--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 254 SAILING Ref: CCY00009 Date: 08/26/95 From: MIKE KASPER Time: 01:30am \/To: AUGUSTIN HENRIQUES (Read 8 times) Subj: Sailing..... Hello Augustin, Thanks for all the useful information on import duty and tax implications. The woman I called from US customs in Portland, OR. claimed the duty on an imported vessel (non-US manufacture) would only be 1-1/2 to 2%. I would call Seattle and perhaps San Francisco to compare before I ever ventured forward. As a side note: I just read that US Customs now will charge US residents $25 to RE-ENTER the US after a few days sailing in Canadian (or other foreign) waters. This may be old news to most in this echo, I think the magazine I saw this in was a few months old. Then there was a side-story claiming US Immigration wants to start charging US residents something like $15 each time they re-enter the country, too. This is an insult to taxpayers. The arrogance of our politicians knows no limits. (sorry for the accidental jibe off-topic here) AH> Whatever you do, Good Luck!!, and may the Angels of Happy AH> Re-entries be with you. And to you, Augustin! Regards, -Mike ... Bill Gates does Windows... --- GoldED/2 2.50.A0715+ * Origin: The Owl Sanctuary 360-837-1803 V34+ Washougal, WA. (1:105/183) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 254 SAILING Ref: CCY00010 Date: 08/25/95 From: STRUTHER MACFARLANE Time: 08:32am \/To: LEE LESTER (Read 8 times) Subj: Tariffs & Stuff Lee: LL=>I bought a CS in the US some years ago. Bringing it back to Canada was LL=>not that much trouble. Even the paperwork was not that onerous. So I have recently heard from Steve who, in May, brought his Tartan 42 in from Maine; but I didn't want to relate too much when I wrote to Mike because, oddly enough, I don't know that much. Neither Steve nor I, both of us too busy admiring his new boat, ever got around to talking about the finicky bits. LL=>"But it's being imported," she kept repeating. I had much the same thing years ago when I was travelling for Hydro... I crossed the border at Ft. Francis/International Falls into Minnesota and when I tried to come back (I'd only gone across for a good dinner!) the customs "official" (Cdn) gave me a REALLY hard time about some computer equipment I had in the trunk; even though it had its' manufacturer stamp/logo/imprint all over it, italready had ONTARIO Hydro approval AND CSA approval stickers on it!... he had no idea where Guelph (manufacturer) was! LL=>I would certainly do it again depsite that experience. I think the lady From what I've learned, I think I would certainly look in this direction, too. * OLX 2.1 TD * Backup not found: (A)bort (R)etry (P)anic * S2S Toronto, Ontario (416) 975-1547 --- WM v3.11/93-0359 * Origin: Ship to Shore, Vancouver,BC [604]540-9596 (1:153/7064.0) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 254 SAILING Ref: CCY00011 Date: 08/24/95 From: DAN CEPPA Time: 10:06pm \/To: GENO DELLAMATTIA (Read 8 times) Subj: Thunderstorms -> On 08-21-95 21:58, Geno Dellamattia got back to Dan Ceppa DC> flag up and am really looking forward to the protest hearing DC> on this on! GD> I'm always listening. I might not be paying attention though.... :) Hmmmm, seems like you are missing a pun gene: Shouldn't that have been "always listing" and "paying out enough line"? What can I say, I'm only doing it for the luff! ... When in doubt, go for a sail.. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.12 * Origin: Ten Forward BBS, The Olympic Peninsula. (1:350/401.0) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 254 SAILING Ref: CCY00012 Date: 08/24/95 From: DAN CEPPA Time: 10:12pm \/To: JANINE SCHLADOR (Read 8 times) Subj: Raise to sails, winds up -> On 08-22-95 21:29, Janine Schlador got back to Dan Ceppa JS> A dolphin is about the same size except the sail is a gaf rig sail vs JS> a fixed sail. The mast of the Dolphin is probably 4 to 5 feet shorter JS> than the Laser. Sounds like its a wooden boat... -> Next time, remember to take a cooler with you. You can always JS> I don't think a cooler would fit on my laser very well. I keep trying I thought they put a well cooler into them? Or, is it the Sunfish that I'm thinking about.... JS> to think of ways to take things like with me but I tend to go over JS> pretty easily still and most things hit the drink real fast so I just Well, at least you have some nice warm water to fall into. The weather around here is nice, but the water is definitely not meant for swimming. JS> My friend just bought a 22' Merit which has a motor and a cabin, now JS> we can go in style! At least it will feel like in style after the JS> laser and dolphin! My Thurs night skipper warned me not to buy a big boat. Says he's tired of training sailors that get their own boat and use his tricks to beat him! JS> May your winds be steady. And warm! ... "And how would like your eggs sir?" "Broached." ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.12 * Origin: Ten Forward BBS, The Olympic Peninsula. (1:350/401.0) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 254 SAILING Ref: CCY00013 Date: 08/25/95 From: DAN CEPPA Time: 08:44am \/To: ROBERT RAYFIELD (Read 8 times) Subj: Thunderstorms -> On 08-22-95 09:03, Robert Rayfield got back to Elmer Bruce EB>class the statement that "The static charge required to produce a spark EB>discharge is about 12,500 volts per centimeter if the electrode is RR> This sounds about right for bone dry air. High humidity will decrease RR> this vastly! Thanks for the additional info. That explains the relative lack of lightning here, especially when compared to Montana! ... Extra ration for rowers! But, the captain wants to go water skiing ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.12 * Origin: Ten Forward BBS, The Olympic Peninsula. (1:350/401.0) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 254 SAILING Ref: CCY00014 Date: 08/24/95 From: CHRIS KAGY Time: 09:23pm \/To: JANINE SCHLADOR (Read 8 times) Subj: Wise advise -> The first bit of advice my FIL gave me when he pushed me away from th -> "tack out and run back!" I'm glad I followed his advice now! :-) I' -> get me back out on the water... Gee, I wish someone had given me that -> advise before I pushed off that JS> Saturday morning!!!!! That is wise advise, but is that always JS> possible???? Thanks, Janine Unfortunately no, Janine. You should be able to approximate it though unless the wind is from directly behind the dock. Shoot, I'm not experienced enough to give a real answer. Anyone else? -chris --- MacWoof 1.5.3 * Origin: Kegster's Place -- Arlington, VA (1:109/70.882@fidonet) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 254 SAILING Ref: CCY00015 Date: 08/14/95 From: BRAD BUREAN Time: 02:43pm \/To: ALL (Read 8 times) Subj: Wooden Boats Anybody out there have a wooden sailboat? I'm looking at the plans for the Florence Oakland my J atkins. Any interest/ --- * Origin: PC-HELP BBS in Belton, MO (1:280/31) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 254 SAILING Ref: CCY00016 Date: 08/25/95 From: BOB POLK Time: 07:22am \/To: DAN CEPPA (Read 8 times) Subj: Where is the...... DC>*warning!* *pun alert!* Warning taken. DC>Only on land... My boat's only a 14' dinghy, so there isn't DC>much room for all the amenities. My last was a 16' with too light a hull and too much sail area (if that's possible). Scared my wife! It had roller reefing on the forestay and when you pulled on the jib sheet it would spring out and the boat would lift on to a plane. (Think it was a C-47). Bob * OLX 2.1 TD * People who pun deserve to be drawn and quoted. --- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.12 * Origin: NWCS Online + 18 Nodes + 13 Gig + (503) 655-3927 + (1:105/362.0) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 254 SAILING Ref: CCY00017 Date: 08/26/95 From: EDWIN AUTY Time: 10:56am \/To: ROBERT RAYFIELD (Read 8 times) Subj: fast Siren? -> Do you "camp out" on the boat? You might look at a CS22 or a Shark -> (24). Both are exellent "pocket cruisers" (Both $4000 to $7000 Robert .. You mentioned two good boats to Murray, But you did not mention an obvious pocket cruiser that is probably the easiest to launch,retrieve and trail, as well as being a very good sailer. I'm talking about the Sirius 21, which I have owned since new, and one would miss out if he did not check this boat out. Regards, Ed, Mississauga PS we are talking the same price range (6.5m to 9m) --- QScan/PCB v1.17b / 01-0348 * Origin: FidoNet: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 254 SAILING Ref: CCZ00000 Date: 08/26/95 From: DAN CEPPA Time: 09:38pm \/To: HAP NEWSOM (Read 8 times) Subj: C-Lark -> On 08-24-95 11:37, Hap Newsom got back to Dan Ceppa DC>a good shape to it. I do much better to the wind than the Lido's HN> I sure hope Sept has some good sailing weather for you, might not be a HN> real good "winter" boat . Wel, I may have to get a wet or dry suit to keep me comfortable, but I haven't gotten too wet, at least not yet! DC>BBS at the Marina here for you. I don't remember seeing DC>one listed, though... HN> I'm in no particular hurry Dan, I'll wait until I find one, or HN> something better comes along ! Well, hopefully sooon, though winter is generally the best time to find a buy on a boat. BTW, sailed on Friday with Natalie. We had fun terrorizing the last sailing class. }:-) Joanna wanted them to learn the rules of "right of way", and I did my best to infringe on everyone of them I could! They may not be able to sail well, but the bulk of them now do know how to yell "STARBOARD!!!" with authority! It was fun, especial when we got a bit of wind... I was able to lap the fleet! In the ligher air, the Lido's have far to big of a jib for me to keep up, though I held them off from passing. :) Can't wait for Monday, as I get to take the Lark out for a set of dinghy races! ... Dandelion: Pretty yellow boat crossing the line way ahead of you! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.12 * Origin: Ten Forward BBS, The Olympic Peninsula. (1:350/401.0)