Pipes Output http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=30f039ee89e2e6e246a81f0c23f4f16a Thu, 01 Oct 2015 03:01:09 +0000 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441424-Sail-repairer-in-Lagos&goto=newpost Can any one recommend a sail maker/repairer in Lagos (Or PM me who to avoid)? http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441424-Sail-repairer-in-Lagos Tue, 29 Sep 2015 09:00:59 +0000 Can any one recommend a sail maker/repairer in Lagos (Or PM me who to avoid)?]]> http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441422-Vodaphone-Greece&goto=newpost Has anyone found a way of blocking these sodding calls and texts? I only have a basic phone and it... http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441422-Vodaphone-Greece Tue, 29 Sep 2015 09:00:15 +0000 Has anyone found a way of blocking these sodding calls and texts? I only have a basic phone and it won't block none id calls, I must be getting 3 texts a day 4 or 5 calls most of time the I haven't got to it in time and they have rang off..............Does this happen on other Greek phone networks? Wind etc?]]> http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441376-Guadiana-music-weekend&goto=newpost Hi all, The expats Guadiana International Music festival is on again this year, the weekend of... http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441376-Guadiana-music-weekend Mon, 28 Sep 2015 17:31:12 +0000 Hi all, The expats Guadiana International Music festival is on again this year, the weekend of 23/24/25 October in Alcoutim, with some events across in Spains san Lucar de Guadiana. This is a not for profit event with a variety of music genres, light rock,folk, blues, jazz, Irish, fado and much more. if you would like to perform at this event let us know and get up there soon. If you like to listen to various music genres in a fantastic setting come along and listen This event comes with a warning!!! You may stay longer than planned in this amazing overwinter location. In the meantime Tuesday night jam sessions have started in the riverside bar in Alcoutim.]]> http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441327-Anyone-coming-Majorca-to-Ragusa-for-the-winter&goto=newpost Could you take some of our belongings along? TA http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441327-Anyone-coming-Majorca-to-Ragusa-for-the-winter Mon, 28 Sep 2015 09:22:13 +0000 Could you take some of our belongings along?

TA]]> http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441321-Demanding-proof-of-exiting-Turkish-waters&goto=newpost Good morning: Lately I have heard several claims that the authorities in Marmaris are demanding... http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441321-Demanding-proof-of-exiting-Turkish-waters Mon, 28 Sep 2015 07:17:21 +0000 Good morning:

Lately I have heard several claims that the authorities in Marmaris are demanding proof that a yacht has actually left Turkish waters after clearing out and returning at a later date. It seems that this proof can consist of anything from a marina/harbour receipt to a receipt from a taverna for a meal.

I was always under the impression that clearing Turkish waters (i.e. 12 nautical miles) was required so suppose that if the above is correct that it originates with some "jobsworth" in the local customs office.

Would like to know if any other members have had this experience in Marmaris or elsewhere in Turkey.

Cheers

Squeaky]]> http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441286-Taling-33-as-offshore-cruiser&goto=newpost Hi all! Just joined this forum! I am from Sweden, looking to gain insight into offshore... http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441286-Taling-33-as-offshore-cruiser Sun, 27 Sep 2015 16:07:41 +0000 Hi all!

Just joined this forum! I am from Sweden, looking to gain insight into offshore cruising. We are planning ARC 2018.

We are: me and my wife and two kids who will be 8 and 9 at the time of departure.

I am looking at this Taling, but have a few questions about Taling in general and this one in particular:
http://www.blocket.se/ostergotland/T...=14&w=1&last=1

What I am looking to gain insight into is how the plastic is constructed. The seller showed me a drill core from the roof, it does not look like a traditional sandwich laminate, with an inner core of basla or "divinycell". Looked rather like solid plastic all the way through, but some kind of thin material between the laminates. So can the hull or deck get moist/water damaged? This is a common problem with sandwich laminates.

The boats seemed like a solid one for offshore crusing. Perhaps to small for us, but we have to sacrifice a bit of space if we are to get a boot in good condition + fully or partly fitted for offshore cruising.

Will the Taling do is the question, perhaps to small? From reading posts it seems the majority will answer yes to that, but I want to counter that with the fact that in the 70s, a 30 feet boat was considered large and there are examples from that time when families of five took the journey we are aiming at with a boat of the Taling size or smaller. It would give us a much better economical start of this project if we purchase this boat rather than a Amel Sharki 39, HR 352 or similar, for much more money. And I don't want a teak deak anyway, please.

Having a hard time as we really liked the boat (clean deck, easily traversed etc), but we are at the same time genuinely concerned about the interior space. Will everything fit and what will happen when loading the boat with 1000 kg of stuff? And will we kill each other after a few months, not having more cabins with doors to shut. :)]]> http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441267-Where-is-the-best-place-to-see-dolphins-in-north-and-South-Ionian&goto=newpost Hi all Would love to see some Dolphins on our next trip . We are going mid October . Any... http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441267-Where-is-the-best-place-to-see-dolphins-in-north-and-South-Ionian Sun, 27 Sep 2015 10:04:10 +0000 Hi all
Would love to see some Dolphins on our next trip .
We are going mid October .
Any suggestions ?
Regards
Mark]]> http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441209-Nice-Villefranche-area&goto=newpost Hi all, got leave from docs for a trip as above with a view to finding 11m by4 m berth rental or... http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441209-Nice-Villefranche-area Sat, 26 Sep 2015 09:28:20 +0000 Hi all, got leave from docs for a trip as above with a view to finding 11m by4 m berth rental or part lease for 2016. Have also to head for the Rhone to winterise the unused boat, sails off etc.
paid up till March 2016 so no pressure here. Will visit a few Capitaneries and try to cross palm with gold from my Leprauchan's pot (not that deep).
Any helpful forumites there might give me a heads up?
Accomodation for the 4 days is eye wateringly expensive.
Health issues force action as flights to Marseille are increasingly scarce. none from Irl in winter.
Thanks for your support in anticipation folks!
Paul C]]> http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441076-La-Graciosa-latest-entry-requirements-needed&goto=newpost Hello everyone. Has anyone visited La Graciosa recently (last 6 months) and can advise on the... http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441076-La-Graciosa-latest-entry-requirements-needed Thu, 24 Sep 2015 10:47:09 +0000 Hello everyone.

Has anyone visited La Graciosa recently (last 6 months) and can advise on the latest entry requirements.

My research indicates that a form has to be completed and faxed/emailed to either anchor or enter the marina but this information seems dated so a recent visit update would be very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Sandra]]> http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441064-Satellite-telephone-and-Med-Islands-Cruise&goto=newpost We have just completed our summer cruise to Sardinia, Sicily, Malta and Tunisia then back to... http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441064-Satellite-telephone-and-Med-Islands-Cruise Thu, 24 Sep 2015 08:42:33 +0000 We have just completed our summer cruise to Sardinia, Sicily, Malta and Tunisia then back to Gibraltar via the Balearics. http://www.michaelbriant.com/cruise_1995.htm

For next year we are thinking of Madeira and the Azores but fancy having a satellite telephone on board. I am finding the internet research difficult to understand.

I would like be able to get on the net to receive weather information from say - weatheronline - be able to send and receive emails and make/receive the occasional telephone call.

Does anybody have experience of sat phones or can suggest which system I should go for?

thanks

Michael]]> http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441046-Sim-Card-for-the-Cyclades&goto=newpost Anyone advise on the best network for mobile coverage, I'm cruising the Cyclades next month. Thanks http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?441046-Sim-Card-for-the-Cyclades Wed, 23 Sep 2015 21:53:04 +0000 Anyone advise on the best network for mobile coverage, I'm cruising the Cyclades next month.
Thanks]]> http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?440986-Medical-emergency-ignored-on-VHF-a-grave-lesson-in-this-part-of-the-world&goto=newpost Earlier this afternoon I had to relay a medical emergency on the VHF because no one responded to... http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?440986-Medical-emergency-ignored-on-VHF-a-grave-lesson-in-this-part-of-the-world Wed, 23 Sep 2015 09:44:20 +0000 Earlier this afternoon I had to relay a medical emergency on the VHF because no one responded to the initial call-out.

It took me five minutes to realise that the person on CH16 was seeking help because they were not using the proper protocol and in that time no one replied. When eventually I responded it transpired that someone had had a heart attack on board a 180m transporter ship about 12 miles down the coast.

Eventually, after much to-ing and fro-ing, I managed to get the number for the port police and after over an hour they finally got in touch to say the police had arrived. This was not without much relaying between Yacht Haven marina and the boat in question.

I took a screen-grab of a live AIS map, which shows all the ships in the area that have AIS, of which there were around ten. For every one boat that has AIS, there's probably another 10 that don't since AIS is not enforced here...unless you're a foreign pleasure boat (but that's another story).


[Figure shows all the vessels in the vicinity who had AIS. This is a busy shipping area so you can assume there were at least 50 vessels out there who should have heard that distress call. I'm somewhere off the map to the north.]

My problem is this: how can a massive vessel, surrounded by speedboats, day trippers, yachts, other commercial vessels, get ignored on the VHF? I even went as far as putting out an "all stations" alert on CH16 - nothing. Radio silence.

Lessons learnt

- Do not rely on VHF for assistance in an emergency.
- If you're near land, load your phone up with all the emergency numbers you need.
- Learn how to put out a proper 'pan-pan' or 'mayday'. It could be the difference between someone ignoring you and someone taking you seriously.

A Dutch guy here in the marina told me a story of a lifeboat in the seas near Singapore that was passed by ten ships before anyone took any notice. Perhaps there is an element of "don't want to get involved" too?

It does not make me feel comfortable thinking about this situation were it to arise on Esper. There's a lot to be said for the RNLI and a competent coast-guard. There's no such thing in this part of the world.]]> http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?440977-Results-of-storm-in-Skopelos&goto=newpost Shocked of pictures of apocalypse I saw this morning on TV of Skopelos Sporades. Can someone... http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?440977-Results-of-storm-in-Skopelos Wed, 23 Sep 2015 07:19:52 +0000 Shocked of pictures of apocalypse I saw this morning on TV of Skopelos Sporades.
Can someone report on situation?]]> http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?440958-Who-s-in-Ragusa-now&goto=newpost Eleuthera has a berth and likely to remain for the winter as I work through my refit problems. ... http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?440958-Who-s-in-Ragusa-now Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:59:28 +0000 Eleuthera has a berth and likely to remain for the winter as I work through my refit problems. Will get there but ater than I wish....]]> http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?440744-Mystery-yacht-Katelios-Kefalonia&goto=newpost http://goinggreek.info/index.php?topic=1775.0Please ignore this post, cannot change edit or delete... http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?440744-Mystery-yacht-Katelios-Kefalonia Sun, 20 Sep 2015 15:46:50 +0000 http://goinggreek.info/index.php?topic=1775.0Please ignore this post, cannot change edit or delete it!
This yacht was apparently towed in with a dead person onboard, I cannot alter the title or include a better link, so have a look but I apologise for making a towns hall of it, I have serious problems deleting a post sometimes, it used to be easy but not anymore.]]>