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PANAMA
Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Keep in mind it's been years since we were in Panama, so things may have changed:. Here is some Net info:. Panama Pacific Net: 8.143.0 SSB at 14:00 Zulu (Sid was Net-Manager for. Panama Connection Net: 8.107.0 SSB at 13:30 Zulu. Breakfast Club: 7.083.0 lower side band ham at 13:00 Zulu. 0804’38N, 82.50’56W Great spot to spend the night, open to the south, so watch weather. Keep an eye on the water, lots of trash and tree trunks floating. Also very nice anchorage, with great snorke...
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ALL ABOUT PARADISE
Thursday, October 2, 2008. To just view boat project photos scroll to bottom! Engine: 35 B Westerbeke. Paradise was built in Santa Ana California. Sid watched every step of it and when Paradise. Was splashed he moved on board and she has been his home ever since. Manuela joined in 1996. There have been many upgrades to her which are featured in 4 different photo stories at end of this page. Stainless steel 25 kg Bugel primary anchor. Fortress X28 secondary anchor. Fortress X11 stern anchor. Pro Furl roll...
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PHOTO/FILM GALLERY
Thursday, October 2, 2008. At the end of each newsletter on main page are photo stories and films. CANAIMA/GRAN SABANA, VENEZUELA. SID'S TRIP ON SNOW WHITE. Posted by The Boatbumms. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Picture Window theme. Theme images by wibs24.
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ABOUT US
Wednesday, August 6, 2008. Posted by The Boatbumms. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). You are visitor number:. Awesome Inc. template. Template images by michieldb.
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SPANISH LANGUAGE REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
SPANISH LANGUAGE REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Spanish Language Request for Emergency Assistance. I do not speak Spanish, I do speak English. No hablo espanol, si hablo ingles. This is Sailboat / Powerboat. Este es Valero / Yate. I am at . North . West (Latitude and Longitude). Estoy en punto Norte punto Oeste. One two three four five six seven eight nine zero. Uno dos tres cuatro cinco seis siete ocho nueve cero. This is near (give the name of a town, harbor, etc.).
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STORM AND HURRICANE FACTS
STORM AND HURRICANE FACTS. Friday, April 4, 2008. Tropical disturbance, tropical wave. A cluster of clouds and thunderstorms in the tropics without a defined circulation. A rotating system of thunderstorms in the tropics with winds of less than 39 mph. A rotating system of strong thunderstorms with top sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph. Storms are named when they reach this strength. An intense, rotating tropical weather system with sustained winds of 74 mph or higher. Category 1 (winds 74-95 mph). Storm s...
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FUN TIDBITS
Tuesday, April 1, 2008. MISSISSIPPI MARBLES and SHIT HEAD. WATER AEROBICS WITH POOL NOODLES. HOW TO TIE BOAT KNOTS:. AURORA OR NORTHERN LIGHTS. EXPERT GUIDE TO STO. GREEN FLASH PART 1. GREEN FLASH PART 2. PHOTOS OF GREEN FLASH. HIGHS AND LOWS PART 1. HIGHS AND LOWS PART 2. HOW TO CALCULATE DISTANCE FROM LIGHTNING. LIST OF METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA. STORM AND HURRICANE FACTS. THE FIRE OF ST. ELMO. Posted by The Boatbumms. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Picture Window theme. Theme images by kickers.
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TIDBITS FOR CRUISERS
Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Here are some useful info on weather sites and countries we've visited. Keep in mind that some stuff may be out of date. FLAGS OF THE WORLD. MISCELLANEOUS HINTS AND TIPS. SPANISH LANGUAGE REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. CHRIS PARKER great Caribbean weather info. NOOA WEATHER FAX 24 hrs. NOOA WEATHER FAX 48 hrs. NOOA WEATHER FAX 72 hrs. UNDERGROUND WEATHER great for tracking hurricanes. TRAVEL INFO BY COUNTRY:. Posted by The Boatbumms. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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MISCELLANEOUS CRUISING TIPS
Friday, April 4, 2008. Load up on new bras, they don’t have them everywhere, especially if you are size C or bigger. Sunshade is a must. Get your self some good sun shade covers made, (stay with light colors), including fore deck. And make side curtains to keep the morning or afternoon sun out. It will keep you much cooler and more comfortable. We sunshade over the dodger and bimini. PROPER CARE FOR SUNBRELLA. To avoid having to clean and re-treat Sunbrella. Clean the fabric with a mild soap. Mer. Fishin...
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VENEZUELA
Tuesday, April 1, 2008. BEFORE YOU VENTURE TO. CHECK OUT THE POLITICAL SITUATION, WE BELIVE IT’S NO LONGER SAFE TO GO TO. Although the outer islands we feel are still safe so don’t miss Blanquilla, Roques and especially the Aves. Keep in mind that Blanquilla is not protected from westerly weather. The Aves are a MUST! Sotavento has a Coastguard station, check in with them either in person or via VHF. Here you have numerous choices of anchorages, our favorite was along. DO NOT USE credit cards or ATM in.
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WATER AEROBICS
Friday, April 4, 2008. WATER AEROBICS WITH POOL NOODLES. JUMP IN AND JOIN US:. Noodles between legs (to increase heart rate and general body exercise). 100 Bicycle, keep arms moving too. 50 Jogging, feet on floor and keep arms moving. 50 Cross country,. Wide steps forward an. D stretching out opposite arms front and back. Umping Jack – arms. Nd legs out wide to the side and then bring back together. 50 Scissors, small flutter criss-. Crosses with feet. Keep feet pointed. Noodles behind back (t. Ankle wit...