June 2010
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I’ve developed an obsession with watching ‘Top Gear’, should I announce this with…?
admin 27 Jun 2010 | : That's The Spot, Where To Sail
…confidence, or is it a guilty pleasure
I have to admit that most of the time I really don’t know what they’re talking about, but I’m facinated by it.
I realise it’s a programme that gives men an excuse to behave like little boys; dropping caravans from cranes, racing across Europe and sailing across the Channel in a car. None of this matters though, becasue I can’t stop watching it! Should I be proud, or is this a guilty pleasure?
I love that show aswell and i think it’s great in the way you don’t have to love cars to be able to watch and enjoy it.
My girlfriend for example does not have a clue about cars, she can drive one but that’s as far as it will go, however she enjoys watching Top Gear. She wont jump on the TV when it comes on but she will happily sit there and watch the new exciting stories they have. i think her favourite one so far was the race in-between an overly powerfull 4×4 and snowdogs to the north pole! she always feels really bad for Hammond has he always gets landed with the worst things!
Anyhow i think it’s something to be proud off, it’s not really just about cars anymore so i think there is interest in that show for everyone!
Race to the north pole
Part1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVl1d1gYtHE
Part2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxulxSOqxC8
part3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6gWr4xcwXc
Part4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5TOOonbn44
Part5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HpfX3CAH34
Part6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9mp8Gk5g5g
part7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xou4_sKH_hQ
introduction cat for 14 yr old?
hi, i’m wondering what would be a good single hander catamaran for a 14 yr old weighing approx. 50-70kg. i did look at the hobie 16 but reviews said it had a likely tendency to pitchpole. it would be also great if the used price of the cat is under £1000
Your first choice was by far the best. There’s a reason why it has become a permanent olympic class. It’s a great boat. As far as the pitch pole problem goes, that’s true with all of the small cats. What you need to learn is to not dip that leeward pontoon tip. You have to be ready with the sheet and your weight to prevent the first capsize, and if you can’t avoid that you have to know to turn the hull into the wind before trying to right the boat so the sail won’t keep driving you deeper.
Your other question about the cost also sends you to the Hobie 16. If you can find a good sound hull and rig, you can probably use it for 5 years and resell the boat for just about what you paid for it. The Hobie 16′s also hold their value better than all the other similar designs. The 16 will also give you the option of a crew of one or two people. If you go down to the 14′s they’re really overloaded with two people and you’re also constantly getting in each others way.
Go with the Hobie 16 and check out the website down below for more information on the pitch poling problem.
Good luck and have fun..
what should i pack for a week of sailing in the pacific?
admin 22 Jun 2010 | : That's The Spot, Where To Sail
Ill be doing a week of sailing a tall ship, the "Irving Johnson" to be specific. ill be off the coast of southern california, in the middle of summer. What should i expect from the weather. Obviously prepare for rain and water. But as far as pans go? will short be okay? my legs tend to stay pretty warm. or should I bring more pants, and if so what kind? i know denim and water don’t mix well. thanks
Wind breaker definitely. Anything waterproof will be helpful. It can be pretty windy on the Pacific. Bring jackets too, but once you dock it should be a bit warmer. Oh and it can be pretty cold at night too.
My 01 GC has problems coming out of 1st gear help!!!?
admin 17 Jun 2010 | : That's The Spot, Where To Sail
About a month ago I began to notice some this problem with my GC. Sometimes the gas pedal feels heavy and I can floor it and it will take a while for the car to catch up but after a while the pedal gets really light and will accelerate quickly upon stepping on pedal which I think is how this should be correct? But while sometimes the pedal is light it seems like the jeep has problems getting out of first gear.
I had a mechanic friend look at it and he said he reset the tranny and changed the tranny fluid and filter. When he did that the problem went away but now the problem is back and I want a professional to work on this.
When the jeep is at 0mph and I begin to accerlerate it seems like the jeep is struggling to get out of first gear and when it does it kinda jumps or jerks and then its smooth sailing from there but when I stop and gas again this happens again.
My Jeep has 74k miles on it so this cant be a tranny problem correct? Any ideas on what this can be? I want to take it to a shop but I would like to know what the problem may or can be so they dont try to rip me off.
I am also planning a road trip from NYC to Orlando and would like my jeep to be up to par. Thanks for all the help!
You definitely need to have your transmission rebuilt. Sometime, low or dirty transmission fluid or defected speed sensor could cause the same symptom but they will be at random gear at random speed. Your shifting problem is very specific which indicates issue within the 1st gear set. Good luck.
Best foul weather gear for sailing?
admin 17 Jun 2010 | : That's The Spot, Where To Sail
What is the best company of foul weather gear for women? Is gill a good company, because thats just about the only company I’ve seen. Also what is the difference between ocean/offshore and coastal/inshore? Thank you so much, I’m going to start sailing next year, and have no clue to the whole sailing world yet.
I will be on a sailing team for my school, with dinghy sailing boats. My school is on the coast of cap cod, so we’ll be racing around there. Also, they don’t provide foul weather gear, you must buy your own.
if you are dinghy sailing in cape cod you need to wear clothing that will protect you in case of captize in cold water, the best solution is either a dry suite (expensive) or some type of wet suit. gill has some new fabrics that work well as a summer weight wet suit.
Thermal One-Design Salopettes
Unlike neoprene, the Gill Speedskin is breathable, so it offers day-long comfort on its own in warm conditions or as a snug thermal layer in colder weather. Made from a stretchy 3-layer soft-shell fabric with a fleece backing, the material is waterproof, breathable and wind-resistant. The ergonomic cut of the Speedskin is designed to fit close to the body without impeding movement. The full zip opening has an inner flap for comfort against the skin. The armholes and neck opening have a PU binding to help prevent water ingress.
http://www.gillna.com/dinghy/dinghy.php
gill guide to choosing foul weather gear
http://gillna.com/Files/WEB_WTWGUIDE_LR_09_UPDATE.pdf
hope this helps
Why does my cat vomit every day?
My cat Hobie has been throwing up undigested cat food every day for months now. We feed him scientific formula food and give him hairball remedy gel but these aren’t hairballs, it’s actual vomit.
He needs to go to the vet. Cats should not vomit every day. He could have an illness, a blockage, a tumor, a kidney/liver/pancreas problem, all kinds of things. He needs an examination to find out what is going wrong.
When a sailing ship was docked, did the crew sleep onboard the ship or in the town?
In the era of the Victorians. When a sailing ship stopped at a port to collect supplies or something during its voyage would the crew sleep onboard the ship or would they stay in an inn on the land? Also, how long would the ship remain docked for?
It would work the same as today. Crew would be given leave in town, except for those who had tasks on board. If the stay was more than a day or two the crew would rotate so everyone could get leave. If the stay were very short no one gets leave. If you pulled leave your time was your own. Sleep in your bunk or go to an inn (if you could afford it). Most stayed in town.
As for turn around, the early Victorian Era was a time of transition. Earlier custom was to hire a crew for a specific voyage, then dismiss them once in port. The ship would announce plans to sail, but it might be as much as a month before she sailed. She’d simply sit until enough cargo had been collected to fill her. However, right about this time an innovation was introduced. "Ship will depart 9am Tuesday." If you weren’t there you’d miss the boat, reservations or no. Under sail the voyage lengths could very greatly, but under the new system turn around (the time spent in port) was seldom more than two weeks. As soon as port was reached a new departure date would be declared. This marks the birth of the shipping lines.
The history of this period has me completely fascinated. I’ve just finished reading a book detailing the transistion fom sail to steam – "The Sway of the Grand Saloon" by Brinnin.
Buying a canoe or small boat?
admin 17 Jun 2010 | : That's The Spot, Where To Sail
I want to buy a small rowing boat or canoe and was wondering what kind of rules and regulations apply to its use.
For example is a life jacket optional or mandatory, and where would I be allowed to use it.
Could I just take it for a sail up the local canal, or on a lake in the lake district or is permission or some kind of licence required before this is done?
Putting a canoe or rowing boat etc on the rivers ,canals, Broads and lakes is not free all require a licence to do so. these are obtainable British waterways authority, broads authority or there agents like a local boat hire firm .
It is a fine-able offence
what new england state should i move to?
admin 05 Jun 2010 | : That's The Spot, Where To Sail
I am an outdoor enthusiast looking to move from my current location of Louisville, KY. I want an enviornment that caters to outdoor activities such as: skiing, biking, jogging, campin, hunting, fishing, sailing, swimming etc. Also, I would like to live in a city that boasts cultural activities such as theater and music. I also have to think about work, which I can be flexible in the beginning. I plan to move on approx. five thousand dollars. Currently the states i am thinking of are: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, and the only state i would consider outside of new england would be Northern California.
New Hampshire, you should definitely move to NH. Check out Granite State of Mind on Youtube, that pretty much explains how amazing it is. Plus you have the lakes region and the best part is of course the white mountains.
How long does it take to sail from San Diego to Hawaii?
admin 05 Jun 2010 | : That's The Spot, Where To Sail
I was thinking of chartering a boat.
It all depends on how fast the sailboat can travel. Speed is measured in knots. 1 knot of speed is equal to 1 nautical mile per hour. The distance from San Francisco, CA to Hawaii is approximately 2400 miles. Let’s say your sailboat averages 5 knots. Divide 2400 miles by 5 miles per hour, and you get 480 hours from San Francisco, CA to Hawaii. Then divide 480 by 24 hours per day, and you get 20 days. Therefore, if your sailboat traveled at 5 knots nonstop from San Francisco, CA to Hawaii, it would take you 20 days to sail there.
Does the hobbie cat Getaway use a mast bearing, or teflon chip?
I am helping a friend put his Hobie Getaway in the water this weekend. I had an old Hobie 14 and used to change the teflon chip bearing each year. Does the Hobie Getaway require a mast bearing or teflon chip? I did not see anything for the getaway in the Hobie parts catalog.
according to the murray’s parts catalog its a bearing
I. 50-30110001 H20/21/Getaway Mast Ball
$26.95
http://www.murrays.com/archive/27.pdf
parts diagram
http://www.hobiecat.com/support/pdfs/PARTS_Getaway.pdf
hope this helps
