How Many PHers Living Afloat?

How Many PHers Living Afloat?

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Berserker LM

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1,217 posts

184 months

Wednesday 28th January 2009
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Just wondering how many other PHers out there are living afloat, UK or elsewhere? It would be really interesting to hear fellow residential boaties' thoughts, tips and experiences... cool

Poledriver

28,652 posts

195 months

Thursday 29th January 2009
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I tried, but I'm sinking!

LD1Racing

6,535 posts

219 months

Thursday 29th January 2009
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For about 10 months of the year, med mostly, Monaco, Porto Cervo, Antibes, etc. Not my boat, but certainly spend more time here than at home frown

West9

88 posts

194 months

Thursday 29th January 2009
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Yes,,,but I also work on it frown

XJSJohn

15,967 posts

220 months

Friday 30th January 2009
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lived on a boat in Shamrock Quay for a few years during A levels and Uni back in the early 90's

dirty boy

14,712 posts

210 months

Friday 30th January 2009
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I know a couple who have been living on a Broom 37 Crown for at least the last 15 years, possibly quite a bit longer.

The boat is quite 'homely' but you should see the engines - perfection - even the bilges are polished!

They even have an African Grey Parrot that says 'Pieces of eight' laugh

Berserker LM

Original Poster:

1,217 posts

184 months

Friday 30th January 2009
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LD1Racing said:
For about 10 months of the year, med mostly, Monaco, Porto Cervo, Antibes, etc. Not my boat, but certainly spend more time here than at home frown
Wow, no "pikey potties" for you then!!! bow

SpeedYellow

2,533 posts

228 months

Friday 30th January 2009
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Have lived on boats now for 7 years, currently I'm wintering in the Caribbean... and I never have to pack a bag!

LD1Racing

6,535 posts

219 months

Saturday 31st January 2009
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Berserker LM said:
LD1Racing said:
For about 10 months of the year, med mostly, Monaco, Porto Cervo, Antibes, etc. Not my boat, but certainly spend more time here than at home frown
Wow, no "pikey potties" for you then!!! bow
"pikey potties" hehe

West9

88 posts

194 months

Saturday 31st January 2009
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SpeedYellow said:
Have lived on boats now for 7 years, currently I'm wintering in the Caribbean... and I never have to pack a bag!
Where abouts in the Caribbean?

Rum Runner

2,338 posts

218 months

Monday 2nd February 2009
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Have lived on boats for many years on land now but still doing boats,living in the Carib now .

SpeedYellow

2,533 posts

228 months

Monday 2nd February 2009
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West9 said:
SpeedYellow said:
Have lived on boats now for 7 years, currently I'm wintering in the Caribbean... and I never have to pack a bag!
Where abouts in the Caribbean?
Just back from the BVI's and in Antigua (home base for the winter). Will be heading off south for a few weeks before a quick stop here to buy lots of food then sailing back to the UK, should be back late April, just in time for nice weather for cars and bikes again!

Rum Runner

2,338 posts

218 months

Tuesday 3rd February 2009
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Speed yellow do you know many of the BVI based crews by and chance, worked there for a long time and still have many friends there .
You say you just got back to Antigua,I am told quite a lot of boats have pulled out after the recent bad news !!!.Bad news for all the Islands that kind of thing,but just terrible for the family.



Edited by Rum Runner on Tuesday 3rd February 01:39

SpeedYellow

2,533 posts

228 months

Wednesday 4th February 2009
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It was a bit quiet a week ago when we arrived in Antigua, but as normal the boats are all returning again, place is starting to buzz a bit and the bars are all open again.

Tragic thing but it sounds worse a little South of here for sure!

Heading down to St Lucia, Barbados and Trinidad over the next few weeks before heading off to the Azores mid March and back in Southampton late April I guess.

Rum Runner

2,338 posts

218 months

Wednesday 4th February 2009
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Things been fine here in St.Lucia, we have been here solidly since Oct and have been told of no problems.
Still things happening in St.Vincent. But for me Trini is a shocker.
What size boat are you on?,as the new superyacht dock here is very smart and secure.
Let me know when you are in as i am usully found in bread basket in the morning feeding me 3 year old son.

SpeedYellow

2,533 posts

228 months

Friday 6th February 2009
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Hi,

Well you will have seen me there at the end of the ARC then, the yacht is Big Spirit, a Challenge 72.

You can find details of where abouts I am on the website or facebook page normally (internet access allowing!). www.bigspiritadventures.com

Look forward to catching up maybe late February then.

Cheers

Rower

1,378 posts

267 months

Saturday 7th February 2009
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Rum Runner said:
Speed yellow do you know many of the BVI based crews by and chance, worked there for a long time and still have many friends there .
You say you just got back to Antigua,I am told quite a lot of boats have pulled out after the recent bad news !!!.Bad news for all the Islands that kind of thing,but just terrible for the family.



Edited by Rum Runner on Tuesday 3rd February 01:39
What was the bad news ? only curious because some friends of mine have been cruising in the area for the last 2 years, they are in Panama at the moment just waiting for their slot to go through the canal .

Guy

sassthathoopie

872 posts

216 months

Saturday 7th February 2009
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Burba

1,868 posts

258 months

Monday 9th February 2009
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what do you guys all do during the time you're abroad?
i mean, something must pay for your way?!??!

Rum Runner

2,338 posts

218 months

Tuesday 10th February 2009
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Speedyellow yep saw you here.One of the 72's is still here . My sister was on Barclays, not sure what that boat is called now. I also have one of the British Steel 2 crew coming to stay this Sat with us . He has since bought a swan a been round again !!!.I know a lot of the lads from early day's of the challenge. Some top people .
Interested to hear what think of the 72's,never sailed one myself but had a look round, looks proper to me though.Plus i have bit of soft spot for Rob's designs.