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Cats on board a sailing yacht?

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:00:30 +0200

I want to bring 2 cats (that already have live-aboard status on my sailing yacht). How can I find out who has already done this, and/or the laws and regulations that may require quarantines?
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Concern for Americans whilst sailing around the world?

Fri, 9 Dec 2005 11:15:23 +0200

[Link] I am growing increasingly concerned over the reception for Americans sailing around the world. I really don't see venturing farther than the Caribbean, or Gulf of Mexico, but am still concerned. What is your opinion of where we should and shouldn't go? Thanks in advance for any advice you may have.
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Cockroaches in cardboard boxes brought onto your sailing yacht?

Fri, 25 Nov 2005 18:37:18 +0200

[Link] I'm aware of the cardboard/cockroach issue but haven't seen any specific reference to the cardboard rolls that foil, saran, paper towels and toilet tissue are wrapped around. Do you advise eliminating these, and if so, how do you store those items aboard your sailing yacht?.......
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Cruising and sailing in Costa Rica?

Mon, 7 Nov 2005 12:28:09 +0200

[Link] I am interested in doing some extended cruising and sailing in Costa Rica. Do you have any sources of information as they seem to be rather limited?....
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Questions regarding communications while sailing and food preparation.

Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:57:13 +0200

[Link] What did you use for communications while sailing? Did you have a satellite phone? We have a laptop, while we are at sea, do you have any suggestions for internet access ( I know this can get vastly expensive, where do you draw the line at spending?). A further simple question. In the the Caribbean, what is the best way to clean fruit & vegetables? I am really looking forward to the markets, but am skeptical about the flies that may (or may not) be crawling over them....
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