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i hate where i live and i love california but my dad says no. I live in a hicktown with a ton of friends but i dont care! i can make better friends in california and my dad still says no! i said to him, "Since mom died, we should start a new life and move out of here! Us kids can be home schooled in california! you can get an even better paying job and we can go anywhere and have NO SNOW!" he said, "NO!!!!!! we are staying here! most of the houses are too much money!" so i went online and looked up ‘cheap houses for sail in los angeles california’ and it came up with life 5000 different options all in the price range of $21,000.00 and $175,000.00 and they were huge! he still said no!
can i please have some help on what to do!?

I hope you’re a troll because I hope nobody is this slow.

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which would you choose ?

Sailing. better chance of survival if it goes down.

oh and like the others said.. more to see…besides.. you really cant run around a plane yelling WE’RE GONNA DIE! WE’RE ALL GOING DOWN!!!!… noooo you have to sit in ur seat …

meanies.

but i worry more about survival odds.

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It seems that we have some common interests. My first experience commercial fishing was in SE AK on a salmon purse seiner out of Anacortes WN. I fished herring in Kashakes (sp?) at one point, but mainly fished from the Columbia River to Northern Mexico for salmon and albacore. San Francisco Bay provided a lucritive January fishery (roe herring) for a while, but that is all history now.
I sailed small boats up and down the coast for a few years before buying my commercial boat. Sailing is still one of my passions. My canoe, a Navaro Loon, has a custom sail rig which gives me a lot of pleasure, in a gentle sort of way. My white water days, gales at sea, cat four rapids, etc. are history. A gentle drift, like the Green River in Utah is more my speed now.
Where is SW AK?

Southwest Alaska is the area between the Western Gulf and the Bering Sea. I worked in the longline, troll, dive, pot, and tender fisheries, but no net fisheries. It’s big out here, but does not interest me much, except maybe for the set-netting. And it certainly is too much work for too little money anymore.

I’m not entirely comfortable with such a public communication forum – but I am impressed with your maritime experience. It sounds like you are going to have a wonderful adventure, at any speed — and your canoe seems like a very pleasant way to travel. Fair seas!

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Iv just took this boat to sea for the first time,sealine 19 with above engine,whilst under 2000 revs its sweet as u nut but when you open it up it dosnt want to have it and it starts to die on itself.If you knock it out of gear it revs up lovely and sounds great! it sails at harbour speeds great,just wont let you open it up.The engine has been cherished as has the boat by the last owner,its got clean oil ,clean plugs you can eat your dinner off it! but for the past five years the boat has been restricted to running at 6mph on a river,and he never had it above 2000revs because of the speed limit.The fuel is new,it broke my heart filling it today! any ideas would be appreciated.

From what you describe it sounds like the second stage main jets are blocked.

I know this sounds far fetched but it wasn’t uncommon on these engines to solder up these main jets to restrict the engine for low speed use.

Or it may just be that old fuel has gummed up all the jets and it just needs a good carb. clean.

Give it a try, before you do anything expensive.

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1999 C-420. All gear in good condition. Includes trapeze, spinnaker, new sails. Brand new trailer. Comes with hand dolly. Sails are new as of last year used only one summer. minor scratches on the hull but nothing that needs repairs.

It’s my first time purchasing a 420 so i don’t know what would be a reasonable price for this kind of boat. A brand new one is around 7 grand I think? any details about depreciation of sailboats, cost of a brand new vanguard 420 would help as well too. Thanks.

Sails will get you through another season or two at club level – but not at State or National level.

Depending on condition of total package – rig etc. it will be from a third to two thirds new price.

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1. Please select age bracket you belong to:

A. (<18)
B. (18-24)
C. (24-30)
D. (30 +)

2. Please state your country of residence:
3. Do you have an interest in water sports? (Surfing, sailing, swimming)
4. Can you Surf?
5. If you answered yes to question 3 how long, have you been surfing?
6. Please select which category you belong to:
A. Beginner
B. Intermediate
C. Advanced
7. If you answer No to question 3, would you be interested in learning?
8. Have you ever attended a surfing school?
9. Have you ever surfed in Ireland, if you answered yes please state location?
10. Do you study or work as a surf coach?
11. Do you understand about all the different boards available?
12. Do you understand the surf terminology used?
13. Would you be likely to watch a surfing DVD for Ireland, which includes best locations, surf schools, basic training steps involved info on boards& gear?

1. 55
2. U.S
3. Yes!
4. Yes!
5. 42 years
6. All of the above on any given day.
7. N/A
8. No
9. No, but I’d love to. I am of Irish ancestry (Roscommon) and for years have wanted to go to Ireland for years. I have recently heard growing popularity of surfing in Ireland, so I could kill two birds with one stone, so to speak.
10. No, although I have thought about attending a surf coach certification class. One is coming up near me, but I am a afraid I won’t be able to make it. I have ‘coached’ a son, son-in-law, three granddaughters (1 surfing somewhat, 2 boogie boarders – ages 6,7, & and two grandsons (6 & – boogie boarders) and an assortment of friends children and neices.
11. Yes
12. Most of it, but like most ‘jargons’ it seems to be constantly growing and evolving.
13. Sure.

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I am 15 years old, and I have grown to hate school.

When I was very young, I was under confident, and found myself sailing through school not caring whether I did bad or good.

When I was about 10, it clicked that I could do things. I went from strength to strength. My Year Six teacher raved about my abilities at writing.

After passing my 11+ and doing fantasticly for my first years at secondary, I started to relax more. I tried hard, but I knew I could do things. I often won prizes and the like, and last year, I was at my best.

Then I started GCSEs. I started to find things hard, and I got put in lower streams. I still try as hard, but I just can’t do things. Other students have started to get their minds into gear, and I find myself in the middle. Yes, it is a Grammar school, so the pupils are naturally more fast learners, and sometimes more able. But I feel like the air has been taken from me, and carpet pulled under my unsuspecting feet.

I hate all the subjects I have chosen, my grades are slipping. At one point, I was considering drama school, but I know I will never be pretty/good enough.

I don’t want to go to University anymore. I’ve never thought the education system was for me. I don’t even want to do A Levels. I don’t want to drown my life in work, because all I’ve known is that I hate it. My father is a leading scientist, with Phds, degrees from Oxford and Cambridge, the lot. He has written books, yet my mother left work when she had children. My father is constantly miserably. My mum doesn’t work, she is happier.

I have never seen much happiness or success associated with being first class academically. While my friends discuss degress in medicine, and going to Oxford University, I don’t want that.

I want to leave school next year. I just want to do something modest, get work out of my head. I will never be good enough. I want to learn without pressure.

Do you think I am doing the right thing?
I am predicted 12 A*s, but I do not see myself achieving that and being happy.

I don’t think this is what I was put on Earth to do.

I am not exceptional at anything.

you do whatever it is that makes you happy. nobody can ever tell you that they’re better than you. i know that i probably sound like your mom but its true. the pressure thing well just RELAX don’t listen to anybody who puts you down. and if its what it takes then become mr.mom and be happy. i believe in you!

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I cannot remember exactly which Island he came from (Guernsey or Jersey I think) but he is apparently a local hero on on of the Islands. The story goes that he used to practise sailing small boats backwards a few hundred years ago. When his ship came under attack from the invading French, they shot out his mast. Apparently this unique situation allowed him to steer his boat backwards and get into a position to defeat the French boat. I would really like to discover who this man was, and would like to see anything that references the above event.

Sir Cloudesley Shovell

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Gilligan’s Island Birthday Theme Party!! I want this to have more Gilligan slang or accidental behavior! You know how he’s so clumsy!! Thanks so much, 10 POINTS BEST ANSWER REWARDED ASAP

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Ahoy there Matey! Gilligan here, welcoming you to
My monthly newsletter!
[Any suggestion for a better headline? - I was thinking an invitation kind of “newsletter(ish) for something different]

Now that Summer is around the corner, all of our boats and gear are ready for take off!

Saturday, May 2nd The Skipper and I will be celebrating the birthday of a good friend! The two of us would like to welcome Sandra along with her friends and family, aboard the S.S. Minnow for a 3 hour tour of the beautiful Pacific!

Ships “set” ? sail at 2:00PM sharp, so don’t be late.
The boarding location will be at: 0000 E. Street Ave, City, CA 93703.

It will be a wet event so don’t forget to bring a towel and some
sun block. The BIG KAHUNA is a rip roarin waterslide that will be the entertainment for everyone to enjoy, so don’t forget to bring some water shorts!

We will be eating on the island around 5PM – if you’d like to bring a dish or dessert, I’m sure we’d all love to try it out.

Time to clean up the dock and boats again! There is a lot to cover before the party so I better get going! So long and above all…..Smooth Sailing!
Gilligan

i think the fact that your party is gilligan themed makes you a super dork and i am in totally in love with you now.
but i have no suggestions really, it sounds pretty cool to me.

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Ahoy there Matey! Gilligan here, welcoming you to the
Summer edition of Boating Enthusiasts Digest!

Now that Summer is around the corner, all of our boats and gear are ready for take off!

Saturday, May 2nd The Skipper and I will be celebrating a good friends birthday! The two of us would like to welcome Sandra along with her friends and family aboard the S.S. Minnow for a 3 hour tour of the beautiful Pacific!

Ships sail at 2:00PM Sharp, so hula on over early if ya like.
The boarding location will be at: 4737 E. Vassar Ave, Fresno, CA 93703.

It will be a wet event so don’t forget to bring a towel and some
sun block. The BIG KAHUNA is a rip roarin waterslide that will be the entertainment for all the kids and parents too, so don’t forget to bring your water shorts!

Etc etc etc

There is a lot to cover before the party so I better get going!
Smooth Sailing!
Gilligan

Plus Im going to print something like this on a colored tropical paper with a photo of gilligan.

What should I add change etc?? Please help me to make this better!! Thanks so much!!!
Gilligan slang etc? =]

Just some grammar corrections and one modification…
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Ahoy there Matey! Gilligan here, welcoming you to the
Summer edition of Boating Enthusiasts Digest!

Now that Summer is around the corner, all of our boats and gear are ready for take off!

On Saturday May 2nd, the Skipper and I will be celebrating the birthday of a good friend! The two of us would like to welcome Sandra, along with her friends and family, aboard the S.S. Minnow for a 3 hour tour of the beautiful Pacific!

Ships sail at 2:00PM Sharp. So hula on over early if ya like.
The boarding location will be at: 4737 E. Vassar Ave, Fresno, CA 93703.

It will be a wet event so don’t forget to bring a towel and some
sun block. The BIG KAHUNA, which is a rip roarin waterslide, will be the entertainment for everyone to enjoy. So don’t forget to bring your water shorts!

Etc etc etc

There is a lot to cover before the party so I better get going!
Smooth Sailing!
Gilligan

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According to Carnival’s FAQ each guest 16 and older must have a government issued ID

How do you get one in California?
Is there a long wait time to get one like a passport? (I’m turning 16 in April and sailing in June so I don’t have much of a window)
What documents do I need?

The same agency that issues drivers licenses will be able to issue you an identification card that will function as a "Government issued ID". Here is the link.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/dl/dl44.htm

Of course you can get and should have a passport. It can take 2-6 weeks. I received mine in 2 weeks. You have the time to get it.

http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html

Hope I helped!

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John likes sailing in San Francisco bay. He sailed in the national races for the Fireball class racing boats in 1972.

Don’t know John but
some of these links might be useful:

http://www.whitepages.com/

http://www.switchboard.com/

http://www.people.yahoo.com/

http://members.yahoo.com/

http://www.reunitetonight.com/

http://www.anywho.com/

http://zabasearch.com/

http://www.peoplefinders.com/

http://www.emailaddresses.com/

http://spaces.live.com/

http://www.192.com/

http://www.myspace.com/

(always good for search)

http://www.friendsreunited.co.uk/

http://in.members.yahoo.com/interests/countries-1600043464

(both excellent for many countries)

http://find.intelious.com/

(wonderful tracker)

http://www.classmates.com/

(great for finding lost school friends)

Good luck in finding your friend.

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I rarely go on vacation but i want, good food, white sand, clear water, wildlife, para sailing/snorkeling that’s for the destination. I want really gay friendly, in the USA, little to no kids, not too many people or people who won’t be annoying, 3 or 4 nights and preferably under 2000 bucks.
what can i do?
I was thinking key west or Hawaii…but i’m willing to settle for a better idea…whatever you guys think!

KEY WEST!!!!! Very gay friendly (all the gay-owned/friendly) places have pride flags out front.

I’ve only been once, but my friend and I had a BLAST!! We parked the car for the weekend and rented beachcomber bikes (you can also rent mopeds or golf carts). But if you stay near Duval St., you don’t really need transportation; since the island is only 4 miles across.

Great restaurants, too! We ate at Mangoes, Blue Heaven (a MUST for breakfast … don’t feed the chickens), and Bagatelle.

Key West is a large draw for gays, couples, and college kids … but many hotels do not rent rooms to "spring breakers".

The one drawback of Key West is that there is not much of public beaches anymore … the big (expensive) hotels own most of it (or so it seems).

Beautiful scenery, awesome history, laid back atmosphere …

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I’m going to Turkey next week, and am staying in Marmaris, a lot of the websites have said that the sailing is good out there, I’ve been sailing before and so was wandering what the price of hiring a small 2 man, sail boat for the day would be.

Hi,

I found that site;

http://www.mepartur.com/mavi%20yolculuk.htm

In July, Daily 475 Euro Minumum 1 week…

Regards

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Hi im planning to get a small engine powered sail boat but my problem is I really dont have any experience nor liscense for boating… in short its my first time and I dont have any idea about it. I live in toronto and I really need usefull advice, insights and suggestions about boating in ontario, any help is appreciated.

here is a good place to start, it’s the canadian boating course

http://www.boaterexam.com/canada/education/

No children under 12 years of age can operate a powerboat with more than a 10 hp motor.
Youths 12 to 15 years of age may only operate a boat with a motor over 40 hp if accompanied and directly supervised by someone 16 years of age or older.
Minimum age for operating a personal watercraft (sea-doo, jetski) is 16 years of age.
New small vessel safety equipment and safety precaution requirements for boaters include a new “careless operation of a vessel” offence which requires boaters to travel safely and avoid putting themselves and others at risk.
Operators of powerboats must have proof of operator competency.

As of September 2009, this applies to all operators of all powerboats and PWC’s

as far as learning to sail, suggest that you contact your local sailing/yacht clubs. there you will find the sailors and sail boat racers. these clubs may offer sailing lessions and other boating classes that can help you learn to sail, you may also be able to crew on larger sailboats (racing).

http://www.ontariosailing.ca/Learn_To_Sail/index.php

take a look on line for sailing lessions, youtube has a many short videos on sailing.

http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1T4GGLL_enUS344US344&resnum=0&q=sailing%20lessons&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wv#

us sailing online sailing course

http://www.smallboat.sailingcourse.com/

hope this helps

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