Leaving in October

Hello Group, I'm leaving from Boston in mid to late October down to the Bahamas, then the Caribbean . Probably go to Bermuda first by ICW, then outside somewhere in Virginia. Someone suggested getting a # 4 jib and a storm trysail (.....just in case). Is that sound advice? I know "the more, the merrier, but...... I own a very sturdy 33' sailboat with a mainsail (plus spare, older main) and roller furled 110 genoa (plus a spare 135?). Also, I have what looks like a spinnaker but P.O. said no pole is necessary. It is nylon, with sheets, snatch blocks and what looks like a plastic guard which probably goes over the furled genoa for chafing. Haven't used it yet. (Ed Laing, if you're out there, give me a call). At any rate, I'm seeking suggestions, routes, contacts from anyone who has recently done this trip. My grand plan is to be in St. John for the Super Bowl, and Trindad for Mardi Gras. Also, I'm looking for crew for this trip...part way, all the way. Please contact me. In advance......... Thanks, Ira C. Reba s/v Valkyrie Scanmar 33 Gloucester, MA

If this is your first trip SERIOUSLY consider finding an offshore experienced skipper. Even if you must pay him, it's still cheaper than a funeral. Joe DeMers Sound Marine Diesel LLC www.soundmarinediesel.com ----- Original Message ----- From: ira reba To: ca… [at] yahoogroups.com ; Ma… [at] yahoogroups.com ; sa… [at] yahoogroups.com ; si… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 3:49 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Leaving in October Hello Group, I'm leaving from Boston in mid to late October down to the Bahamas, then the Caribbean . Probably go to Bermuda first by ICW, then outside somewhere in Virginia. Someone suggested getting a # 4 jib and a storm trysail (.....just in case). Is that sound advice? I know "the more, the merrier, but...... I own a very sturdy 33' sailboat with a mainsail (plus spare, older main) and roller furled 110 genoa (plus a spare 135?). Also, I have what looks like a spinnaker but P.O. said no pole is necessary. It is nylon, with sheets, snatch blocks and what looks like a plastic guard which probably goes over the furled genoa for chafing. Haven't used it yet. (Ed Laing, if you're out there, give me a call). At any rate, I'm seeking suggestions, routes, contacts from anyone who has recently done this trip. My grand plan is to be in St. John for the Super Bowl, and Trindad for Mardi Gras. Also, I'm looking for crew for this trip...part way, all the way. Please contact me. In advance......... Thanks, Ira C. Reba s/v Valkyrie Scanmar 33 Gloucester, MA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.12/1592 - Release Date: 8/5/2008 6:03 AM

X2. Harleigh Ewell Cal 31 From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe DeMers Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 5:12 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Leaving in October If this is your first trip SERIOUSLY consider finding an offshore experienced skipper. Even if you must pay him, it's still cheaper than a funeral. Joe DeMers Sound Marine Diesel LLC www.soundmarinedies <http://www.soundmarinediesel.com> el.com From: ira <mailto:th… [at] yahoo.com> reba To: cal_boats@yahoogrou <mailto:ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> ps.com ; MassBaySailors@ <mailto:Ma… [at] yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com ; sailingonline@ <mailto:sa… [at] yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com ; singlessailing@ <mailto:si… [at] yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 3:49 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Leaving in October Hello Group, I'm leaving from Boston in mid to late October down to the Bahamas, then the Caribbean . Probably go to Bermuda first by ICW, then outside somewhere in Virginia. Someone suggested getting a # 4 jib and a storm trysail (.....just in case). Is that sound advice? I know "the more, the merrier, but...... I own a very sturdy 33' sailboat with a mainsail (plus spare, older main) and roller furled 110 genoa (plus a spare 135?). Also, I have what looks like a spinnaker but P.O. said no pole is necessary. It is nylon, with sheets, snatch blocks and what looks like a plastic guard which probably goes over the furled genoa for chafing. Haven't used it yet. (Ed Laing, if you're out there, give me a call). At any rate, I'm seeking suggestions, routes, contacts from anyone who has recently done this trip. My grand plan is to be in St. John for the Super Bowl, and Trindad for Mardi Gras. Also, I'm looking for crew for this trip...part way, all the way. Please contact me. In advance......... Thanks, Ira C. Reba s/v Valkyrie Scanmar 33 Gloucester, MA _____ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.12/1592 - Release Date: 8/5/2008 6:03 AM

Find some of the local cruisers in your area. The SSCA just had their summer get together in islesboro. Check out http://ssca.org/cgi-bin/pagegen.pl?pg=home <http://ssca.org/cgi-bin/pagegen.pl?pg=home&title=Home> &title=Home There are numerous cruisers that summer in Maine and winter in the Caribean. They usually have their GAM in Newbern NC late October to gather for one last time before heading south. Beaufort NC is a popular jump off point to go South. West across the Gulf stream to Log 65w and follow it south to the islands! There are several crusier nets on the internet. Several have crew postings and crew wanted pages. And of course, if you make it to Oriental NC.. Send me a note John From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ira reba Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 3:49 PM To: ca… [at] yahoogroups.com; Ma… [at] yahoogroups.com; sa… [at] yahoogroups.com; si… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [SPAM][Cal_Boats] Leaving in October Hello Group, I'm leaving from Boston in mid to late October down to the Bahamas, then the Caribbean . Probably go to Bermuda first by ICW, then outside somewhere in Virginia. Someone suggested getting a # 4 jib and a storm trysail (.....just in case). Is that sound advice? I know "the more, the merrier, but...... I own a very sturdy 33' sailboat with a mainsail (plus spare, older main) and roller furled 110 genoa (plus a spare 135?). Also, I have what looks like a spinnaker but P.O. said no pole is necessary. It is nylon, with sheets, snatch blocks and what looks like a plastic guard which probably goes over the furled genoa for chafing. Haven't used it yet. (Ed Laing, if you're out there, give me a call). At any rate, I'm seeking suggestions, routes, contacts from anyone who has recently done this trip. My grand plan is to be in St. John for the Super Bowl, and Trindad for Mardi Gras. Also, I'm looking for crew for this trip...part way, all the way. Please contact me. In advance......... Thanks, Ira C. Reba s/v Valkyrie Scanmar 33 Gloucester, MA

Common guys... this has got great adventure story written all over it! Jack --- In Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com, "Harleigh Ewell" <hewell@...> wrote: > > X2. > > > > Harleigh Ewell > > Cal 31 > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf > Of Joe DeMers > Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 5:12 PM > To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Leaving in October > > > > If this is your first trip SERIOUSLY consider finding an offshore > experienced skipper. > > > > Even if you must pay him, it's still cheaper than a funeral. > > > > Joe DeMers > Sound Marine Diesel LLC > www.soundmarinedies <http://www.soundmarinediesel.com> el.com

To all of you who have responded so far, Thanks!!!!! -- trying to reach Dan Gingras off list but for some reason, cannot. Dan, if you're out there, please contact me again, with your phone number included. TY -- Still considering picking up some experienced crew...anyone out there????