Monday, February 16, 2004
One Off is a gaff rigged timber vessel, 34 feet long and although launched in 1974 she is a much older style of boat. She is sound and sails well for her type. She was built by Authur and Agnes Pitt for use as both professional fishing and enjoyment. She has a 65HP BMC diesel engine. Although I was early to agree with members of flotilla to sail to Nauru, changes in their crewing arrangements and resultant uncertainty caused me to hold back from listing intentions on this site. It is nice to be able to make definite and accurate statements. Despite this uncertainty, I feel it may add support to your efforts to help refugees to communicate my intentions. I still plan to sail to Nauru but this is dependent on other people and how events unfold.
As I write this I know that on Nauru deprivation of hope, the hot climate
and whole unkind situation is extremely serious. I was most impressed that members of this group had sent a large number of phone cards to these people.
For this planned expedition, a small crew of good people who were prepared to help in the organising as well as the sailing would be good. The composition of the crew is important as I am married.
The boat, its engine, sails and gear are in good order for the voyage. I
would purchase storm sails, possibly an autopilot and solar panel (there is a wind vane, self steer already) another GPS and current almanac, spray dodger and light weight dinghy. There is no communication equipment on board, nor is there an inflatible life raft, but I would told there was one available for the voyage. Provisions would include extra containers of water.
I can arrange my life to take the time away but if anyone wants to come on the voyage, I need to be certain that we can get along well with each other as it is a long journey.
Keith Davis.
As I write this I know that on Nauru deprivation of hope, the hot climate
and whole unkind situation is extremely serious. I was most impressed that members of this group had sent a large number of phone cards to these people.
For this planned expedition, a small crew of good people who were prepared to help in the organising as well as the sailing would be good. The composition of the crew is important as I am married.
The boat, its engine, sails and gear are in good order for the voyage. I
would purchase storm sails, possibly an autopilot and solar panel (there is a wind vane, self steer already) another GPS and current almanac, spray dodger and light weight dinghy. There is no communication equipment on board, nor is there an inflatible life raft, but I would told there was one available for the voyage. Provisions would include extra containers of water.
I can arrange my life to take the time away but if anyone wants to come on the voyage, I need to be certain that we can get along well with each other as it is a long journey.
Keith Davis.
Monday, February 09, 2004
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