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Post by ishtar on Jul 27, 2009 14:49:59 GMT
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Post by Matt on Jul 28, 2009 12:40:00 GMT
Its a good idea to have created a blog, reminds me of the one Graham from CBYC has done, that way people not only from CYC can see your adventures in one place rather than bits and bobs all over the place.
Will have to check he blog frequently, thanks for putting this up. Happy sailing, looks a lovely area.
Matt.
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Post by ishtar on Jul 28, 2009 15:49:57 GMT
Thanks, Matt. When Louise and I first became interested in sailing about 18 months back, we read loads of these. OK, it's not anywhere tropical and exciting, but it still may prove interesting or informative (to a small degree) to someone.
BTW, I've linked to Graham's site (Banjo blog) from mine, if anyone is interested.
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Post by ishtar on Sept 26, 2012 7:28:19 GMT
For anyone who doesn't know, Louise and I are crewing for a friend on a Transatlantiic trip, Pembroke to Barbados, starting the week after next. I'll update the blog when possible, and post on the forum, but in th eabscence of any news, the ship's blog should be updated, with positions at least. blog.mailasail.com/chelone/1 |
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Post by Romantica on Sept 26, 2012 20:02:05 GMT
Looking forward to reading Louise and your adventures.
Reading Blue Bears logs leave us all in admiration. As well as wishing we had the courage, time, drive and commitment .
Hope you and Louise have a good passage, above all enjoy every minute & please keep us up to date with your progress
Best wishes and safe journey
Cheers
Jacky and Steve.
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Post by ishtar on Sept 27, 2012 18:34:33 GMT
Cheers, Steve. I may struggle as I don't know what Internet access we'll have. Should be some tales and piccies to show when we get back though, hopefully early December.
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Post by ishtar on Oct 14, 2012 15:17:55 GMT
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Post by Habso on Oct 14, 2012 22:02:48 GMT
Great write up and photos, well done.
I understand what you mean about Scotland and the Northern Isles... I went to Shetland for a party and moved to live up there for 5 years! A time of my life I will never forget...
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Post by Romantica on Oct 14, 2012 22:16:09 GMT
Well done both. Good write up and photo's The trip seems a good appetiser for your next adventure. Looking forward to reading that write up also Best wishes and stay safe Cheers Jacky & Steve  |
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Post by Viv on Oct 23, 2012 15:42:55 GMT
Hi M & L .
Your diving trip in Scotland looks brill , John L looks a bit top heavy with some extensions on top I am happy that you enjoyed your selves .
Looking forward to your next adventure across the pond be safe and look after your selves. VIV. xx
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Post by sheila on Oct 23, 2012 16:09:37 GMT
I've only just now got round to reading your blog Martin. Looks fab, but not for me, don't fancy being down there with the fishes! I think you might already be under way for USA. Stay safe and we look forward to hearing more from you in due course.
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Post by ishtar on Oct 23, 2012 18:59:36 GMT
Hi Sheila. Very busy getting the boat ready. Launched last week, Louise and Suzie filled her with food today, whilst I worked with the skipper on electronics, charting, MF radios, AIS etc.
Friday morning is a possibility for leaving, but next Tuesday looks bad in South Biscay, so......maybe.
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Post by sheila on Oct 24, 2012 8:31:49 GMT
Well, don't forget to let us know when you are setting off, by text or email before you get out of range! And I was thinking of poor Tigger last night, how is he taking it?
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Post by Fred on Oct 26, 2012 10:31:30 GMT
Hi Sheila. Very busy getting the boat ready. Launched last week, Louise and Suzie filled her with food today, whilst I worked with the skipper on electronics, charting, MF radios, AIS etc. Friday morning is a possibility for leaving, but next Tuesday looks bad in South Biscay, so......maybe. Martin Looks like you have a tail wind looking at the Jet stream Fred |
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Post by sheila on Oct 26, 2012 14:16:53 GMT
3.15 Friday afternoon 26th October. Louise has just phoned to say that they are just off to get the fresh food then they are leaving right away. Heading straight down to the Canaries, the trip should take about 4 or 5 days.
We wish them a safe passage.
Sheila & Vince
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Post by ishtar on Nov 1, 2012 9:47:43 GMT
Arrived La Corunna Northern Spain last night. Tried to get around the corner to West coast at Bayonne but 25 knot headwinds and big seas and we turned back. Biscay bouncy at the top, 30 knots off Ushant and water streaming into the cockpit on night watches, but I know now what a bluewater boat does. Long keel, she can carry more sail later and fly along nice and steady in a blow.
After that, three days of F3, lovely. AIS a must. Spoke to Oceana on radio.
Absolutely loving it. Will update blog with a longer account when I can. Best wishes to all at CYC.
M.
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Post by sheila on Nov 1, 2012 9:53:34 GMT
I see you are on line as I write Martin. Well done, you made good time didn't you? It's been pretty blowy here too. Horris dark nights and rain!
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Post by allan on Nov 1, 2012 10:58:29 GMT
L&M, great news, glad your safe and happy. I've just read your blog, sounds like a great trip so far. Chelone sounds like the right boat for the job, I'm interested to hear your views on AIS. Do you think it is important to transmit or would just a receiver be OK?
Allan
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Post by Romantica on Nov 1, 2012 13:06:30 GMT
Martin, Cherlone looks good on the water. Good to read your blog, ( you lucky dabs ). Glad Louise is still looking after you Hope you enjoyed a couple of beers. ;D Enjoy the rest of the trip, will look forward to reading about it on your Blog. Stay safe Jacky & Steve |
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Post by ishtar on Nov 2, 2012 18:05:27 GMT
Cheers everyone. yes, chelone is the business. Handled f7 gusting 8 in Biscay with some comfort. 16 tonnes so easy motion. Allan, aid receive is a must. Transmit very reassuring. It was nice to call skippers possibly on collision course and be told they could see lights, radar and had us on ais.
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Post by spidercrab on Nov 2, 2012 18:34:49 GMT
Fascinating to read your blog. What an amazing journey.
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Post by allan on Nov 6, 2012 17:52:31 GMT
If you look at www.marinetraffic.com/ais/ and put Chelone into the vessel box on the left you can follow their progress. I just looked and they are about 100Nm north of Lisbon. Allan |
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Post by spidercrab on Nov 6, 2012 18:28:49 GMT
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Post by spidercrab on Nov 6, 2012 18:37:42 GMT
Slightly off topic but if you look at Marinetraffic AIS live data for Barry at www.marinetraffic.com/ais/default.aspx?level0=100 and also Shipfinder AIS data for the area off Barry at http://www.http://shipfinder.co/ , right now, you will see different data. MarineTraffic shows 2 tankers anchored off Llantwit Major and Shipfinder shows one. They also show different names for the tanker called Jongleur (by MarineTraffic) and only known by its MMSI by Shipfinder. Makes you wonder how accurate the information is and who has the most accurate information? Marinetraffic appears to be better. I only noticed this when searching for Chelone on Shipfinder which couldn't find it. MarineTraffic and its APP find it without any issue. |
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Post by allan on Nov 6, 2012 21:52:21 GMT
In the past I have tried both, Marinetraffic seems best but it is only for interest at home. I went to Clovelly once and saw a ship off Lundy, my phone said it was moving at 10-15kts. Every time I looked at it over about 10 days, it was still shown in the same place.
Some ships don't even show up on the AIS I have on Chausey. Naval vessels often don't transmit.
Net based AIS and phone APPs are fine for stuff like looking for Louise and Martin. Direct, VHF, AIS is a useful addition on the boat BUT it is only a help. Relying on it is just another way of risking an EAI (Electronically Assisted Incident).
Allan
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Post by spidercrab on Nov 7, 2012 8:50:44 GMT
Out of interest, www.marinetraffic.com and www.shipfinder.co as well as the ShipFinder APP do not show Chelone or can find her. However, the MarineTraffic APP can if you search for Chelone find her and shows her track ending at the port of Cascais near Estoril and Lisbon at 5:16am today. Presumably their AIS is now off and is therefore not currently transmitting. |
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Post by sheila on Nov 7, 2012 10:24:01 GMT
Martin Ishtar, if you read this. Looking at your photo of you enjoying a nice cup of coffee just be careful about leaving stuff very visible. Anyone could come along and pick stuff up off the table.
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Post by traveller on Nov 7, 2012 11:23:30 GMT
Hi Martin and Louise. We have been following your exciting voyage and see that you are probably at Cascais, sorry the weather here in Portugal is being so very unforgiving! We are down the other end in Tavira, rain coming down in sheets and blowing like mad. Hope to be able to continue to watch your progress. Enjoy your adventure and above all stay safe. Carol and Graham (ex Blythe Spirit)
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Post by ishtar on Nov 7, 2012 11:48:14 GMT
Yep, arrived Cascais 5am today. On the way in, 5 knots of wind became 38knots in 5 mins, and us with full sail. Tired. Update blog soon, maybe pictures.
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Post by sheila on Nov 7, 2012 17:00:47 GMT
Ooh, Cascais is lovely! I bought some fab shoes and beautiful Atlantis Crystal there once. If you've got a good day there, get the train in to Lisbon, it's not too far and a lovely run along the coast/river. Don't forget to buy some Pasteis de natas (pl) (pastel de nata sing), like little custard tarts but much nicer! They'll keep you going on board for a bit.
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