Introduction toIntroduction to Cruising in Europe Cruising in Europe

Our Main Topics will be:Our Main Topics will be:

• Prepping Your Boat & Getting TherePrepping Your Boat & Getting There• Cruising Venues & the Infrastructure to ExpectCruising Venues & the Infrastructure to Expect• Complying with EU Laws & Avoiding EU TaxesComplying with EU Laws & Avoiding EU Taxes• Cruising Nitty-Gritty Once You’re thereCruising Nitty-Gritty Once You’re there• Cruising in Europe from a Woman’s PerspectiveCruising in Europe from a Woman’s Perspective• References & ResourcesReferences & Resources• Q & A – also at Saturday’s Roundtables (Room Q & A – also at Saturday’s Roundtables (Room

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About this ProgramAbout this Program

Each of us had to be Trailblazers: We’d like to Each of us had to be Trailblazers: We’d like to leave a trail of breadcrumbs behind for others.leave a trail of breadcrumbs behind for others.

There are many solutions for each Euro cruising There are many solutions for each Euro cruising puzzle; These are just SOME of the solutions.puzzle; These are just SOME of the solutions.

We aren’t experts…but we can get you startedWe aren’t experts…but we can get you started Most of this content can also be found in Most of this content can also be found in

References & Resources in your handout.References & Resources in your handout. Roundtables tomorrow will offer opportunity for Roundtables tomorrow will offer opportunity for

more Q&A; we’re in Room 1.more Q&A; we’re in Room 1.

Preparing a North American Preparing a North American Boat for EuropeBoat for Europe

Using 230V 50Hz AC PowerUsing 230V 50Hz AC Power How to Resupply with LPGHow to Resupply with LPG Heat: What’s Necessary, What Isn’tHeat: What’s Necessary, What Isn’t Taking Water AboardTaking Water Aboard Navtex ReceiverNavtex Receiver DVD’s, Television & WIFIDVD’s, Television & WIFI

Taking Euro AC Power AboardTaking Euro AC Power Aboard You have 3 basic choices:You have 3 basic choices:

1.1. Charge batteries only Charge batteries only (look for isolated 230V (look for isolated 230V chargers)chargers)

2.2. Small AC capacity via Small AC capacity via portable transformer.portable transformer.

3.3. Permanently installed Permanently installed isolation transformerisolation transformer

Choices you DON’T have: Choices you DON’T have: 1.1. Must live with 50 Hz Power Must live with 50 Hz Power

(check AC motors).(check AC motors).2.2. Must live with power on Must live with power on

dock (usually 16 amps @ dock (usually 16 amps @ 230V).230V).

PermanentPermanent Isolation TransformerIsolation Transformer

Need to install this before Need to install this before departure.departure.

Can be heavy: permanent Can be heavy: permanent mounting must be solid.mounting must be solid.

Will tie into boat’s AC system; Will tie into boat’s AC system; very convenient.very convenient.

‘‘Switchable’ feature allows Switchable’ feature allows use all over the world.use all over the world.

EU dock normally offers EU dock normally offers equivalent of 30 amps @ equivalent of 30 amps @ 120V.120V.

For NA boats, some ‘breaker For NA boats, some ‘breaker management’ will be needed.management’ will be needed.

Be sure to wire in 230V power Be sure to wire in 230V power strip for local appliances.strip for local appliances.

Adding 230V TakeoffAdding 230V Takeoff

Pigtail & ExtensionPigtail & Extension

PortablePortableTransformer OptionTransformer Option

You’ll have this option when You’ll have this option when arriving in Hortaarriving in Horta

These are British Tool These are British Tool Transformers: 2 outlets, each Transformers: 2 outlets, each 15 amps @ 120V15 amps @ 120V

Continuous rating much Continuous rating much lower: Max of 17 amps @ lower: Max of 17 amps @ 120V120V

Typically stowed in locker, Typically stowed in locker, moved to cockpit when moved to cockpit when ‘plugged in’‘plugged in’

Many choices available if Many choices available if heading for Britainheading for Britain

Costs a bit less than Costs a bit less than permanent transformerspermanent transformers

2 Tool Transformers2 Tool Transformers

Propane & Butane in EuropePropane & Butane in Europe

Many different bottle valves; you WILL Many different bottle valves; you WILL change somethingchange something

Calder an excellent overview: safety, Calder an excellent overview: safety, decanting and gas performancedecanting and gas performance

British bottles will accept NA POL fitting; no British bottles will accept NA POL fitting; no other compatibilityother compatibility

My view on 3 basic options:My view on 3 basic options:1.1. The Clever Nuisance Method – decant (see Calder)The Clever Nuisance Method – decant (see Calder)2.2. Aerobic Workout Method – go looking for someone Aerobic Workout Method – go looking for someone

to fill your tankto fill your tank3.3. Easy & Cheap Method – buy adapter & use 3 Kg or Easy & Cheap Method – buy adapter & use 3 Kg or

6 Kg Camping GAZ cylinders.6 Kg Camping GAZ cylinders.

GAZ Cylinder & AdapterGAZ Cylinder & Adapter

Trident Marine #1195-1615

GAZ AdaptersGAZ Adapters

Trident MarineTrident Marine#1190-1625#1190-1625

What about spares?What about spares?

How old is your LPG regulator?How old is your LPG regulator? How old is your LPG Locker pigtail How old is your LPG Locker pigtail

(getting stiff?)(getting stiff?) What happens if the solenoid fails?What happens if the solenoid fails?

NOTE: You may want to juggle NOTE: You may want to juggle between NA and GAZ tanks.between NA and GAZ tanks.

How Much Heat?How Much Heat?

Euro cruising can be chilly: independent heat nice.Euro cruising can be chilly: independent heat nice. Winters are cold, not frigid. Won’t winterize the engine.Winters are cold, not frigid. Won’t winterize the engine. Winters are wet. Warm cabins generate add’l moisture.Winters are wet. Warm cabins generate add’l moisture. OptionsOptions

1.1. Simple space heaters OK IF dock power reliable & sufficient.Simple space heaters OK IF dock power reliable & sufficient.2.2. Reverse cycle A/C works wellReverse cycle A/C works well

(injection temp 40ºF+) BUT 50Hz(injection temp 40ºF+) BUT 50Hz3.3. Vented bulkhead heaters offer inexpensive, independent heat.Vented bulkhead heaters offer inexpensive, independent heat.4.4. Diesel-fired heating systems not necessary, fuel expensiveDiesel-fired heating systems not necessary, fuel expensive5.5. Dehumidifier a BIG help reducing moisture (230V AC)Dehumidifier a BIG help reducing moisture (230V AC)

Remember!Remember! Only 16 amps @ 230V for most slips Only 16 amps @ 230V for most slips

Bringing Water AboardBringing Water Aboard Water is available Water is available

almost everywhere; almost everywhere; good qualitygood quality

Hose connectors vary, Hose connectors vary, as do faucetsas do faucets

Bring hose washers & Bring hose washers & faucet adapter with youfaucet adapter with you

Pick up the rest once Pick up the rest once you arriveyou arrive

L-o-n-g (100’) hoses L-o-n-g (100’) hoses sometimes neededsometimes needed

Dutch Metered FaucetDutch Metered Faucet

Dedicated Navtex ReceiverDedicated Navtex Receiver Navtex a common source of Navtex a common source of

weather info thru-out Europeweather info thru-out Europe 300 NM+/- range; broadcast 300 NM+/- range; broadcast

stations cover all of Europestations cover all of Europe Forecasts all in English on 518 Forecasts all in English on 518

kHz; 24 Hr F’cast + OutlookkHz; 24 Hr F’cast + Outlook Offers safety, navigation, SAR Offers safety, navigation, SAR

info, tooinfo, too Small in size and cost (NX-300 Small in size and cost (NX-300

is $360); buy before leavingis $360); buy before leaving Leave it on 24/7 – far easier Leave it on 24/7 – far easier

than downloading via SSBthan downloading via SSB

What about (Gasp!)What about (Gasp!)TV and DVD’s?TV and DVD’s?

NA TV won’t work in Europe (PAL I, II or SECAM)NA TV won’t work in Europe (PAL I, II or SECAM) Euro DVDs are Region II (vs. Region I for USA)Euro DVDs are Region II (vs. Region I for USA) Movies are dubbed in some countries; no EnglishMovies are dubbed in some countries; no English How computer dependent do you wish to be?How computer dependent do you wish to be?

PCMCIA or PC Card Euro TV receiver in computerPCMCIA or PC Card Euro TV receiver in computer All-region software will play all DVDsAll-region software will play all DVDs Research this; lots of other alternativesResearch this; lots of other alternatives

Dedicated ‘boxes’ also solve these problemsDedicated ‘boxes’ also solve these problems Trans-European TVs pricey but available (230V)Trans-European TVs pricey but available (230V) PAL-only TV (less expensive & available (230V)PAL-only TV (less expensive & available (230V) NA DVD players can be “modified”NA DVD players can be “modified” Purchase Region II DVD player after arrival (230V)Purchase Region II DVD player after arrival (230V)IFIF you have compatible monitor or TV you have compatible monitor or TV

WiFiWiFi

WiFi growing or established in many areasWiFi growing or established in many areas Need more range than at Starbucks!Need more range than at Starbucks! Simple solution: Hi-gain PCMCIA card Simple solution: Hi-gain PCMCIA card

(200mW), Omni Antenna & low-loss coax (200mW), Omni Antenna & low-loss coax for <$150for <$150

Why WiFi? Benefits like…Why WiFi? Benefits like… Skype calls back homeSkype calls back home weather f’cast productsweather f’cast products lower cell phone billslower cell phone bills

Getting the Boat to EuropeGetting the Boat to Europe

3 options: Sail It, Ship It, Buy It3 options: Sail It, Ship It, Buy It Ship & Buy will be discussed in Ship & Buy will be discussed in

RoundtableRoundtable Shipping the BoatShipping the Boat Buying AbroadBuying Abroad

Numerous guides for an Atlantic Numerous guides for an Atlantic Crossing BUT…3 SuggestionsCrossing BUT…3 Suggestions

REEDS a great tutorialREEDS a great tutorialon Euro waterson Euro waters

Not our puny North Not our puny North American REEDSAmerican REEDS

IALA System A IALA System A buoyage, tides, buoyage, tides, weather, moreweather, more

All harbors from All harbors from Norway to GibraltarNorway to Gibraltar

Great reading Great reading material before and material before and while on passagewhile on passage

Atlantic Crossing StrategiesAtlantic Crossing StrategiesThen:Then: Now:Now:

Heavier, slower boats with Heavier, slower boats with smaller SA/D ratios, less smaller SA/D ratios, less windward abilitywindward ability

Lighter, faster boats with Lighter, faster boats with higher SA/D ratios, more higher SA/D ratios, more windward ability; wider windward ability; wider selection of sailsselection of sails

Smaller, less reliable Smaller, less reliable enginesengines

Larger, fuel efficient enginesLarger, fuel efficient engines

Limited fuel tankageLimited fuel tankage More fuel tankageMore fuel tankage

No real-time, area-specific No real-time, area-specific weather data availableweather data available

SSB, SatCom, routing SSB, SatCom, routing services, Pactor email & services, Pactor email & WxFax availableWxFax available

Limited ability by crew to do Limited ability by crew to do self-forecastingself-forecasting

On-board skill in and use of On-board skill in and use of wx data improvingwx data improving

Method Used:Method Used: Work from Work from Pilot Charts & general Pilot Charts & general routing advice in Guidesrouting advice in Guides

Method Used:Method Used: Monitor Monitor real-time wx data & real-time wx data & f’casts, adjust route f’casts, adjust route accordinglyaccordingly

Contemporary Approach = Weather Contemporary Approach = Weather

PreplanningPreplanning Wx ProductWx Product F’cast Time PeriodF’cast Time Period Station or Freq(s)Station or Freq(s) CommentsComments

Wx Fax Products:Wx Fax Products: Surf Surf Analysis & F’cast, Wind Analysis & F’cast, Wind & Wave, F’casts, & Wave, F’casts, 500MB, etc.500MB, etc.

Issued 0000 & 1200 Issued 0000 & 1200 GMT, effective for GMT, effective for time/date given on the time/date given on the chartchart

Boston NMFBoston NMFNorthwood GYA Northwood GYA Offenbach (German)Offenbach (German)

See current NMF Sked + See current NMF Sked + REEDS for freqs, times REEDS for freqs, times and product selectionand product selection

Area Forecasts:Area Forecasts: Radio Radio France Int’natlFrance Int’natl(RFI)(RFI)

As of 1200 GMT for As of 1200 GMT for subsequent 36 Hrssubsequent 36 Hrs

Trudy’s Net & UK Trudy’s Net & UK Maritime Mobile NetMaritime Mobile Net

Both are ham nets; see Both are ham nets; see REEDS for RFI f’cast REEDS for RFI f’cast areasareas

Area Forecasts, UK & Area Forecasts, UK & Adjacent SeasAdjacent Seas(referred to as the BBC (referred to as the BBC Shipping F’cast)Shipping F’cast)

Issued 0100 & 1300 Issued 0100 & 1300 GMT for subsequent 24-GMT for subsequent 24-36 Hrs36 Hrs

198 kHz AM;198 kHz AM;also available from UK also available from UK MM Net (14.303 USB, MM Net (14.303 USB, 0800 & 1800 GMT)0800 & 1800 GMT)

0435, 1101, 1654 & 0435, 1101, 1654 & 2348 GMT on 198; hard 2348 GMT on 198; hard to pick up until near UK; to pick up until near UK; see REEDS for BBC see REEDS for BBC f’cast areasf’cast areas

Southbound IISouthbound IIHerb HilgenbergHerb HilgenbergToronto, CanadaToronto, Canada

3-4 Days3-4 Days 12.359 USB; Roll call 12.359 USB; Roll call begins 1930 GMT, Net begins 1930 GMT, Net begins 2000begins 2000

Propagation opens for Propagation opens for this area 2100-2130 this area 2100-2130 GMTGMT

Winlink:Winlink:Catalog FilesCatalog Files

Same as RFI, BBC and Same as RFI, BBC and NWS WxFax ProductsNWS WxFax Products

PMBO PA3DUV usually PMBO PA3DUV usually best connection; also best connection; also used DA5UAW, IV3HXR, used DA5UAW, IV3HXR, OE4XBU, SM6USU; OE4XBU, SM6USU; W10N & VE2AFQ W10N & VE2AFQ initially workableinitially workable

Review your catalog;Review your catalog;FQNT52 (RFI) & FPUK71 FQNT52 (RFI) & FPUK71 (BBC) area f’casts plus (BBC) area f’casts plus NWS products you don’t NWS products you don’t receive via Wx Faxreceive via Wx Fax

Navtex BroadcastsNavtex Broadcasts Broadcast every 4 Hrs Broadcast every 4 Hrs for 24 Hr Periodfor 24 Hr Period

518 kHz (English)518 kHz (English) Medium Range (200-Medium Range (200-500 NM; varies); offers 500 NM; varies); offers variety of navigation, variety of navigation, wx infowx info

Four Main Cruising VenuesFour Main Cruising Venues

Western Northern EuropeWestern Northern Europe

Keil CanalKeil CanalThis ship is not parked!This ship is not parked!

West Coast of SwedenWest Coast of Sweden

Stockholm WaterfrontStockholm Waterfront

GGöta Canalöta Canal

Eastern Northern EuropeEastern Northern Europe

Atlantic Coast, UK & IrelandAtlantic Coast, UK & Ireland

WithieWithie I don’t see any stinking “Withie”I don’t see any stinking “Withie”

Withie (Enhanced Photo)Withie (Enhanced Photo)

Atlantic Coast, UK & IrelandAtlantic Coast, UK & Ireland

American Cemetery (Omaha)American Cemetery (Omaha)

Food in FranceFood in France

HonfleurHonfleur

Santiago de Campostela Santiago de Campostela

Western Mediterranean Western Mediterranean

Eastern MediterraneanEastern Mediterranean

Sugilite’s #1 Reason to visitSugilite’s #1 Reason to visitthe Mediterraneanthe Mediterranean

Compliance withCompliance withEU Law and ConventionsEU Law and Conventions

First Rule: Via international treaties, your First Rule: Via international treaties, your vessel accepted in EU watersvessel accepted in EU watersIFIF compliant with your country’s compliant with your country’s requirementsrequirements• Exs: SSB license; LPG plumbing; holding Exs: SSB license; LPG plumbing; holding

tanktank Rule of Thumb: There may be paperwork Rule of Thumb: There may be paperwork

but rarely do officials cause problems…but rarely do officials cause problems…and in most places, there isn’t even and in most places, there isn’t even paperworkpaperwork

EU Countries 2005EU Countries 2005

How to avoid VATHow to avoid VAT Boat is exempt VAT for 18 months from entryBoat is exempt VAT for 18 months from entry

• Exs: Azores (Portugal)Exs: Azores (Portugal) Restart the ‘VAT Clock’ if you leave EU & Restart the ‘VAT Clock’ if you leave EU &

document itdocument it• Choices include: Norway, Channel Is., Gibraltar, Choices include: Norway, Channel Is., Gibraltar,

Morocco, Tunisa, Croatia, Northern Cyprus, Turkey and Morocco, Tunisa, Croatia, Northern Cyprus, Turkey and further east in Medfurther east in Med

No stated minimum time outside EUNo stated minimum time outside EU One uncertain area: west coast of FranceOne uncertain area: west coast of France

• As of 2005, Customs As of 2005, Customs maymay apply ’18 out of 24 month’ apply ’18 out of 24 month’ rulerule

• So…visit Atlantic France in your first 18 monthsSo…visit Atlantic France in your first 18 months

Schengen Countries 2005Schengen Countries 2005

Immigration:Immigration: Most EU countries observe the Schengen Most EU countries observe the Schengen

Treaty:Treaty:• Non-Schengen citizens limited to 90 days in Non-Schengen citizens limited to 90 days in

ALL Schengen countries in 180 day periodALL Schengen countries in 180 day period Few cruisers are compliant with Schengen Few cruisers are compliant with Schengen

all the time; this only all the time; this only rarelyrarely presents a presents a problemproblem

To avoid fines and be compliant:To avoid fines and be compliant:1.1. IF cleared by Immigration, ask for how long IF cleared by Immigration, ask for how long

you are clearedyou are cleared2.2. IF given a limit, observe itIF given a limit, observe it

International CertificateInternational Certificateof Competence (ICC)of Competence (ICC)

EU mandate, applying to EU citizens EU mandate, applying to EU citizens (Harbormaster may include you)(Harbormaster may include you)

RarelyRarely asked for by officials asked for by officials anywhere, to dateanywhere, to date

IF they ask you:IF they ask you:• Carry aboard & present old USCGA, Carry aboard & present old USCGA,

USPS, other course certificateUSPS, other course certificate

Insurance: Is It Required?Insurance: Is It Required?

Insurance Insurance maymay be required by be required by marinasmarinas• Even if ‘required’ an insurance policy is Even if ‘required’ an insurance policy is

not often requestednot often requested Exception: Wintering over, likely you Exception: Wintering over, likely you

will be asked to prove coveragewill be asked to prove coverage Hull insurance NOT required; they Hull insurance NOT required; they

require Liability coveragerequire Liability coverage

What Ship’s PapersWhat Ship’s PapersShould You Carry?Should You Carry?

Ship's registration documentShip's registration document Passports (Europe moving to dual biometric format)Passports (Europe moving to dual biometric format) Insurance binder (and copy of policy)Insurance binder (and copy of policy)

• Broker can supply multiple language version at no Broker can supply multiple language version at no chargecharge

Documented evidence of last non-EU port visitDocumented evidence of last non-EU port visit• Clearance documents; berthing or fuel receipts Clearance documents; berthing or fuel receipts

also helpfulalso helpful ICC (Competency) paperwork (e.g. USCGA, USPS ICC (Competency) paperwork (e.g. USCGA, USPS

Certificate)Certificate)

Your Compliance Checklist:Your Compliance Checklist: Compliant in home countryCompliant in home country Observe 18 month window; document, then Observe 18 month window; document, then

re-enterre-enter Observe national immigration limits when Observe national immigration limits when

given themgiven them Carry competency paperworkCarry competency paperwork Carry liability insuranceCarry liability insurance Observe national requirements, when they Observe national requirements, when they

existexist Keep your ear tuned to the Yachtie Keep your ear tuned to the Yachtie

Grapevine:Grapevine:

Things Change!

Cruising Nitty-Gritty Once You’re Cruising Nitty-Gritty Once You’re ThereThere

Navigation differences in EuropeNavigation differences in Europe Green right returningGreen right returning Med MooringMed Mooring Day ShapesDay Shapes Charters Yachts Charters Yachts Cardinal systemCardinal system Day SailorsDay Sailors

Weather reportsWeather reports InternetInternet NavtexNavtex SSB NetsSSB Nets RTTYRTTY WinlinkWinlink Ham RadioHam Radio

Handling moneyHandling money ATMsATMs Cash Cash EuroEuro

Cost of Cruising in EuropeCost of Cruising in Europe Charge bands FuelCharge bands Fuel FoodFood

CommunicationsCommunications VHFVHF Cell PhonesCell Phones SSBSSB Phone cardsPhone cards HamHam Postal SystemPostal System

Red Left ReturningRed Left Returning

Study lateral System Study lateral System outlined in Cruising outlined in Cruising GuidesGuides

Fly a black ball at anchorFly a black ball at anchor Learn day shape Learn day shape

meaningsmeanings Europeans anchor closer Europeans anchor closer

and use less scope than and use less scope than US sailors. This explains US sailors. This explains why they deploy fenders why they deploy fenders at anchor.at anchor.

ReedsReeds

A must have for A must have for sailing to Europesailing to Europe

Does not cover Does not cover Mediterranean Mediterranean PortsPorts

An old copy is An old copy is great for a great for a Reference to the Reference to the Navigation Navigation Systems of EuropeSystems of Europe

Med MooringMed Mooring

Bow or Stern to is Bow or Stern to is the rule in Europethe rule in Europe

Trip or lazy lines Trip or lazy lines are used almost are used almost everywhereeverywhere

Carry plenty of Carry plenty of large diameter large diameter fendersfenders

Med Mooring 2Med Mooring 2

Learn to back into a Learn to back into a slip and carry a slip and carry a boarding ramp or:boarding ramp or:

Carry a means of Carry a means of climbing off the bowclimbing off the bow

Weather SourcesWeather SourcesUsed in the MedUsed in the Med

Internet Internet –– My favorites weather sites are: My favorites weather sites are: • https:// www.Nemoc.Navy.milhttps:// www.Nemoc.Navy.mil• http://www.Franksingleton.clara.net/home.htmhttp://www.Franksingleton.clara.net/home.htm• http://www.deckersailing.com/weather.htmhttp://www.deckersailing.com/weather.htm

VHF―See weather section in cruising guides such as VHF―See weather section in cruising guides such as Reeds, Rod Heikell or ImrayReeds, Rod Heikell or Imray

Navtex―Consider a dedicated receiver or GetfaxNavtex―Consider a dedicated receiver or Getfax RTTY―Transmitted 4 times a day from GermanyRTTY―Transmitted 4 times a day from Germany Marine WeFAX―from GB or GermanyMarine WeFAX―from GB or Germany Winlink―Email weather, Catalog Listings, Grib FilesWinlink―Email weather, Catalog Listings, Grib Files Mediterranean Cruisers Net on 8122 khz at 0530 UTCMediterranean Cruisers Net on 8122 khz at 0530 UTC Subscription weather services that send weather via Subscription weather services that send weather via

e-mail.e-mail. Ham Radio weather net on 14303 khz from GBHam Radio weather net on 14303 khz from GB

https://www.nemoc.navy.mil

A welcome source A welcome source for surface weather for surface weather synopsis. Also synopsis. Also Satellite photos and Satellite photos and wind & sea wind & sea analysis.analysis.

Note the https:// Note the https:// prefix instead of the prefix instead of the usual http://usual http://

Many European Many European links plus useful links plus useful InformationInformation

http://www.Franksingleton.clara.net/home.htmhttp://www.Franksingleton.clara.net/home.htm

A great source for A great source for weather links. Use weather links. Use a USB flash drive a USB flash drive to download to download weather.weather.

http://www.deckersailing.com/weather.htmhttp://www.deckersailing.com/weather.htm

The next few slides show the Med. RTTY The next few slides show the Med. RTTY weather report from Hamburg Germany. weather report from Hamburg Germany. This same report is read each day over This same report is read each day over the Med Cruisers Net and repeated as the Med Cruisers Net and repeated as necessary. Use GetFax or JVComm32 to necessary. Use GetFax or JVComm32 to receive over HF radio.receive over HF radio.

Note: Beaufort scale is used for wind. Note: Beaufort scale is used for wind. Become familiar with region designations.Become familiar with region designations.Very accurate except for local on shore/off Very accurate except for local on shore/off shore winds around islands.shore winds around islands.

Example RTTY WX ReportExample RTTY WX ReportUWRHFEMM74 EDZW 220000UWRHFEMM74 EDZW 220000MEDIUM RANGE - WEATHER AND SEA BULLETIN MEDIUM RANGE - WEATHER AND SEA BULLETIN

FOR THEFOR THEMEDITERRANEAN SEA ISSUED BY MARINE MEDITERRANEAN SEA ISSUED BY MARINE

WEATHER SERVICE HAMBURGWEATHER SERVICE HAMBURG22.07.2005 04 UTC:22.07.2005 04 UTC:GENERAL SYNOPTIC SITUATIONGENERAL SYNOPTIC SITUATIONLOW SATURDAY 1002 EASTERN PART TAURUS , LOW SATURDAY 1002 EASTERN PART TAURUS ,

NEARLY UNCHANGED.NEARLY UNCHANGED.TROUGH SATURDAY 1010 GOLFE DU LION, IN THE TROUGH SATURDAY 1010 GOLFE DU LION, IN THE

WESTERN PARTWESTERN PARTWEAKENING, FROM SUNDAY 1010 SOUTHERN WEAKENING, FROM SUNDAY 1010 SOUTHERN

ADRIATIC SEA. HIGHADRIATIC SEA. HIGHSATURDAY 1012 ROMANIA, MOVING EAST. LOW SATURDAY 1012 ROMANIA, MOVING EAST. LOW

SCANDINAVIA,SCANDINAVIA,FRONTAL TROUGH SATURDAY 1008 BOSNIA, FRONTAL TROUGH SATURDAY 1008 BOSNIA,

MOVING EASTSOUTHEAST,MOVING EASTSOUTHEAST,TUESDAY 1010 SEA OF MARMARA. HIGH TUESDAY 1010 SEA OF MARMARA. HIGH

SATURDAY 1028 JUSTSATURDAY 1028 JUSTSOUTHWEST OF THE AZORES, WEAKENING. SOUTHWEST OF THE AZORES, WEAKENING.

RIDGE SATURDAY 1018RIDGE SATURDAY 1018GIBRALTAR, 1015 TUNISIA, 1010 NORTHEGYPT, GIBRALTAR, 1015 TUNISIA, 1010 NORTHEGYPT,

NEARLY UNCHANGED.NEARLY UNCHANGED.FURTHER RIDGE SATURDAY 1010 AUSTRIA, LATER FURTHER RIDGE SATURDAY 1010 AUSTRIA, LATER

INTENSIFYING AINTENSIFYING ALITTLE, FROM SUNDAY HIGH 1015 ALPS. FLAT LITTLE, FROM SUNDAY HIGH 1015 ALPS. FLAT

LOW SATURDAY 1009LOW SATURDAY 1009CENTRAL SPAIN, MOVING EAST, MONDAY 1008 CENTRAL SPAIN, MOVING EAST, MONDAY 1008

PALOS. LOWPALOS. LOWATLANTIC, FRONTAL TROUGH SATURDAY 1015 ATLANTIC, FRONTAL TROUGH SATURDAY 1015

WEST OF THE BISCAY,WEST OF THE BISCAY,MOVING EAST SLOWLY.MOVING EAST SLOWLY.

Golfe de Lion weather usually spreads over Golfe de Lion weather usually spreads over the Western Med a couple of days later. the Western Med a couple of days later. Watch for high winds.Watch for high winds.

DWD FORECAST OF FR, 22/07/2005 0 UTC:DWD FORECAST OF FR, 22/07/2005 0 UTC:WIND FORCE: BEAUFORT, WAVE HEIGHT: METREWIND FORCE: BEAUFORT, WAVE HEIGHT: METREGOLFE DE LION (42.2N 4.5E) SST: 21 CGOLFE DE LION (42.2N 4.5E) SST: 21 CSA 23. 12Z: W-NW 2-3 / 1 M //SA 23. 12Z: W-NW 2-3 / 1 M //SU 24. 00Z: SW-W 4-5 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 00Z: SW-W 4-5 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 12Z: S-SW 2-3 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 12Z: S-SW 2-3 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 00Z: S 3-4 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 00Z: S 3-4 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 12Z: SE 3-4 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 12Z: SE 3-4 / 0.5 M //TU 26. 00Z: E-SE 4 / 0.5 M /.TU 26. 00Z: E-SE 4 / 0.5 M /.0/57 26. 12Z: SE 4 / 0.5 M //0/57 26. 12Z: SE 4 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 00Z: SE 3-4 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 00Z: SE 3-4 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 12Z: E-SE 4 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 12Z: E-SE 4 / 0.5 M //TH 28. 00Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 00Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 12Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 12Z: --- --- / --- M //BALEARIC ISLANDS (39.2N 3.7E) SST: 26 CBALEARIC ISLANDS (39.2N 3.7E) SST: 26 CSA 23. 12Z: E-SE 3 / 0.5 M //SA 23. 12Z: E-SE 3 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 00Z: SE 4 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 00Z: SE 4 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 12Z: SE 4 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 12Z: SE 4 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 00Z: SE 3-4 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 00Z: SE 3-4 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 12Z: SE 3 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 12Z: SE 3 / 0.5 M //TU 26. 00Z: S-SW 2-3 / 0.5 M //TU 26. 00Z: S-SW 2-3 / 0.5 M //TU 26. 12Z: S-SW 4-5 / 0.5 M //TU 26. 12Z: S-SW 4-5 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 00Z: SW 4 / 1 M //WE 27. 00Z: SW 4 / 1 M //WE 27. 12Z: S-SW 4-5 / 1 M //WE 27. 12Z: S-SW 4-5 / 1 M //TH 28. 00Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 00Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 12Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 12Z: --- --- / --- M //

Example RTTY WX ReportExample RTTY WX ReportLIGURIAN SEA (43.3N 9.3E) SST: 24 CLIGURIAN SEA (43.3N 9.3E) SST: 24 CSA 23. 12Z: NW-N 0-2 / 0.5 M //SA 23. 12Z: NW-N 0-2 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 00Z: SW-W 0-2 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 00Z: SW-W 0-2 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 12Z: NE-E 0-2 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 12Z: NE-E 0-2 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 00Z: NW-N 0-2 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 00Z: NW-N 0-2 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 12Z: NE-E 0-2 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 12Z: NE-E 0-2 / 0.5 M //TU 26. 00Z: E-SE 0-2 / 0.5 M //TU 26. 00Z: E-SE 0-2 / 0.5 M //TU 26. 12Z: E-SE 3-4 / 0.5 M //TU 26. 12Z: E-SE 3-4 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 00Z: SE 4-5 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 00Z: SE 4-5 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 12Z: SE 4-5 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 12Z: SE 4-5 / 0.5 M //TH 28. 00Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 00Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 12Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 12Z: --- --- / --- M //WEST CORSE / SARDINI (41.4N 7.2E) SST: 23 CWEST CORSE / SARDINI (41.4N 7.2E) SST: 23 CSA 23. 12Z: NW 4-5 / 1.5 M //SA 23. 12Z: NW 4-5 / 1.5 M //SU 24. 00Z: W 4-5 / 1 M //SU 24. 00Z: W 4-5 / 1 M //SU 24. 12Z: W 3 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 12Z: W 3 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 00Z: NE 0-2 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 00Z: NE 0-2 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 12Z: E 3 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 12Z: E 3 / 0.5 M //TU 26. 00Z: E 3 / 0.5 M //TU 26. 00Z: E 3 / 0.5 M //TU 26. 12Z: SE 3-4 / 0.5 M //TU 26. 12Z: SE 3-4 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 00Z: S 3 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 00Z: S 3 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 12Z: NE-E 4 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 12Z: NE-E 4 / 0.5 M //TH 28. 00Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 00Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 12Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 12Z: --- --- / --- M //

TYRRHENIAN SEA (41.5N 10.5E) SST: 24 CTYRRHENIAN SEA (41.5N 10.5E) SST: 24 CSA 23. 12Z: W 3 / 0.5 M //SA 23. 12Z: W 3 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 00Z: W-NW 4 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 00Z: W-NW 4 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 12Z: W 2-3 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 12Z: W 2-3 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 00Z: NW 0-2 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 00Z: NW 0-2 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 12Z: E 0-2 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 12Z: E 0-2 / 0.5 M //TU 26. 00Z: SE-S 2-3 / 0.5 M //TU 26. 00Z: SE-S 2-3 / 0.5 M //TU 26. 12Z: SE 4 / 0.5 M //TU 26. 12Z: SE 4 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 00Z: SE-S 4-5 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 00Z: SE-S 4-5 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 12Z: SE-S 5 / 1 M //WE 27. 12Z: SE-S 5 / 1 M //TH 28. 00Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 00Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 12Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 12Z: --- --- / --- M //ADRIATIC SEA-N (44.3N 13.5E) SST: 25 CADRIATIC SEA-N (44.3N 13.5E) SST: 25 CSA OFEM QWZ: W 0-2 / 0.5 M //SA OFEM QWZ: W 0-2 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 00Z: N 0-2 / 7-8 0.5 M //SU 24. 00Z: N 0-2 / 7-8 0.5 M //SU 24. 12Z: N 2-3 / 0.5 M //SU 24. 12Z: N 2-3 / 0.5 M //MO 25. 00Z: N =,3 0-2 / ) 8.5 M //MO 25. 00Z: N =,3 0-2 / ) 8.5 M //MO 25. 12Z: NE N0-2 #/ 0.5 O MO 25. 12Z: NE N0-2 #/ 0.5 O

CKCGHTU 26. 00TUSE CKCGHTU 26. 00TUSE 0-20 / 0.5 M //0-20 / 0.5 M ///57 26. 12Z: E-SE 2-3 / 0.5 M ///57 26. 12Z: E-SE 2-3 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 00Z: SE-S 3-4 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 00Z: SE-S 3-4 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 12Z: SE 2-3 / 0.5 M //WE 27. 12Z: SE 2-3 / 0.5 M //TH 28. 00Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 00Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 12Z: --- --- / --- M //TH 28. 12Z: --- --- / --- M //ADRIATIC SEA-S (42.0N 17.8E) SST: 25 CADRIATIC SEA-S (42.0N 17.8E) SST: 25 C

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Radio is ImportantRadio is Importantfor Weatherfor Weather

Weather netsWeather nets Local broadcastLocal broadcast RTTYRTTY Wefax and NavtexWefax and Navtex Mediterranean Nets:Mediterranean Nets:

• Med Cruisers Net 8122 Med Cruisers Net 8122 khz at 0530 UTC khz at 0530 UTC

• Eastern Med Net at Eastern Med Net at 0700on 7085 khz0700on 7085 khz

• UK ham net on 14303 UK ham net on 14303 khz at 0800 and 1300 khz at 0800 and 1300 UTCUTC

ATMs in EuropeATMs in Europe

ATMs are plentiful. Bank owned ATMs are plentiful. Bank owned machines have lower fees than machines have lower fees than private machines. private machines.

Credit card fees are 3% to 4% Credit card fees are 3% to 4% plus the hidden exchange fee plus the hidden exchange fee charged by banks, so use cash charged by banks, so use cash (Euros) when possible.(Euros) when possible.

Marina dockage is rated by Marina dockage is rated by Charge Bands 1-5. One is about Charge Bands 1-5. One is about 1 1 €/m; a five may be 5-6 €/m.€/m; a five may be 5-6 €/m.

Fuel prices = 1.3 €/lt in Italy. Fuel prices = 1.3 €/lt in Italy. Portugal and Spain are less.Portugal and Spain are less.

Motor Oil costs from 3€ to 12 € Motor Oil costs from 3€ to 12 € /lt so bring your own./lt so bring your own.

The €/$ exchange makes food The €/$ exchange makes food cost about 20% more than in the cost about 20% more than in the USA.USA.

Radio Important forRadio Important forVoice CommunicationsVoice Communications

Communications can Communications can be pricey and be pricey and frustratingfrustrating

Switch the VHF to Switch the VHF to International and use International and use for local calls to for local calls to friends.friends.

Ham Radio phone Ham Radio phone patches have not been patches have not been practical from Europepractical from Europe

Marine SSB nets are a Marine SSB nets are a good way to stay in good way to stay in touch with cruisers.touch with cruisers.

GSM with SIM cardGSM with SIM card

Cell phones are good for Cell phones are good for voice and internet hook up.voice and internet hook up.

Pre-paid SIM cards allow Pre-paid SIM cards allow you to use the same phone you to use the same phone in all countries if you have in all countries if you have an unlocked phone.an unlocked phone.

Incoming calls are free, Incoming calls are free, even from the USA.even from the USA.

Plan costs vary with the Plan costs vary with the type of calls you make; cell type of calls you make; cell to a business or cell to cell, to a business or cell to cell, day, night, etc.day, night, etc.

Cell Incoming FreeCell Incoming Free Buy in Europe and Buy in Europe and

programming help will programming help will be available, but be available, but watch out for the 220v watch out for the 220v charging systems. charging systems.

Good buys are Good buys are available on the available on the Internet for 110v Internet for 110v phones in the USA.phones in the USA.

Make sure you get an Make sure you get an unlocked phone or one unlocked phone or one that can be unlocked.that can be unlocked.

Vodaphone seems to Vodaphone seems to be universal in be universal in Europe.Europe.

Phone CardsPhone Cards

USA prepaid cards work in USA prepaid cards work in Europe, fees are in multiples Europe, fees are in multiples of US tariffs,of US tariffs,

ATT Pre-Paid Cards are good ATT Pre-Paid Cards are good for emergencies.for emergencies.

Tobacco shops sell European Tobacco shops sell European calling cards. These are the calling cards. These are the least expensive way to call least expensive way to call the US, but all pay phones the US, but all pay phones do not accept them.do not accept them.

ATT operator required to ATT operator required to make 800 calls to the USA; make 800 calls to the USA; carry non-800 phone carry non-800 phone numbersnumbers

Pay PhonesPay Phones All phones are not like this one.All phones are not like this one. Most pay phones are in the direct Most pay phones are in the direct

sun next to the roadway.sun next to the roadway. Since most are privately owned Since most are privately owned

they do not all operate the same they do not all operate the same way.way.

Ask for advice on using public Ask for advice on using public phones.phones.

Fax is used in Europe and is quick Fax is used in Europe and is quick and easy.and easy.

There are many small There are many small Phone/Western Union/Internet Phone/Western Union/Internet businesses in Europe with private businesses in Europe with private booths for semi-quiet calling.booths for semi-quiet calling.

Postal SystemsPostal Systems

All European postal systems All European postal systems work fine for outgoing letters work fine for outgoing letters and cards. and cards.

Some do not sell postage Some do not sell postage stamps. (Buy in a tobacco stamps. (Buy in a tobacco shop)shop)

Some do not handle packages Some do not handle packages of any type. of any type.

To receive mail, find a To receive mail, find a business or marina address business or marina address and use Fed X, UPS or DHL. and use Fed X, UPS or DHL. Ask around as to which Ask around as to which courier service provides the courier service provides the best service to your particular best service to your particular country. country.

Everyday IssuesEveryday Issues

Language, Shops, Language, Shops, Restaurants & LaundryRestaurants & Laundry

CommunicatingCommunicatingwith the Localswith the Locals

Most of the Most of the working class working class people don’t speak people don’t speak EnglishEnglish

Most of the Most of the professionals and professionals and youth do speak youth do speak EnglishEnglish

Take a class in Take a class in Europe.Europe.

Inquire at:Inquire at:– SchoolsSchools– Tourist OfficesTourist Offices

Learn before you go, or …Learn before you go, or …

Buy your dictionariesBuy your dictionariesin Americain America

They are written They are written for English for English speakers.speakers.

English books are English books are few and expensive few and expensive except for Cruising except for Cruising Guides in GibraltarGuides in Gibraltar

Shopping and Business AffairsShopping and Business Affairs

Enjoy the slower pace Enjoy the slower pace in Europein Europe

Hours and siesta time Hours and siesta time varyvary

Core hours 10 am — 1 Core hours 10 am — 1 pm; 6 PM — 8 PM pm; 6 PM — 8 PM (maybe)(maybe)

““Morning” means Morning” means before siestabefore siesta

““Afternoon” means Afternoon” means after siestaafter siesta

Early is bestEarly is best

SupermarketsSupermarkets Often open all day.Often open all day. Few convenience Few convenience

foods available.foods available. Gloves provided in the Gloves provided in the

produce dept.produce dept. Free supermarket Free supermarket

delivery.delivery. Shop early, delivery Shop early, delivery

before siesta.before siesta. Weigh produce before Weigh produce before

checkout.checkout.

Market, bakery, butcher …Market, bakery, butcher …

Farmer’s Market …Farmer’s Market …mornings onlymornings only

Often less Often less expensiveexpensive

Food is less processedFood is less processedand tastes betterand tastes better

Who’s next?Who’s next?

Take a numberTake a number Queue up or …Queue up or … Ask, “Who’s last?” Ask, “Who’s last?”

La ultima? You are La ultima? You are after her.after her.

No toca la fruta!No toca la fruta!Don’t touch the fruit at the Farmer’s Market!

Expect a few bruises and better flavor.

How much? Grams and KilosHow much? Grams and KilosLearn words for 100 grams, half a kilo, and a quarter kilo

Clothes, styles and sizesClothes, styles and sizesare different!are different!

Minimal selectionMinimal selection Check return policy …Check return policy …

– Returns may be only to manufacturerReturns may be only to manufacturer Best bargains are in AmericaBest bargains are in America

Eating Out … late!Eating Out … late!Dinner at 10 PMDinner at 10 PM

Most restaurants serve dinner starting at 8 PM. Hors d’oeuvres and tapas from 6 PM

Cover charge Cover charge of $2 to $3 is commonof $2 to $3 is common

Service Service charge charge sometimes sometimes added added (10%)(10%)

Portions are Portions are much much smaller, no smaller, no doggy bag doggy bag neededneeded

Must ask for Must ask for your bill.your bill.

Restaurant PricingRestaurant Pricing

Standing at bar Standing at bar least expensiveleast expensive

Sitting indoors Sitting indoors more expensivemore expensive

Sitting outdoors Sitting outdoors most expensive.most expensive.

Menu of the DayMenu of the Dayoften good valueoften good value

Unordered items … Unordered items … like soup or like soup or starters:starters: If you touch it, If you touch it, you pay for it.you pay for it.

Exception is “after Exception is “after bill” liqueur.bill” liqueur.

Picnics popular in parks,Picnics popular in parks,on monument steps, on trains.on monument steps, on trains.

Pick up lunch items in grocery.

Laundry ChoicesLaundry Choices

ProfessionalProfessional– Is expensive: 10 Is expensive: 10

kilos (22 lbs) for kilos (22 lbs) for $65 US in Menorca$65 US in Menorca

DIY LaundromaatsDIY Laundromaats– Few and distant. Few and distant.

$3.75 US per wash.$3.75 US per wash. OnboardOnboard

Onboard Machines: 11Onboard Machines: 110 or 220 volt0 or 220 volt

Remember: 110 volt Remember: 110 volt machines unavailablemachines unavailable

Automataic: easiestAutomataic: easiest– highest water highest water

consumptionconsumption

Non-Automatic: Washer Non-Automatic: Washer and Spin Dryerand Spin Dryer– Low water consumptionLow water consumption

Haircut Roulette …Haircut Roulette …

Take photos to stylist!Take photos to stylist!

My favorite hairdresserMy favorite hairdresser

Inland TravelInland Travel

Guide Books are Guide Books are necessary – Lonely necessary – Lonely Planet/ Fodors or Planet/ Fodors or othersothers

Inland TravelInland Travel Car RentalCar Rental

– Hidden costs = Gas, tolls & Hidden costs = Gas, tolls & curvy roads/ traffic >> peace of curvy roads/ traffic >> peace of mindmind

Inland TravelInland Travel

Trains in Italy/ Trains in Italy/ FranceFrance– Discounts if you can Discounts if you can

show plane tickets show plane tickets leaving within 48 leaving within 48 hrs in Spainhrs in Spain

– Easy to travel – Easy to travel – enjoyable – “worth enjoyable – “worth it!”it!”

Inland TravelInland Travel

Motorscooter for 2 Motorscooter for 2 in Sardinia Coast – in Sardinia Coast – best inland travelbest inland travel

How to Discover MoroccoHow to Discover Morocco Bus travel is safe and Bus travel is safe and

easyeasy No bathrooms on No bathrooms on

buses but stops along buses but stops along the way add to the the way add to the experienceexperience

How to Discover MoroccoHow to Discover Morocco

Hotel reservations Hotel reservations are required before are required before leaving train/bus leaving train/bus station.station.

Your hotel can Your hotel can arrange for your arrange for your guide.guide.

Cheap Airlines CautionsCheap Airlines Cautions

Time and $$ to get to obscure airportsTime and $$ to get to obscure airports Really pricey if you need to change flightsReally pricey if you need to change flights Stansted to Heathrow = Minimum of 2 hrsStansted to Heathrow = Minimum of 2 hrs Overnight in Stansted is very expensive.Overnight in Stansted is very expensive. How many changes can you handle on a How many changes can you handle on a

trip w/ 4 bags ea @ 70 lbs (United)? trip w/ 4 bags ea @ 70 lbs (United)? Cheap Airlines limit luggage weight.Cheap Airlines limit luggage weight.

Shopping TidbitsShopping Tidbits

St Vaas on Normandy coast – a must St Vaas on Normandy coast – a must stop! stop!

Horsemeat hiding in with hamburger Horsemeat hiding in with hamburger in France.in France.

Hamburgasas in Spain – always rare.Hamburgasas in Spain – always rare. Chicken fillets – just say si’Chicken fillets – just say si’ Don’t forget to ring up the veggies Don’t forget to ring up the veggies

before going to the cash register. before going to the cash register. Europe has PIN #s for credit cardsEurope has PIN #s for credit cards