I am baffled... ...by the fact that the two couples would travel within 500 miles of Somalia coastline knowing they were entering a 100%...
Please accept my apology, Keviin. I reduced the file size, but didn't realize the width restriction. Thank you for your kindness &...
"Kiss the Sky" in Manhasset Bay, NY 2010-0916 "Kiss the Sky" has been in Manahsset Bay for a week or so (repairs?).
Next June my renewal is due for Masters. While it is an expense, I have no issue with mandatory drug-testing. It certainly could be more...
Clever observance It took me a moment, but I see your reference -- clever. It clearly must have been an accident. I offer much larger crabs to...
Thank you! Thank you so much, Eric. She's a stunner, and seeing her was a delightful way to start a morning of blackfishing. I appreciate your...
Who is she? Does anyone know this pretty vessel? Photo taken October 5, 2009 7:14am Manhasset Bay, NY
That was my thought as well.
Could be me if it were a fishing boat.
To be more specific, I was referring to a post by Marmot that included: "This is not a phenomenon limited to ships, over 800 airliners have been...
Thank you all for the feedback. Is it safe to say the only good thing coming from the economic depression is reduction in pollution from air and...
The link was posted by a new Facebook friend, John B., whom I've invited to YF. Thank you...I'm glad I shared it.
Question: Do any of you know whether this has been a long-time anchoring area, or as the writer claims is a sign of global economic crisis?
Both high maintenance - lots of pleasure, but can also be a pain. Historically, sailors were "married to the sea" and vessels were the the other...
Thank you all for the education and humor. This thread reminded me of the time we were in Rhode Island for the Newport boat show, arrived at a...
It is certain that there are people who practice the "art" of stinginess throughout their dealings with people who provide services, not only with...
Interview with a pirate I'm uncertain if we may post such links, but from The Vancouver Sun is an interview with a 35-year-old fisherman turned...
research While searching the 'net for info on Le Grand Bleu, I read various stories about her history and owners. There's quite a bit out there,...
From what I've read since seeing her: built in 2000 by Vulkan & originally owned by John McCaw, Jr., then Paul Allen, then Roman Abramovich, who...
Unrelated, but I cannot sleep without sending a HUGE note of thanks to Navico for their help. A Lowrance unit with a broken screen was returned...