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| October 25, 2008 |
Tim Morris, Torquay, GBR
Subject: Wow!
Congratulations. A fantastic climax. However, the timing
of your success runs parallel to my 'dream' fading. The Global
financial problems have resulted in Sterling falling badly against the
dollar, effectively putting up the price of my dream 52 by 25%.....read more> |
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| October 21, 2008 |
Jean-Louis, Cheshire, GBR
Subject: Just... Thank you!
Congratulations, you made it again! New Zeland is another step and I wish you a very good time there. I keep reading you almost everyday and just want to say, thank you......read more> |
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| October 16, 2008 |
Peter Sheppard, Melbourne, AUS
Subject: Tazzie
I am an Aussie N55 owner and plan to be in Tazzie this coming Feb
(which is the best time to be there incidently) I was there last year
and loved it so much, that I joined the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
in Hobart and will be in the bi annual Van Diemans Land circumnavigation rally in February with 39 other boats.......read more> |
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| October 16, 2008 |
Dr. Edward W. Pearson, Palm Harbor, FL
Subject: North Up / Course Up
More of an expanded answer in agreement, as a fellow boater
and pilot I often get questioned when flying with other pilots /
instructors why I like North Up while flying, and the answer is that
boaters like it better for general course guidance and orientation......read more> |
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| October 15, 2008 |
Scott Adams, Norco, CA
Subject: Navigation
More technical questions for you as the wife and I follow
your progress and plan our own adventure someday - On your last VofE,
you mention that you run your navigation software with "North Up" on
the moving map, as opposed to "Course Up".....read more> |
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| October 3, 2008 |
Don Cochrane, Burnsville, MN
Subject: Costs
Capt. Scott. Your responses to questions regarding expenses are, "PC" but do not provide answers. In one response, you mention your cruising costs are less than your "dirt living" costs--I paraphrased a bit.....read more> |
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| October 2, 2008 |
Victor Perry, Ontario, CAN
Subject: Investments & Fuel
Hi Scott & Mary, I have been recently following your adventures and find them
inspirational. I currently have a five year countdown to retirement
and my wife and I have been planning over the past ten years to follow
the same independent boating lifestyle you currently enjoy. I have two questions for you....read more> |
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| August 25, 2008 |
Jack Meyer, Houston, TX USA
Subject: Generator Usage
Hi Scott: I was wondering how often you use your AC now that you are in the tropics.
I'm sure you run the Gen everyday to charge batteries and make water.
....read more> |
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| August 25, 2008 |
Scott Adams, Norco, USA
Subject: Sea Anchor Use
Just beginning our research for our "cruising/diving" retirement and I'm currently looking at sea anchor uses/techniques....read more> |
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| August 15, 2008 |
Ellis Thorpe, Wellington, NZL
Subject: Newbie
Newbie
Hi there I have been following very keenly your travels
both on the website and through magazines. I am only 19 but would love
to one day own a Nordhavn boat and travel but would be very interested
in meeting you and seeing your boat and learning about your amazing
travels. I live in Wellington NZ.....read more> |
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| August 6, 2008 |
Rick Sorenson, Jr., West Hartford, Ct. USA
Subject: Cruising w/kids
Thank you so much for the continual updates on your VofE...very motivating. We are considering taking a year with 3 kids
aboard in a few years time.....read more> |
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| August 5, 2008 |
Rick MacClure, Gold Coast, AUS
Subject: Power Boat Website
My wife and I have been following your travels from the get
go, what a great trip. Its good to hear that you are getting closer to
our neck of the woods (Australia) your information on the pacific
Islands will be read with great interest.....read more> |
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| August 4, 2008 |
Manfred Mayerhofer, Vienna, AUT
Subject: Fuel
During your long travels, have you ever had problems getting enough fuel
at any of the harbors and islands for you've visited...particularly in the Pacific?....read more> |
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| July 15, 2008 |
Eva Drangsholt, Oslo, NORWAY
Subject: Watermaker
What inspiration is gained from you! I read somewhere in your log about your experiences with water makers
and their similarity to pool filtration equipment; in retrospect what
water maker would you have bought today in view of durability, ease
and cost of maintenance, (taste of water produced), etc? All the best from a blustery Norway, and I'll continue reading until
my eyes
water :-)....read more> |
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| July 1, 2008 |
Tim Morris, Torquay, Devon GBR
Subject: Decisions, Decisions
Hi to you both from sunny (not) England. Just
hypothetically you understand... If one were to buy a pre-owned
Nordhavn 40'-50', which (say) 10 (or 20 if you like) items would you
want to ensure it had, or if it didn't, would want to allow for in the
purchasing costing....read more> |
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| July 1, 2008 |
Colin Rae, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear GBR
Subject: Anchor Weight
Weight of anchor? Not sure if you've answered this before, but I cannot find it! What weight is your anchor? I have just ordered a Rocna 88lb for my N40.
They also offer a 121lb which they suggest is a bit of an overkill.....read more> |
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| June 11, 2008 |
David Andrews, Sutherlin, OR
Subject: Freezer
Do you have some containers such as gallon jugs ...can you
fill some with water and place them in the freezer?
This will possibly give it some relief. The high start up load may be
the first sign of a compressor failure....read more> |
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| June 8, 2008 |
Harry Dames, Pretoria, ZAF
Subject: Adventure
Hi Scott & Mary, This is just to wish you Godspeed on your
amazing adventure! I hope to own an Nordhavn one day and will do the
same God willing!...read more> |
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| June 5, 2008 |
Kevin Barrass, Trull Taunton, GBR
Subject: Fuel
Looking at your last question and reply on fuel its worth noting that in Europe a gallon is 4.56 litres but the US gallon is considerably smaller at 3.8 litres. This means that the fuel burn looks worse than it is to anyone from Europe....read more> |
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| June 5, 2008 |
Peter B. Voss, Krumbach, Bavaria DEU
Subject: Fuel consummation Atlantic Rally 2004
Thanks for your detailed information about the different handling by
US vs EU voltage.
I have another question for you about the fuel consumption in 2004...read more> |
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| May 27, 2008 |
Peter B. Voss, Krumbach, Bavaria DEU
Subject: Electric 110V/60Hz vs. 220V/50Hz
Hi Scott and Mary, Thank you very much for the detailed informations about your tour over the last 1 1/2 years...read more> |
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| May 23, 2008 |
Jean-Louis, Burnsville, Macclesfield GBR
Subject: Antoine
Your story about Antoine made me smile! Being French I can tell you a bit more about him...read more> |
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| April 24, 2008 |
Don Cochrane, Burnsville, MN
Subject: Safety in tranferring fuel
Hummmmm...transfering fuel on the foredeck in building seas without a "tie off" or life jackets?.....read more> |
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| April 24, 2008 |
Danny Fletcher, Corpus Christi, TX
Subject: Stabilization
I have 4669 with paravanes, an I'm thinking of putting on TRACs. Do you run with both?....read more> |
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| April 23, 2008 |
Wayne Mapp, Auckland, NZL
Subject: Annual costs
Just wondering about your annual vessel costs, eg Fuel,
maintenance, haulout. Have they been greater than you expected with a
larger number of mechanical and electronic failures during the last year?....read more> |
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| April 22, 2008 |
Jan Hawranke, Montreal, CAN
Subject: Electrical Storms
First of all, I am completely fascinated and absorbed with your long
distance voyaging and stories of the people you meet and places you visit.
Together with all the pictures you are taking, your adventure would
make a really great book (hint)!...read more> |
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| April 21, 2008 |
Bill & Rosemary Henderson, Takaka, NZL
Subject: Insurance
Hello to the Egret crew. Well, we have just taken your
advice and sold our house and are off to Florida to look at a used N43
next week...read more> |
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| April 17, 2008 |
Jack Meyer, Houston, USA
Subject: Electronics
Hi Scott: The wife and I are about 4 years away from
signing for an N47. If you were starting over with a clean sheet,
what electronics would you go? with.....read more> |
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| April 16, 2008 |
Peter, Auckland, CAN
Subject: Fuel
Glad to see you are on your way and all is well. One question
concerning the additional fuel you have on board: How does this
effect the stability and roll motion of Egret?.....read more> |
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| April 16, 2008 |
Dave Sitler, Waterloo, CAN
Subject: Commuications
Great Story. What communication do you carry and what are the manufacturers?.....read more> |
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| April 15, 2008 |
Jennifer Urban, Raleigh, NC
Subject: NC daughter
Scott, Mary and Franko,
This here is Franko's daughter-in-law and favorite bow bunny,
Jennifer. I am happy to hear that you guys are having such a
fantastic time on your journey. .....read more> |
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| April 12, 2008 |
Mauricio y Gildy, Merida, MEX
Subject: Paravanes
Que chévere. This are the words Gilda said, after a first
glimpse of your beautifull web site, N-46 seems for us the perfect
size, and learning from you is very enjoyable.....read more> |
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| April 8, 2008 |
Jack Meyer, Houston, TX
Subject: Dinghy Choice
From looking at pics of Egret, I believe your dinghy to be
a Livingston rigid hull catamran. Is this correct?....read more> |
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| April 7, 2008 |
Wayne Mapp, Auckland, NZL
Subject: Good wishes
No question. But I have been following your fascinating
voyage. A warm summer in New Zealand in 2008 is something you will enjoy......read more> |
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| April 1, 2008 |
Don Cochrane, Burnsville, MN
Subject: Medical
Please detail your medical training in preparation for your cruise and detail what
medical equipment and meds-both otc and perscription-you have on hand. .....read more> |
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| March 17, 2008 |
Peter, Auckland, NZL
Subject: Kiwi Roa
No question. Just one of our friends left NZ to cross the
Southern Ocean some weeks ago and have just arrived in Puerto Montt so
don't be surprised is a Kiwi says "hi" as we have been following your
trip for some time. Best of luck and "see" you in New Zealand.....read more> |
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| March 13, 2008 |
Scott Barnaby, GA, USA
Subject: No question, just gratitude
Scott and Mary, No question, just gratitude. Your Chilean
Channel pix are just fantastic. Thank you so much. And thanks for the
inspiration to 'get out there'......read more> |
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| March 13, 2008 |
Peter Fields, Sydney, AUS
Subject: Isla Juan Fernandez
I read in your March 10 post that you're heading for
Robinson Crusoe Island. You'll love it, a most spectacular place and
loaded with history ......read more> |
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| February 16, 2008 |
Tim Morris, Torquay, Devon GBR
Subject: Dry stacks
Hi Scott, your riveting read continues. Please let me have your
'for and against' regarding dry stack exhaust. Thank you.....read more> |
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| February 12, 2008 |
Doug Bright, Perth, WA AUS USA
Subject: Just a hello
Hi Scott and Mary, I just wanted to say hi and congratulations on your progress to date, and that I have downloaded and printed all your Captain's logs and am
still reading them. I have got up the Beagle Channel so I've almost
caught up with you!....read more> |
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| January 22, 2008 |
Bob Rubel, West Union, SC USA
Subject: AGM Batteries
I just emailed the "Marina Del Sur" in Puerto Montt asking
if they or anyone else in Puerto Montt stocked AGM Batteries. Oh, and
they also have in house electrical and refrigeration repair technicians....read more> |
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| January 21, 2008 |
Colin Rae, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear GBR
Subject: Watermaker
Still in awe of your adventure. I have a map of the world
on my study wall (4' by 3') and you guys are being tracked with little
red stickers (Kosmos N43 in blue by the way.)....read more> |
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| January 21, 2008 |
Capt. Steve Larivee, Longmeadow, MA USA
Subject: Chonos
Judging by all the trouble people have with bringing their
dogs with them on trips (and this when they have all the necessary
medical paperwork), aren't you worried about the problems you'll face
with Chonos at your first check in?....read more> |
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| January 21, 2008 |
Don Cochrane, Burnsville, MN USA
Subject: Equipment issues
Please provide a list of equipment failures/problems/issues and solutions. I know this may entail
"pages" but feel it may be helpful. I am about ready to call
Nordhavn and send check for either a 47 or 55 footer...sweaty
palms, heart racing, BP up...you know the drill!!....read more> |
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| January 21, 2008 |
Carlos Sucre, Caracas, DF Venezuela
Subject: Happy New Year
Heartwarming you taking care of Chonos. Particulary under the
circumstances. Kudos to you. We are enjoing every part of the trip.
Rolls new 2 volt batts? Carlos......read more> |
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| January 09, 2008 |
Peter Fields, Sydney, NSW AUS
Subject: The voyage and Cabo Raper
I'm following your doings with great interest and some
nostalgia. Sailed there with two others in the summer of 77-78 in a 47'
sloop from Auckland via Cape Horn ...which we later
scuba-dived....then your course almost the same except for a Magellan
sortie to Punta Arenas......read more> |
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| January 09, 2008 |
Jeff Start, Christchurch, Canterbury NZL
Subject: Happy New Year Mary & Scott
All the best for the new season from NZ
Just a quick question if i may ask. Apart from crab traps have you
tried any other type of fishing in the southern waters of Chile, if so
what have you been catching?......read more> |
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| January 7, 2008 |
Scott Barnaby, Decatur, GA USA
Subject: Fragile Selves
I was quite pleased to hear about the fragility you two have
developed - I work only two days/week(spend weekends at a lake home)
butstill am too much exposed to media ......read more> |
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| December 25, 2007 |
Michael Henry, Snellville, GA USA
Subject: Car Racing
Merry Christmas and thanks for taking the time to let us
follow in your adventures. As a corner marshall out of Road Atlanta, I seem to love the same adventures as yourselves. What did you drive?......read more> |
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| December 21, 2007 |
Don Cochrane, Burnsville, MN USA
Subject: Provisioning
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you both. What do you carry in the way of provisions? Meat? Veggies? Staples? Can goods Toiletries? "Goodies?" etc. etc.....read more> |
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| October 1, 2007 |
Aeron, Canterbury, GBR
Subject: Ambition's
Hi Scott & Mary, I have been following your progress with great interest (maby a bit
jealous). One of the biggest concerns i would have is fuel. Do you store
fuel on-board ?.......read more> |
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| September 24, 2007 |
Carlos Sucre, Caracas, VEN
Subject: Wing engine
Trip of a lifetime. Congratulations. How useful has been the wing engine (as plan B propulsion)?.......read more> |
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| September 18, 2007 |
Knut M. Hansen, Tjome, MOR
Subject: Diesel heater
I see you keep nice inside temperatures even in icy conditions. Do you
think the somewhat smaller Dickinson Newport heater could have done the
job as well? .......read more> |
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| September 17, 2007 |
Ryan Miller, Palm Bay, FL USA
Subject: TK
I have enjoyed reading your trip log and living vicariously
through your travels. My wife and I are also avid boaters with aspirations
of living aboard in the future. Your voyage has kept the dream alive for
us. Thanks! .......read more> |
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| August 27, 2007 |
Jack Meyer, Houston, TX USA
Subject: Redundant Systems
My wife and I are planning to make the leap in 10 to 12
years after our daughter is out on her own. In the meantime, I intend
to educate myself as much as possible. .......read more> |
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| August 22, 2007 |
Chris Locher, Zurich, SWI
Subject: Ahoi Egret
You made comments once, that you sold your house and content and made
Egret your home. Were do you legally reside? Do you still maintain a
residency in FL, or have you become a "World citizen"?.......read more> |
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| August 21, 2007 |
Dr. Werner Spittler, Nieder Olm, Rheinland Pfalz DEU
Subject: Spanish lesson
It`s good to see you socializing down there. I am always
looking forward to your log. But please talk to your Spanish friends
saying "mis amigos".......read more> |
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| August 20, 2007 |
Bruce Carlile, Poway, CA USA
Subject: Camera
I've been an avid reader and follower of your voyage to South
America. Your pictures are amazing......read more> |
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| August 13, 2007 |
Vernon, Lake Jackson, TX USA
Subject: Budgets
I realize there are many factors, but apart from fuel, do you
have an estimate of the cost of annual maintenance/repairs? What should
the owner of a new N47 budget for typical repairs/maintenance over the
course of a year?.....read more> |
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| August 6, 2007 |
Chris, Palm Coast, FL USA
Subject: Communication/internet
I am a neophyte to this (however it was a goal 15 years ago) but have
great intensity and am looking into retiring and trying this for a few
years......read more> |
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| August 3, 2007 |
Curtis Cole, Corvallis, OR USA
Subject: Medical
When I found your website about 2 months ago, I quickly got caught up on
the adventure. What a wonderful adventure!......read more> |
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| July 31, 2007 |
Scott Barnaby, Decatur, GA USA
Subject: Photography
Did I read somewhere in your forum or trip log that one of you
is a professional photographer?? Are you able to earn funds from your
photos?......read more> |
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| July 23, 2007 |
Scott, Corinth, TX USA
Subject: Very Good
Really I have no question, just admiration. The wife and I have our 20 year plan all worked out. If all goes well we shall follow your footsteps......read more> |
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| July 11, 2007 |
Chris, Sacramento, CA USA
Subject: Boat Comparison
Over the past two weeks I've read through your Captian's Log (and forum)
and it has served to fuel my desire to buy my own boat and cruise in far off
locations like Argentina.....read more> |
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| July 6, 2007 |
Jason Holt, London, United Kingdom, GBR
Subject: Insurance
Hi there. I'm just wondering how Insurance works when youre
traveling around the world. For the boat, are there set procedures or
things you nave to do with regards to youre insurance company?....read more> |
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| July 2, 2007 |
Lee & Carna Robinson, Port St. Lucie, FL USA
Subject: Solar power...
Scott & Mary...This is my first time reading about your
"trip of a lifetime" and while I was looking at your photos, I saw that
you have solar panels on the top of your bimini....read more> |
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| June 27, 2007 |
Allan Robinson, Kwajalein, MHL
Subject: Thank you!
I am so pleased to be following your journey, which I recently
discovered on the Nordhavn site.....read more> |
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| June 11, 2007 |
Peter B. Voss, Krumbach, BAVARIA DEU
Subject: I dream your trip
Thanks for all your very clear information on the technical side of the
boat, the country and people......read more> |
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| June 11, 2007 |
Doug Bright of Perth, WA AUS
Subject: Flotsam & firearms
First of all, congratulations and thank you for all your
work to date - I appreciate it is hard responding to a host of queries
in your daily routine of just running the ship.......read more> |
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| May 30, 2007 |
Tom Holder of Newport Beach, CA USA
Subject: Aux Engine
I am concerned you may not have resolved you Aux engine
problem. I hope you are able to resolve this issue soon!!......read more> |
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| May 8, 2007 |
Rod Sumner of Niagara Falls, Ontario CAN
Subject: Social Whirl!
Have you formed a local chapter of ROMEO yet?.......read more> |
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| April 26, 2007 |
Reed and Judy Jopling, Pescara, Abruzzo ITA
Subject: Sail versus power
We love reading your cruising notes but lately we're wondering if
you're being a little hard on the sailboat people.......read more> |
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| April 25, 2007 |
Paull Williams, Old Alresford, Hamshire GBR
Subject: Stabilizers
I have recently purchased a Nordhavn 46 - namely "Moby Dick" hull 55,
which was delivered to the River Hamble - England a couple of weeks ago......read more> |
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| April 24, 2007 |
Hide, Irvine, CA USA
Subject: Pictures
Hi, Scott, I have been enjoying your pictures taken during your voyage, and I think
quality of pictures is great. Do you use D-SLR to take those pictures ?
If that is the case, do you mind what you use ?........read more> |
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| April 23rd, 2007 |
Patrick Meyer, Sugar Grove, IL USA
Subject: Future boats
Hi! LOVE the reading and keeping track of your adventure! I
have spent
time fishing long hours in SE Alaska and my wife and I have distinct plans to join you in The Life in a Nordhavn in the coming years........read more> |
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| April 9th, 2007 |
Tim Morris, Torquay, Devon GBR
Subject: Health Care
Hi to you both. Just wondered how you have dealt with
healthcare provision for your global wanderings. Do you rely on local
services or have you taken out insurance. Thank you........read more> |
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| March 29th, 2007 |
Scott Jacobson, New York, NY USA
Subject: Charts
Scott, awhile back you commented on how fuel cost wasn't a
large percentage of your budget. I was wondering how much you think
you have spent on and will spend on electronic charts and backup paper
charts from the start of the NAR until you reach NZ? .......read more> |
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| March 25th, 2007 |
Jack, Tacoma, WA USA
Subject: Wing Engine
I follow your adventures and really enjoy your humor. You both are blessed to be able to see and experience some of the wonderful places on our great planet earth. Now for the question, did you ever solve the $$$@#&** problem with starting your wing engine? .......read more> |
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| March 15th, 2007 |
Dan Freix, Denver, CO USA
Subject: Maintenance
First of all, congratulations and thank you. The thank you is
for providing us all with your remarkable stories and for allowing us to
dream of the day when... My question involves maintenance. .......read more> |
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| March 14th, 2007 |
Rod Sumner of Niagara Falls, Ontario CAN
Subject: Flybridge and Stability
Just a tale about starting diesels in cold weather (NF has been at -30C in
the past month, now +10C Spring is around the corner!).......read more> |
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| March 7th, 2007 |
Craig Tomash, Kelowna, British Columbia CAN
Subject: N46 Flybridge Question
Congratulations on your magnificent cruise and thank you so much for taking the time to keep all of your fans updated. We are also seriously considering an N46 for our retirement and like you we will have to sell everything to afford the full time liveaboard/cruising lifestyle on a Nordhavn.
.......read more> |
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| March 3rd, 2007 |
Normand Beaupre, Clermont, FL USA
Subject: Head wind or Beam wind
Congratulations for all you've accomplished with this
marvelous Nordhavn. I've sailed 22 years on a sail boat. I hope to be
the owner of a Nordhavn in the future. For me, it's Nordhavn or nothing.
.......read more> |
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| Feb. 21st, 2007 |
George, Alpharetta, GA USA
Subject: Miami Boat Show, crab fishing
Scott and Mary, Sorry you will miss the Miami Boat Show and break such a long standing tradition. I will be happy to trade places with you if the urge gets the
best of you. Google Earth shows a nice little airport in Ushuaia for commuting. .......read more> |
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| Feb. 21st, 2007 |
Andrew Boddy, Parksville, BC CAN
Subject: Ocean Debris
Great work on keeping the adventure front page.
My small question concerns Flotsam & Jetsam . In BC at certain times of
year and tides, you have to be so careful of what you can come into
contact with out there.. .......read more> |
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| Feb. 8th, 2007 |
Tim Morris, Torquay, Devon GBR
Subject: Looking for the down and dirty
Hello both, I hope I'm not putting cats among pigeons. For me,
I want to know about the whys, whats and wherefores about the journey,
the seas, the problems, the conditions, the hiccups, the trials and
tribulations. .......read more> |
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| Feb. 7th, 2007 |
John B. Gibson, San Antonio, TX USA
Subject: Anchors
Congratulations on your major milestone!!!! Appears you are
frequently anchoring in very heavy winds. I was curious about what
type of anchor you use? .......read more> |
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| Feb. 1st, 2007 |
Raymond Doiron, Emerson, MB CAN
Subject: Congratulations
I just want to congratulate you on your achievement. Dick & Gail
Barnes on N57 Ice Dancer II are in Chile also as of 1/28/07 they were at
43 38.3S 073 00.4W Do you plan on meeting with them? I hope you have a
safe trip.......read more> |
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| Jan. 31th, 2007 |
Joe, Milwaukee, WI USA
Subject: Cruising Experience
Thank you for sharing your experiences. I currently have a
boat on Lake Michigan and am just starting to take longer trips, my
question is, prior to buying your Nordhavn, how much if any long
disctance cruising had you done?.......read more> |
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| Jan. 29th, 2007 |
Harry, Tanworth in Arden, WARWICKSHIRE GBR
Subject: Mary's views
I have followed you with envy. I am a keen sports cruiser,
too, and a Nordhavn 47 is my goal. Trying to convince my wife to do as you are doing is daunting. Can Mary give her view point on the quest,
especially on through the night passages?.......read more> |
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| Jan. 29th, 2007 |
Tim Morris, Torquay, DEVON GBR
Subject: Scaffolding
Please tell the purpose of the 'scaffolding' poles either side of Egret? Elementary I'm sure, but I don't know.......read more> |
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| Jan. 29th, 2007 |
Jim and Susie Baker, Bryson City, NC USA
Subject: Old Friends
Scott And Mary,We are still in NC taking care of Susies Parents and other problems. We are glad you are out there!......read more> |
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| Jan. 29th, 2007 |
Reed and Judy Jopling, Pescara, Abruzzo ITA
Subject: Congratulations
Just a note to say how much we have enjoyed reading your log and to say
congratulations on accomplishing your most difficult goal......read more> |
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| Jan. 26th, 2007 |
Colin Rae, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear GBR
Subject: Stabilization
Congratulations on your incredible achievement. I am reading Sir Francis Chichester's book, Gipsy Moth Circles the World. It is 1967 and he has just rounded The Horn. It sounds pretty desperate compared with your very thorough approach......read more> |
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| Jan. 26th, 2007 |
David Browne, London, UK GBR
Subject: Congratulations
Hi Scott and Mary What a great trip you are having and congratulations on rounding the Horn. I have been keeping up with your progress the whole way from Gibraltar. You are certainly showing what can be done in a well built boat. .....read more> |
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| Jan. 25th, 2007 |
Ed Wrobel, Melbourne, FL USA
Subject: The Cape
Congratulations on rounding the Cape! It's going to be a few
years before I can get out there, but til then I will follow your
progress and listen to the "Party at the End of the World"......read more> |
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| Jan. 24th, 2007 |
Peter B. Voss, Krumbach, BAVARIA DEU
Subject: Communication
Hi Scott and Mary, Congratulations for rounding Cape Horn with your NH 46.
In the forum I follow your very fast communication via internet. Do
you have a satellite communication on board? .....read more> |
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| Jan. 22th, 2007 |
Jacques Doucet, Longueuil, QUEBEC CAN
Subject: Congratulations
Hi. Not really a question. Just wanted to congratulate you on the passage. .....read more> |
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| Jan. 20th, 2007 |
Tom White, Salt Lake City, UT USA
Subject: Lima
I keep a boat in Victoria BC, a house in Salt Lake City and work part time in Lima Peru. Any idea as to a schedule in Lima? .....read more> |
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| Jan. 18th, 2007 |
Tim Morris, Torquay, DEVON GBR
Subject: Costs
I have been following from the beginning. I wonder how much this whole trip will have cost by the end. (Will there be an end!!) .....read more> |
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| Jan. 17th, 2007 |
David Craig, Alpharetta, TN USA
Subject: Patagonia Guide
Scott, I am a future Nordhavn owner but have about 10 more years
of practicing medicine and 3 teenagers to educate before my wife and I can
leave for our adventure. .....read more> |
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| Jan. 17th, 2007 |
George, Alpharetta, GA USA
Subject: Shore trips
What a wonderful trip and log! Thanks for your efforts. When you take trips ashore in the dink in the more isolated areas of
your journey, do you rely entirely on the cruising guides you have
referenced for any precautions regarding the local wildlife, snakes,
etc.? .....read more> |
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| Jan. 16th, 2007 |
Bob Conconi, Vancouver, BC CAN
Subject: Electronics
Are you enjoying any sat TV or sat Radio? What navigational software are you using and are the charts what you expected......read more> |
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| Jan. 9th, 2007 |
Jeff McWhirter, Sterling, VA USA
Subject: Anchorage coordinates
Like my folks (Bruce & Marie) I have enjoyed following your adventure. Could you provide the Long/Lat coordinates of your anchorage?.....read more> |
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| Jan. 8th, 2007 |
Vickie Squibb Tribuiani, Fort Lauderdale, FL USA
Subject: Congratulations
Hello Scott, Stumbled across the article in Soundings... Egret has certainly come a long way since Derektors.....read more> |
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| Jan. 7th, 2007 |
Richard, Atlanta, GA USA
Subject: TK anchor
I really enjoy and appreciate your effort in documenting your adventure!! ....read more> |
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| Jan. 3rd, 2007 |
Jean-Louis, Cheshire, GBR
Subject: Felicitations!
Or congratulations in English.You made it and thank you again to help us building our dreams.
Ushuaia is a special signification for French people because it was a
very successful TV program about fantastic places all over the world. ....read more> |
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| Jan. 1st, 2007 |
Buddy Bethea, Va. Beach, VA USA
Subject: Google Earth
Kathy & I met you two in Lauderdale at the
Nordhavn party, and have followed your adventures closely with admiration and great interest since! ....read more> |
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| Dec. 29th, 2006 |
Mike Clark, Riverside, RI USA
Subject: Thanks for bringing me along
I work as a locomotive engineer. (I drive trains.) My route
brings me by marinas in Rhode Island and Connecticut. ....read more> |
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| Dec. 28th, 2006 |
Colin Rae, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear GBR
Subject:
Stabilization
Hi again, your upgraded stabs are certainly getting a good
workout! Have you ever considered putting both paravanes in and stabs on? ....read more> |
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| Dec. 28th, 2006 |
Mary Ellen Shelzi, Orange, NH USA
Subject: Cape Horn weather
I just got done reading the December 26th report completely amazed. You
sound so matter-of-fact re-telling the accounts of your passage, but
honestly, were you ever scared at all? ....read more> |
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| Dec. 23rd, 2006 |
M.Jo of Boulder, CO USA
Subject: Cape Horn weather
We would love it if you would include temps F in your reports of seas and winds, so as to get a better idea of what weather you're encountering. Thanks! ....read more> |
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| Dec. 19th, 2006 |
Peter B. Voss of Krumbach, Bavaria DEU
Subject: NH crossing the atlantic
Hi Scott, you and your wife do a wonderful trip around the world; congratulations! I crossed 7 times the North and South-Atlantic with a SY SWAN 62 and get everytime - if I cross the Atlantic- a lot of new experiences about the sea. ....read more> |
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| Dec. 17th, 2006 |
Colin Rae of Newcastle, Tyne and Wear GBR
Subject: Expenses
Have you kept records of your living expenses during your time
on boa | | | |
