[Rhodes22-list] Off Topic - Questions about foreign travel

[Tootle]

Bob,
     Are you like Chris and speak Italian?  Slim had an idea if you want to
hoist sails instead of just a glass, see:

http://www.picton-castle.com/

     And:

http://www.sailmainecoast.com/gracebailey.htm

     Or:

http://www.schoonerfrench.com/nfjobdescript.htm

Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA

http://www.schoonerheritage.com/




Slim-3 wrote:
> 
> Robert,
> 
> No one begs our indulgence to talk politics or anything else for that
> matter.  Why would you beg our indulgence to talk about a sailing
> adventure?
> Sounds cool to me but for that price, they should be able to answer all
> questions themselves.  Have you asked them these questions?  Also, some
> sailing cruises let you participate as crew to some extent, per your own
> request and individual ability.  They might even let you take the helm. 
> How
> fun!  Please keep us posted.  No back channel necessary.
> 
> Slim
> 
> 
> On 1/16/07 5:14 PM, "Robert Skinner" <robert at squirrelhaven.com> wrote:
> 
>> Folks - I beg your indulgence -- and advice.
>> 
>> Please consider this a hail, requesting replies back channel
>> directly to me at
>>            mailto:robert at squirrelhaven.com
>> unless, of course, you think this topic and your reply is of
>> general interest to the list.
>> 
>> --------------------------------------------------------------
>> 
>> I have a chance to take a National Geographic Explorations
>> two week cruise from Rome to Venice via Sicily, around the
>> boot and then up along the Dalmatian coast (Greece,
>> Montenegro, Bosnia) on a big sailing ship:
>> 
>> Tonnage: 5,000 (22 tons per passenger!)
>> Length: 439 feet 
>> Beam: 54 feet 
>> Draft: 18.5 feet 
>> Sail area: 56,000 Square feet
>> Mast height: 197 feet
>> Number of Crew: 106
>> Passenger capacity: 227
>> Masts: 5 Masts, 42 Sails
>> 
>> When all is said and done, it looks as if some $15,000 may
>> change hands for air fare and accommodations.  As this is a
>> bit more than pocket change, and I have no experience with
>> cruises like this (Uncle Sam didn't provide this kind of
>> travel), I'd appreciate advice from more seasoned travelers.
>> 
>> *  Is vacation insurance (at about 10% of the total package)
>>  a good idea, and if so, have you any recommendations?
>> 
>> *  What is a reasonable minimum of clothing and gear to pack?
>>  Formal attire?
>> 
>> *  What is a reasonable figure for daily "walking around
>>  money", including tips, etc.?
>> 
>> *  What are the "gotchas" that a novice like myself would be
>>  likely to trip on?
>> 
>> Thanks for any comments you care to contribute.
> 
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