tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.comments2024-03-09T12:15:13.158+00:00Arwen's meanderingsstevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.comBlogger2148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-71999737647696075872024-03-07T23:22:28.267+00:002024-03-07T23:22:28.267+00:00The only known sale of the Puckle Gun came in 1722...The only known sale of the Puckle Gun came in 1722, when the Duke of Montagu privately purchased two to accompany him during his ill-fated attempt to conquer the Caribbean islands of St. Lucia and St. Vincent.Graham Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09182805428889776703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-59734756053622147892024-01-29T12:17:01.552+00:002024-01-29T12:17:01.552+00:00Thanks of this Steve, Really useful. Eisenhower sa...Thanks of this Steve, Really useful. Eisenhower said something like "Plans Are Worthless, But Planning Is Everything" which I think is sound.<br />From what I read, your extensive pre-pilotage preparations lay all the groundwork so that on the day, the actual plan is held quite lightly and it can afford to be because the preparation lays a solid foundation.Blair Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038997449050582558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-38878046072826083222024-01-15T16:56:10.329+00:002024-01-15T16:56:10.329+00:00Oh dear! Well this blog is overwhelmingly about my...Oh dear! Well this blog is overwhelmingly about my boating but when the weather is not conducive to sailing, it is on rare occasions, about my astrophotography journey. Take care, fair winds. stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-18188757601849955442024-01-14T18:25:55.073+00:002024-01-14T18:25:55.073+00:00What does this have to do with sailing? Astral pho...What does this have to do with sailing? Astral photography is fine, but done better by NASA, I can look at their pics if I want to see this stuff. Start a different blog for this if you must post these, but keep this blog about the boat it’s named after! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-35791233520480822722023-12-15T17:25:14.509+00:002023-12-15T17:25:14.509+00:00Hey Ralph. I think some of the duckworks articles ...Hey Ralph. I think some of the duckworks articles were lost when they did an internet provider switch over to a new website. Send me an email to sjparke44@gmail.com and I will send an article inside on building the galley box for the dinghy cruising association journal. That has some sketch drawings with dimensions. The trangia I use is the smaller version. stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-53182329128759691352023-12-14T04:49:24.875+00:002023-12-14T04:49:24.875+00:00Hi, I checked Duckworks and your article with plan...Hi, I checked Duckworks and your article with plans does not show up. I just ordered a Trangia 25 for my boat and wondered which stove you have and if plans are posted somewhere. Thanks, RalphAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-91757303843254084842023-11-11T17:23:13.393+00:002023-11-11T17:23:13.393+00:00Hi they were originally bunks and they didn't ...Hi they were originally bunks and they didn't work. The boat wouldn't launch off them so we returned to rollers. My old trailer was also roller. It never damaged the hull although it did on occasions wear off the top coat of paint stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-75045139513810023802023-11-10T18:16:38.705+00:002023-11-10T18:16:38.705+00:00Rollers will destroy your hull, you should change ...Rollers will destroy your hull, you should change them out for bunks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-4699090246724549642023-10-28T22:45:09.970+01:002023-10-28T22:45:09.970+01:00Hi max. Thanks for that. I follow rupert... lone k...Hi max. Thanks for that. I follow rupert... lone kayaker and I did find that post but didn't save it and was searching again for it so saved me thank you. interestingly talking to a couple of very senior experienced BCU kayakers...both plumbed for the inflatable ...which is interesting in its self. So lots of thinking to do. stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-39444876744306180602023-10-27T14:15:54.377+01:002023-10-27T14:15:54.377+01:00The Lone kayaker has an interesting top to
https:...The Lone kayaker has an interesting top to<br /><br />https://thelonekayaker.wordpress.com/2017/03/31/choice-of-kayak-my-top-ten/<br /><br />I must admit despite having a poor experience of a very expensive inflatable, the easy to transport feature is very attractive, I balance that by the straight tracking of the single which is a dream to paddle, better range and less fatigue - difficult choice.<br /><br />All good here, we're in Normandy trying to make the best of the unsettled half term weather.<br /><br />MaxBursledon Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14020592383830135476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-17011071698711049332023-10-24T20:25:04.947+01:002023-10-24T20:25:04.947+01:00anon - thanks for that - that has been one of the ...anon - thanks for that - that has been one of the things I've been thinking about over last two days must admitstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-40387916608699726882023-10-24T20:24:13.838+01:002023-10-24T20:24:13.838+01:00hey max - how are you and the family? Good to hear...hey max - how are you and the family? Good to hear from you - that's excellent advice - thank you. the getting on car bit is what we are currently looking at. a spanner thrown in the works today was the infltable aquaglide chelan 140 - saw one in action b solo paddler ad very impressive - so need to think about that one as well. we will be garage storing whichever one we go for. stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-67038152959688721882023-10-24T15:09:56.851+01:002023-10-24T15:09:56.851+01:00Good choice Steve, we've paddled a feelfree do...Good choice Steve, we've paddled a feelfree double it's always been felt like a safe and capable boat. Our own double is an Ocean malibu, no real reason for the choice it was on the shortlist and the local dealer had one in stock, very stable and does the job very well. <br /><br />One word of warning our single gets used at least 3 times more often than the double, I can put it on the roof of our SUV easily on my own, absolute breeze to trolley and launch. Ours is an Ocean 11 foot but I'd probably go for 13 foot if I was buying again, fortunately ours tracks really well, better than the feel free single I've also paddled - all in the hull design but means using energy for forward motion not keeping course if doing distances.<br /><br />I can get the Malibu on the car but it's a real struggle, much better two handed, if I was doing it more often I'd be in the market for one of those kayak loaders.<br /><br />Re exercise, I can fit in going out for a couple of hours around all the other things that have to be done, or longer as opportunity allows.<br /><br />My advice is buy a double and a single you won't regret it, keep them in the garage and after 10 years they will still be in great condition - look forward to seeing some kayak adventures<br /><br />MaxBursledon Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14020592383830135476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-86503963135944450142023-10-23T16:30:01.861+01:002023-10-23T16:30:01.861+01:00As a middle-aged man.......give some thought as to...As a middle-aged man.......give some thought as to how you might "answer the call" when out..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-40493122633411152862023-10-19T11:27:14.564+01:002023-10-19T11:27:14.564+01:00Jim it would be an absolute privilege and honour t...Jim it would be an absolute privilege and honour to be able to sail with you. I'm sure Arwen could make it across the pond, however her skipper.........!!!stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-12695234914276207132023-10-17T20:49:12.728+01:002023-10-17T20:49:12.728+01:00Steve, I wish you and I were closer. You are my k...Steve, I wish you and I were closer. You are my kind of sailor. I'm afraid my Pathfinder wouldn't make it across the pond.<br />Jim VibertJim Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03859648523556751444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-46167019891938672422023-09-06T17:22:23.219+01:002023-09-06T17:22:23.219+01:00Hey BJ thanks for the advice and encouragement. Ev...Hey BJ thanks for the advice and encouragement. Eventually got out last weekend. Will publish blog this week. stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-92199107904540495672023-09-04T12:52:15.157+01:002023-09-04T12:52:15.157+01:00Hi Steve, I have had the same thoughts, but believ...Hi Steve, I have had the same thoughts, but believe 'if there is doubt, there is no doubt' and as pleasure sailors there is no merit in going out in bad weather because you worry people won't respect you if you don't. I've seen strong winds break boats and harm people and am pretty happy I can get myself back ashore if some types of bad weather catches me out, but venturing out into bad weather doesn't seem prudent nor great seapersonship to me. My test is: "Am I enjoying/learning from this?" If the answer is "No', then the doubt rule is enforced!<br /><br />Regarding kit, I note you don't discriminate between vital (warps & ropes) and discretional 'drone, go pro). If it safely fits in the boat then take it AFAIC!<br />Great blog as always,<br />BlairBlair Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038997449050582558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-44145198484328041862023-08-04T04:57:34.959+01:002023-08-04T04:57:34.959+01:00An indispensable item for any boating enthusiast&#...An indispensable item for any boating enthusiast's tool kit! <a href="https://www.strobelssupply.com/3m-marine-adhesive-sealant-4000-uv-black-5-gallon-drum-pail/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Marine Sealant</strong></a> ensures peace of mind and keeps your dinghy cruising smoothly. Thanks for sharing these valuable tips! ⛵🔧Strobels Supply Inchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11040542680054321495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-81225259249103807802023-07-11T11:25:00.972+01:002023-07-11T11:25:00.972+01:00i suspect mine have a few of those tiny pin holes ...i suspect mine have a few of those tiny pin holes around their edges already!!!!. Drilling more would seem a waste of time :) although it is a good idea i must admit. It seems to all have survived a decade thus far. however, if the boat bilge fills with water that has leaked through the tarp over winter - because the boat is on a steep sloping drive - it collects down at the base of the forward seat bulkhead where those circular hatches are. on a couple of occasions - the hatches have been unscrewed and water discovered within the locker!! I think the water has probably built up against the hatches and then over the long time seeped through the seal area. I did one year take off the hatches and replaced the sealant that they bedded into and that also seems to have made a difference. stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-21580590052559259982023-07-11T11:19:45.152+01:002023-07-11T11:19:45.152+01:00hey Wayne - how you doing?
The dilemma - sometimes...hey Wayne - how you doing?<br />The dilemma - sometimes it leaks and sometimes it doesn't; depending on rainfall intensity! if budget allowed I'd make a proper ventile tent but budget got exploded on recent travels so one has to cut one's cloth accordingly :) stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-41150168346847247582023-07-10T14:03:58.744+01:002023-07-10T14:03:58.744+01:00Cheers Steve, On my eggshell-like Solo dinghy, I l...Cheers Steve, On my eggshell-like Solo dinghy, I leave them open and occasionally hear a 'pfff' after sailing when I unlock them, slightly similar to the noise my son makes when he hears how I did in a race. On my Bay Raider 17, I leave them on, and the experienced sailor/ engineer I bought the boat off also seems to leave them on so I suspect it isn't a problem. I have heard of people drilling a very, very small pin-sized hole to allow air in/out but being so small the water ingress isn't an issue. Seems a good idea.Blair Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038997449050582558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-657718250026995352023-07-10T03:46:32.218+01:002023-07-10T03:46:32.218+01:00Does the current tarp leak? If not, I would keep u...Does the current tarp leak? If not, I would keep using it. If so...Wayne Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652553584958469329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-15693170537429488032023-06-25T14:40:20.532+01:002023-06-25T14:40:20.532+01:00ow - hello - cracking question.
I leave them on o...ow - hello - cracking question. <br />I leave them on on the vertical bulkheads - because Arwen is kept on a sloping driveway and so any rainwater that does get through the tarp collects at the base of the vertical front seat bulkhead. In the past when I have left them off the water fills the lock areas and is a nightmare to get out and clean out. Leaving them screwed shut hasn't caused any problems thus far but I have never given this consideration and will do now - really good observation and tip - thank you. The other lockers remain slightly open to allow airflow through since water doesn't collect in those areas. stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-2540313748431798682023-06-23T11:38:14.453+01:002023-06-23T11:38:14.453+01:00I see, I think, that the inspection hatches were l...I see, I think, that the inspection hatches were left on/ sealed in the video. Did you leave them screwed on all over the winter?<br />I've heard that sealed inspection hatches can cause flexing as the trapped air expands/ contracts across hot and cold days ... but are wooden boats strong enough to resist the pressure changes or does winter not have the great variations and so it doesn't matter?<br />Bests Regards, great blog at usual.Blair Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038997449050582558noreply@blogger.com