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.How Do You Mark Your sailing yacht's Anchor Chain- August 27, 2007 I thought it would be interesting to hear about the various methods used to mark anchor chain on a sailing yacht. I have seen a very effective method of having cable-ties every 10 meters - one for 10m. 2 for 20m, etc. Full discussion ....http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5198 Good Cruising And Sailing Quotes...- August 23, 2007 Cruising lets you share a back porch with a billionaire. Many more quotes ...http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5172 Delivery Yachtsman Freed In Gibraltar- August 20, 2007 2 months in jail I believe and I can't imagine how much pain and money this cost him and his sailing crew. What a nightmare situation to find oneself in when you thought you were doing something relaxing and enjoyable. Full discussion ....http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5003 Sailingcruising To Achieve One's Goals.- August 19, 2007 After reading Liz Clark's sailing blog, my husband and I started talking about what was so refreshing about it (besides the good grammar and pics!). Well, the thing that jumped out was the fact that this cruiser wasn't identifying herself as a cruiser but instead as a surfer-girl. Her outlook on life, her goals, where she's going and what she's doing doesn't simply focus on "cruising" for the sake of cruising. We realized that we were craving another viewpoint like this. We absolutely love to...http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5139 Water Treatment For Tanks On Yachts and Boats in general.- August 18, 2007 Tony Herrick from Cruising Connections asked whether this product was worth considering for the boating industry. The product is made in S Africa and is approved by the SA Burough of Standards and in use by the local Military amongst many other govt. and semi-govt. organizations and private groups. The retail cost for the water treatment would be in the region of about US$20 per 1,000 liters of water. The best for me is that this treatment is odourless and tasteless (Chlorine and bleach free)...http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5118 Hurricane DEAN - warning for the Caribbean- August 17, 2007 Hurricane Dean - a warning has been issued for the Caribbean and in particular to St Lucia and Martinique. Dean had been looking a little more ragged on satellite this morning due to some dry air intrusion, and a bit of westerly shear. However recent visible and enhanced IR satellite loops indicate Hurricane Dean's structure has improved, and may be starting the forecasted steady strengthening. In fact, the 5:00 a.m. advisory reported a minimum central pressure of 976 mb or 28.82 inches. This...http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5130 Tropical Depression Four ( TD 4 ) and Disturbance 91L - Atlantic storms.- August 13, 2007 Tropical Depression Four (TD 4 ) a storm in the Atlantic - this was designated late this morning. It's moving to the west, and I expect this motion to continue for the next 72 hours. I feel the NHC has a good track forecast right now, based on what I've seen in the forecast steering currents as mentioned this morning. This could change as this reaches T.S. or Hurricane status. I will continue to monitor that and put out a forecast if needed regarding any possible change. All interests in the...http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4958 Navigation software - what is good for use on a sailing yacht- August 13, 2007 Hi, just a quick question - I've been looking for navigation software and found there is lots of it for sailing yachts. I came across a program called Software on Board that runs C Maps. So, I was just wondering if anyone has this and can tell me what it's like. Can anyone tell me what type of GPS antenna would be best (an internal or an external) My boat is aluminium and I'm not sure how the signal would go through aluminium, and, is the accuracy of these units as good as each other Full...http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4723 GPS - WAAS discontinued so does your GPS unit require a software update- August 6, 2007 What does this mean for existing (maybe older) GPS receivers Do they require a software update for the changes Perhaps you should contact the supplier or manufacturer of your unit to confirm. Full discussion .....http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4654 Yacht Clandara in difficulty in the Indian Ocean - Latest News.- August 2, 2007 Yacht Clandara - catamaran adrift in the Indian Ocean. SA men wait on rescue from yacht Clandara 01082007 12:15 - (SA) Johannesburg - Authorities on the island of Reunion said it could take them until Saturday to get to the yacht Clandara adrift in the Indian Ocean, SABC news reported on Wednesday. Four yachtsmen on board the catamaran Clandara were stranded in deep seas after their yacht lost its mast, sail and radio antenna during heavy storms on Monday evening. Three South African men and...http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4520 |