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Having experienced some alarming winds recently in Kalamata, my topsides have now changed colour due to judicious placement of tyres! Anyone know of a good cleaning agent? I used to have some really good stuff (Starbright I think) but it's all gone now. I have tried good old elbow grease with...

Hi guys and gals, Any updates on Pylos marina? Last time I was there it was a bit rough - I think they ran out of money and cancelled the building works! Anyone staying there at the mo? Is there any water/elec/facilities yet? If not, is it still free to stay!!!! Going to sail around the...

Anyone in the area - come and join us on Yacht Kite (E1) Sat 7th Oct 4pm to stupid AM! CP and DKNY

Getting ready to leave Malta and 1st stop planned to be Zakynthos. Anybody know if there are some decent anchorages on the S - SW side of the island? Still trying to get hold of a better Greek Pilot but no luck so far. My maps don't show any great detail of the island. As an aside - Pirates(or...

Hi, Anyone out there any ideas to help me with my problem? I have a Heart Interface Power management system comprising of a Freedom Inverter/Charger, Heart Interface Control Panel and a Ideal Regulator Output Module (which "manages" the Powermax alternator). I have fault finded my way along and...

Hi, Anyone out there any ideas to help me with my problem? I have a Heart Interface Power management system comprising of a Freedom Inverter/Charger, Heart Interface Control Panel and a Ideal Regulator Output Module (which "manages" the Powermax alternator). I have fault finded my way along and...

Currently in Sliema, Malta - woke up a few days ago to find a loaf of bread totally ripped to shreds. a few droppings spotted as well. Bought some rat traps and baited with chocolate and peanut butter. So far no action but on the traps. Put some flour down to track the bugger and today spotted...

1. Solent 2. Falmouth - Isles of Scily 3. English Channel Offers welcome - Discount if you buy 'em all!!!

Hi to everyone in Almerimar - arrived yesterday approx 6pm. Since leaving Dartmouth have not had a chance to refresh my DVD/book collection!!! Anyone fancy a swap session? Now getting desperate as have read/watched all my DVDs and books 23,576 times now. We are moored up by the Restaurante...

Anyone got any advice as to the best/cheapest option for internet access? Apart from local marina Wi-Fi, can't seem to find any "roaming" deals that are not usurious to say the least! Especially looking at Italy, Malta, Greece etc. Cheers CP

Anyone there/been there? I am after an address so I can post some items to a mate who is en route to Ibiza. Believe it is in Sant Antonio de Portmany? Any help appreciated! CP

Finally got a pic of Kite with all sails set and getting a respectable 6kts in 12kts apparent wind. Lovely day! Thanks to Nicola and Martin on Chin Chin II. En route Chichester from Gosport for those of you with a keen eye!

Sir Francis Chicester arrived in Plymouth after completing his epic single-handed voyage around the world. Cor blimey! I remember it well! BBC News

Re: Montenegro and general threads on this forum - who wants to join? I was thinking of having an annual dinner and dance around Christmas with good food, wine and dancing. But then again....it would probably be crap so bugger it! None of you would turn up and the DJ would be rubbish so lets...

We were rafted 4th out on Sat/Sun am. 42 foot ketch called Kite. Sat morning my son lent our boat hook to the guys on the next boat in (a Benny 52 I think). Our shore line had got stuck under their rudder/keel. Once clear we slipped Poole and headed off. We got to Lymington later on, went to...

For sale - make me an offer! Never used - long story!

Planning a long trip to Southern Ireland in about May/June this year. I have ordered the Southern Ireland cruising companion by R Wilcox. Hopefully I will receive it soon as it is an advance order but just in case.... Can anybody advise on good anchorages on the South coast – Dungarvan...

Inspired by various vitriolic posts from miserable old gits! The YBW forum it would seem Attracts those with views that are quite extreme Such belly aching and grumpy retorts From sad little men in ill fitting shorts They should spend more time at their local tailors Instead of behaving like...

Friend of ours discovered what look like mouse droppings on his yacht last week. Judging by the size it could even be rats! Any ideas of the best way to get rid of the buggers before they chew through all the wiring etc? They have put a few traps down with chocolate in them but no "kills" yet!

Had a great night at the Folly on Sunday - ended up having some people back on board for a few cheeky ones. Then got invited back on to a lovely boat for reciprocal drinks! Took my guitar and (as I recall) had an excellent time. Trouble is...I left my guitar on board - can't remember the name...