Sailing and Cruising forums - HOT topics of discussion delivered in RSS news feeds.Hot new topics being discussed on the Cruiserlog ocean cruising and sailing discussion forum boards.To All Cruisers - Information On Cruising Expenses.- December 22, 2007 This is not "how much does it cost to cruise." This isn't "How much did you spend in Fiji" This is, "what do you spend on a monthly or weekly basis in the various ports while cruising" It doesn't have to be exact, and shouldn't be overblown, but this is intended to buttress the arguments of many destination-based businesses that cruising sailors are good for the local economy. This is a subject near and dear to my heart, because it isn't just Fiji who discounts the cruising sailor as a benefit..http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6027 Cruising Fiji - Up To Date Information.- December 21, 2007 Some very important information has been updated TODAY on the Cruising & Sailing Wiki's Fiji page. Cruisers planning to visit Fiji should read this. Details ....http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6015 Boom Brakes & Preventers, Preventing Injuries.- December 20, 2007 Not wishing to pre-empt the findings of the investigation into the latest tragedy in the ARC rally. But taking a good hard look at preventing injuries from being hit specifically by booms:- During racing, the controlled gybe manoeuver may be performed many times without the use of a boom preventer - this is understandable. However, when in a cruising mode and when setting a course for a distant destination, is there a good reason for not using a boom preventer, so that if an unplanned gybe...http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5973 Yacht "No Komis" Epirb Activated - Indonesia- December 6, 2007 We just got this message from a friend's wife. Her husband's EPIRB (Yacht NO KOMIS) went off and he dropped off the nets and e-mail. The local SAR does not seem to have many assetscapabilities. We don't know Indonesia very well, anyone have any suggestions as to any other actions she should take "Great to hear from you and get the photos. Life is stressful for me right now. Terry and his yacht "No Komis" are the subject of a search by Search & Rescue, Indonesia. The EPIRB went off last...http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5893 Schooner Alvei Overdue To New Zealand.- December 5, 2007 An aircraft is to carry out a search for a ship which was due to arrive in New Zealand on Saturday. The 92ft schooner Alvei left Port Vila in Vanuatu with nine people onboard more than three weeks ago. The Alvei is described as a learning vessel, which gives travelers the experience of sailing on a traditional ship. Its crew and passengers are believed to be aged between 27 and 66 and include Australians, Americans, a New Zealander and an Englishman. Details ....http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5886 Caribbean or Bahamas - where to keep a yacht- December 1, 2007 This is a somewhat general question but where would be a good place to moor a yacht - the Bahamas or in the Caribbean When I say good, I mean a combination of relatively cheap-to-fly- to, close to an airport, relatively cheap and safe to moor a sailing yacht that is also a good cruising destination. Full discussion ....http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5848 |