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Author: zolzol Date: Apr 30, 2008 20:24
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>>> We're off to the Caribbean in November for an unspecified amount of
>>> time.. or until we either run out of money, life or islands to explore.
>>>
>> How exciting! So you've worked out all the kinks? What about hurricanes?
>> It scares me to think of a little boat on an biiiig unpredictable ocean.
>
> This is a life-time ambition of mine (although not Mem2s' - brave girl!).
>
> I have bought today a handheld VHF radio. Humminbird. With EBRIP (mayday
> band included), plus new deck-mounted life-jackets.
>
> Have to fettle the mattress in the aft cabin with extra foam-rubber.
>
> We (I) deliberately chose November as it is shortly after this coming
> hurricane season. And we should be below the hurricane zone by next year
> (off the coast of Brazil) if all goes well.
>
> We shall have wi-fi, so will be able to communicate and read/post the
> news!
>
> The boat is sound and well equipped so I'm not too worried about that,
> just my own inexperience, so will take it very easy all the time. I find
> that most boating disasters are caused by people running to a deadline -
> and pushing on when tired, seasick or suchlike. I am determined that
> this will not happen.
>
> I haven't been excited yet, nut am beginning to build up to it as the
> weeks go by!
>
i am super jealous and will be with you in spirit.
zol
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