite pet
Boat Type: edel 540

Comments:
would love to hear about a get together with other edel owners maybe next year?

Steve Reid - 08/22/00 01:40:38
My Email:stever@sprint.ca
Homeport: Halifax, NS
Boat Name: Serendipity
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
I purchased my first boat (Edel 665) last winter and have done extensive repairs and upgrades and also built a trailer. I will publish my endevours in the near future. I would like to thank you for you efforts on your Edel Page. The info and pictures are most valuable to me and have made it possible for me to restore a boat I truely enjoy. Thank you!

Andrea Poloni - 08/19/00 13:47:56
My Email:andrea.poloni@tin.it
Homeport: Luino - Maggiore Lake (Italy)
Boat Name: Deciding
Boat Type: Edel 660

Comments:
Nice site, I've just bought the boat and I'll submit questions in the future as I'm now starting repesring it!

Carl Knight - 08/15/00 11:18:47
My Email:j.ck@nf.sympatico.ca
Homeport: Moreton's Harbour NF
Boat Name: Outstrip
Boat Type: 1981 820 Aft Cabin Hull 022

Comments:
Would love to hear from others with praise or problems with the 820 Aft

Bruno Leys - 08/01/00 10:03:54
My Email:bruno.leys@pandora.be

Comments:
I like the site, but would love some more information about the French types. Isn't there also an edel 3?

Stefano - 07/25/00 15:51:43
My Email:spassa@tiscalinet.it
Homeport: Gera Lario - Lecco Lake (Italy)
Boat Name: BlueDuck
Boat Type: edel 450

Comments:
Congratulation! Nice site. I have purchased my 540 3 month ago, and now i'm in trouble whith sailing. Looking forward to see other edels in Lecco Lake (Italy)

Stefano - 07/25/00 15:45:52
My Email:spassa@tiscalinet.it
Homeport: Gera Lario - Lecco Lake (Italy)

Comments:


Bruno Block - 07/13/00 19:46:31
My Email:bruno.block@busmail.net
Homeport: Gent (Belgium)
Boat Name: Jan Van Gent
Boat Type: edel II

Comments:
Its nice to found a site like this, I only have my boat for 1 year (its the first one)and its given me already lots of fun. It woud also be great to come in contact we other edel owners. The owner before me is now cruising "the Atlantic" on his new boat a "wibo 930" check out his site: http://transat_neander.tripod.com

Bruno Block - 07/13/00 19:27:31

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Ron Gray - 07/07/00 02:35:24
My Email:lookoutron@hotmail.com
Homeport: Sidney, B.C.
Boat Name: Windje
Boat Type: 540

Comments:
Just trying to find out if any of the edel boats have a head...

Murray Gilker - 06/20/00 03:21:29
My Email:mhg@sympatico.ca
Homeport: Toronto
Boat Name: Edelweiss
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
Efdelweiss seems to be a popular name with the 665 model. Barnard Lasporte is an associate member at the Alexandra Yacht Club here in Toronto where I am a member. I will scan some pics and send them along. Glad I found the site!

Paul LeBlanc - 06/15/00 14:16:38
My Email:leblacp@hickling.ca
Homeport: Alymer Que
Boat Name: Tiffany
Boat Type: Edel 540

Comments:
For a small boat the edel is a nice craft for strong wind, very little wind and for new sailors. I have been sailing for 9 years and I like a small boat when sailing on a river this boat is practical but small.

BRUCE KELLEY - 06/12/00 09:01:25
My Email:angelino51@earthlink.net
Homeport: Everett

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Gerry Croft - 06/11/00 03:23:01
My Email:gerald.croft@sympatico.ca
Homeport: Mississauga
Boat Name: Wee Party
Boat Type: 1980 540

Comments:
Nice site, Bought our boat several years back and learned to sail through trial and error, Cute boat although a little tender. According to plate, made by Edel Canada.

Jean Crépeau - 06/07/00 01:57:11
My Email:jcrep@mediom.qc.ca
Homeport: Neuville, Québec
Boat Name: Tryphon!
Boat Type: 665

Comments:
A great site for a great boat, congratulations! 8-)

Mark and Diane Bowen - 05/18/00 02:54:10
My Email:mbowen@idirect.com
Homeport: Bronte , Ontario
Boat Name: Tango
Boat Type: Edel 820-Aft Cockpit

Comments:
Great Website ,Great People More to follow later

- 05/09/00 22:55:53

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Hans - 05/03/00 23:12:49
My URL:http://cal48.8k.com
My Email:hansnet@goplay.com
Homeport: Tampa
Boat Name: KOHO
Boat Type: CAL 48

Comments:
great site!

Bill & Beth Jasper - 04/22/00 02:52:04
My Email:bbjasper@home.com
Homeport: Victoria, B.C.
Boat Name: Velero
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
Hello again. We have sold our 550 and we are now enjoying our 665. We have been to Desolation Sound and had a great time. We appreciate having the extra amenities, i.e., stove, Porta potty and extra room. We also have a GPS, a depth sounder and an auto pilot.

Ginette Guertin - 04/09/00 21:53:11
My Email:guertinginette@hotmail.com
Homeport: Montreal, Quebec
Boat Name: Prelude68
Boat Type: Edel 820 aft cabin

Comments:
Great to have found your site. We are looking forward to exchanging info or news from others.We ould greatly appreciate receiving any info on the Edel 820, aft cabin. Keep up the good work!

Brandi Gahrmann - 04/03/00 02:26:01
My Email:gahrmann@bellsouth.net
Homeport: Central,SC
Boat Name:
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
Just thought I'd add my 2 cents worth.

Marc Lefebvre - 03/31/00 20:25:19
My Email:lefebvre.baagoe@evhr.net
Homeport: on trailer far from the sea
Boat Name: Morik III
Boat Type: Edel IV

Comments:
I'm quite surprised to find Edel sailboats in Canada...Even more surprised to read about a 820 I never heard of, although I think I saw one last summer in Lynaes Havn (Danmark). I bought an EdelIV made in 1974 six years ago and I'm having a lot of pleasure sailing on her in the summer with my family. We are used to towed her on the trailer from France to Greece (or north to Denmark) I do have the original leaflet from 1974 and quite a lot of photos. It will be a pleasure to send a few scans if you're interested. Keep on with the site, it's great and unique...

Stephen Carpenter - 03/31/00 13:11:24
My Email:Ubiquitous2000@aol.com
Homeport: Winterport, Maine
Boat Name: Chloe
Boat Type: Edel 540

Comments:
I think you have done an excellent job with the wed site. I hope some day I can enjoy a cruise with fellow Edel owners. Keep up the great job.

Chuck,Sabrina,Maria - 03/20/00 05:57:37
My Email:chuckr@cablelan.net
Homeport: Kelowna Yacht Club
Boat Name: NO CONCENCESS?
Boat Type: 540 edel

Comments:
My dauthers and I just purchased the boat a month ago.We,re in the process of painting and cleanin her all up,then lookout,we,re learning to sail or drown tryin.Look forward to seein other edels and ogy out on the Okanagan this season. THE CREW

Danijel Hren - 03/18/00 20:46:35
My Email:danijel.hren@siol.net
Homeport: Piran
Boat Name: PI - 3250 Gaga
Boat Type: EDEL 660

Comments:
I am hapy to find you! Congratulations! More next time. Danijel

Hans - 03/18/00 06:52:05
My URL:http://cal48.8k.com
My Email:kohoboat@goplay.com
Homeport: Tampa
Boat Name: KOHO
Boat Type: 1967 Cal 48

Comments:
cool site, check out ours, it is just about completed.

mike homer - 03/18/00 00:08:34
My Email:chasm42@hotmail.com
Homeport: Port Dover
Boat Name: Emerillon
Boat Type: 820 A.C.

Comments:
This is an excellent site which has the potential to help many Edel sailors. I have owned Emerillon for 14 years and have cruised Lakes Erie, St. Clair, Huron and Georgian Bay. Most of the time I single hand the boat. The boat is a delight to sail on any oint of sail and in almost all conditions. It is fast for a boat with a waterline length of less than 23' and has excellent storage and accommodation. Everything about the boat design and hardware is first class. I Had to rebuild the spines on my folding prop two years ago. The Volvo diesel is very hard to start but is smooth and provides ample power for cruising. I will have an Edel 665 for sale next month if anyone is interested please email me.

Stephen Carpenter - 03/16/00 04:12:42
My Email:Ubiquitous2000 @ aol.com
Homeport: Winterport, Maine USA
Boat Name: Chloe'
Boat Type: 1980 Edel 540

Comments:
Have owned Chloe' for one year. Well built and sails great, very fast. Experienced sailing in 20+Kts.double reefed with w-jib handled and pointed great, very impressed and comfortable. Thinking of selling to move up to a Holman 20 or Edel 665.Would like n oppertunity to sail on a 665. This wed site is great. If I keep 540 would like a stern rail, swim ladder and life lines any ideas where to find? Keep up the great job I appricate your efforts and time Thanks again Steve C.

will - 03/02/00 06:50:53
My Email:namgar@hotmail.com

Comments:
Bollox!

STEVE BARCHAM - 03/02/00 01:50:46
My Email:steve.barcham@jus.gov.on.ca
Homeport: Barrie,Ont
Boat Name: Bugsy
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
update e-mail address Not much longer until the ice is out!! Think warm thoughts!!!

Nigel Gough - 02/23/00 16:31:41
My Email:nidugo@idirect.com

Comments:
Incorrect email address on my message dated 06/02/00

- 02/22/00 16:10:38

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Nigel Gough - 02/06/00 02:12:44
My Email:nidugoA@idirect.com
Homeport: Toronto
Boat Name: Red Rum
Boat Type: 665

Comments:
I am in my fourth year of ownership of Edel 665 and much of that time has been spent searching in vain for Edel info. So it is a delight to find your site and I look forward to using this resource.

Lenvers Frederic - 01/21/00 11:46:34
My Email:flenvers@amadeus.net
Homeport: St Laurent du Var (France)
Boat Name: Vers-Tigo
Boat Type: 540

Comments:
I'm very to have found your site. It makes a few week I was looking for a site like this one, where I can have meet some people, information and experiences. Thanks

Russ & Deb - 01/11/00 05:22:56
My Email:debruss@home.com
Homeport: Kelowna B.C.
Boat Name: Soitenly
Boat Type: Edel 540

Comments:
Hello, Again. We are still sailing our Edel, it just gets better! Sorry! we are now at "debruss@home.com".

- 01/06/00 22:59:48

Comments:
Nice site...

I was here!

Sandy Saunders - 12/31/99 19:23:02
My Email:sandys@cadvision.com
Homeport: Turner Valley
Boat Name: Faune
Boat Type: Macgregor 26c

Comments:
We currently are looking for a sturdier keelboat with standing headroom. We'll be retiring soon to Vancouver Island and hope to sail away into the sunsets!! An Edel 28 has come to our attention and we're trying to gather info and pictures. I've emailed those of you on the log with 28's and look forward to anything you can send us. Perhaps by spring we'll be joining you as Edel sailors too. Great site, easy to navigate through Sandy and Mike Saunders

Philip Sweeney - 12/27/99 22:33:08
My Email:psweeney@nexusnetworking.com
Homeport: Meaford
Boat Name: Ascania
Boat Type: 665

Comments:
Just updating my e-mail address. I have found the 665 to be a great little cruise boat. Last summer I sailed, with friends, from Meaford to Collingwood and Meaford to Owen Sound.

Ian Danic - 11/30/99 16:11:14
My Email:idanic@electrainfo.com
Homeport: Rowayton, CT/New York, NY
Boat Name: Scudder
Boat Type: Edel 820

Comments:
Nice to see Edel site up and running. Congratulations..../ID

Rod Botham - 11/23/99 15:39:35
My Email:bodbot@myna.com
Homeport: Oakville,ONT
Boat Name: NAUT-A-HOWZZE
Boat Type: 1982 EDEL 665

Comments:
Looking forward to my 16TH season on my 665. It has been a great boat. We love it!

Andrew Prebushewski - 11/17/99 04:23:30
My Email:vrai@sk.sympatico.ca
Homeport: Last Mountain Lake, Saskatchewan
Boat Name: Red Sky
Boat Type: Edel 540

Comments:
First season on my first boat and it was absolutely fantastic!! She sails as good as she looks. I don't know how I'll make it to Spring. I'll have to take a trip to the coast just to see open water. Is there an "I love my Edel" song? :)

Lucie Thibodeau et Alain Leblanc - 11/10/99 20:46:17
My Email:ticed@globetrotter.net
Homeport: Gaspé, Québec
Boat Name: Carpe diem
Boat Type: Edel 820 aft cabin

Comments:
We have just purchased our first boat, an edel 820 aft cabin. We will be dreaming all winter. Please share your experience with us. Next summer we plan to sail the bay of Gaspe and the bay des Chaleurs.

Hubert Lalande - 11/08/99 16:18:39
My URL:http://www.tfo.org/hlalande
My Email:hlalande@tvo.org
Homeport: Keswick-Ontario-Canada
Boat Name: Mistral
Boat Type: EDEL 540

Comments:
I'm so happy to be part of the family ! Gongratualtions for this initiative. ;-)

Hubert Lalande - 11/08/99 16:18:23
My URL:http://www.tfo.org/hlalande
My Email:hlalande@tvo.org
Homeport: Keswick-Ontario-Canada
Boat Name: Mistral
Boat Type: EDEL 540

Comments:
I'm so happy to be part of the family ! Gongratualtions for this initiative. ;-)

Chris Steeves/Sue Bennett - 10/18/99 19:41:56
My Email:sueb@skillcentre.on.ca
Homeport: Thornbury

Comments:
Hi: My mother in law owns YachtServices and distributes Lee Sails (cruising sails) and sailing runs in our blood. My husband and I are very intrigued by the Edel 665 and have a cottage in the Thornbury Ontario area. We have been scouting and have seen 2 bea tiful 665's in the harbour. We have left our card with both boats in hopes of hearing from the owners. We've also seen one in the Godrich harbour. Perhaps you can reach them through their local Yacht Clubs. We have enjoyed your newsletter and look forward to your next one! Sue

Ed Lederis - 09/09/99 01:36:52
My Email:lederis@islandnet.com
Homeport: Victoria B.C
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
Sept 8th 1999 I am interested in buying a local 665 Edel and would like to know what the price range should be. Please reply A.S.A.P. Thanks

Ken Hyde - 09/05/99 06:02:29
My Email:kenhyde@earthlink.net
Homeport: Arlington, VA
Boat Name: none
Boat Type: Edel 540

Comments:
I spotted a 540 for sale on the Chesapeake. Found your site very useful for learning about the boat.

John Stewart - 09/05/99 04:06:19
My Email:jds@the-wire.com
Homeport: Scarborough Bluffs
Boat Name: Tiny
Boat Type: Edel 540

Comments:
Glad to find the site.Hope to make good contacts here. Nice job setting it up and maintaining it!

Vic Vogt - 08/23/99 06:56:48
My Email:vicnsue@bc.sympatico.ca
Homeport: Summerland BC
Boat Name: Chili Pepper
Boat Type: 540

Comments:
Hello again. I thought you'all might enjoy an excerpt from my sailing journal regarding a small segment of a three day cruise that a friend and I took on my 540 a week ago: "Last night we anchored in Commando Bay on Okanagan Lake, an area used in WWII for military training due to the steep and rugged terrain. It's a nice little bay sheltered from the warm south breeze that was blowing that evening. By ten PM all was quiet. By eleven, well after dark, a strong nor'wester was funneling right into the bay. The chop turned to waves, the waves to bigger waves and soon we were airborne and the hull was slamming down onto the surf. I tried to brave it out and maybe sleep. Ha ha. My limbs wer being thrown out of the berth, it was like riding a horse! (note to self: install berth-cinch) We were moored to a secure buoy so I wasn't worried, but it was way too rough to get any rest. Gordon Lightfoot's "The wind in the wires made a tattle-tale sound, as the waves turned the minutes to hours..." kept coming to mind. So at midnight, I woke my crew (yes he was sleeping through all this) and told him to get ready for an adventure. We raised the main and sailed out onto Lake Okanagan. We were rewarded for our intrepidness by seeing the spectacular Milky Way poured across the sky, shooting stars, and flashes from a lightning storm over the eastern mountains. Because this part of the lake runs almost north and south in a valley, it is rare to have an east or a west wind. Last night though, we were treated to a good one out of the west. So, flying just the main sail on a beam reach, we rocketed down the lake (top speed: 6.5knots) to arrive at the yacht club at about two AM. After we were settled in again, my friend asked, "How am I going to get any rest now that things are so still?" I gave him a cuff and sent him to his berth without any (more) grog. Fun!" Thanks for tuning in, I hope you are having a great summer too!

Peter Vehslage - 08/12/99 13:04:50
My URL:http://users.snip.net
My Email:pcves@snip.net
Boat Type: Mariner 36

Comments:
I found your link on the cruising world page - Nice site! I'd like to add a message board to mine as well. Is it difficult? Does it require much maintenance? Peter

Smith Patrick - 08/07/99 08:31:37
My Email:asmith8550@aol.com
Homeport: Cannes France
Boat Name: Fliss
Boat Type: edel 540

Comments:
Hello there, I am new to sailing and to edels. I have purchased my 540 incomplete and am already in trouble with the rigging!(see message on board). i would love to hear from someone. You have no idea what a relief it was to find your site. Using the boat with the motor is OK for now but I am really longing to get under sail. regards, Patrick.

Hugh Forward - 08/03/99 11:19:26
My Email:forwards@storm.ca
Homeport: Rideau Ferry (Ottawa)
Boat Name: Naima
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
My first sail boat was a 540 (Jasmin) purchased new so long ago. Naima was made in 1981 and purchased and launched new in 1982. The demands of two young children prevented launch one summer and delayed launch until August of another one or two. We put it p for sale at least once but never really wanted to sell. If you see a white (original colour) 665 on the water say "Hi".

- 07/24/99 02:35:47

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Barry Elvidge - 07/22/99 19:41:26
My Email:je4@post.queensu.ca
Homeport: Kingston,Ont
Boat Name: no boat

Comments:
I am looking at an Edel 540 that is for sale .I would like some info on them.Is the area under the forward berth filled with foam?

Skip - 07/09/99 01:36:41
My Email:lobsails@idirect.com
Homeport: Lake Of Bays (Muskoka)
Boat Name: Marika
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
Hi and how are you My 665 is my third sailboat. Previously I owned a 540 and my first was a Siren I loved them all for different reasons but I'm sure my favorite is the 665.

Roger Gottschalk - 06/28/99 20:24:47
My Email:rgott@idirect.com
Homeport: Outer Harbour Marina
Boat Name: Stella Maris
Boat Type: Edel 540

Comments:
Hi, I am an owner of an Edel 540. This is my second season with the boat. I would like to correspond with other Edel owners to learn how they have outfitted their boats. Also their sailing experiences with the Edel. Thanks, Roger

BUNTINX VIC - 06/04/99 21:44:48
My Email:VICT BUNT@YAHOO.COM
Homeport: MAASEIK BELGIUM
Boat Name: EMMA
Boat Type: EDEL 5

Comments:
I AM HAPPELY SURPRISED TO FIND SOME FOTOS AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE EDEL I COULD NOT REACHED ALL THE SITE BUT WHAT I HAVE SEEN SEEMS TO ME VERRY INTERESTING THANKS

BUNTINX VIC - 06/04/99 21:44:29
My Email:VICT BUNT@YAHOO.COM
Homeport: MAASEIK BELGIUM
Boat Name: EMMA
Boat Type: EDEL 5

Comments:
I AM HAPPELY SURPRISED TO FIND SOME FOTOS AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE EDEL I COULD NOT REACHED ALL THE SITE BUT WHAT I HAVE SEEN SEEMS TO ME VERRY INTERESTING THANKS

Edward R DeMeter - 06/03/99 02:44:19
My Email:edemeter@erols.com
Homeport: Annapolis,

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Eric & Darlene Rebiere - 05/26/99 02:34:58
My Email:drebiere@bconnex.net
Homeport: Barrie Ontario
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
We just purchased a 1978 Edel 665 that is in very good condition. I am doing research on how to install a regualar head system on my boat and have some good ideas. Will let you know how it turns out. Eric and Darlene Rebiere

Russ Emond Deb Alger - 05/17/99 06:25:34
My Email:debruss@mail.smartt.com
Homeport: Kelowna B.C.
Boat Name: Soitenly
Boat Type: Edel 540

Comments:
Hi fellow Edel owners. Deb & I bought our 540 in 97, it's our first sailboat I knew little Deb knew even less about how to sail. What a great boat to start with,our learning curve has been steep,but the more we learn the more we like the Edel. The first year we just cleaned nd waxed the hull it was oxidized quite bad. The hull looked good for a bit but did not last, the bottom was also very blistered{I hate when that happens} so last spring after re-building her trailer we parked Soitenly in the drive way and proceded to pis our neighbors off by sanding, filling, sanding, painting, sanding,& more painting the entire hull. It was worth it she goes a lot faster and looks good to. Our boat has most of the options except the main sheet travller, last summer we even had the spinn ker up a few times. I built a new cabin door with two small windows and a new curved tiller. This year just clean and launch. It's real nice to find your site as info on the Edels is hard to come by thanks I'll visit often. Russ&Deb aboard Soitenly

Reno Viola - 05/14/99 00:25:23
My Email:Viola@sympatico.ca
Homeport: Whitby, Ontario
Boat Name: Tiger Lilly
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
Just got it, I'll keep you posted

Andrew Prebushewski - 05/12/99 00:35:44
My Email:vrai@sk.sympatico.ca
Homeport: Last Mountain Lake Sailing Club
Boat Name: good question!
Boat Type: Edel 540

Comments:
Great site! I've been searching a while for sites and information on the Edel boats. I just bought my Edel 540 and can't wait to get it into the water. It's a gorgeous little boat. It's also my first. Thanks, Andrew

Paul Charles - 05/11/99 13:25:53
My Email:charles@lara.on.ca
Homeport: 50 Point, Ontario
Boat Name: Chateau Newf
Boat Type: 820 aft cabin

Comments:
Signing up again to reflect new e-mail address. We have an 820 and we love it. We have lots of info for anyone who may be interested!!

larry witbeck - 04/21/99 03:38:50
My Email:clarehobby@voyager.net
Homeport: farwell mi
Boat Name: widgen II
Boat Type: 540

Comments:
very nice to see this site i just purchased this boat and am excited to get it in the water this is the first fixed keel i have had its in excelent condition and has 5 sails hope to sail at ludington and at linwood mi this summer

Skip Peard - 04/16/99 00:10:52
My Email:lobsails@idirect.com
Homeport: Lake Of Bays Muskoka
Boat Name: Marika formerly Magic
Boat Type: Edel 665 (1981)

Comments:
I Would appreciate any and all information

Edward R DeMeter - 03/26/99 15:35:24
My Email:edemeter@erols.com
Homeport: Mayo MD USA(Annapolis)
Boat Type: EDEL 665

Comments:
Pleased to find your web site.Bought my boat in February 99. Mfg. 1980. Boat is sound but parts missing--seat hatch,cushions,entire stove sink assembly etc. Will keep it on my boatlift on White Marsh Creek which connects to the Rhode River and Chesapeake ay.I have no Manuals etc and would like to obtain a copy if some one can copy theirs. Contact me at my e-mail address edemeter@erols.com Thanks-Happy sailing ED

Jocelyn & Dena Chagnon - 01/14/99 05:35:05
My Email:Jocelyn_Chagnon@bc.sympatico.ca
Homeport: CFSA Comox, BC, Canada
Boat Name: Bagatelle
Boat Type: Edel 540

Comments:
Very happy to have found your site. We are the proud owner of an excellent 540 (with trailer) and just loving it. The boat was purchased in 97 and we have mostly done some day sailing with it so far. We are, however, planning some longer expedition in the future. It is a little hard to fit all of us in it for any long amout of time (we have four kids). Bagatelle is a sure footed, stable boat and surprisely fast for its size. I am considering doing some upgrade to it so that I could be single handle from th cockpit. I am also looking at the possibility of fitting it with a dodger and a boom tent. The hull color is faded as for so many other Edel but the gell coat is in prestine condition. The boat did not stay in the (fresh) water for any long period of ti e in the past and was used very little for the last 16 years. We are keeping our eye open for a 665 but it is not a high priority at this time (we could definitely use some extra space). Thanks again for the great work on the site and keep up the good wor .

Shane Mees - 12/23/98 21:49:45
My Email:meesrmt@yahoo.com
Homeport: Hastings Ont
Boat Name: wanabe
Boat Type: edel 665

Comments:
I was looking for information about painting my edel, and I found this sight. I am glad to see other people are in love with this boat. Just married, My wife,Kira,and I went for our first cruise and she loved it. I have cruised/raced the Wanabe for about years now and have enjoyed every minute. If you happen to have any advise to repainting my boat-outdoors, I would appreciate the help, and oh yeah the gel-coat has been scratched where she had some bumps with the dock. While I am at it I would also like o ask you about another problem: the fenders that I WAS using seemed to have rubbed onto the paint into a sticky mess that can't be removed with comercial cleaners-I've tried-and this problem has led me to thinking about repainting.

Victor Vogt - 10/02/98 03:57:43
My URL:http:// ?
My Email:vicnsue@bc.sympatico.ca
Homeport: Penticton BC
Boat Name: Chili Pepper
Boat Type: Edel 540

Comments:
I bought my boat in Feb/97, and when I launched in the spring I wondered why I got such a well-built little stubby-chubby. Well, since then I've been impressed and won over by her quality and stout heartedness! I have a pretty good copy of the original spec sheet if you are interested.

- 10/01/98 07:01:07

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John Giles - 09/15/98 03:39:52
My Email:jmbc.giles@sympatico.ca
Homeport: Collins Bay, Kingston
Boat Name: Motivation
Boat Type: 820 Aft Cabin

Comments:
Just found the site. Looking forward to checking it out regularly. Just in process of purchasing above boat and will hopefully be sailing it from Toronto to Kingston soon. Would appreciate any helpful hints on tuning, maintenance, etc. on the 820 that anyone out there may have.

George Bowden - 08/06/98 18:49:18
My Email:bowdeg@ch.etn.com
Homeport: Ghost Lake, Alberta
Boat Name: Born Free
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
Just discovered your wonderful site - lucky me. I recently purchased my Edel Born Free (sail #924), and I am having a lot of fun discovering what she can do. So far I am favourably impressed in comparison to my previous boats. I mostly sail out of Ghost Lake in southern Alberta - an hour's drive from my home in Calgary. Although I have trailer sailed in most of the major Alberta lake with the exception of Cold Lake, which I am going to make my goal of accomplishing next season Take care,

John Stewart - 07/11/98 01:16:57
My Email:jds@the-wire.com
Homeport: Toronto
Boat Name: Tiny
Boat Type: Edel 540

Comments:
Just discovered your site. I sail out of Scarborough Bluffs Sailing Club east of Toronto where I trailer launch the boat. Love the 540 which I purchased last year, but have run into problems with a severely vibrating rudder. I'm having a new one built. Ha e you ever heard of this problem with 540's? Enjoyed your site and will return. John Stewart

Jason Solomon - 06/30/98 02:41:50
Homeport: Florida (Port Everglades Fort Lauderdale)
Boat Name: PIPEDREAM
Boat Type: EDEL 22

Comments:
I have owened this boat for five years. I just moved to Florida from Montreal. I had to make many modifications to the boat for ocean travel.I'm intrested to speak to other Edel owners and trade ideas and stories with them,and even sail with them down he e. I'm the only Edel 22 down here and people and the Coast Gaurd get really surprised to see how far off shore i go. My boat has seen sweels of over 18 plus(no joke)and sailed great.You can get in reach with me at this number (954) 455 9594 work or at (95 )922 1125 hope to hear from any on intreasted. Sorry i dont have a e-mail adress .

Bill Gibson - 06/28/98 11:18:01
My Email:wgibson224@aol.com
Homeport: Jacksonville, Fla.
Boat Name: BLT
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
Always looking for info on my boat. This is a good site. I've run the main lines to the cockpit, added interior lights, replaced the galley top using a single burner alcohol stove and generally fixed it up for "river" cruising.

Mark Philibert - 06/17/98 01:05:30
My Email:mandjphi@interlog.com
Homeport: Bronte
Boat Name: PANACHE
Boat Type: EDEL 665

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Peter Chaban - 06/01/98 21:22:34
My Email:pchaban@interlog.com
Homeport: Penetang. Ontario
Boat Name: Shieship
Boat Type: Edel 665

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STEVE BARCHAM - 05/29/98 07:24:11
Homeport: BIG BAY POINT- LAKE SIMCOE
Boat Name: BUGSY
Boat Type: EDEL 665

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Paul Charles - 04/07/98 20:13:30
My Email:pcharles@lara.on.ca
Homeport: Burlington, Ontario
Boat Name: Chateau Newf
Boat Type: 820 aft cabin

Comments:
I seem to have a fair bit of info on the 820 and I have a few newsletters from the 80's Canadian Edel organization. If anybody is interested I can share them.

Jim Moore - 02/18/98 22:13:25
My Email:moore@ebtech.net
Homeport: Sarnia, Ontario
Boat Name: Obsession
Boat Type: EDEL665

Comments:
How about some kind of forum for technical or other edel related discussions. Something like Cruising Worlds old archives or metal boats bulliten board. Also I would like to see your specs page more detailed as the other one is. I Like your site. Any idea how many 665's were built ? I have an 81 sail # 957 - Jim

Waterfront News - 02/11/98 05:27:20
My URL:http://hobbyline.com/public/waterfront/htm
My Email:h2onews@aol.com
Homeport: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Comments:
More info on the "GeoTropics Ring" Thanks. We're on the sailing ring; that's we stumbled on your site. Thanks.

Steve VanderZwaag - 01/29/98 12:15:37
My URL:http://www.oocities.org/TheTropics/Shores/4624/
My Email:stevevz@gentex.com
Homeport: Holland , Mi
Boat Name: Lisa Marie
Boat Type: Edel 540

Comments:
I have the original sales sheet with specs on the Edel 540, If you are interested I can send you the file. I also will be posting some pictures of my edel 540 on my web site in the near future. Keep up the good work! Steve stevevz@gentex.com

Allison Churchill - 01/29/98 01:51:04
My URL:http://www.klis.com/fundy/church
My Email:church@klis.com
Homeport: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Boat Name: Southwinds
Boat Type: 1986 Edel 540

Comments:
Hi: It was great to find this site, I have some pictures of my boat and a jpeg of sales brochure if anyone is interested, my web site has some pictures of the boat.

Bill & Beth Jasper - 01/22/98 06:19:23
My Email:bbjasper@islandnet.com
Homeport: Victoria
Boat Type: edel 540

Comments:
Great Boat easy to sail no problems

Philip Sweeney - 01/22/98 00:41:49
My Email:nexus@compuserve.com
Boat Type: 1980 edel 665

Comments:
This is a great site, I have learned a lot about the Edel 665 by browsing these pages.

Mitchell Ross - 01/18/98 14:46:34
My Email:MitchRoss@aol.com
Homeport: Deale,MD
Boat Name: Second Wind
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
I purchased my Edel 665 in the spring of '97 after a twelve year hiatus from sailing. My first season of shakedown cruising, on the Chesapeake Bay, was quite satisfactory. I plan on refurbishing her with new sails, running rigging and cruising gear. I w uld love to hear from anyone with this experience and advice. I plan on visiting this site frequently.

Colin Booth - 01/10/98 01:40:56
My Email:cbooth@sympatico.ca
Homeport: Port Credit
Boat Name: Serenity
Boat Type: 665

Comments:
I dunno John, this looks like it's geting to be an OFFICIAL Edel site. It's great that we can all communicate and pass ideas around. Thanx.

John Craig - 01/02/98 01:04:21
My URL:http://homepage.oanet.com/jlcraig/index.htm
My Email:jlcraig@oanet.com
Homeport: Edmonton( cold Lake)
Boat Name: Savannah
Boat Type: C&C 25

Comments:
Great checking out the venerable Edels. Very professional site. I invite you to check-out our family/BOAT homepage my son set up as a Christmas gift. j c .

Bob Hornett - 12/18/97 00:36:00
My URL:http://www.oocities.org/yosemite/trails/2625/
My Email:hornet@perf.bc.ca
Homeport: Mackenzie B.C.
Boat Name: Time Bandit
Boat Type: San Juan 21

Comments:
Just passin thru! I enjoy looking at boating sites on the 'net. It was great reading about Edel's.

John Walsh - 12/13/97 10:26:24
My Email:walshj@bserv.com
Homeport: Oakville
Boat Name: Ruddy Duck
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
Have recently acquired my boat,and have been searching for boat specifications,my lucky day when I found this site. Merry Christmas John.

Garry Jones - 12/02/97 12:34:47
My Email:gmj@globalserve.net
Homeport: Oakville
Boat Name: Sundancer
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
My boat is on the hard for the winter and am just completing a CPS navigation course.I yurn to get back on the water and would like to here from sailorss like myself who dream of spending their life on the water

Chuck Francis - 11/18/97 20:58:48
My Email:franfam@cgocable.net
Homeport: Collins Bay Kingston Ont.
Boat Name: EQUINOX
Boat Type: EDEL 665 Sail # 814

Comments:
I have had my Edel since July 1996 and I love it. I have copies of newsletters from the Edel association from early eighties. I am following up on some of the names to see if they have more information available.

- 11/18/97 18:46:04

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Dave Amundson - 10/27/97 17:55:13
My URL:http://www.oocities.org/TheTropics/6815/
My Email:amundson@internetmci.com
Homeport: Houston, Texas (Clear Lake)
Boat Name: M'Lady
Boat Type: Islander 30'

Comments:
Thanks for the history lesson about the Edel, and thanks for coming about M’Lady. A Link has been provided to this page. Fair Winds Dave Amundson amundson@internetmci.com From The Log Of M’Lady http://www.oocities.org/TheTropics/6815/

James E. Glispy - 10/25/97 02:27:21
My URL:http://www.yahoo.com
My Email:jglispy@earthlink.net
Homeport: Erie, PA
Boat Name: peaceful
Boat Type: edel 665

Comments:
Thanks for the History of the boat, can you provide me with the going sale price of my size boat. I'am thinking of trading up to a 50 foot 1961 gas boat. I have a back problem - my wife recommened I purchase a houseboat. I found in the papers an 46' edel sailboat for $225.000.00

Gerry Cooper - 10/24/97 15:16:55
My Email:gcooper@vianet.on.ca
Homeport: Sudbury Yacht Club
Boat Name: Red Shepherd
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
Great job John! I'll certainly promote this site with other interested sailors/Edel owners!

Dave Bieman - 10/23/97 22:49:32

Comments:
Nicely done John - glad to see you taking on the web site.

John Gahrmann - 10/23/97 11:10:45
My URL:http://www.oocities.org/TheTropics/Shores/7978
My Email:edel665@geocities
Homeport: Seneca SC USA
Boat Name: Edelweiss
Boat Type: Edel 665

Comments:
Welcome Aboard! I had to check that things are working.