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by mike hunter
Sep 7th, '06, 00:17
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: "Breezy"(25D) looking for tv producer for circumna
Replies: 5
Views: 1585

"Breezy"(25D) looking for tv producer for circumna

Hi, many of you already know of my solo travels on Breezy my 25D from San Diego to Australia. I recently had the idea that it would make a great and educational show if I were able to get some cameras in the boat. From bad weather, tankers and a violent reefing in Fiji I think it would be an unreal ...
by mike hunter
Nov 29th, '05, 19:38
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Thoughts on sea anchors and drogues for Cape Dory's
Replies: 65
Views: 9167

para tech

I've used para tech drogues and sea anchors on my 25D-used the sea anchor in about 40 knots just to try it out sailing down baja-very easy to deploy despite what many will say-just have a line running from the bow to the cockpit beforehand, hook it up and throw it over. The sea drogue I used sailing...
by mike hunter
Nov 29th, '05, 19:32
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: foldable or fold up dinghies
Replies: 7
Views: 1226

Tinker

I've got a tinker that folds up and I store aft of the mast under the boom tied down. I've had it there from San Diego to Australia so you can rest assured it'll stay there fine. they're a bit of money but very tough. has a sailing set up and liferaft conversion as options.
by mike hunter
May 12th, '05, 19:07
Forum: Cruiser's Corner
Topic: update on Breezy and answers to some questions
Replies: 4
Views: 2259

update on Breezy and answers to some questions

I just had Breezy hauled out at vuda point marina to go home and work for a few months. The 2 day sail from Suva was uneventful though I cannot sleep anymore sailing in the fiji waters. The damage to the bottom was minimal considering-A bit of grinding and fiberglass to the waterline on one side and...