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Bob,

The problem is that Sader didn't carry the chain plate fixings far enough down the bulkhead. They can only be torn out however by serious abuse such as a very viciose jibb or the mast hitting a bridge. Cariad had had the chain plates torn out of the deck by Island Cruising Club so the bulkhead fixings were not original and just epoxyed in coach screws. So I made up the frame to tie the chain plates to the keel. This has worked but Mike Lucas's extending the chainplates down the bulkhead and adittional fixings may be neater and less expensive.

Tony

concerning structural issues on Sadler 34 I found this note from Mike Lucas :

tinyurl.com/6vmjzg

however your solution :

tinyurl.com/9ye6f3

looks much more elaborate, could you add some comments ?
Thank you,
Bob

interested to know more about structural upgrades you made on the Sadler 34 (reinforcements etc.),
thank you,
Bob

Anshul,
I agree and would only have gone if you were going, also the visa for India is now £75. Two years ago it was a quarter of the price. Give my regards to Alan and we could try next year. In the mean time I will try to ski in Italy.

Ken,
I do know what it can be like in an English winter as I was here in 1963 and very cold it was. CARIAD has had a bit of ice around her but not iced on the canal at Lydney as the Seven estuary is there to keep Bristoland you warm.

Tony

Merry Xmas and a very Happy New Year Tony.
(if u can remember what they are like in UK)

Hi Tony,
Alan & I aren't skiing at Gulmarg this season, due to Mumbai.
Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year!
Anshul

Tony,
... a bit late now... but welcome home!
What an adventure.
Mark

howdy tony!  back in canada now.  made it just in time to enjoy the frozen wasteland that is my home province.  somehow i was around long enough to ride the ten speed /one day/ before the snow came.  but still a great journey for me. 

after sailing to the isle of wight from horta, i managed to to become first mate on a delivery from les sables d'olonne to tortola in the BVI, arriving in september.  not the ideal time of year to cross,  but no big trouble!

great to have met you and thanks again for the book.  i left it with matty my skipper on flying cloud, and since he's to sail south at some point in the next couple years i'm certain he'll appreciate it as much as i did.  thanks again and i look forward to perhaps running into you in another port.  they do say that sailors always meet again.

Anshul,
Iam very keen to ski Gulmarg again. When and what accomadation. My visa may be out and my passport has change since the last visit. This Bomby shot out may also cause a visa delay so let me know ASAP. Wonder if we could see another Snow Leopard, may be have a good camera this time.
Tony

Hi Tony,

Congrats! I've always felt very safe sailing on VLCC's. You've taken a lot of risks & been successful! Alan & I are wondering if it will be safe to go skiing to Gulmarg this season.

Alan,

Try my Email which is yachtcariad (at) yahoo.co.uk are you thinking of skiing??? I am.

Tony

Hi Tony,
I am secretary of the BCYA. We would like to nominate you for Bristol Channel Yachtsperson Of The Year. How do I contact you ?
Perhaps you could call me on 07967980799

Good on you Ken

Congratulations Tony on your fantastic achievement of which you can be truly proud.

James,
Great to hear you have graduated, Jim and Barbra on Spannish Strole will be calling by Hawii in the next few months may be you could buy her when they complete next year.
I will be back cruising next June and may see you though the Pacific is an Ocean away from here.
Be lucky and good sailing.
Tony 

Great reading. Congrats on your achievement.

Mark Johnson
Triton (Sadler 32)

Hi Tony
Congratulations on completing your trip.
  Please could you give me a ring so that we can arrange a meeting so that you can sign the stock transfer forms. 01594 562653.
                                        Many thanks Graham vaughan

Three cheers Tony! Happy to read your news. I finally finished Graduate school a couple months back.  Now, it's saving up for a boat and then I'll be off...

Hi Tony, Congratulations on your circumnavigation - what's next???  Hugs Vidya and Kenneth

Well done Tony,We have followed your progress with great interest since we met in Portugal where i helped you with your ssb radio.
lesley and I have been very busy with our french renovation project
so not much time for sailing. Best Regards  Geoff & Lesley Parsons