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I just wonder if you can push-start(literally push the bike to start) a trail bike like the Honda crf230f in case the battery dies on you in the middle of nowhere. It once happened to me however it was automatic gear on top od the electric starter… it was no plain sailing that’s why I’m looking for a bike with kick-start backup. Thanks

Yea just like everyone else said, run like hell and 2nd gear just pop it, I usually don’t start in neutral I just start in 2nd and run with the clutch pulled, but yes it dose work.

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Hi, my dream is to be able to sail a yacht off shore in 5-10 years. I have just started with sailing lessons, but my local sailing club offers only dinghy lessons on the pirate and laser, I have taken these, what is the next step, and can someone make a rough plan on what i can do to achieve my goal?

cheers

If you are very comfortable with those boats, then you might want to consider buying your first boat. You might want to look around to see if there are any other sailing clubs nearby that offer lessons on boats that are a little bit bigger so you can get some experience. If you are committed 100% to sailing, then you could consider buying your own boat, like I said before. To sail offshore, I would find some navigating classes, weather classes, etc. to help you when you are out there. Then I would look around for a decent boat that is seaworthy.

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i want to convert my laser sail boat from fiberglass deck to a carbon fiber deck, how much does carbon fiber cost, witch paint should i use ( i want to use a clear paint but i want it slip resistant ) and i want to repaint the hull a dark navy blue and a maroon pin stripe on the side of the boat ( where can i find thous colors that r water poor and good for boats) and where can i get parts for a low price for a vang.

you remind me of my ex wife you want to much from me lol

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I’m working on a short piece of fiction and need some help, as I have no idea about sailing.

One scene involves about 4 people spending a nice day on a small inexpensive sailboat off the coast of Southern California (LA Malibu Beach area). A storm comes in, making them fight their way to shore.

First question: Would a small, inexpensive sailboat be safe to have gone a full mile off shore? Or is that out of the bounds of reality?

The boat doesn’t HAVE to be a sailboat, but I think that’s what it should be. It cant’ be expensive, so I think it’s fairly small.

Question 2: What would happen to such a boat if a bad storm blew in? How much would it be tossed? How long would it take to fight the 1 mile to shore? Could you give some tips and terminology related to re-setting the boat’s course, and what they’d do to try to get to shore ASAP amidst fairly violent waves?

I know nothing about sailing, but this takes place in the late 60′s. Don’t know if I need to go into specifics about what kind of boat it is. Doesn’t HAVE to be a sailing boat, but they’re borrowing it from someone who’s NOT rich, so I imagine it would be fairly small and inexpensive.

I really have no knowledge of the sea or sailing, so any help or tips to make the scene fairly believable would help.
One of the four knows how to sail. The other three are not as knowledgeable, but are strong and able to take directions and help. Is this possible?
Thanks.. some other details that might help.

The storm doesn’t have to be THAT violent.. only violent enough to make them a bit panicked, toss the boat somewhat.. make them have to fight a bit to get to shore.. present a bit of danger.

The point of the scene is these four see a lone swimmer (no idea what she’s doing out there or where she came from). She’s about a football-field away when they first catch sight of her. They change direction to arc toward her so they can rescue her as they fight their own way to shore. So the storm needs to be just severe enough to make swimming very difficult and exhausting to make the danger real.

1. One mile off shore is not very far at all. Not out of bounds for a small boat to go 1 mile offshore.

2. How much rocked? Alot (if there are big waves)
How hard to get back? Depends on which way the wind is blowing.
Windblowing onshore (makes the shore a "lee shore") is easier to get back, but bigger waves and difficult safe landing in the breaking surf near the shore. If wind is blowing off shore, then they are getting blown away from shore (out to sea), but the sea may be smoother (waves don’t have as much time to develop in the one mile "fetch". They would have to "beat" home against the wind. If it is blowing hard they would have to "reef" the sails (decrease thier area) so they would not be overpowerd and "breach" (get knocked over on their side) or even capsize, and possbily become "dismasted". They are probably sailing a small "sloop"- has two sails, the main and the jib. The boat is proably around 25′ long. It could have a fixed or swing keel. Fixed could not land just anywhere, would need to get back to a marina or dock, probably need to "run an inlet" (an opening to the sea with safe water behind it). May have a rock jetty or breakwater to get around, but once behind, safety from the waves…

If conditions were not soooo bad (say 20-25 kts wind) they may be able to get back to shore in 20-30 min, back to a marina in an hour or two.

Getting the swimmer aboard could be difficult. Even with a boarding ladder, it is going up and down very quickly in the waves, and the swimer is tired. Get a llifejacket and a line around her quick…

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With nothing fancy on the boat. No motor, only sails.

Well the only Punta Eugenia, Mexico I can find using Google maps is a boulevard in Ensenada. Assuming that Punta Eugenia is in the vicinity that means you want to travel about 50 miles into Mexico. Assuming favorable winds, of suitable velocity and direction, and a hull speed on a 31 foot boat somewhere around 7 knots. If the wind blows strong enough to let you do 5 miles per hour it will get you there in about 10 hours. If the wind is light and you can only do 1mph it could take you 50 hours. That’s more than two days. Normally when the winds are that light though you would either drop the sails and use the engine or at least start the engine and motorsail the boat to your destination.

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What are some summer time things to do in Hawaii ??
Other than swimming, surfing, sailing, biking.
Any good hiking places, If so where. Im up to do anything

Another Copy and Paste from My Previous Answers…LOL

Boomer Gal gave you some GREAT ideas…now here are a few more…this is my Tried and True list…

ALOHA…Here Ya Go, ENJOY…

Things to do on Oahu…(Waikiki)

Surfing
Swimming
Working on your tan
Outrigger Canoeing
Catamaran Sailing
Snorkeling
Shopping
People Watching
Torch Lighting on Waikiki
Eating /Drinking etc…
All Of the Above are within walking distance from your Hotel…

Aside from the normal activities on Waikiki Beach there is..

Hiking Diamond Head
Pearl Harbor Tour
Polynesian Cultural Center
Sea Life Park
Honolulu Zoo
Shark Diving
Waikiki Aquarium
Dolphin Adventure
Hanauma Bay
North Shore
Pineapple Plantation
Flea Market at Aloha Stadium(I believe on Wednesdays)
Ala Moana Shopping Center (Largest Out door Mall in the World)
Scuba Diving
Snuba Diving
Horse Back Riding
Zip Line
Jet Skiing
Para Sailing
Dinner Cruises
Luau
Helicopter Tours( you will be able to see water-falls from the air)
Deep Sea Fishing Charters etc…
There is also a Water Park
Beaches Beaches Beaches
The List Goes on and on…Aloha Enjoy A Hui Ho

Source(s):
Edit…and DON’T forget to hang at "Dukes"…the VERY best Restaurant/Beach Bar in the WORLD

Source(s):

http://www.dukeswaikiki.com/

http://www.tripadvisor.com/GOffer?wid=13…

Source(s):
Pick up the Oahu Saver book…you can find them everywhere…they have some good deals on Activities! Also download the ‘Trip Advisor’ site I gave above..
The Best way to get around is Public Transportation…Traffic on Oahu is outrageous…so I would only rent a car for a day or two to get to the other side of the Island..North Shore

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(Jamaica,Hawaii,Caribbean, etc..) nothing fancy, just want to relax..go surfing/sailing

Myrtle Beach, SC

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I have been sailing for over 5 years on Lake Huron. I have done countless buoy races and several long distances races, including 3 from Port Huron to Mackinac. As any long-time sailor knows, this activity builds character and teamwork skills. I would like to include these assets in my general resume, but am having trouble doing it in a way that is both concise and detailed. Please help.

When life gets windy, reef the sails, tighten the lines and get ready to smile.

As a person who has done hiring reviews and pre-employment interviews, I’ll be perfectly honest with you, it is completely irrelevant. Unless you know that the guy making the hiring decisions is a sailor, don’t try to drag extraneous stuff like that in. I never recommended anyone for hiring because they were sportsmen or had an asset building hobby. Education, work experience and work ethic are what count.

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In the future, I am planning on sailing long distances. I live near the coast in San Diego and I have always wanted to travel to mexico or other countries. So what are some recommendations for good boats to use. I would also like the boat to be big enough for about 16 people, counting the crew members. Also any other advice? Oh and I plan on learning how to sail the boat.

Seattlesailor is right, but I was wondering why you’d need such a large crew. I recently saw a 180 foot, three masted schooner that had a crew of 9, and 4 of those where Stewardesses/cooks. It had hydraulic roller furling on just about everything , and hydraulic self-tailing winches. and everything was operated from the helm. Most 40+ foot boats will do just fine for your uses. They sleep 8 to 10 and can be sailed with as few as 3 crew. They are much less costly to own, and maintain. I hope this helps.

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lets say i bought a boat or a small yacht. anything were i can go aound the world or even island hopping. are there any special permits to get. what are the international sea rules or laws I would need to know before thriyng it. has anybody done something like this or similar?

The captain always goes down with the ship!! remember this when your sitting on a 20ft swell!!

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Assuming your from the UK, meaning you dont need a VISA/passport/whatever, I dont think you would need any licences or qualifications to sail a small boat. As long as its sailing only, because you will need a boat licence if you plan to use a motor, and the boat is small you dont need anything. Its a good idea to get some advise and maybe even do a couple of courses (the RYA would run courses) so you aren’t a total novice when you start sailing, but other than that just get out there and have fun. I know i dont need any qualifications or licences in Australia to sail a dingy, but in order to race i need to be a member of Yachting Australia, the state organisation running the event and the yacht club i sail out of. If your planning on taking up the sport, maybe joining a yacht club would be a good idea.

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