Well, and this is just a suggestion mind you, if you're looking for
reading material, I could suggest a source for two written accounts of
circumnavigations of the globe, one by a couple in the Vega, "Tarka
the Otter", the other a solo once-around in "Lorna Doone" plus
accounts of other voyages, most recently, Ken Preston's voyage north
to Seattle from Puerto Vallarta Mexico in his recently acquired Vega
"Lyra". (All in one sentence too) d;^)
There are also accounts of preparations for voyages on specific Vegas
and a collection of tips and tricks on Vega maintenance accumulated by
several hundred Vega owners over a period of about thirty years. The
above mentioned wealth of accumulated Vega knowledge and sea tales is
available on CD as part of the New Member Package of the American Vega
Association.
New memberships $25, renewals $12 In the US, $15 for International.
By the way:
The next issue of "Fair Winds" the Newsletter of the American Vega
Association, should be out by this weekend. This is the biggest issue
ever and I expect it will run over 70 pages! This huge special issue
will include Ken Prestons article "Bringing Lyra Home" in its
entirety including pictures plus Tony Skidmore's "Navigation on Board
Lorna Doone" with detailed notes and log entries from his
circumnavigation and coverage of this Summer's VEGAtarian Rendezvous
2003 at Port Browning BC. In the "Signals From the Fleet" section,
tips on re-finishing the hull and topsides and a bimini and dinghy-tow
set up and much more.
I appreciate everyones patience and you wil be rewarded. The upcoming
"Fair Winds" has three times as many pages as the biggest issue so far!
Aloha Ka'kou
Chuck Rose
SV Lealea, V1860
Honolulu
To Join the American Vega Association send your check or money order
for $25 payable to "Chuck Rose" to:
SV Lealea
PO Box 88784
Honolulu, HI 96830-8784
PS: I have been very busy friends and have had a few ups and downs
(My boat was broken into last week and my laptop computer and some
personal items stolen) but the net effect is definitely UP! I think
I'm going to have a nice surprise for everyone soon.