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Two sailors seeking to positions to race for the Rum. We don't really drink though....just wanting to have fun on the water. We have wife/GF if you need more weight lol.

Experienced.

I've been crewing on the same sailboat for a long time, and that person has now retired. I'd like to find another boat that needs experienced crew. Casual sailing on weekends here or there, and/or racing if you're into that as well.

I have lots of sailing/boating experience. Someone with a laid back, or casual attitude would be good. Let me know if I can help. I might have a few other friends off the same boat if you're interested.

Cheers...

I'm taking out a 46 ft sailboat out of Boardwalk Marina this afternoon, and could use some help on the sails. You don't have to be super experience. Some experience would be helpful LOL.

We leave the dock about 1pm and will be out about 4 hours, give or take. Please call me if you'd like to go. Beer will be provided.

Thomas
281-235-4131

I'm taking out a 46 ft sailboat out of Boardwalk Marina this afternoon, and could use some help on the sails. You don't have to be super experience. Some experience would be helpful LOL.

We leave the dock about 1pm and will be out about 4 hours, give or take. Please call me if you'd like to go. Beer will be provided.

Thomas
281-235-4131

I'm taking out a 46 ft sailboat out of Boardwalk Marina this afternoon, and could use some help on the sails. You don't have to be super experience. Some experience would be helpful LOL.

We leave the dock about 1pm and will be out about 4 hours, give or take. Please call me if you'd like to go. Beer will be provided.

Thomas
281-235-4131

Volvo Ocean Race tracking:

http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/virtualeye.html

Home Port software for Garmin is now available as a free download. This will enable you to plug in your pre-loaded Garmin GPS to your laptop, or use with map cards on your computer and you've got a high tech chart plotter.Very nice

You can download it here:

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod64242.html?pvID=105436

Supposedly, there will be a new reality TV series on the Volvo Ocean race, starting in October. Does any one know what Network? I'd like to know so I can determine if I need to switch providers.

YOu can watch a short promo here:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152718884857437&fref=nf

I will assume that the GBCA will not treat this post as an ad, as I'm just a guy (my wife and I) trying to find some people to go sailing with. If the admin disagrees and yanks this post, I understand and respect that decision.

I did a charter with some friends in 2013 sailing a CAT from Athens to Mykonos. Fabulous trip, all 14 days without a single argument or problem. I'm looking to do the same on this trip so if you can't bend over backwards to get along, put any differences that might develop with crew mates aside NO MATTER WHAT, and have a good time, please do us all a favor and read no further. Please?because being responsible for the yacht and the people on it, I won't tolerate any BS.

I'm putting together a charter for mid 2015 with the same yacht broker. I want to do 14 days. The yacht I'm looking at is a very late model 56 foot five cabin monohull with genset and A/C. I have a couple of different yachts to choose from. I have a couple of cabins that I'd like to find crew for that can share the charter cost and expenses for the trip. This is a situation where everyone on the boat, from the captain to the crew, would be sharing equally in the sailing chores, and the costs, whatever they work out to be. I'll put up all the security deposits and all of that, and be responsible, as the captain, for the yacht.

The plan is to either pick up/drop off the boat up in Mykonos (600 euros cost) or sail straight from the marina on mainland Greece to Mykonos and then start island hopping on to Santorini. The objective is to visit the islands around Mykonos, and on to Santorini, as part of my plan to see all of the Aegean Sea.

What we did on the last trip was two of the cabins were taken by people that did the whole 14 days in Greece. The other two cabins were available for people who did 7 days. The ferry system in Greece is really good and you can get to any island on any day that yo unwed to get to, so you can do a 7 day section if you can't do 14.

The plan is to see the islands, and visit the historical sites between Mykonos and Santorini. If you know about the area, you'll know that there is a lot of stuff to see. Many ancient ruins and stuff like that, of historical significance.

If you have any interest in making this trip, please send me a message, and I'll get back to yo with more info. I'm going to reserve the yacht very soon, in order to get a nice discount for the early reservation so we have plenty of time to discuss, finalize the cream, and plan the trip. There are a few yachts available with this broker, including the 40 ft CAT we had the last time so if we fill up this yacht, arrangements could be made to add a boat. That would be up to whomever was interested as I'd just steer you to them, and not be involved with that other than sharing my experience, and whatever info I have.

The last trip was the sailing trip of a lifetime, and the cost to go would have been very cheap, comparatively. I could not have stayed in hotel room for what the yacht would have cost. (Thanks you guys, I'll never forget it!) And to see Greece from the water, you see it in a way that you just can't do unless you do it by boat. You see things you can only see when traveling by boat. 

Hope to see you on the water in Greece?.cheers!

Two people need a ride for rum race two. She is experienced trimming, and he has foredeck experience.

We are putting together a sailboat racing crew and are in need of one or two lightweight bowpersons. Two would be nice so we'd have an extra. When you were not on the bow, there'd always be something else for you to do. It would be nice if you know how to sail but even if you don't, assuming you're athletic on some level, we will spend the time necessary to train you and make you part of the crew. Actually, you'd be part of the crew when you step on the boat. This is an ideal crewspot for a female as ideally, the person in this position would be lightweight. Age is not as important as attitude and health. And once you get this position down, there will ALWAYS be a boat needing a lightweight bow person. ALWAYS. Pretty much any place there is a sailboat racing scene. This boat is crewed by a team of grad students with a couple of older guys. The grad students are learning to sail, and you'd fit right in. This is casual sailing with an emphasis on fun and learning to sail better. Add a few beers and that's where its at. Please drop me message as we have a place for you. Cheers...

I?m planning a trip to bareboat sail the Greek Cyclades Islands in late April. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this area. Never been there and not sure what to expect. If you could share your past itinerary that would be very helpful as a place for me to start to plan mine. Do you have any suggestions on the must have items to take with us? This would be very beneficial. Thank you so much for taking a moment to help. It is sincerely appreciated.

A girlfriend and I would like to crew for the rum race on July 7th. I am an experienced sailor. She is not. Please let me know if you need crew. Cheers...