Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Dec 23, 2011, 5:24 pm
Try something fun. 1. To start, click the right hand arrow key. 2. To view the slide show in full screen mode, hit the toggle icon at the bottom of the slide show, which is the very last icon on the bottom right of the slides. 3. Follow the instructions of David Copperfield. 4. Look at
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Dec 15, 2011, 7:00 pm
Here is a special article for the women in the boating world.  While the boys play with their toys, the woman’s best friend is still the diamond. What most people would picture in their minds when talking about diamonds would be the standard shimmering white diamond. Only a few people are aware o...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Oct 30, 2011, 10:21 pm
For Canadian and US cruisers, the “Magic Jack” is a good way to save money on long distance phone calls. It’s been more than a year since I’ve heard of the “Magic Jack” and several of my friends are already using it. However, I did not have to phone long distance, so I
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 9, 2011, 2:38 pm
Casual fashion for boating need not be boring. Kate Middleton has shown how to combine jeggings with sophisticated dock shoes. For dragonboating in Canada, Kate Middleton wore Sebago Bala moccasin dock shoes that cost less than US$80. Looking trendy, and comfortable, she is setting trends for boa...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 8, 2011, 12:27 am
Stealing some quiet time on their official visit to Canada, Prince William and his new wife, Kate Middleton went on a canoe paddle on Blachford Lake to Honeymoon Island, a remote island in the Northwest territories to enjoy the sunset and a picnic. Feasting on a traditional aboriginal menu of Cari...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 5, 2011, 7:37 pm
Wearing the royal sapphire Princess Diana engagement ring, Kate Middleton, duchess of Cambridge wore sensible shoes in preparation for the Dragon Boat Race at Dalvay Lake. With her hair tied at the back, tight slim fit denim pants and a life jacket on top of her hoodie rain gear, she looks
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 5, 2011, 7:01 pm
Kate Middleton set her own dragon boating fashion during the recent Canadian visit to Prince Edward Island. Wearing a life jacket on to of a waterproof dark colored rain gear and a pair of slim fit denims, the Duchess with her hair tied, simple earrings and her royal sapphire engagement ring, compe...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jun 20, 2011, 7:11 pm
Building on the success of previous SailBot Regattas, SailBot 2011, the North American competition for robotic sailboats was held at the United States Naval Academy from June 13-16, 2011 in Annapolis, MD. The winning entry goes to the US Naval Academy, with second place to UBC’s Thunderbird, and t...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Feb 7, 2011, 2:32 pm
Suffering a heart attack while boating is becoming common as more baby boomers engage in boating activities. If you are travelling in remote areas, and emergency help not instantaneous, this can be a problem. In June 2008, Kelsey Grammer, famous TV star of “Cheers” and “Frasier” suffered a ...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Dec 27, 2010, 11:14 pm
The world’s largest aluminum luxury motor yacht NOMAD (ex Floridian and Aussie Rules) was featured in the movie “Killers” starring Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl. Nomad was built in 2003 by OceanFast of Australia, and has undergone a superb refit in mid 2005. Designed for long range explo...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Dec 26, 2010, 4:44 pm
Imagine James Bond in the movie Casino Royale, sailing on the Spirit 54, entering the canal of Venice with glamour Bond girl Vesper Lynd played by Eva Green. Charter vacationers can now share this fantasy of hot sun and turquoise water because the Spirit 54 is now available for charter in
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Dec 23, 2010, 8:45 pm
What do Jack Nicholson and James Bond have in common? They both driven the Monte Carlo 30. Built by Riva, the Italian yacht builder in the 80’s and 90’s, the Monte Carlo 30 Offshore is very popular in Europe. With a maximum cruising speed of 55 knots, it is easy to scoot
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Dec 17, 2010, 11:18 pm
Ellen Degeneres, Michelle Williams are some of the famous movie stars who join other famous kayakers. Abraham Lincoln and Mao Tse Tung seem unlikely kayakers, but they were trailblazers in what has become a very popular sport. Kayakers divide into the whitewater variety, sea-kayakers, surf kayakers...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Dec 17, 2010, 8:15 pm
While many celebrities go mega yachting, a few hard-bodied celebrities are taking up SUP – which stands for Stand Up Paddle Surfing. Stand up paddle surfing (SUP), or in the Hawaiian language Hoe he’e nalu, is an emerging global sport with a Hawaiian heritage. The sport is an ancient form of su...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Dec 11, 2010, 11:43 pm
Three separate colourful pieces, the top, the shorts and the leopard skin purse all in different print patterns. Only Beyonce can pull this off. Big clunky necklaces, one on top of another. Large retro bling rings, blue nailpolish. Chunky bracelet. Beyonce and husband are seen here while holiday...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Dec 11, 2010, 8:46 pm
Jennifer Lopez continues to work hard even on her holidays, as she is seen wearing high spikey heels for the benefit of the papparazzi. All women know that wearing high heels even on land is tough enough, not to say wearing them while boarding a yacht, with baby on one hand, and a large
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Dec 11, 2010, 4:11 pm
A stern shower is becoming an important charter boat feature not just for the tropical destinations but also for the Pacific Northwest. In the summer time, water temperature especially around the Desolation Sound area can go up to as high as 28 degrees celsius which makes for very comfortable swimm...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Sep 16, 2010, 12:18 am
A Tale of Two Seas – which one would you rather be in? Ah! Now that the Vic Maui 2010 race is over,  the boys are talking about redemption and perseverance, as if another Vic Maui race at 2012.  Wake up Guys! Desolation Sound, one of the most beautiful places on earth is just at our backyard.
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Sep 15, 2010, 11:48 pm
When you’re out sailing, sooner or later, there comes the time when a halyard gets stuck up in the mast, or something up the mast needs repairing, and someone has to go up.   Unless you’re a monkey and can get up the mast barefooted, chances are you will need a bosun chair, and some one
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Aug 16, 2010, 9:35 pm
Terry Reid, crew of Delicate Balance was at the Vic Maui Celebration/Wrap Up Party on May 24 and received a participation trophy on behalf of the racing yacht Delicate Balance.  Terry reports”It was very nice to have that kind of support and companionship. At the wrap up party it felt like w...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 17, 2010, 10:47 pm
There’s a long checklist of things to look out for when transporting a sailboat by truck. 1. Make certain that all Mast Poles are un-stepped and de-rigged. 2. All cables and spreaders should be bound or taped to the pole. 3. ALL rigging, winches, wind indicators, and running lights must be rem...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 15, 2010, 9:36 pm
We – the Delicate Balance Fans Club sends our best wishes to  all the sailors, crew, race committee and their friends at the Vic Maui Race 2010 party in Lahaina.  We will not be at the Celebration Party, but one of our crew Terry Reid will be there on our behalf.   We all
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 11, 2010, 7:40 pm
For an official press release issued  by Delicate Balance July 13, 2010 to the Vic Maui Race Committee.   click here. The Story of Delicate Balance. At the Schoonmaker Point Marina in Sausalito,  Delicate Balance proudly displays the Vic Maui 2010 Race burgee for all of Sausalito to see. Surpris...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 11, 2010, 2:30 pm
July 10, 2010.  Saturday.  Delicate Balance crew members arrived at a Sausalito Marina at around 5:30 m PST and took another three hours  to clean up and travel by taxi to nearby Oakland to clear US Customs.  It was not till 9:00 pm before they reach the Larkspur Hotel in Mill Valley for their h...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 10, 2010, 8:06 pm
The anticipation of landing in San Francisco continues to build up, and the sight of the Golden Gate Bridge is so heartwarming after spending so many 7 days at sea.  (Is that all, 7 days? seems like a long time ago). Bill Trant, engineer and Grahame Shannon, navigator keeping watch. Terry Reid, c...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 8, 2010, 10:05 pm
Reciprocal Moorage There have been two different suggestions for Delicate Balance as to the best marina or yacht club to visit.  Sausalito Yacht Club and the St.Francis Yacht Club.  Both are within easy reach.   It seems that St. Francis Yacht Club is better because Sausalito Yacht Club only has...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 8, 2010, 9:17 am
Delicate Balance having pulled out of the Vic Maui 2010 race, now heading towards San Francisco,  is sailing at the speed 3 to 4  nautical knots an hour.  With 371 miles to go, that can take 4 days or more.
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 8, 2010, 1:32 am
Excerpt from the Vic Maui Race website report: “Crew members on at least two boats have sustained injuries in the high winds. Aboard Teremoto! Susan cracked or broke some ribs on day two of the race. After consultation with a doctor ashore, and on the insistence of Susan, Terremoto is continui...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 8, 2010, 12:44 am
Delicate Balance has officially pulled out of the race after reporting that everything in the boat is wet, clothing, bunks, beddings. Now heading for San Francisco, they are wet and cold. Still 400 nautical miles to go, at an average speed of 6 knots, having slowed down, on autopilot and using a s...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 8, 2010, 12:10 am
IMAGINE THREE DAYS AND NIGHTS OF THIS TYPE OF SAILING. Wet bunks Wet clothes Wet everything What would you do or what else could you do? Come home, boys!!!!
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 7, 2010, 9:38 pm
What happened to Delicate Balance?
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 7, 2010, 12:58 am
In the midst of a storm, when all is wet including the bunks, the crew of Delicate Balance sent this very brief message from their navigation station: We are in rough seas, much water over boat, every thing wet including most bunks. Are we fun yet? No danger, just uncomfortable. 42N 16.42 speed 9 kn...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 6, 2010, 11:19 pm
Would you believe that this is the interior of a racing boat?  In gale force winds, Turicum (see their blog) still manages to type in a whole page of blog, why not, look at the comfort they have.   They probably have hot coffee and hot meals, a place to dry their clothes.  At their GPS
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 6, 2010, 9:30 pm
Here is my attempt to map out where Delicate Balance is in terms of the gale force winds area.  Yes, it is going through the storm area. The rectangular box on the map indicates the area affected by the storm – which is within 34 to 45 degrees North and 124 to 132 degrees West.  Using
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 6, 2010, 9:02 pm
GALE WARNING FROM 34N TO 45N BETWEEN 124W AND 132W N TO NE WINDS 25 TO 40 KT. SEAS 10 TO 19 FT…HIGHEST NEAR 40N126W. ALSO NE OF A LINE FROM 46N128W TO 50N130W NW WINDS 20 TO 30 KT. SEAS TO 10 FT. 24 HOUR FORECAST OVER FORECAST WATERS N OF 35N E
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 6, 2010, 10:04 am
It is very easy tracking the Vic Maui Race.  Just follow the instructions step-by-step. For those who are not comfortable with the computer, get a neighbour, friend, grandchild or ….. to help you navigate.  Once you learn the trick, it will be so much fun.   The tracking is updated every 3...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 5, 2010, 8:56 pm
July 5, 2010.  Report from Delicate Balance this morning tells a story of a rough night, with overnight winds as high as 35, reducing to 26 from the north by morning.  The boat managed to hit surfing speed of over 12 knots causing several cases of seasickness in the night. Choosing comfort over sp...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 4, 2010, 3:34 pm
If you want updated news, The Maui News has a daily report on the race. In 2008, Turicum was the first boat in its class to finish and the class champion in corrected time. This year, it is in Division II, the fastest in its division with PHRF rating of 89. Here’s  a quick lesson on Making
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 4, 2010, 1:50 pm
For those watching the Vic Maui Race, The Maui News has a daily condensed news report on the whereabouts of the boats, and some commentaries. Tracking the boats through the Vic-Maui website is not easy at the moment, because the boats are on top of one another, and it is time consuming to decipher
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 4, 2010, 3:23 am

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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jul 4, 2010, 3:19 am
Host Gary and Joanne Salmon – gracious owners of the motor yacht Touche provided their yacht as spectator boat for the friends and family of Delicate Balance – where they can view the start of the race in warmth and comfort.   Gary made several turns so that we can have a close look at...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jun 22, 2010, 1:10 am
This tiny little gadget called the SPOT satellite messenger will be one way friends and relatives of Delicate Balance can keep track of the boat’s progress. There are four buttons on the gadget, HELP for non-life threatening assistance – 911 for real trouble – and OK for tracking...
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jun 22, 2010, 12:13 am
The count down begins, only 10 more days to go before the start of the  Vic-Maui Race of 2010. Life is hectic and tense these days with all the last minute preparations and race practices.  How do you carry enough food for 5 big men with in a tiny 40 footer, with no refrigeration.  To make
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Jun 21, 2010, 1:17 am
Here I am trying to make sense of the numbers relating to the Vic Maui Race. I see that Strum – Riptide 50 was the winner of the Vic Maui 2008 race. A 50 footer, built out of carbon fiber and weighing at about the same weight at Delicate Balance. On one
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Tina Young posted an article on The Joy of Sailboat Cruising - Nov 9, 2009, 9:38 pm
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