Author Archives : Chris French

Maritime Letter of Authorization


After searching very hard I finally located a sample Maritime Letter of Authorization. CERTIFICATE MARITIME LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN; This document is a letter of permission designating [Type text] as CAPTAIN of the sailing vessel [Type text] United States Coast Guard I.D. #: [Type text] Hull Number: [Type text] Manufacturer: [Type text]. Model: [Type text] HOME…

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Whew, first day and sail complete


24 hours aboard. No need for suspense, it was a success. But not without a few small bumps and one big one. Before yesterday I had exactly two days experience sailing catamarans so it was not without some trepidation that I took on single-handing. First challenge, jumping over to the fuel dock. Wind was blowing me onto the dock so…

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The Beginning


The beginning is always hard. Whenever I stumble upon a new blog I read a few pages then, if I’m still interested jump to the beginning. To see how it began. To see what were those first pangs of intrigue that they felt the world needed to know, or that they needed to get written down. This is my story.…

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Seawind 1160 Hull Transom Extensions


Stikhedonia (formally named Selah) had three foot extensions added to the transoms. This was similar to a modification that many Seawind 1000 owners completed on their catamarans before the Seawind 1000XL was offered. Starboard Stern View from dock Starboard Port Beam View while on lift Starboard Port Stern View while on lift Starboard Starboard Stern View while on lift

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Anna and Dad Backpacking SHT


Superior Hiking Trail, out and back from Lake county road 301 Day 1 Started from Lake County Road 301 parking lot, five hours and twenty minutes to reach (13.4 miles) to West Gooseberry Beginning had a number of marsh areas, feet got wet. Not a lot of things to see. A few grouse though. After parking lot I didn’t think…

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