Comments on: Charleston Part II: Setting The Dahonforth Anchor http://bccelizabeth.com/2009/12/10/charleston-part-ii-setting-the-dahonforth-anchor/ Living aboard a Bristol Channel Cutter, voyaging and exploring Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:19:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: tommy http://bccelizabeth.com/2009/12/10/charleston-part-ii-setting-the-dahonforth-anchor/#comment-2973 tommy Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:20:03 +0000 http://bccelizabeth.com/?p=100#comment-2973 hi, i've just found your site and i think it's a great site! i live on my boat on a mooring in n FL in the winter months and i've got two words of advise for ya: zip locks. can't tell you how many times they have saved my wallet and cell phone! and i keep a small bouy and line handy for valuable stuff(bikes). but,of course, i learned by tossing my own dingy several times!! hi, i’ve just found your site and i think it’s a great site! i live on my boat on a mooring in n FL in the winter months and i’ve got two words of advise for ya: zip locks. can’t tell you how many times they have saved my wallet and cell phone! and i keep a small bouy and line handy for valuable stuff(bikes). but,of course, i learned by tossing my own dingy several times!!

]]> By: Travis http://bccelizabeth.com/2009/12/10/charleston-part-ii-setting-the-dahonforth-anchor/#comment-2904 Travis Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:37:51 +0000 http://bccelizabeth.com/?p=100#comment-2904 This story sucks! Will insurance cover the bikes and stuff? This story sucks! Will insurance cover the bikes and stuff?

]]> By: Dan Nelson http://bccelizabeth.com/2009/12/10/charleston-part-ii-setting-the-dahonforth-anchor/#comment-2892 Dan Nelson Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:31:13 +0000 http://bccelizabeth.com/?p=100#comment-2892 Bummer, dude! Maybe it's time to replace the bikes with BMXs! They're compact?! Bummer, dude! Maybe it’s time to replace the bikes with BMXs! They’re compact?!

]]> By: Suzie http://bccelizabeth.com/2009/12/10/charleston-part-ii-setting-the-dahonforth-anchor/#comment-2889 Suzie Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:38:36 +0000 http://bccelizabeth.com/?p=100#comment-2889 Ben and Teresa I hope you both are getting past this recent challenge and you can replace the things lost, but thank God you both are ok. That's all that really matters, you can fix the other problems. I have enjoyed your trip watch and was surprised you moved on down south. But let's hope the third try to get into the warmer climates works. Ohio weather has been it's worst this week, the high winds made the house feel like it was in 4 knots of water! Keep us informed, keep it exciting, but stay safe! Suzie Ben and Teresa I hope you both are getting past this recent challenge and you can replace the things lost, but thank God you both are ok. That’s all that really matters, you can fix the other problems. I have enjoyed your trip watch and was surprised you moved on down south. But let’s hope the third try to get into the warmer climates works. Ohio weather has been it’s worst this week, the high winds made the house feel like it was in 4 knots of water! Keep us informed, keep it exciting, but stay safe!

Suzie

]]> By: Rod Bruckdorfer http://bccelizabeth.com/2009/12/10/charleston-part-ii-setting-the-dahonforth-anchor/#comment-2888 Rod Bruckdorfer Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:19:38 +0000 http://bccelizabeth.com/?p=100#comment-2888 Material "stuff" can be replaced, you can not. The most important aspect of this ordeal is you are here and safe. That is the only important thing. Material “stuff” can be replaced, you can not. The most important aspect of this ordeal is you are here and safe. That is the only important thing.

]]> By: Ben Eriksen http://bccelizabeth.com/2009/12/10/charleston-part-ii-setting-the-dahonforth-anchor/#comment-2882 Ben Eriksen Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:04:34 +0000 http://bccelizabeth.com/?p=100#comment-2882 Rich... I do laugh, how can you not. Life is funny. Glad you get a giggle out of it too ;-) Rich… I do laugh, how can you not. Life is funny. Glad you get a giggle out of it too ;-)

]]> By: RichC http://bccelizabeth.com/2009/12/10/charleston-part-ii-setting-the-dahonforth-anchor/#comment-2880 RichC Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:03:52 +0000 http://bccelizabeth.com/?p=100#comment-2880 Well I hope you can laugh about it, sorry to say that I did ... it must have been the visual you painted for us? Nevertheless, I'm glad you are now south a bit and certainly keeping warmer than those of us hunkering down up north. Take care and thanks for keeping us entertained. Well I hope you can laugh about it, sorry to say that I did … it must have been the visual you painted for us?

Nevertheless, I’m glad you are now south a bit and certainly keeping warmer than those of us hunkering down up north. Take care and thanks for keeping us entertained.

]]> By: Ron Tyson http://bccelizabeth.com/2009/12/10/charleston-part-ii-setting-the-dahonforth-anchor/#comment-2879 Ron Tyson Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:39:05 +0000 http://bccelizabeth.com/?p=100#comment-2879 Ben, I am sorry to hear about the trouble you and Teresa. I read on her blog/Facebook page about the bikes but hadn't heard the whole story. I too have been following your blog since the time you lived on the Nor'sea. It's great to now read your blog and Teresa's together. It will certainly be a warmer winter for you this year. Love your boat (BCC). I have researched them extensively, since first seeing one in my marina (Chesapeake Bay) several years ago. I am sure Lyle Hess would be proud of the care you give Elizabeth. Fair Winds. Sincerely, Ron Ben,

I am sorry to hear about the trouble you and Teresa. I read on her blog/Facebook page about the bikes but hadn’t heard the whole story. I too have been following your blog since the time you lived on the Nor’sea. It’s great to now read your blog and Teresa’s together. It will certainly be a warmer winter for you this year.

Love your boat (BCC). I have researched them extensively, since first seeing one in my marina (Chesapeake Bay) several years ago. I am sure Lyle Hess would be proud of the care you give Elizabeth.

Fair Winds.

Sincerely,

Ron

]]> By: Roger Rood http://bccelizabeth.com/2009/12/10/charleston-part-ii-setting-the-dahonforth-anchor/#comment-2878 Roger Rood Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:12:11 +0000 http://bccelizabeth.com/?p=100#comment-2878 Hey Ben I have been following your blog since you put your Nor'sea up for sale. I have been interested in purchasing a Nor'sea for quite a while but am afraid it will be to small after a year or so. Was this your experience? Did you sleep in the aft cabin or was it just too cramped? I was really intrigued by the security of the nor'sea cockpit and thought it would be nice for my spouse who enjoys sailing but gets uncomfortable when things go to the next level. The BCC looks incredible but the price tag is a bit scary for the long weekend couple weeks a year sailor. Could you do a little side by side and your thoughts comparison of the two designs? I live in the PNW and when doing the islands there are at times when an abundance of tacking is called for. My only experience with a cutter rig was on an island packet and we had to furl the genny half way each tack in order to get it through the slot, what a pain in the ass. Would I be looking at similar issues on the BCC? Sorry to hear about your day of mayhem. Charleston has been a bitch for me as well and i've decided to just stay away. Bad mojo in that town, maybe something to do with old sumter and all it symbolizes. I hope to hear from you. I know you got lots of other stuff to do besides answer emailers dumb questions but it would be nice to get the opinion of someone who has had abundant experience on both designs. Take it easy -R Hey Ben
I have been following your blog since you put your Nor’sea up for sale. I have been interested in purchasing a Nor’sea for quite a while but am afraid it will be to small after a year or so. Was this your experience? Did you sleep in the aft cabin or was it just too cramped? I was really intrigued by the security of the nor’sea cockpit and thought it would be nice for my spouse who enjoys sailing but gets uncomfortable when things go to the next level.
The BCC looks incredible but the price tag is a bit scary for the long weekend couple weeks a year sailor. Could you do a little side by side and your thoughts comparison of the two designs?
I live in the PNW and when doing the islands there are at times when an abundance of tacking is called for. My only experience with a cutter rig was on an island packet and we had to furl the genny half way each tack in order to get it through the slot, what a pain in the ass. Would I be looking at similar issues on the BCC?
Sorry to hear about your day of mayhem. Charleston has been a bitch for me as well and i’ve decided to just stay away. Bad mojo in that town, maybe something to do with old sumter and all it symbolizes.
I hope to hear from you. I know you got lots of other stuff to do besides answer emailers dumb questions but it would be nice to get the opinion of someone who has had abundant experience on both designs. Take it easy -R

]]> By: Bristol Cream http://bccelizabeth.com/2009/12/10/charleston-part-ii-setting-the-dahonforth-anchor/#comment-2876 Bristol Cream Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:30:25 +0000 http://bccelizabeth.com/?p=100#comment-2876 Another sailor goes for an unexpected swim (on video): http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8383946.stm Another sailor goes for an unexpected swim (on video):
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8383946.stm

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