The Begining
Sailingsa.com is about my new yacht, My new project.
The SV. Rhythma Lello 34 Monohull..
She's a real beauty,inside and out. Needs some work, (don't they all) but she's well worth the time and she’s my ticket to freedom, I need some space right now..And also, she's alll mine..
I looked part time for many years, for the right full keel F-glass 35 to 38 foot boat to come along.
I was going to buy a Tiki 38 catamaran James Wharanm cat, but many things turned me away from that eventually.
Plus,I don't really like the way catamarans look, I tried, I did, but naaa,,, they just not sexy to me.
They always look like a barge to me, no matter how you dress them up, or down..I love what they can do,and the speed is fun.But The cost?
I'll talk more about my love hate with catamarans in another post, Id take a tri over a cat anyday if speed what what I was going for.
I will be, after all the one looking at her every day..
Every time I'm rowing to shore or coming back from a dive, Sitting at that epoc beach bar looking out at the anchorage.
I want to look at a boat, MY BOAT, that really moves me inside…You know what I'm saying BUT MAYBE THAT'S JUST ME …
I live in South Africa, and we don't have the selection of budget boats here Like in say Florida.Or in the Caribbean. I wanted an older boat I new for sure.
I just don't like new boats. Really I don't want a condo on the water. I want a boat that feels like and looks and smells like a boat.
And I don't think the new boats are worth the money builders are asking, for what you get. How do I properly inspect my boat with a floor liner?
Even if I have $2 mill to spend I would still refurbish an older boat.
Most New So claimed, Bluewater boats are not at all strong enuff for big seas and storms IMO..And they creak a lot with floor liners.
BUT THAT'S JUST ME ….
The SV. Rhythma Lello 34 Monohull..
She's a real beauty,inside and out. Needs some work, (don't they all) but she's well worth the time and she’s my ticket to freedom, I need some space right now..And also, she's alll mine..
I looked part time for many years, for the right full keel F-glass 35 to 38 foot boat to come along.
I was going to buy a Tiki 38 catamaran James Wharanm cat, but many things turned me away from that eventually.
Plus,I don't really like the way catamarans look, I tried, I did, but naaa,,, they just not sexy to me.
They always look like a barge to me, no matter how you dress them up, or down..I love what they can do,and the speed is fun.But The cost?
I'll talk more about my love hate with catamarans in another post, Id take a tri over a cat anyday if speed what what I was going for.
I will be, after all the one looking at her every day..
Every time I'm rowing to shore or coming back from a dive, Sitting at that epoc beach bar looking out at the anchorage.
I want to look at a boat, MY BOAT, that really moves me inside…You know what I'm saying BUT MAYBE THAT'S JUST ME …
I live in South Africa, and we don't have the selection of budget boats here Like in say Florida.Or in the Caribbean. I wanted an older boat I new for sure.
I just don't like new boats. Really I don't want a condo on the water. I want a boat that feels like and looks and smells like a boat.
And I don't think the new boats are worth the money builders are asking, for what you get. How do I properly inspect my boat with a floor liner?
Even if I have $2 mill to spend I would still refurbish an older boat.
Most New So claimed, Bluewater boats are not at all strong enuff for big seas and storms IMO..And they creak a lot with floor liners.
BUT THAT'S JUST ME ….
The Sailing Dream
Why do people want to go sailing? I mean it can be very dangerous and can Cost a lot. I think it's the same reason some people ride fast bikes.Its the same thing but different. Freedom.
My Boat
The Design is a Lello 34 Designed by Brian Lello,Of South Africa a yacht designer well known in his native South Africa & Also Founder of ‘S.A. Yachting’ magazine.
How Much Equipment Do You Realy Need
Safety should be number 1,,the stuff can come later, get the basics the best biggest anchor and chain good sails big water tanks fuel batteries solar ….
Running & Standing Rigging
Native to western Africa, it prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. The Fiddle Leaf Fig can grow up to six feet tall.
How Much Experance Do You Need
As much as you can get Baby steps start coastel them overnighters , sail in some heave wind reef sails set drog na dheave too all close to home to start
Paper Charts vs Plotters
English Ivy can be trained to climb walls or trellises and prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil. It is a hardy plant that can survive in a variety of temperatures.