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Weather

Gypsy589 — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:08:57 +0000

I am just curious as to what the weather has to be like for you too say that it is too bad to go out sailing?

Sailmonster Apps - Please add your input.

SAILMONSTER — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:53:10 +0000

Hello Monsters, January is our target to have the new Sailmonster completed. It looks like we are getting close. Our Swedish development team is working to finish the code by 12/23. We will be adding apps as soon as our base software is complete. There will be several different layouts of the site to chose from or toggle back and forth. We also have the ability to add thousands of different apps and pages. We are going to hold off until the software is complete before we start adding these modules but here is what we have in the mix so far.

In the works so far:
Voice and video chat ( Clackpoint possibly )
Streaming live Sailmonster member TV channel
Much better photo program
Music channels
Interactive sailing games and programs

Please add your input on any programs that you would like to see added. Tell us what you like, what you have used etc...

Thanks so much for your input.

Jason and Cassandra

regatta point marina...is anyone there??

zeehag — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:14:22 +0000

we will be in regatta point marina for one night --tomorrow, oct 21----is anyone on this forum site in there or near there??? would ye like to come for a visit?? we will be provisioning and readying for the next leg of our journey from louisianna to tortugas and back-----on our wqay back--tortugas was awesome--very lovely--not to be missed..

bubbadaboatkat is interested in meeting anyone in the area..........

New SM chain of events

SAILMONSTER — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:20:00 +0000

Hello Monsters!

We are about to launch the next phase of Sailmonster. We are having new servers being built right now and I was just told they will be ready sometime today. When I verify they are live and hot we will be moving our existing data to the new host servers which will take several hours and then we will verify stability. Once everything is transfered we will begin the upgrade to the new software. All of your pictures and information should transfer without a hitch. The new software has great options and you can customize the look and feel of your pages including the home page. Activity on the site will be visible but you will also have the capability to have privacy as well. We may run into some bugs along the way and we will make sure to correct them if they come up as fast as we can. This new version has a new look and feel but all the features are still there but much easier to navigate. This process will take several days to complete. We are hoping 3 at the most. We will have a shout box on pyratsail so we can all communicate in the interim. Our site will direct there when we start switching over. I'll send all an email to let you know when it starts. We are very excited and thank you for your support and being a part of sailmonster!

East coast

Christina — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:05:49 +0000

Hi Everyone. I'm thinking (no definate plans yet) of driving down to florida and see if there is anyone who wants to take me out for a sail for a day or two. Or even just hang out for a drink or meal or somthing. In florida is good too.

I am going to be exploring new places and it would be nice to put a face to a place

Let me know if you would be game for that. Most likely in the month of November but that is still yet to be confirmed.

Let me know if you have any questions about me or my sailing abilities.

Take care.

Okeechobee Waterway vs. Ditch

Jeff — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:49:27 +0000

Hey folks- We are contemplating the means of getting a sailboat with less than 5 feet draft but a 50 foot mast (from waterline) from West Palm to Tampa. I'm pretty sure about the depth, but does anyone know what the bridge clearance is on the Okeechobee waterway? My gut says no dice, but I can't find anything about the clearance on the net. Obviously, this would be a big time-saver if possible versus taking the ditch down and around.

Tampa Sailmonster Raftup

SAILMONSTER — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:26:16 +0000

The weather is going to start to cool and it's time for a Tampa Raftup and cruise. Please add your suggested locations so we can pick a great destination. Please add dates so we can all try to be there.

Jason and Cassandra

The next version of Sailmonster

SAILMONSTER — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:34:28 +0000

Hello Monsters,

We are starting to work on upgrades to Sailmonster. Our focus will continue to be a member generated venue. Built by all of our members input. Our vision is to promote real interaction of members on the water. Please tell us what kind of features or functionality you would like to see or what you would like to lose. Please add your ideas and suggestions so we can continue forward providing the ability to build a true and unique family friendly sailing community.

Thanks!

Jason and Cassandra

On Board Compresser?

sailcapt — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:55:22 +0000

Has anyone had any experience with on board compressers?

Sailing with kids

SAILMONSTER — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:46:52 +0000

What do with your minimonsters when out at sea? Please share your ideas , games and activities to keep kids having a good time.

Trailer Sailor Maintenance?

SAILMONSTER — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:26:14 +0000

What do you do to keep your trailer from rotting away from the four letter killer, Salt???

Got Mildew?

SAILMONSTER — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:23:27 +0000

What are some tricks that are used for keeping your vessel mildew free?

Roz Savage made it to Tarawa, Kiribati

TravelersInParadise — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:11:55 +0000

Roz Savage has made it to Tarawa, Kiribati completeing leg 2 of her quest to be the first to row across the Pacific. bit.ly/65XRE

Not technically sailing but still really cool and an inspiration to all.

Baby's homecoming....

Fishman_Tx — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:25:12 +0000

Well, she's finally coming home from Florida!

She'll be home and on the hard by this afternoon for the next 3 months. Cheaper rate that way and gives us plenty of time to do what's needed without rushing. I'll try to keep pix in the album of the progress.

From what we know so far, here's the "grocery list":

Hull - Bottom job; no blistering was found by the diver. Possibly a cutlass bearing. Check all thru hulls (rebed?) and replace main seacock.

Engine - Steam clean and replace pencil zincs in heat exchanger. Replace timing chain cover and change oil and all filters. Replace all soft lines, hoses, and belts. Paint.

Deck - Remove all hardware and polish brightwork. Remove and repair starboard side teak toerail (1 foot at bow was "bashed"). With ALL hardware off deck, "skin" bow deck from pulpit to deckhouse and down stbd/port side walks to shrouds to replace core. Reseal hull/deck joint while hardware is off. New mast step and boot. Clean and grease all winches, sheaves, and blocks. Replace all running rigging. Replace all swages. Add lazy jacks(?). Paint and no-skid Durabak.

Electrical - (This is not required) Rewire entire boat, due to substantial upgrades desired. We want to eliminate the possibility of problems before they occur. Replace all lighting with LED, interior and exterior.

Tankage - Flush and clean all tankage. Replace all water lines.

To be continued(?)......

__________________
Neil
USA/USAF(ret)
1973 Bristol 34
"Our Baby"

Rum Video

HighDryandFreezing — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:39:34 +0000

Hello Cruising friends,

I just wanted to tell you about our first episode release of our cruising travel show called "Travleres in Paradise".

The first episode is about Callwood distillery in the BVI. We shot this while there cruising and had a great time andenjoyed the rum.

You can see the video here http://travelersinparadise.com/bvi.php

Enjoy the show.

Carl