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…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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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I was thinking about purchasing a laser just to day sail in the harbor near my house. But I understand they are not to stable down wind. Is there another single handed dinghy that is about that length and more stable. I do want a one-design class boat.

the laser is a great one design boat as far as down wind stability it’s more of an issue about learning to control the boat down wind. with experience it’s not a problem.

take a look at the other sailboat classes that are activety sailed at the local sailing club or yacht club. it’s always a good thing to be able to race your boat locally and popular local fleets help to maintain the popularity of your sailboat.

other classes to look at include sunfish or you can look at bigger two man boats like the snipe class.

hope this helps

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to sail from california to new zealand would some one sail straight there or california to hawaii to australia then new zealand?

and how long would a trip like this take?

just wondering

and random question i have a dog how do they do on long trips?

thanks for the help

My son and I sailed from Sausalito, California (taking our time) to Whangaroa, New Zealand. The voyage took us 8,683 nautical miles, (10,000 miles) and 130 days, and we made landfall in 6 countries: … Kiribati, American Samoa, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and NZ, and a whole bunch of small islands.

I do not have any pet on my boat (though I have given it favorable thought). Most boaters I know that do have dogs, think it will be harder on the dog to leave the boating lifestyle then it will themselves. lol I have seen many… Man’s best friend seems to do pretty well on the open sea. You can even buy a canine PFD and lifeline.

Happy and Safe Boating,
John

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if i have a california sails permit could i buy tires at a holesail price?

first you should buy a dictionary so you can learn how to spell sales and wholesale.

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The lining has a map of Europe detailing the Normandy Invasion, Gal. Eisenhower, Gal. Montgomery-21 Ar.Gr. Gal Bradley and Gal Dempsey. 6th June 1944, Planes, Parachutes and sailing craft at Utah, Omaha and Gold Beach. The hanging loop is a metal chain and there is a large leather label sewn under the loop, I can’t explain the detail embossed in the label. There is also a label with the letters ABLC. How do I find out more?

Like this for $35 ?

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37760113

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Im in a dream where Im standing in an old boathouse and I look around and there’s old and dusty furniture and when I turn around there’s an elderly man in a rocking chair dressed as a tug boat captain smoking a pipe and when I back away a door nearby opens to perfect darkness and a wind tries to drag me into the door backwards as inhuman arms try to drag me into the darkness. The last time I held the door frame and pulled forwards but it was a tough tug-o-war. The elderly guy doesn’t bother me as he looks like an older version of myself in sailing gear but the arms and door is real horror movie stuff. Any ideas on what this means?
I have had this dream for years with different results but I never have been pulled in.

Hehe you watch too many movies

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After a long sail to Hawaii I wasn’t able to get off the navy base using my twic- they didn’t know what it was. Instead ended up using my expired MMD as ID. $135 for nothing so far.
Really? That’s good to know- last time I flew they had no idea what a twic was and didn’t care if it was from the govt. Maybe by the time I retire it will actually be usefull.
They preffered the old green and white z-card over the MMC since it says "US COASTGUARD" right on it and they had seen it more often.
Interesting outlook; I was just thinking it was someone’s way of paying back a favor to Lockheed Martin by giving them a couple hundred million in business.

Point out that on the back it says it is issued by the TSA of Homeland Security. It is being accepted at airports now in the US.

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when sailing from florida to california do you have to go through the panama canal?

Yes you do. Another way to go is around the Cape at the tip of South America. Very dangerous and a lot longer.

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I am going to Hawaii with some friends during our spring break and will be staying at the Sheraton princess hotel and I just want to know places that we should visit from restaurants that we should try also best place to do scuba diving and para sailing and more outdoor activity would be great

if your on the big island, go scuba-ing on the body glove. also, check out mt. kilouea. its sweet! on oahu, go to pearl harbor and hike dimond head (that was my favorite). check out the dole plantation too.my favorite on all the islands tho, is parker ranch!

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