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posted
21-Jul-2005 18:44
by: romanb »

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24-Jun-2008 16:49
by: romanb »

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20-Nov-2009 21:26
by: sytt »

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24-Nov-2009 14:28
by: hikes »

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shipping a car and person from china to europe

hi there,
in 2010 i will be driving from germany to china by car with a friend. after that, my friend will have to get herself and the car back to europe, prefereably by boat. has anyone a clue whether that is possible and where id have to inquire about it and how much it would roughly cost?
thanks & best,
sytt

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posted
09-Nov-2009 03:57
by: Ravings »

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19-Nov-2009 17:04
by: Kuri »

4 replies , 210 views

Yey, my boat is famous

The Swede

Pretty number no?

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posted
08-Nov-2009 20:48
by: brenny77 »

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08-Nov-2009 20:48
by: brenny77 »

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Simple and Sweet - Australia to India

Hey Guys,

Reading some of the posts sparked a thought, im planning a trekking trip to India late next year but am thinking of getting there by cargo ship. Any thought's, knowledge, experiences, websites or references would so greatly appreciated =)

Many thanks,

Brenny

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posted
08-Nov-2009 09:39
by: zeyang »

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10-Nov-2009 09:31
by: Ravings »

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sailing the farm -join our sailing coop!

Welcome to sailing the farm-coop "Project Sailing to Middle Kingdom"

Im building me a 12 meter double ender pilot cutter in
clinker/lapstrake welded 5081 Aluminium alloy with 8 mm (0.312") in
hull and 6mm (0.25") in deck. The design is from a very famous
designer.

The boat will be built and equipped for sailing in all regions. The
project is based on shared cost, ie those who contribute in
construction will get priority when choosing crew.

There will be 6 bunks onboard and I will try to have 6 people on most
of the legs. Plan is to have equal opportunity for both
male/females.

  • Departure Europe autumn 2010 if everything goes as planned.

  • The boat is in construction now and should be ready for ETD after a
shakedown cruise to check that everything runs smoothly.

  • The route is not decided yet, boat will be equipped for sailing in
all regions. But basi... more »

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posted
03-Nov-2009 18:19
by: esllanguages »

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03-Nov-2009 18:19
by: esllanguages »

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Thailand to India

hey everyone

I, from the Australia, since september 2008 we're on a slow overland trip from our hometown to India.

In mid, or late of January we would like to cross by ship/yaught from Thailand to India, or otherwise Sri Lanka.

Does anyone have suggestions/ideas about possibilities to do this?

I would be very ok with working/volunteering during the trip, like cleaning, helping with cooking, etc..

bye! and thanks!

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posted
02-Nov-2009 23:06
by: mike_travel_too »

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12-Nov-2009 21:50
by: V20091 »

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Ferry From Sydney to Hobart

I am planning a trip round Australia and will be starting in Sydney then moving on to Tasmania. I would prefer to use a ferry but it seems that ferry service has ended the sydney-tasmania route a couple years ago. Now I have to go from sydney to Melbourne to Tasmania t use the ferry. Can anyone confirm this is correct?
Do you know of any other way to get there by boat? I would also consider crewing a sailboat for the journey, but I prefer something I know will be there for me. Like a ferry service.

Thanks in advance.

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posted
02-Nov-2009 00:12
by: beljamin »

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02-Nov-2009 00:12
by: beljamin »

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boat to Hong Kong

hello everyone,

I'm looking for a way to get to Hong Kong by boat from the Netherlands.
Does somebody know a trustworthy way????
I'm new in this field:)

thnx a lot!

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posted
28-Oct-2009 03:28
by: nadiney08 »

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10-Nov-2009 12:00
by: aclaire »

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Learn how to Surf & Volunteer trip - Ecuador

Hello,
My name is Nadine and I am from Canada, yet have been living here in Ecuador going on 2 years now. I came down to participate in a few volunteer projects, fell in love with the country, the people, the ocean and decided to stay.

I've been living in a small beach town called Canoa.. on the pacific coast of Ecuador.. where I've learned how to surf, speak Spanish, interact with the local people & culture, and much more.

If you are passionate for the ocean and the water, and haven't tried Surfing, you will be absolutely amazed once you begin catching waves at the adrenaline & excitement that overcomes you when you connect with natural beauty of the ocean.
Surfing is more than just a sport.. it is a connection with nature, with the mystical world under the sea which gives you a new appreciation of life, and fills you with a new sense of peace and joy which you may not hav... more »

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posted
27-Oct-2009 08:00
by: mickmagee1 »

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16-Nov-2009 08:41
by: miamimikeshostel »

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Panama

Would anyone be able to tell me the best time of year to find a boat at Panama thats sailing west?
Please and thankyou

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posted
23-Oct-2009 00:39
by: leevanvoon »

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23-Oct-2009 00:39
by: leevanvoon »

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Life on a sea house

Hi all, like to show you my sea house. A house and a fishing platform, in the middle of the sea.

http://singaporekelong.blogspot.com/2009/05/singapore-kelong.html

yours sincerely,

lee van voon

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posted
22-Oct-2009 21:21
by: makkansson »

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19-Nov-2009 07:01
by: Ravings »

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Tall ships (Freighter info)

Hi,

Does anyone have info on sailing as (amateur) crew on a Tall Ship?

I'd like to sail from the US east coast to Europe some times in July/August 2010.

If someone would like to travel by Cargo/Container ship, have look at www.freightercruises.com.

Have a good one//M.

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posted
20-Oct-2009 22:23
by: chloecs »

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20-Oct-2009 22:23
by: chloecs »

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sailing from Sardinia to Balaerics/Spain-looking for adventurous hopaboards

Hi all. My boyfriend and I (English/German, 28/35 yr old) live on a v. homely 39ft sailing yacht. We're looking for some easygoing and adventurous people to join us for anything from 2 days to 2 weeks from Sardinia to the Balaerics/mainland spain...between NOW and November. No sailing experience necessary, just an open mind to adventure. If you're interested drop me a line and let me know. If you want to see photos/vids of the boat and boatlife to see if you think you'd fit in with us and what we do, please go to www.svberlinexpress.de. No catch, just sharing costs of fuel, food, etc and having a great time. It's averaging at about 35 euros per person per night including food and drink (not alcohol)...think of it as a roadtrip but on the sea :)

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posted
20-Oct-2009 00:30
by: tozz »

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25-Oct-2009 06:44
by: tozz »

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Autumn Transatlantic East--->West

I'm not sure if this is common knowledge or not, but several of the large Cruise ships migrate yearly back and forth between Europe and the Americas. It's fall now, so the ships are migrating westbound. These trips are often less than full, so you can find tremendous deals. It's not unusual to find deals below $400 per person for a 14 day cruise including board (30pp/day), making this competitive with flying. Typically, they'll visit a half dozen or so ports in Europe, then take the better part of a week to make it across the Atlantic.

Of course, a "cruise" may not be everyone's idea of the best way to spend a couple of weeks. However, when viewed as an alternative and far more fuel efficient form of transportation, it can make a certain amount of sense. It also is a cheap way to be pampered if you've been staying in some less-than-ideal budget hostels/hotels.

You can pr... more »

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posted
18-Oct-2009 13:29
by: diveandsail »

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18-Oct-2009 13:29
by: diveandsail »

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From Rio Dulce to the Bay Islands on a sail boat

Hi all

We'll go from Bay Islands to Guatemala (Rio Dulce) and back on our sail boat.
We are looking for people (maximum 4) for all or part of the way back.

No experience required, just an open mind and a good smile.

We'll leave Rio Dulce between the 26th and the 30th of october depending on the people we can find to join us and the weather. We have to be on Roatan on the 4th of november.

After that, we'll continue diving and sailing around Utila, Roatan, and the Cochinos Islands.

To see the pics of the boat and meet us www.diveandsail.net

If you are interested, contact us on diveandsail@inbox.com

Looking forward to seeing you on board

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posted
14-Oct-2009 21:18
by: tonyredmonduk »

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14-Oct-2009 21:18
by: tonyredmonduk »

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Dubai-India?

Hi Im currently in Dubai, and will be for the next week or so waiting to get my Indian visa, In the meantime I would love to arrange to get from Dubai-India by boat /dhow If anyone is thniking the same and is here now maybe we could join forces and try together? Or can anyone give me places to try to arrange this or any contacts you may have?

Im 29, Male, and British, I had hoped to get to oz overland but have already had to fly from Istanbul to here due to my being twice refused visa for Iran, which I was gutted about! If I have to fly this bit to I will have flown a good 3rd of the trip!

Happy travels,

Tony

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