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| February 26, 2010 |
Knut M. Hansen, Tjoeme, MOR
Subject: Wintering in Scandinavia
We are soooo happy to see that you are planning to visit and even
spend wintertime in our our local cruising ground. Since 1985 the
coast between Gøtborg and Lindesnes (most southern point in Norway)
has been our local homewaters....read more |
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| February 23, 2010 |
Art Baxter, Carmel, IN
Subject: Tracking
I so enjoyed your article in Yachting. You certainly know how to
encourage timid cruisers....read more |
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| February 18, 2010 |
Judson Browne, Atlanta, GA
Subject: New Paige
We have been following ya'all since the start. Thank you for your time.
We are a few years out and are interested in the N60....read more |
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| February 16, 2010 |
Neville Morrin, Murwillumbah, AUS
Subject: Missing the east coast!
Hello Scott and Mary. I know you can't go everywhere but to
miss the east coast of Aus is like sailing past the U.S.A. and saying,
"I wonder who lives there?" The Barrier reef and all along this coast
is so beautiful & in my opinion is worth a look...and you're so close!....read more |
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| February 11, 2010 |
Tim Morris, Torquay, GBR
Subject: So many places, so little time
While on your travels, you will have undoubtedly seen some of the most
beautiful places/sights in the world. You must have surely bypassed a
thousand others. I guess there are many that you are yet to see...read more |
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| January 25, 2010 |
Michael Bean, Dale City, VA
Subject: Crew
Thanks for all the work to but out VofE. My sugestion to
all is read both your blog and forum from the begining before asking
questions, you may already have the answer...read more |
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| January 11, 2010 |
Arthur Baxter, Naples, FL
Subject: Dockage location
Looking on the satellite photo, I see a Seaport restaurant with a wall dock with finger piers. Close?...read more |
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| January 4, 2010 |
Breck Waterman, Adelaide, AUS
Subject: Visiting
Hello Mary and Scott,
I read your blog with great interest as my wife and I are planning our
escape to sea. I believe you intend to cross the bottom of Australia
on your next leg and was wondering if you intend to stop off in
Adelaide along the way?...read more |
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| January 4, 2010 |
Mike Lindskog, Houston, TX
Subject: Storm Windows
Hello Scott and Mary! Scott, I sincerely appreciate the
time and effort you put into VofE, and the support of Mary to give you
the time to do it! What a great source of information!....read more |
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| December 22, 2009 |
Sue Tomback, Marina del Rey, CA
Subject: Paravanes
We have N4654 and are currently cruising the Pacific Northwest.
Just curious as to why you did not run with the paravances in?....read more |
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| December 16, 2009 |
Mark Heeley, Sydney, AUS
Subject: Australian plans
What are you plans when you reach Eden/Hobart? Will you be travelling
North to Sydney?....read more |
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| December 4, 2009 |
Andy Becker, Lindenhurst, NY
Subject: Fish contest
Scott, First off let me say that I have been a follower of your blog since> its inception & have enjoyed reading every word. I like the way you & Mary approach boating, life & traveling together.....read more |
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| December 2, 2009 |
Rob, Sydney, AUS
Subject: Addicted
Thanks for your inspirational words, although I do have a bone to pick
with both of you...!!....read more |
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| November 20, 2009 |
Art Baxter,Carmel, IN
Subject: Thanks
It's wonderful to read (participate) in your adventure. My
wife and I toodled around in a OI 41 on the Great Lakes, East Coast
and Bahamas before trying the trawler life in a vintage Mainship 34
(#22) but my ancient knees couldn't do the bilge thing so now we watch videos.....read more |
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| October 12, 2009 |
Martin K. Valestrand, Eastport, NY
Subject: USA
How do you man the bridge with two people, on a long ocean crossing?....read more |
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| October 2, 2009 |
Tim Morris, Torquay, GBR
Subject: Tsunami
Questions: Thinking as you were in both Samoas last year, I wondered about the information you would have received and action you would have taken in the circumstances of a forecasted tsunami. Seeing boats inside houses, and talk of Tsunami's running at 500mph (if that's true) certainly makes you think....read more |
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| September 24, 2009 |
Anthony Byrne, Sydney, AUS
Subject: Fuel
When it comes to purchasing fuel at so many different places/countries on your travels, how do you pay for it, the best and easiest way?...read more |
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| September 24, 2009 |
Jim, Huntington Beach, CA
Subject: Cameras (sort of)
OK, I'll bite. What's a "boat unit"? As in MS's camera starter package costs about two boat units. I absolutely love your stories. Thank you so much for taking the time to share....read more |
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| August 27, 2009 |
Kim Spencer, Auckland, NZ
Subject: Fuel Supplies
G'day Scott & Mary, Really enjoying reading your 'trip reports'. I'm guessing that you have enough fuel to circumavigate NZ a couple of times but when it
does come time to purchase diesel, do you (a) have an agent that arranges a volume discount. (b) ring around to find the best price yourselves or (c) rock into the closest marina and fill her up (d) none of the above.....read more |
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| August 13, 2009 |
Colin, Newcastle, GBR
Subject: Anchor Bridle/Snubber
Hi Scott, I have been meaning to ask for some time, but your latest fabulous
VofE has focused my mind. What bridle/snubber arrangements to you make
with normal conditions?....read more |
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| August 11, 2009 |
Linda, Beaufort, NC
Subject: Catamaran
Hi Scott and Mary,
Not a question but a celebration! We corresponded back in April....The SeaVeyor is now ours!! She is a beautiful vessel.. 50' by 23', Crother Design. Can't wait for "bluewater"....read more |
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| August 6, 2009 |
Paige Reeves, West Sussex, GBR
Subject: Fishing
Hi Scot and Mary,
First an enormous thank you for the inspiration you have given me and
many others. I check every day to see if you have posted an update on
your adventures. Without your example I doubt that I'd be preparing
for my own little venture into the unknown.....read more |
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| July 13, 2009 |
Tom Waring, Bahrain, BHR
Subject: How to start?
Hi Scott and Mary,
I have read all your Captain's log posts which are truly inspirational! 'My Time' beckons! I am a 48 years old Brit and (what I initially thought was a mild mid-life crisis but it just won't go away) I am keen to start 'The Big Adventure'. ....read more |
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| June 30, 2009 |
Peter B. Voss, Bavarian, DEU
Subject: Fuel Bladders
Hi Scott and Mary, I read in the last Forum about "fuel bladders" and I don't understand this word. Is this a part of bacteria in the fuel? ....read more |
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| June 2, 2009 |
Bill and Rosemary Henderson, Golden Bay, NZL
Subject: Crossing the South Pacific
We have taken your advice and are at present living on
Levity our N4305 which we bought in Florida last July. We are
currently in Puerto Rico shortly heading for ABCs and then on to
Panama....read more |
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| May 26, 2009 |
Jeff Stuart, Scottsdale, AZ
Subject: Boats
I read that you and Mary owned another trawler prior to commissioning
Egret. Could you expand on that particular vessel. Additionally,
could you provide us with some past history about your cruising
passages leading up to the 2004 NAR.....read more |
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| May 19, 2009 |
Dan, Lincoln, CA
Subject: Cost
Hi guys, My wife & I dream of your lifestyle. We are
looking at retirement in a few years and wanted to know now that you
have been doing this for a while. Have you come up with an average monthly cost to cruise like you do? ....read more |
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| April 28, 2009 |
Linda Sandbo, Beaufort, NC
Subject: Tech stuff/photography
Hi again Mary, one more question. I want my photography to
be a major part of our voyage. How difficult is it to send images, etc
that hilights your adventures? What do you suggest for external
storage, and just how difficult is it to get your images (which I
love seeing) out?.....read more |
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| April 24, 2009 |
Linda Sandbo, Beaufort, NC
Subject: Thanks/Navigation
Thanks Mary, your response was very "common sense" and take
it a step at a time. What about navigation? Charts? etc, is it
better to learn from a book or just hands on experience?.....read more |
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| April 21, 2009 |
Linda Sandbo, Beaufort, NC
Subject: Help
This is for Mary: we are about to purchase a 50 Cat. My
husband has instructed me that I need to reserach food, medical,
insurance, and read Chapman's book all the way through. Uh, what do you
suggest?....read more |
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| April 8, 2009 |
Scott Barnaby, Decatur, GA
Subject: Comment only
Dear Fryer, my how you do go on - and thanks for that! I
spent 3 delicious months in NZ in '86 - really enjoyed the Nelson
wooden boats - and think you are in for a real treat going thru the
Marlboro Sound(s)....read more |
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| March 31, 2009 |
Gordon & Kate Nissen, Tortola, VGB
Subject: BVI Flagged vessel
We own N46 #4 ..Viking Star and are considering the idea of
registering the boat in the BVI.....we noticed that you are BVI
registered and were wondering about any issues when we get up to the
USA...read more |
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| February 27, 2009 |
John, Alamo, CA
Subject: Short handed cruising
I'm interested in short handed cruising and I'm curious as
to how you handle sleeping when it's just the two of you on a long
passage? Do you ever both sleep and put it on auto? Or do you do shifts?
Thanks....read more |
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| February 10, 2009 |
Chris Jenkins, Auckland, NZL
Subject: GPS-NAV Software
Hi Scott and Mary, We met recently at the 'Welcome' event in Auckland hosted by Nordhavn. We were the two guys with the Grand Banks. You will be pleased to know that we still follow your travels with keen interest and after meeting with you both we are even more
inspired to adventure further around our own country and beyond in the
very near future....read more |
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| January 29 , 2009 |
Brenda, Shermans Dale, PA
Subject: Navigation and electronics
I have followed the Nords since the 2004 Atlantic crossing.
I read your columns all the time, in magazines and in this forum. I
am always checking to see where you are located at this time...read more |
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| January 23 , 2009 |
Jeff Stuart, Scottsdale, AZ
Subject: Two Person Watch Standing
Scott and Mary, What a pleasure and privilege to follow such a fascinating adventure for two and one worth dreaming about and keeping the fire stoked for!....read more |
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