SkipBerne‭

You might consider .. The C&O canal on the Maryland side of the Potomac starts in harpers ferry ( accessible by rail on Amtrak) and goes to Georgetown DC just past the Key bridge. The end is l...

posted 9y ago by SkipBerne‭

Here is what a sailor with 37Kmiles of blue water sailing thinks ... the out rigger needs to have two properties when used with a canoe, floating displacement, keel side area. with out keel side ar...

posted 9y ago by SkipBerne‭

You obviously have underestimated the potential for danger, due to self admitted lack of experience on the water. As a blue water sailor for 50 years I strongly suggest you rent a car or take a cr...

posted 8y ago by SkipBerne‭

Treat it like it is a snake bite. always have a snake bite kit with you when hiking and camping. As well as a basic first aid kit. Also have an Epi-pen handy.

posted 9y ago by SkipBerne‭

It is a 'on-station grinder', a centralized station for turning the winches of the sheets (lines) attached to the clew of a sail. They are multi-speed, meaning you can have a serious mechanical adv...

posted 9y ago by SkipBerne‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

There are many disadvantages. The most important of which disqualifies this technology from any serious Blue Water sailing ... you can't tack. because of that you are at the mercy of the wind and ...

posted 8y ago by SkipBerne‭

Marine grade TP is a good choice for hiking. It is made to dissolve in water rapidly and contains little or no chemicals. Bury in soil and water if possible with stream water... this will also help...

posted 8y ago by SkipBerne‭

The manufacture's user manual will specify the SAFE number of occupants. If the actual number is not available the rule of overall maximum weight capacity / 200lbs yields the maximum number of peop...

posted 8y ago by SkipBerne‭

Meat, of any type except dead crabs, on a string or in a net bag. but be quick, a tug on the string and they book! Crab pots typically have a way of holding the bait so it can't be raided from the...

posted 9y ago by SkipBerne‭

Know how to identify it and avoid. that is the only way. Long pants and socks will help, but if you get it on them and use your hands in contact, surprise .. and then ... Homeopathic remedies sou...

posted 9y ago by SkipBerne‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

You need to do some research on the area that you are traveling on. Google maps or the NOAA maps using seaclearII.exe will allow you the ability to make a map guide, that you can annotate as you tr...

posted 9y ago by SkipBerne‭

This is the beginning of what WE in the rail industry call a "Trespasser Strike". It is their property and if they catch you in a tunnel they may be arrested and turn you over to the local authori...

posted 9y ago by SkipBerne‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

Yikes. hope you like 'glass. a mizzen really is not as useful as a forward spar. a bow sprint would allow you to make a schooner out of that boat and would be a better performer. had both. mizzorie...

posted 9y ago by SkipBerne‭

The keel does two 'things' ... 'slice' ...it keeps the boat from turning when on a tack, in fact it is the reason you can tack at all. The other purpose is to offset the forces applied on the boat ...

posted 8y ago by SkipBerne‭

Winterizing a boat. The issues are 2 fold at a minimum. 1 freeze protection. 2 element protection. Freeze protection - two basic areas engine and water tanks. Water tanks hoses, and fixtures ca...

posted 8y ago by SkipBerne‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭