Scott, We will definately hook up. I would be quite satisfied with the 54 ,I think its my favorite model. We will dinghy into Back Creek while there. Pat SM Shenanigans

It'd be great if we could all anchor out together somewhere. Sounds like Back Creek, if you arrive early enough, is the best bet. Otherwise at least we should all try to meet up. You will likely find

I'm happy with Novamar. Their prices are competitive. I've used them for three boats, including the one in the S. Pacific. I've had no claims though, ever. Theo. s/v Paloma Amel 50 #18

Hi Matt, I think your post is a good example of what Bill Rouse was talking about recently in admonishing negative reviews on this forum. To be "warned to avoid" a vendor without any specifics and

Yes, my experience with Pantenius is also good. Quick respond clear , clear conditions of insurance Fair prices are not cheap . and in the damages settlement we had a damage 10 years ago and fair

Gary, I concur ,I have had nothing but positive experiences with Pantaenius . Unfortunately I have had now three claims ,a lightning strike two years ago,they paid every penny ,replaced all the

Yes, my experience with Pantenius is also good. Quick respond clear , clear conditions of insurance Fair prices are not cheap . and in the damages settlement we had a damage 10 years ago and fair

Mike , Yes a few years ago they stopped people from anchoring in front of the Academy for security reasons,shame we have anchored there for forty years. The general anchorage is just out another 150

Scoot, If you arrive early days before the show you may well find a place to anchor or a mooring in Back Creek. It is a tight area not much swing room and gets crowded early. Because of that and we

I guess I've not had the same experience with Pantaenius as some others but for us they have been easy to work with and very responsive to our requests to change cruising grounds. I've been fortunate

We'll be at the show for sure! . . I need to.double/triple check but I think I got a.setmofmseals.from.Maude last time that were 29mm ID instead of 30. Might be the that tightening up seal.on the

Definitely! Are you having work done in Trinidad? Kent Robertson S/V Kristy SM 243

We’ve had the Jackline policy through IMIS, recently bought out by Gowrie group. I’ve dealt with the same contact there since before Gowrie took over. We haven’t had a claim, and haven’t

I got chased out of the Academy Anchorage area by the Dockmaster a few weeks ago. Apparently theiy are discouraging anchoring right off the bulkhead. Wound up anchoring at Back Creek where there’s

Hope to see you all as Kim and I make our way North from Trinidad in November. It's been a bit since St. Michaels. Tune into the Coconut Telegraph when you get settled in and we will connect from

Good article, thanks Alan. Yes, we are across this and delayed our departure till tomorrow now. We are hoping that this has blow a little south of our direct track to Savasavu by then. -- Colin

Ah, too bad. Now you’ve got us thinking of going to Bermuda again. Iris hasn’t been since she was a kid. Hmmm, we may get back to you in this. K&I Kent Robertson S/V Kristy SM243

Patrick, They're yours, just remember to private message me around the time of the show. We are coming from Norfolk area. Our intent was to anchor at Back Creek, but would you suggest in front of the

Well said Colin, Are you in Vava'au ? Heading for Fiji, hopefully you know about this

Hi Matt, I used Y Yachts when I was in EU. Their rates went up almost 25% this year, so I’ve changed to a NZ based insurer. GL Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera SM 007, Fiji Sent from my iPad