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Issue #1 - February 10, 2024
Sent from beautiful downtown Berry Creek! Contact Bob: bob@seafaring.com
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Attitude is the difference between adventure and an ordeal - Bob Bitchin | |
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Let's have some fun! Sailing, riding the highways on two (or three!) wheels, and adventure travel are the best ways I have found to spend my life, so I figured I'd see who else out there is as nuts as I am.
So, in a nutshell I plan on sending this Newsletter once a month (don't wanna over-do this thing!) And plan on including all kinds of fun stuff. Photos, article on cruising, sailing, riding and travel, as well as cartoons about our crazy way of life.
Need Input!
This newsletter is to keep communication open so we can share the fun times of our lives. Have fun last week riding a new road? Send in a pic or short article. Found a new island, or hit bad weather? Send in a story with pics, and we'll get it into this somewhere! So people can enjoy your adventure!
Just like the dozen magazines I've created and run over the years, this is not telling you what to do, it is telling you WHY WE DO IT!
If you like it, kewl. If you don't, or just have any suggestions, please email me at: bob@seafaring.com, and let me know!
Enjoy the ride!
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After Over 40 Years At Sea Dismasted... On A Lake?? | |
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Yup! The other day we had winds topping 100 MPH here in Northern California. On The Bitchin Ranch we lost the roof off one of the outbuildings, and a lot of "stuff" blown all over the place, but meanwhile, SV Attitude, our San Juan 28, was dismasted in the slip! Oh joy! What fun! (NOT!)
See the full story HERE!
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Captain Bob: The 3rd Day (42.4 minutes, Hi-Res) VIDEO! | |
Brotherhood Of Outlaws-Get Your Copy Now! | |
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Before I went sailing, I went riding... This is the very first Treb Lincoln Novel. This novel has been called the most true-to-life look at the outlaw motorcycle culture to come out of the 70s. The start of the Treb Lincoln Saga. Fast paced and as informative as it is entertaining. Steve McQueens "Solar Productions" was in the middle of casting it for a full-length feature film, when he died, so it was never finished (sigh)!
Available in Audio, digital, Soft Cover at booksellers world-wide, and Hard-cover (signed by the author!) from BobBitchin.com
Click here for more info!
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A little humor never hurts! | | |
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Bob Bitchin Interview
Podcast "Dream Chasers and Eccentrics"
15Min 11 sec run time
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This interview was done by Bradford Rogers on his "How Not To Sail" podcast. Aside from doing a great podcast, Bradford is the man who recorded most of my books for audio, as he has a voice (and a face?) for radio! This will fill a few minutes if you are
Watch The Video
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Sailing Maine Aboard Distant Star
Islands, Islands and More Islands, and The Mystery Rubber Ducks of Belfast!
by Bob Bitchin
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It all started with a phone call from our friends Tom & Sharon Brownell who were in Belfast, Maine, asking if we wanted to sail with them for a week or so before heading to the Newport Boat Show. It took about a half-second to agree, and soon we were winging our way from California to Maine.
On arrival we were met by our friends Jeff &Debbie Kolod, who were going to be sailing with us. Over the past twenty years we had sailed all over the world on our “Share The Sail” events in places like Tahiti, Greece, New Zealand, Tonga & The Caribbean.
See the full story with photos here!
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After 50,000, Our Last Sail!
by Chuck Ritenour
As we all know all things come to an end someplace along the line. And if you really think about it life is like chapters in a book. From birth to elementary and high school to college or military or career to a family. Each chapter is individual for each and each a separate chapter.
The crew of SoulMates has written the final pages of their incredible voyage after 15 years, over 50,000nm and sailing to over 53 different countries. It is known that when you step on a boat sooner or later you have to get off and it became time for this crew to disembark, but not at the same time. After crossing the Atlantic westbound in January 2020 and eventually settling in Grenada to wait out the virus it became apparent that Patty should leave SoulMates. A combination of facts saw Patty leave SoulMates move to Denver for family and medical treatment. She eventually had hip surgery, a lot of therapy and moved into a retirement community.
For the full story click here!
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Feeling Techie?
Gybsco’s Fle-Mold Can Fix Your Deck!
By Bob Bitchin
There is a very Kewl product out that allows you to match the non-skid pattern on your deck when doing repairs. This stuff is extremely durable and easy to clean. Gibco’s products are called Flex-Mold. They are non-skid patterns for tooling, production and repair of non-skid deck areas of boats.
Click Here For The Full Article
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Have questions?? You can Contact them. They can mail you a test swatch. Or send them a picture with a US penny sitting on the pattern and we can identify the pattern for you.
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For more info go to info@gibcoflexmold.com.
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Photos From Cruiser's And Other Weird Folks!
Okay, so ya got a great cruising pic, but don;t know what to do with it! Simple, send it to me at bob@seafaring.com, and I'll see when I can get it into the next newsletter! Ya don't get paid, and ya won't get a free donut, but you'll be famous! Kewl, huh? Send photos in full size as .jpeg or .GIF.
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Kenny Eaton and Bob discussing "gettin' old" outside Eaton's Marine in Maine, which has been in business at the same location for over 100 years! | |
By Dania Billman, Russian River, Kenai Fjords Alaska | Bitchin having' fun in the Bahamas. it's OK, Jody took the photo! | Jody with "Stud-Muffin" our clothing model! | Jody with "Jax" (Charlie Hunnam) on the set of Sons of Anarchy. | |
The worlds largest boat show, BOOT in Dusseldorf, Germany | Seen in Wyoming, driving from Calif to the Newport Boat Show. | Katy and Jessie, official office cats, at one year! Jessie disappeared last year! sigh! | The crew of Inkmasters stopped in ti say "High!" (not misspelled..lol) | Spring Break, Cabo San Lucas 1994, aboard Lost soul! | Just another Sunday Ride! | |
Catalina Island Cruiser's Party introducing the new song "Latitudes & Attitudes" while creating the music video (which you can see here!) | |
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What's It Like At The Worlds Largest Boat Show?
The world's largest yachts and water sports trade fair, boot 2024, has successfully concluded after nine days. According to Robert Marx, the exhibitor spokesperson and trade fair President, many new contacts were made and numerous deals were sealed. The right visitors ensured very good sales figures in the boat sector as well as for motors/engines, boards, diving equipment and accessories. boot 2024 provided the perfect start to the season.
With 214,000 visitors from 120 countries, boot Düsseldorf once again demonstrated its excellent international standing in the industry. Wolfram Diener, CEO & President of Messe Düsseldorf expressed his satisfaction with the positive outcome of the trade fair in these challenging times. Customers and exhibitors had a unique platform for networking at this event.
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Every Boat Needs These! (Video - 23 sec)
See video below
This clever hook (that's what it's called!) is perfect for holding "things" while at sea. We use them on our boat, in our home, and in the Van. Watch the video and you'll see why!
$19.99 in wood, $9.99 in white.
click here to order: bobbitchin store.com
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Boat Show Happenings!
Feb 14 - 18, 2024
Miami International Boat Show
| Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, FL
Website
February 15-18, 2024
New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo
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Feb. 16-18 & 21-25, 2024
Indianapolis Boat, Sport, and Travel Show
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February 28-March 3, 2024
Atlantic City Boat Show
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February 29 – March 3, 2024
Bonita Springs Boat Show
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Mar 14 - 17, 2024
Northwest Sportshow®
Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis,
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March 21-24, 2024
Palm Beach International Boat Show
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April 5, 6 & 7, 2024
Orlando Boat Show
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April 19-21, 2024
Suncoast Boat Show
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April 26-28, 2024
Catawba Island Boat Show
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Mar 14 - 17, 2024
Northwest Sportshow®
Minneapolis Conv Center, Minneapolis, MN
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August TBD, 2024
Sandusky Boat Show
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September 12-15, 2024
Metro Boat Show
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September 19-22, 2024
Norwalk Boat Show
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October 30-November 3, 2024
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
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Sailboat Racing News
From The American Sailing Association.
Click here for full story
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COWES WEEK
Cowes Week is an event that has something for everyone. And even if you’re not into sailing, the regatta is still a spectacle to behold Next Race Date: July 29 – Aug 4, 2023 Cowes Week Website
THE OCEAN RACE
The Ocean Race is a round-the-world yacht race that occurs every three years. It’s known as one of the most challenging sailing races globally, spanning over 45,000 nautical miles. Next Race Date: Currently in progress.! The Ocean Race Website
AMERICA’S CUP
The 37th America’s Cup Official Opening Ceremony will be held in Barcelona on 22 August 2024. The Final Preliminary Event and the Challenger Selection Series will follow, leading up to the America’s Cup Match that will start on 12 October 2024. Next Race Date: October 12, 2024 The America’s Cup Website
VENDÉE GLOBE
The Vendée Globe is a single-handed (solo) non-stop yacht race around the world without assistance. It takes place every four years and is an extreme form of sailing. Next Race Date: November 10, 2024
The Vendée Globe Website
HEINEKEN REGATTA
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is a massive sailing event that takes place on the island of Sint Maarten in the Caribbean. Next Race Date: Feb 29 – Mar 3, 2024 St. Maarten Regatta Website
TRANSPACIFIC YACHT RACE (TRANSPAC)
The Transpacific Yacht Race (Transpac) is a biennial offshore yacht race held in odd-numbered years starting off the Pt. Fermin buoy in San Pedro, California, and ending off Diamond Head in Hawaii, a distance of around 2,225 nautical miles. Next Race Date: June 27, 2023
TransPac Website
SAILGP
SailGP is a newer series race held as a competition between nations on identical F50 catamarans. Currently the nations competing include Australia, New Zealand, Emirates Great Britain, France, Canada, Denmark, United States, Switzerland, and Spain. Season 4 Opening Race: June 16-17, 2023 Chicago Sail GP Website
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