Hi Catigale, I enjoyed your photos of your Labor Day trip down the Hudson River. I am happy to read how much you enjoyed the trip and the Kingston area. Being born and raised in Kingston it makes me feel proud knowing some people enjoyed this little colonial city that was NY first capital as well as...

aya16, I am so sorry for not being able to post this message before in your time of sadness. Being a dog lover and handler/trainer/instructor, I felt that I should send along a few penned lines of words by John Galsworthy from his work titled "MEMORIES" written in 1924, the paragraph is as...

Tomasray88, Just a note of advice. I just retired from Customs and Border Protection about 5 months ago. You want to go to Cuba? Well good luck as it is against Federal and Congressional Law. You might waIt to take the chance and go but I would strongly advise you not to do it any way other than wha...

Hi folks, K9piper here. The posts on the missing container ships is right on the mark. Container ships are made to move cargo and do this by stacking containers one on top of the other starting in the holds and moving up deck. The boxes (containers ) are held in place by locking metal knuckles on th...

Hi folks, K9piper here. The posts on the missing container ships is right on the mark. Container ships are made to move cargo and do this by stacking containers one on top of the other starting in the holds and moving up deck. The boxes (containers ) are held in place by locking metal knuckles on th...

If you export goods from the USA to another country you will not pay any EXPORT Tax. You must have your exporting paperwork in order and filed if not you coule have your shipment delayed , seized and have fines imposed. If all your paperwork is in order the only funds you will pay is your shipping f...

Hi pet owners, If you want to try something that is a blast and cramped try sailing on a Mac with two Bernese Mountain Dogs. It puts a new meaning into tight quarters. Ah what the heck, they are part of the family and everyone should take the family sailing. So if you are ever on the Hudson River an...

Chip Point well taken. To help everyone out real fast, if you are taking weapons for sport or protection to another country and then returning to the USA contact your local Customs and Border Protection Office it see what you can take out and what you need to do to return. You should also contact th...

Well now, I must say that I would have just about everything that has been stated by Moe, Catagale and Sloop John B. I know for sure I would have my Scot / Irish self a load of MacWine (RED), Mac Irish Whiskey and Mac Beer (Killians) cause ya never know what will happen on a three hour tour ....Righ...

Hi Folks, I would like to start by saying that perhaps I was a tad bit short after reading Chiips' post. I do not think Chip get to frustrated at all nor over much. As a matter of fact I sort of like it when he and others get critical with me on topics or issue. I do not have a vast number of years ...

Folks , It was just a thought. I have not read about this before on the board. Sorry Chip for bringing up a topic that has been talked about so many times over. I didn't think I was taking up peoples time by sharing a thought or idea. Guess I was wrong. Sorry folks, from now on I'll try harder by ch...

Hi folks, I'm just sitting here catching up on the posts on the topics on the site. I have read a few ideas on the A/C topic and wanted to know if anyone has ever tried a product on the market that is refered to as a water cooler? I have seen these work on the Southern Border in the US as well as in...

Hi Folks, K9piper here. It is now a snowy Jan.1,2006 here in the lower Hudson Valley. I just wanted to wish everyone who uses this board the very best in the New Year. I hope this year brings everyone fantastic health, much happiness and a sailing season that will see everyone safe at all times. Let...

Folks, A lot of vessels travel under those bridges and a lot are commercial. When your mast is up fully I do not think your mast would even come close to the top. If for some reason that you think it might be a problem you could contact the USCG in NYC or the NYPD Harbor Patrol for the exact heights...

Hi folks, In todays paper here in Orange Co NY a listing of a 22 Ft Mac/Venture Sail Boat, Retractable keel,sleeps 4 with 2 sets of NEW sails. It is in VERY GOOD condition. It has a trailer which is used just from home to water (not road worthy) and is listed for around $1000.00 /OBO. I have not see...