Introductions / How did you find sailFar.net?

[Tim]

Welcome Kent, sounds like you are in the right ward  ;)

[AdriftAtSea]

Welcome Kent.  I take it you're a Princess Bride fan. :)

[As You Wish]

Thanks for the welcome.   

Yes the Princess Bride is a movie we enjoyed a lot.   Cecile insisted on the boat name.   

[shamrock]

Shamrock here from Baltimore, MD

Proud owner of an Albin Vega #398 -an awsome boat !
I've been refurbishing her for the last 3 years-lots of repair and a couple of improvements.

This summer I'll set out on a four month cruise North that I hope will take me to Newfoundland.

This site seems like a perfect match with my sailing values, I hope to learn something and contribute when appropriate.

The biggest problem I've encountered with the Vega is choosing a suitable name -she's been nameless for a long time and it is something I have to do before I leave.

[Tim]

Welcome Shamrock, Newfoundland sounds like a beautiful destination one that doesn't get much exposure. Names can be tough, I am of the mind to patiently wait until one makes itself obvious to you ;)

[Captain Smollett]

The biggest problem I've encountered with the Vega is choosing a suitable name -she's been nameless for a long time and it is something I have to do before I leave.

Uh, how about s/v Shamrock?   ;D

Welcome aboard!

[shamrock]

It's definetly one I've been considering-what with Tuesday being St. Paddys day and my favorite drink a pint of Guiness-a slow pour with a shamrock on top!

[sugar magnolia]

Hello all,
found the site through multiple sources
most notably while researching fellow meridian owners
My fiance and I are restoring meridian #38, a 1962
hope to cruise the US east coast for the next couple summers and see what happens from there
thanks for the great site
special kudos to CharlieJ for tehani's excellent restoration
some pics here:
http://www.myspace.com/seafarer_meridian
&
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25156908@N05/

[Tim]

Welcome to you both, great Myspace site. I am envious that you are starting so young, and you must realize that you have set your course for a lifetime of adventure. :)

[Jim_ME]

Welcome Shamrock. I’d like to cruise up that way, too…Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island and Bras D’Or Lake. Don’t know if I’ll make it to Newfoundland, but am especially intrigued by the French Islands of St. Pierre et Milquelon.

And Sugar Magnolia. Those Meridians are sweet boats. Enjoyed your myspace page and photos, too. Your energy and enthusiasm are obvious.

[CharlieJ]

Sugar Magnolia- what a great name. Welcome aboard to you AND your Meridian. If you have questions about what we did, just PM me. I have TONS of pictures.

I MUST insist though, that in ANY kudos given, that Laura be given equal billing. She did every bit as much, if not more, of the work on the restoration as I did.

And got just as dirty-

[sugar magnolia]

thanks for compliments and words of encouragement
I have much enjoyed everbody's thoughts while reading previous posts
& look forward to reading all future topics
I have been on several other forums and you folks seem to be above par in respectfulness, practicality, & sincerity
many would consider our boats "daysailers"

Charlie & Laura
When I referred to CharlieJ, I was referencing your user name, not you specifically
Ali and I took on sugar magnolia as a joint effort and she is totally involved
I read somewhere that laura won't let you near tehani with a paint or varnish brush
i'll send you a PM

[CharlieJ]

 ;D ;D

Got the paintbrush part right- she claims I'm a pig with a paint brush ( not totally true, but she IS an artist, so---)

I do my painting with a spray gun ;) Varnishing also.

I told her about the post and that I knew it was because you were being generic.

I just insist she get the credit she deserves ALWAYS. Some on some other boards have in the past kinda ignored her capabilities- she's "just a woman" ya know. Truth be known, she's a better boat ( and wood) worker than lots of men I know. And a better sailor too ;)

It's really cool that you two are doing it as a team- sailing together needs that team work too- after all- one of you has to sleep, and then the other MUST handle the boat. It's a great feeling to go below and comfortably go to sleep, knowing that your partner is up to the task.

[Tagalong]

Hello All.   I am fairly new to sailing, growing up I took a few lessons but never really gave it much thought. 

Then suddenly 20 years later a friend of mine buys an Express 30.  I got the tour of his boat which sparked a new obsession.  I now have subscriptions to every sailing magazine known, surf the internet daily for stories of peoples adventures, and am in the market for a boat of my own.  (Alberg29 I hope)

My high level of enthusiasm and my low level of experience should about balance things out!

Anyways, I really liked what I was reading here so figured I had better sign up.

[AdriftAtSea]

Welcome Tagalong... :)

[Tim]

Welcome Tagalong, I am sure you will find some things of interest, many of us have a partiality towards Albergs ;)

[velpanore]

Hello Shamrock,

Am currently in Ireland and saw your post. s/v shamrock does sound pretty good, but please post your final decision and I will look out for you on the water.

Regards Owen Zeimer

[nowell]

Welcome to all the new faces! This is one of the greatest communities you'll find on the web. Bar none!

[jonax]

Hello everybody!
found this excellent site just  following a web link somewhere.
Me and my wife builded a small boat couple of years ago. Kids grown up by now. We feel it is time to leave for a longer cruise soon. Situated in sweden, and used to cold water sailing, we are very curious to experience warmer weather.

/j.

[AdriftAtSea]

Welcome.  What kind of boat did you build???

Hello everybody!
found this excellent site just  following a web link somewhere.
Me and my wife builded a small boat couple of years ago. Kids grown up by now. We feel it is time to leave for a longer cruise soon. Situated in sweden, and used to cold water sailing, we are very curious to experience warmer weather.

/j.