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Fenix in Singapore PartII
Hi all,
After leaving Longgo I decided to sail for a while. After a couple of days the SE trades kicked in and I no longer had to power 12 hours out of 24. I spent some time looking at the charts for the area and decided to go between a couple of islands NE of Bali Island. I was approaching the pass as darkness came. One reason I wanted to sail was the waxing moon. This menat that I would have good night time illumination for much of my sailing over more than a week.
As I looked to the NW I saw a lot of light, far more than the loom of city lights. Sure enough it was fishing boats, A LOT OF FISHING BOATS!!. There were hundreds of them all over the place. Mainly of two types. The large prawn(?) boats and smaller ones about 30'-35'.
As I went through the passage between the small islands the horizon was almost lit up like daylight. Just as I cleared the pass the moon rose above the low clouds along the horizon. It was dim? Then I realize there was a lunar eclipse. For the second time I got to see a total lunar eclipse ar sea. I continued through the night semi-dozing in the cockpit while I threaded my way through all the boats. I am sure they saw my masthead tri-color and that made the passage easy. None approached too close.
I almost stained my shorts once, however. As I was sailing along at five knots I heard a loud clunk up forward. Ahhhh!!! My heart raced for second as the adrenaline started to flow. It turned out to be a small marker float, I saw, as it slid along the starboard side of the boat. Looked a bit like a man overboard pole. As daylight came and visibility increased I started to see many more of the floats. They were all over the place. In reality they are moorings. The smaller boats often tie up to them and fish that one place with lights ablaze. They were able to do this because the water was shallow, often less than 200 feet.
Through that day the fishing boats and floats thinned out. I kept heading NW towards Palua(Island) Bawear. Early the next morning, around 4AM, I noticed ships light's coming near. In a short time I could see that I was becoming the cream in an Oreo cookie.
The two ships were about 120'-150' long and were paralleling my course but slowly closing the distance between themselves and me.
I think they just came by for a look see. I just wish they didn't get so close. At thier nearest the two ships were not more than 400' apart and I was between them going along downwind about as far out on a broad reach as possible. Just a little spooky but all went well.
More later.
Take care,
Fred
After leaving Longgo I decided to sail for a while. After a couple of days the SE trades kicked in and I no longer had to power 12 hours out of 24. I spent some time looking at the charts for the area and decided to go between a couple of islands NE of Bali Island. I was approaching the pass as darkness came. One reason I wanted to sail was the waxing moon. This menat that I would have good night time illumination for much of my sailing over more than a week.
As I looked to the NW I saw a lot of light, far more than the loom of city lights. Sure enough it was fishing boats, A LOT OF FISHING BOATS!!. There were hundreds of them all over the place. Mainly of two types. The large prawn(?) boats and smaller ones about 30'-35'.
As I went through the passage between the small islands the horizon was almost lit up like daylight. Just as I cleared the pass the moon rose above the low clouds along the horizon. It was dim? Then I realize there was a lunar eclipse. For the second time I got to see a total lunar eclipse ar sea. I continued through the night semi-dozing in the cockpit while I threaded my way through all the boats. I am sure they saw my masthead tri-color and that made the passage easy. None approached too close.
I almost stained my shorts once, however. As I was sailing along at five knots I heard a loud clunk up forward. Ahhhh!!! My heart raced for second as the adrenaline started to flow. It turned out to be a small marker float, I saw, as it slid along the starboard side of the boat. Looked a bit like a man overboard pole. As daylight came and visibility increased I started to see many more of the floats. They were all over the place. In reality they are moorings. The smaller boats often tie up to them and fish that one place with lights ablaze. They were able to do this because the water was shallow, often less than 200 feet.
Through that day the fishing boats and floats thinned out. I kept heading NW towards Palua(Island) Bawear. Early the next morning, around 4AM, I noticed ships light's coming near. In a short time I could see that I was becoming the cream in an Oreo cookie.
The two ships were about 120'-150' long and were paralleling my course but slowly closing the distance between themselves and me.
I think they just came by for a look see. I just wish they didn't get so close. At thier nearest the two ships were not more than 400' apart and I was between them going along downwind about as far out on a broad reach as possible. Just a little spooky but all went well.
More later.
Take care,
Fred
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Lat and Long
Fred
I so much enjoy reading your posts . It really gives one a feel for what you are doing and the places have been .
I have been following you on various maps as well as Google world. But now it is harder pin point where you are because there is little detail of the area and so many small islands .
Would you please give your lats and long of the location you visits. Then we can all follow along
Thanks and good winds
Phil
I so much enjoy reading your posts . It really gives one a feel for what you are doing and the places have been .
I have been following you on various maps as well as Google world. But now it is harder pin point where you are because there is little detail of the area and so many small islands .
Would you please give your lats and long of the location you visits. Then we can all follow along
Thanks and good winds
Phil
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barfwinkle
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The Last Ship Trak
Fred's latest report on shiptrak was June 16 and he was at 011° 57' S and 143° 12' E. YOTREPS shows 014° 08' S 144° 30' E but I think this report was before the shiptrak posting.
I was hoping to see more update to date data, but alas no such luck.
Fair winds
I was hoping to see more update to date data, but alas no such luck.
Fair winds
Bill Member #250.
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For Phil and all PartIII
Good idea Phil, thanks.
Here goes:
After Kupang I went just about due north. I went through a pass between Adonara Is(west) and Kawula Is(east).
Approx: 8 24' S 123 18' E
I went up over the north of Adonara Is then west and around a couple of small islets then back SE to a delightful little anchorage tucked in close. There were a number of boats there, part of the rally. One was an old friend from as far back as American Samoa.
This boat was named Phoenix and its port of registry was Philadelphia. Interesting. Since I was born there and of course I was on Fenix.
Approx: 8 15' S 123 20' E
After a pleasant overnight stay and get together on one of the small sand islands I went west again to an area near a town called Riung, on the island of Flores. Here the broad bay is protected by a number of offshore islets and reefs.
Approx: 8 23' S 121 04' E
While there I spent time considering my future actions. By now I pretty much decided to go through Indo quickly. So the next stop was a bit farther west on Flores and the small village, Longgo, I told you about.
Approx: 8 20' S 120 09' E
From Longgo I went west again, always some westing, and a bit north of Sangiang Is.
Aprox: 8 10' S 119 04' E
Then between Gosong Sadapur(north) and Palau Medang(south)
Approx: 8 00' s 117 15' E
Then a bit more WNW. On this leg I passed the 200 meter curve on the chart. This is when the water really started to get shallow. I passed between Karang Takat, a reef(east) and Palua Kamudi(west).
Approx: 7 05' S 114 54' E
This was the area of all the fishing boats. It is due north of Bali. I was still making about WNW to Pulau Bawean at
Approx: 5 47' S 112 38' E
After that I went on a long dog leg. First WNW then later NW, then NNW to pass just south of Serutu Island.
Approx: 1 50' S 108 40' E
The next part was pretty much NW. At the end of this leg is a large cluster of islands to the south of Singapore. I went through the group from about SE to NW entering the group at
Approx: 0 25' N 104 43" E in the SE to
Approx: 1 04' N 103 32' E in the NW
About 30 miles south of Singapore I spent the night anchored on the north side, in the lee, of a small island called Nipis(I think) at
Approx: 0 38' N 103 41' E
After being the cream(ed) in a ship sandwich I had a good sail but later in the day another small 120' frighter came for a look see. This one was far more annoying however as his course was constantly closing with me although almost parallel. At his nearest approach I had to sail by the lee in order not to be hit by him and then it was iffy. I finally passed through his stern wake about 50 feet behind him. Damn!!
Then I entered the area of the Sumatras. These are wind and rain squalls of relativly short duration and high intensity. They are also the cause of lightening strikes on small boats. More than one of which has had its electronics fried in a direct on near hit.
On my last night at sea, Saturday Sept 1, I anchored on the north side of a small island for some rest. In the morning as I was preparing to leave one of the small boats came for a visit. The six crew all hopped aboard and sat in the cockpit. Once again one fellow spoke a few words of English. We had a brief chat and of course they wanted Tiger. The locally brewed beer. I do not normally carry any alchohol aboard so they were out of luck.
After thier brief visit I hauled up the anchor and set sail for Singapore hoping that I wouldn't have a Sumatera vist me while crossing the straights.
One was brewing but is was far enough north not to be a problem. EXCEPT that once again, for the last few miles, my final destination was dead to windward. Going north and on top of that the current in the channel was now against me. It took near three hours to go the last seven miles into Raffles Marina on the west side of Singapore Island.
So late Sunday afternoon I finally made it. As befitting a pleasant Sunday afternoon there was a large sailboat in its slip just inside the entrance. On the afterdeck there were two couples having a sundowner. They called to me to tie up in the next slip over. I did.
And in a minute I had an ice cold beer in my hand....ohhhhh how delighful was that!!
Her is a look at one of the 30'-35' boats. They are quite coloful, each unique in its color sceme.
More later.
Take care,
Fred
PS I have not been able to contact a net for position updates. I am too far west for contact with Pacific Seafarers. There are nets in operation in this area and I will again be able to have my position reports made.
Here goes:
After Kupang I went just about due north. I went through a pass between Adonara Is(west) and Kawula Is(east).
Approx: 8 24' S 123 18' E
I went up over the north of Adonara Is then west and around a couple of small islets then back SE to a delightful little anchorage tucked in close. There were a number of boats there, part of the rally. One was an old friend from as far back as American Samoa.
This boat was named Phoenix and its port of registry was Philadelphia. Interesting. Since I was born there and of course I was on Fenix.
Approx: 8 15' S 123 20' E
After a pleasant overnight stay and get together on one of the small sand islands I went west again to an area near a town called Riung, on the island of Flores. Here the broad bay is protected by a number of offshore islets and reefs.
Approx: 8 23' S 121 04' E
While there I spent time considering my future actions. By now I pretty much decided to go through Indo quickly. So the next stop was a bit farther west on Flores and the small village, Longgo, I told you about.
Approx: 8 20' S 120 09' E
From Longgo I went west again, always some westing, and a bit north of Sangiang Is.
Aprox: 8 10' S 119 04' E
Then between Gosong Sadapur(north) and Palau Medang(south)
Approx: 8 00' s 117 15' E
Then a bit more WNW. On this leg I passed the 200 meter curve on the chart. This is when the water really started to get shallow. I passed between Karang Takat, a reef(east) and Palua Kamudi(west).
Approx: 7 05' S 114 54' E
This was the area of all the fishing boats. It is due north of Bali. I was still making about WNW to Pulau Bawean at
Approx: 5 47' S 112 38' E
After that I went on a long dog leg. First WNW then later NW, then NNW to pass just south of Serutu Island.
Approx: 1 50' S 108 40' E
The next part was pretty much NW. At the end of this leg is a large cluster of islands to the south of Singapore. I went through the group from about SE to NW entering the group at
Approx: 0 25' N 104 43" E in the SE to
Approx: 1 04' N 103 32' E in the NW
About 30 miles south of Singapore I spent the night anchored on the north side, in the lee, of a small island called Nipis(I think) at
Approx: 0 38' N 103 41' E
After being the cream(ed) in a ship sandwich I had a good sail but later in the day another small 120' frighter came for a look see. This one was far more annoying however as his course was constantly closing with me although almost parallel. At his nearest approach I had to sail by the lee in order not to be hit by him and then it was iffy. I finally passed through his stern wake about 50 feet behind him. Damn!!
Then I entered the area of the Sumatras. These are wind and rain squalls of relativly short duration and high intensity. They are also the cause of lightening strikes on small boats. More than one of which has had its electronics fried in a direct on near hit.
On my last night at sea, Saturday Sept 1, I anchored on the north side of a small island for some rest. In the morning as I was preparing to leave one of the small boats came for a visit. The six crew all hopped aboard and sat in the cockpit. Once again one fellow spoke a few words of English. We had a brief chat and of course they wanted Tiger. The locally brewed beer. I do not normally carry any alchohol aboard so they were out of luck.
After thier brief visit I hauled up the anchor and set sail for Singapore hoping that I wouldn't have a Sumatera vist me while crossing the straights.
One was brewing but is was far enough north not to be a problem. EXCEPT that once again, for the last few miles, my final destination was dead to windward. Going north and on top of that the current in the channel was now against me. It took near three hours to go the last seven miles into Raffles Marina on the west side of Singapore Island.
So late Sunday afternoon I finally made it. As befitting a pleasant Sunday afternoon there was a large sailboat in its slip just inside the entrance. On the afterdeck there were two couples having a sundowner. They called to me to tie up in the next slip over. I did.
And in a minute I had an ice cold beer in my hand....ohhhhh how delighful was that!!
Her is a look at one of the 30'-35' boats. They are quite coloful, each unique in its color sceme.
More later.
Take care,
Fred
PS I have not been able to contact a net for position updates. I am too far west for contact with Pacific Seafarers. There are nets in operation in this area and I will again be able to have my position reports made.
You should always have an odd number of holes in your boat!
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fenixrises
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Fenix in Singapore Part 4
Hi all,
I have now had a chance to explore a small bit of Singapore. There is a free shuttle bus into the nearest towns. At each stop there is a large shopping area. I did a good sized food run at the "Fair Price" grocery store at Jurong Point. Jurong Point is the first stop that the shuttle bus makes. Since I had so much stuff I took a taxi back to the marina, about Sing$9.
Singapore is it's own country/state/island and there are many "suburbs" on the island. It is a very modern place with huge aparment complexes, 15-20+ stories high, containing hundreds of individual flats. There is also a lot of manufacturing on the island. Housing and autos are expensive but food and most "stuff" is cheap or quite reasonable.
Raffles Marine/Country Club is quite nice and modern with free wireless internet. BUT it is too expensive for me to stay for long. I would have liked to stay a month but will only be here 10 days.
Many of the marina residents have cruised up and down the coast to Thailand and back. Some have cruised the Indian Ocean extensivly, so I have been picking brains for information about heading north.
Now it is time to get underway again. Looks like I'll anchor hop up to Port Dixon, about 140 miles up the coast at 2* 31' N 101* 48' E
Then continue in like manner until Port Klang 3* 00' N 101* 21' E and other stops ending at Langkawi Island 6* 21' N 99* 46' E. Langkawi is by reports quite delightful and duty free besides. I'll probably try to spend at least 1 &1/2 to 2 months on this leg.
Then a month or so for Thailand before I head out across the Indian Ocean.
Take care and don't freeze your bunnies off with the onset of the cold.
Fred
PS I have uploaded some more new pics and such to the website. Videos are still coming but it takes a lot of time even with free internet.
I have now had a chance to explore a small bit of Singapore. There is a free shuttle bus into the nearest towns. At each stop there is a large shopping area. I did a good sized food run at the "Fair Price" grocery store at Jurong Point. Jurong Point is the first stop that the shuttle bus makes. Since I had so much stuff I took a taxi back to the marina, about Sing$9.
Singapore is it's own country/state/island and there are many "suburbs" on the island. It is a very modern place with huge aparment complexes, 15-20+ stories high, containing hundreds of individual flats. There is also a lot of manufacturing on the island. Housing and autos are expensive but food and most "stuff" is cheap or quite reasonable.
Raffles Marine/Country Club is quite nice and modern with free wireless internet. BUT it is too expensive for me to stay for long. I would have liked to stay a month but will only be here 10 days.
Many of the marina residents have cruised up and down the coast to Thailand and back. Some have cruised the Indian Ocean extensivly, so I have been picking brains for information about heading north.
Now it is time to get underway again. Looks like I'll anchor hop up to Port Dixon, about 140 miles up the coast at 2* 31' N 101* 48' E
Then continue in like manner until Port Klang 3* 00' N 101* 21' E and other stops ending at Langkawi Island 6* 21' N 99* 46' E. Langkawi is by reports quite delightful and duty free besides. I'll probably try to spend at least 1 &1/2 to 2 months on this leg.
Then a month or so for Thailand before I head out across the Indian Ocean.
Take care and don't freeze your bunnies off with the onset of the cold.
Fred
PS I have uploaded some more new pics and such to the website. Videos are still coming but it takes a lot of time even with free internet.
You should always have an odd number of holes in your boat!
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The Patriot
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Where Is Fred?
This morning I heard weather for Singapore, Hong Kong, and vicinity. Evidently some of these locations are in the path of a severe (Cat 4 or so) typhoon. I wonder where Fenix is in relation to this system.
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Fred's website
Can someone post Fred's www address, I've lost it.
thanks,
rit
thanks,
rit
http://www.sbastro.com/FeNIX/index.htm
Its in every one of his posts, just click the www button at the bottom of a post of his.
Its in every one of his posts, just click the www button at the bottom of a post of his.
Russell
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fenixrises
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Fenix in Malaysia
Hi all,
Fenix and I arrived in Port Dickson, Malaysia on Monday afternoon.
The trip up from Singapore was mostly uneventful. I started out about 11AM from Raffles in a good breeze but against the tide.
For the first night I reached a small group of islands just up the Malaysian coast.
To avoid the worst of the wakes from passing ships I snuggled between Pulua Pisang and Pulua Tunda and dropped the hook in about 30 feet. This was only about 30 miles from the start but with the light wind and adverse current I just made it by sundown.
1*28' N 103*14.8 E
The next morning we were off again heading to another small group called the "Water Islands". Generally the passages in the Malacca Straights are NW - SE. I arrived in the wee hours of the next morning after passing through a small rain storm at Pulua Besar.
2*06.3' N 102*20.4 E
I got the anchor down and was looking forward to a peaceful night. Hmmmm... The weather did not co-operate. A couple of hours later a Sumatra blew through at a about 30 knots with some rain. It turned my nice little anchorage into a washing machine. So that night I didn't get much rest.
The next morning I moved the boat around to the north side to hide from the wind and ship swells. Besar is shaped a bit like an arrowhead with the point to the south. That first night I was to the SE of the point. Then I moved to the flat of the north. There are two small reefs attached to the island, the west one has been filled in to make a breakwater. There it was so comfortable that I spent two days just relaxing.
Oh by the way there is a LOT of shipping in the straights. At one time I counted two dozen ships along the horizon, that's within about 5 miles from me in each direction, NW-SE. It is one of the reasons anchor hopping through the straigts is recommended. Plus the fisherman string nets across the current flow. The nets are not lit and difficult to see in the daytime. So easy does it.
I left Besar heading for Port Dickson(not Dixon as shown on the chart)and the Admiral Marina. This is another easy daysail but remember that usually half the time the tidal current is against the direction of travel unless very lucky with timing.
2*28'2 N 101*50.4 E
I arrived in the afternoon. A dockman directed me to a slip and helped me tie up. The next morning took care of sign in formalities, all handled by the pleasant Veronica of Admiral's staff. The first night I met a couple that I previously knew in Singapore. We had a great dinner at the bar. Chicken and fish with one drink for 15 Ringatt(about $4.50US) per person.
The next day I rode to downtown Port Dickson on my bike, won't do that again. It's about 8-9 miles and in the sweltering heat and humidity I was drenched. But it was fun to see everything at the slow speed of my bicycle and then have a way to get around once in town.
I will stay here for 2-3 weeks. It cheaper by far than Singapore. I also want to go to Kuala Lumpur the capital city. That's a 2 hour bus ride inland and I'll probably stay there a day or two.
Take care,
Fred
Fenix and I arrived in Port Dickson, Malaysia on Monday afternoon.
The trip up from Singapore was mostly uneventful. I started out about 11AM from Raffles in a good breeze but against the tide.
For the first night I reached a small group of islands just up the Malaysian coast.
To avoid the worst of the wakes from passing ships I snuggled between Pulua Pisang and Pulua Tunda and dropped the hook in about 30 feet. This was only about 30 miles from the start but with the light wind and adverse current I just made it by sundown.
1*28' N 103*14.8 E
The next morning we were off again heading to another small group called the "Water Islands". Generally the passages in the Malacca Straights are NW - SE. I arrived in the wee hours of the next morning after passing through a small rain storm at Pulua Besar.
2*06.3' N 102*20.4 E
I got the anchor down and was looking forward to a peaceful night. Hmmmm... The weather did not co-operate. A couple of hours later a Sumatra blew through at a about 30 knots with some rain. It turned my nice little anchorage into a washing machine. So that night I didn't get much rest.
The next morning I moved the boat around to the north side to hide from the wind and ship swells. Besar is shaped a bit like an arrowhead with the point to the south. That first night I was to the SE of the point. Then I moved to the flat of the north. There are two small reefs attached to the island, the west one has been filled in to make a breakwater. There it was so comfortable that I spent two days just relaxing.
Oh by the way there is a LOT of shipping in the straights. At one time I counted two dozen ships along the horizon, that's within about 5 miles from me in each direction, NW-SE. It is one of the reasons anchor hopping through the straigts is recommended. Plus the fisherman string nets across the current flow. The nets are not lit and difficult to see in the daytime. So easy does it.
I left Besar heading for Port Dickson(not Dixon as shown on the chart)and the Admiral Marina. This is another easy daysail but remember that usually half the time the tidal current is against the direction of travel unless very lucky with timing.
2*28'2 N 101*50.4 E
I arrived in the afternoon. A dockman directed me to a slip and helped me tie up. The next morning took care of sign in formalities, all handled by the pleasant Veronica of Admiral's staff. The first night I met a couple that I previously knew in Singapore. We had a great dinner at the bar. Chicken and fish with one drink for 15 Ringatt(about $4.50US) per person.
The next day I rode to downtown Port Dickson on my bike, won't do that again. It's about 8-9 miles and in the sweltering heat and humidity I was drenched. But it was fun to see everything at the slow speed of my bicycle and then have a way to get around once in town.
I will stay here for 2-3 weeks. It cheaper by far than Singapore. I also want to go to Kuala Lumpur the capital city. That's a 2 hour bus ride inland and I'll probably stay there a day or two.
Take care,
Fred
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fenixrises
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Fenix in Malaysia Part 2
Hi all,
I uploaded some more stuff today. Pics and video.
Yes, Virginia there are ships in the Mallaca Straights.
I went to PD(Port Dickson) again. This time I hitched a ride from the main road with a taxi. Much easier than pedaling in the heat and humidity. I wanted to take a bus back but got on the wrong one!!
So I had an unexpected trip to Seramban about 20 km away. At 3 ringett (About US$1) each way it was a good deal. Seramban is a BIG city. It is also a train depot. From there one can go to Kuala Lumpur or much of the rest of the country by train or bus.
Next week I want to go again and explore a bit. Saw a movie theater there and I'd like to take in a flick.
I also want to take about a three day trip to Kuala Lumpur and the old city of Mallaca. Mallaca is about 90 km SE along the coast.
Just down the road from Admiral Marina is a small strip center. It has four resturaunts, two small grocery stores and a bakery, wonderful!! I had a meal at the Chinese eatery. Shrimp fried rice and sweet/sour chicken with a Coke for 18.90 ringett about US$6.
But it was enough for two and I couldn't eat it all. Since the fried rice is enough for me and only R$4, about US$1.25, I'll be back there often.
Take care,
Fred
I uploaded some more stuff today. Pics and video.
Yes, Virginia there are ships in the Mallaca Straights.
I went to PD(Port Dickson) again. This time I hitched a ride from the main road with a taxi. Much easier than pedaling in the heat and humidity. I wanted to take a bus back but got on the wrong one!!
So I had an unexpected trip to Seramban about 20 km away. At 3 ringett (About US$1) each way it was a good deal. Seramban is a BIG city. It is also a train depot. From there one can go to Kuala Lumpur or much of the rest of the country by train or bus.
Next week I want to go again and explore a bit. Saw a movie theater there and I'd like to take in a flick.
I also want to take about a three day trip to Kuala Lumpur and the old city of Mallaca. Mallaca is about 90 km SE along the coast.
Just down the road from Admiral Marina is a small strip center. It has four resturaunts, two small grocery stores and a bakery, wonderful!! I had a meal at the Chinese eatery. Shrimp fried rice and sweet/sour chicken with a Coke for 18.90 ringett about US$6.
But it was enough for two and I couldn't eat it all. Since the fried rice is enough for me and only R$4, about US$1.25, I'll be back there often.
Take care,
Fred
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Como No Cruising
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COMO NO
Malaysia
Fred: I really enjoy your web site and postings. Hope that you are still in Admiral Marina. If so, tell Veronica that the crew of Como No, Cape Dory 40 sends our warmest regards.
If you haven't gone to Mallaca yet, be certain to check out the Chin Ho Museum there. It is great!! We were there last year.
One of our favorite marinas, other than
Admiral, is Talaga Harbor Marina in Langkawi. Abby is the head girl there and she is a gem. The marina is very comfortable and very reasonably priced. Good, and cheap food in Langkawi also. Best of all, no hassles at all in getting packages sent to you there, duty free.
The only downside about Malaysia for us was the heat and Humidity.
Take care, and happy sailing. Will & Annie Como No CD-40 #8
If you haven't gone to Mallaca yet, be certain to check out the Chin Ho Museum there. It is great!! We were there last year.
One of our favorite marinas, other than
Admiral, is Talaga Harbor Marina in Langkawi. Abby is the head girl there and she is a gem. The marina is very comfortable and very reasonably priced. Good, and cheap food in Langkawi also. Best of all, no hassles at all in getting packages sent to you there, duty free.
The only downside about Malaysia for us was the heat and Humidity.
Take care, and happy sailing. Will & Annie Como No CD-40 #8
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Fenix In Maylasia Part3
Hi all,
Its about time to leave PD. I plan on a Thursday AM departure. Next stop is Georgetown,Palua(Island) Panang, Malasia: 5*25'N 100*20 E. That's about 200NM so I figure 4-5 day sails will get me there.
My stay in PD has been great. Veronica, Omar and the staff at Admiral Marina have been wonderful. As usual I met a number of other yachties, some whom are staying a while and others just breezed through. Most are heading NW to Thailand but some are going to spend a season in the area. This necessitates playing the visa boogie but that's not too hard.
I took my three day trip to Kuala Lumpur and Mallaca. I rode the bus and train. The major buses and the trains have A/C so the ride is comfortable. There is a very good transportation system in Malaysia. It is inexpensive, convienent and its possible to go to neighboring countries as well.
Hard to believe that the Fenix website is nearing 10,000 hits. You all must be enjoying it. I uploaded a few new pics but no new videos as yet.
The weather here is about like Miami in the summer. Hot and humid. Some of the boats have been scrabling to find a way to A/C themselves. Weenies!!"(HaHa). Now me, I hide out in the marina office for a couple of hours a day to cool off, so guess I'm a weenie too.
Take care,
Fred
Its about time to leave PD. I plan on a Thursday AM departure. Next stop is Georgetown,Palua(Island) Panang, Malasia: 5*25'N 100*20 E. That's about 200NM so I figure 4-5 day sails will get me there.
My stay in PD has been great. Veronica, Omar and the staff at Admiral Marina have been wonderful. As usual I met a number of other yachties, some whom are staying a while and others just breezed through. Most are heading NW to Thailand but some are going to spend a season in the area. This necessitates playing the visa boogie but that's not too hard.
I took my three day trip to Kuala Lumpur and Mallaca. I rode the bus and train. The major buses and the trains have A/C so the ride is comfortable. There is a very good transportation system in Malaysia. It is inexpensive, convienent and its possible to go to neighboring countries as well.
Hard to believe that the Fenix website is nearing 10,000 hits. You all must be enjoying it. I uploaded a few new pics but no new videos as yet.
The weather here is about like Miami in the summer. Hot and humid. Some of the boats have been scrabling to find a way to A/C themselves. Weenies!!"(HaHa). Now me, I hide out in the marina office for a couple of hours a day to cool off, so guess I'm a weenie too.
Take care,
Fred
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