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TADORNA: Scheveningen
Op vrijdag 13 juli 2007 zijn we vertrokken naar Colijnsplaat (Oosterschelde). De "geluksdatum" zat er voor niets tussen : ons schippersbijgeloof beperkt zich tot het bezoeken van kerken in vreemde havens, maar uiteindelijk was het weer een beetje milder geworden zodat we ons vertrek niet langer wilden uitstellen. In Colijnsplaat al direct begonnen met een rustdag te nemen. Oesters plukken is een traditie aan boord en de aangepaste witte wijn zit bij de standaardvoorraden: ze waren dit jaar weer heerlijk ! Op zondag ging het verder van de Oosterschelde naar Scheveningen. In de vaargeul van de Roompot, juist in het smalste en moeilijkste stuk, overvallen door onweer met stortregen, uiterst beperkt zicht en wind, gelukkig waren alle zeilen tijdig geborgen. Bij Hoek van Holland moet de vaargeul naar Rotterdam worden overgestoken. Volgens de pilot en de kaart moet dit op de aanbevolen plaats gebeuren en met toelating van de verkeersbegeleiding (Maasmond) : het was ondertussen beginnen waai
July 25th, 2008
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Log of S/V TEVAI: Night Dive on the Wreck of the Veronica
The sun had set when we did backwards rolls into the water and followed the line down to the wreck of the M/V Veronica. It was already dark, and at first all we could see were fleeting flashes of dim light from the underwater flashlights of other divers.
July 25th, 2008
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Christian Allaire's Sailing Life: You've Heard of St. Croix? Well it's the Island to the Left.
Within the sailing community the movie Capn Ron really is the best film every put out by Hollywood. Capn Ron is a true God. In fact when I was at Blue Water Charts and Books in Fort Lauderdale in December they pulled up the sale's data on the movie. Turns Captn Ron out sells just about all there products.
July 25th, 2008
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Enchantress: While we were on the way here...
The video above a short on dolphins - below....
July 25th, 2008
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Life is sailing and Little Else: More socialising.....
We have had another few days here, waiting for the weather window, during which Les and David took us to Quimper, where we saw some of the Fete de Cornouaille, lots of pipe bands, dancing and stalls selling all sorts of goodies. The day ended with a barbecue at a friend's house in Quimper. What a social whirl there is in Brittany!
July 25th, 2008
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The Voyage of the S/V Aquarius: Long Day... Long Couple of Weeks...
There are always exciting times aboard a boat... no matter whose boat it is!
July 25th, 2008
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ssstarlight: avoiding the log jams
We successfully avoided the floating log debris on the above mentionned foothills manmade lake this pm. Since the lake is primarily used for jetskiing, wake boarding behind outboard motor boats, we were questionning the safety for these watersports enthusiasts. In fishing kayaks, they don't present much of a hazard, as you usually have time to react to them. We saw several sailboats today, the Katrilu for one. We tried to reach the western end of the reservoir, but got a bit winded and turned back to the marina end of the lake. It's amazing the wave action on the lake, when there wasn't much boat action. I prefer this location to the Glenmore Reservoir, because you get a little excited with the small 1 foot waves once in a while, and then an outboard roars by and good gracious, you might get 2 foot waves. It's a great sight for kayakers, especially during the workweek.
July 25th, 2008
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My Sailing Experience From The Beginning: Thursday Night Races
7/24/2008
July 25th, 2008
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Wyntersea: Niagara Falls
As we head back west we take a break in Toronto. One can hardly say that they have been in Toronto without a glimpse of Niagara Falls so it was here we stood in the pissing rain. The endless rush of water roared as it plummeted 188 feet onto the craggy rocks below. This is surely a sight to behold.
July 25th, 2008
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Cruising with Prudence: Looking Forward at the Future
CURRENT LOCATION: Anchored in Ensenada Honda
July 25th, 2008
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