johandp
About Me
I got bitten by the sailing bug late in life – started off in my 30’s on a 14ft Dinghy, sailing on an inland lake in South Africa, then moved down to Durban and converted to Keelboats: first a 24ft, then upgraded to a 40ft Bruce Roberts, then to a 53ft Bruce Roberts Ketch, to which I added a 3ft swimming platform. Been sailing now for more than 30 years, and still love it! Have a RYA equivalent SA Yachtmaster Offshore certification.
Personal Website: http://CatamaranCruiseClub.com
Sailing Experience
Biggest adventure I’ve ever tackled was the Cape to Rio Yacht Race in 2000 on the Bruce Roberts Ketch, and then up the Brazilian coast to the Caribbean, where I worked a few years as a Charter Captain on 45 to 52ft Catamarans, covering the Leeward, Windward and Virgin Islands.
Recent Activity
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johandp logged in. October 22, 2008
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johandp wrote a new blog post. July 27, 2008
Day 16 - Sun - Last leg to Norfolk
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johandp wrote a new blog post. July 27, 2008
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johandp wrote a new blog post. July 27, 2008
Day 14 - Fri - another good day
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johandp wrote a new blog post. July 27, 2008
Day 13 - Thu - getting into open waters
Preparation
I'm flying down to Ft. Lauderdale on Thu morning, and will spend 1 1/2 days stocking up the Yacht, getting it ready for the trip. Bob and Gerry will arrive by air Friday afterno...
July 27, 2008: Packing up to fly down to Ft. Lauderdale – lots of stuff to take with, charts, Galley stuff, tools, linen, towels, etc. catching a flight from Newark airport at 9:35am. – Big Excitement! » read more
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Xanaduman July 22, 2008 at 04:45 AM
Johan…we recd ok to send contract to
Esther Larson..see my emails to you at
CCC. Needs immediate attention..Len
MrXanaduman July 13, 2008 at 05:10 AM
Will stayed posted to your log so your friends at Capt. Als will know when to start the HomeComing Party. Xanaduman
carienduplooy July 08, 2008 at 12:32 AM
Good luck Papsie!! I wish with my whole heart I could do the sail with you! This is added incentive to start working for myself, so that my time is my own.
I’ll follow you every step of the way, so keep this updated :-)
Love
Your daughter, Carien.xxxx