For
Education-
Science is
nothing but trained and organized common sense, differing from the latter only as
a veteran may differ from a raw recruit: and its methods differ from those of
common sense only as far as the guardsman's cut and thrust differ from the
manner in which a savage wields his club.
- Thomas H.
Huxley
If
common sense were common, more people would have it.
- G Fred Denton
To go sailing without
training is to reinvent the science. We
chose training.
Beware
anything connected with United States Power Squadron. Beyond the “basics” their material is dated
and flawed. They
are a ship of wannabes that never goes to sea. Worse yet, a ship that does not float, pomp and circumstance full of holes. United Sates
Power Squadron The USPS local is Dallas Sail and Power
Squadron formally known as Dallas Power Squadron. |
American
Sailing Association http://www.american-sailing.com/ Royal
Yachting Association Guide to
Sailing and Cruising Stories |
Anker Quality
Assurance – Marmaris
and Their brochure says, “A company by
yachtsmen for yachtsmen…” It’s
true. They seem to handle projects of
all sizes, disciplines and shapes. And
they understand schedule. |
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Blue Cruise
- Turkey |
Yacht-Land
by Cross Eagle -
A.Korhan Sökmen We have sailed with
Captain Sökmen aboard his catamaran Vega. Both the man and boat are great. He provides captained charters in |
Why they are never there
when you need them. |
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Yanmar Marine Engines Best
source of information. More than
likely someone else has already asked the question and the “search” will find
the answer. If not, ask it. Ike
Stephenson is
a great source of information. http://forums.torresen.com/eThreads/view/engines/ Distributor for |
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Fisher Panda Parts in |
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Selden USA Distributor US Distributor – Bernie
Beasley 843.760.6278 |
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Max Prop |
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Gouvia, A good marina. The marina of choice for the winter of 2001
and 2004. http://www.corfunet.com/corfu/boating/marina.php |
A good marina. |
Agios Nicolaos on Crete,
Greece. Netsel, Maramris, Turkey - The |
Port Goçek
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Yat Marine, Marmaris How good is this
marina? One cruiser we know describes
this marina, “It is like baklava. You
must taste it to know.” This marina is very good. |
Kuşadasi
Tours
Emfasis in
Travel Olga is your contact for travel or Yacht Agency on |
One of many to Greece |
Sadberk Hanim Museum |
Virtual Istanbul |
Wind Guru - A
Check based service for most of the
world. If you know the place, lat and
lon, he will predict the weather. |
http://www.pianoladynancy.com/recovery_usscole.htm Restaurants and
Yacht Harbors
There
are too many to list here. Please
see: Restaurants,
conveniently near a place to moor and Yacht Harbors,
restaurants that provide a place to moor as part of the food and drink
tab. |