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Where are you staying in HCMC?

VictorOlive wrote:

now anchored off the Viet coast waiting for dry dock slot to have some work carried out,

You say you are anchored offshore.  Have you received permission to land;  not the boat, yourself?

THIGV wrote:

VictorOlive wrote:

now anchored off the Viet coast waiting for dry dock slot to have some work carried out,

You say you are anchored offshore.  Have you received permission to land;  not the boat, yourself?

I saw a case in the news a while back where a guy sailing alone ended up in (I think) Australia and they let him in after determining he was the ultimate social distancer being on his boat alone for 3-4 months.

No problems although was a little complicated. Marinas have a few loops to jump through but all ok.
Have been isolated for 4 weeks prior to landing and have sat-nav records to support. Cost a little with agents but no real problem. Have visa for 3 months which should be enough.

All sorted as per other answer. Not easy but but no real problem.

Stein.
Spend most of my time at alone at sea, can't get more isolated than that. Did need to show Sat-nav records, log etc but no real problem. I think it was more about paying agents than Covid.

Have a property in D1

What marina are you using, for your boat?

VictorOlive wrote:

I think it was more about paying agents than Covid.

It's Vietnam so you are correct.

Are you taking passengers? Need Help with expenses. I rerire next month and have been dreaming about sailing for a few months out of the year.

SteinNebraska wrote:

VictorOlive wrote:

I think it was more about paying agents than Covid.

It's Vietnam so you are correct.

I don't know Vietnam at all but gathered that when it came to paperwork involved lol.

colinoscapee wrote:

What marina are you using, for your boat?

Small repair yard organised via Bao Hoang. Boat is 22m with a relatively shallow hull. No keel as such, rudders or props. Powered by aqua jets and two Merc inboards so relatively easy to get into a dry or floating containment. Exact location, from what I have experienced elsewhere, is best left out.

phucarl wrote:

Are you taking passengers? Need Help with expenses. I rerire next month and have been dreaming about sailing for a few months out of the year.

Hi.
It's a well equipped motor yacht and my next stop will be Sri Lanka. Then on to Seychelles and eventually St Lucia, have no idea where after. Do not need or want any help with any expenses but could maybe take on some company, at least as far as Sri Lanka. Would need to discuss.

I have a feeling the Purple Heart bullshitter is back.

colinoscapee wrote:

I have a feeling the Purple Heart bullshitter is back.

Exactly

I'm waiting to see how this segues into Gold mining on The Delta

OceanBeach92107 wrote:

I'm waiting to see how this segues into Gold mining on The Delta

I have no idea what you are talking about, I thought this was a friendly expat site. Was obviously wrong.

colinoscapee wrote:

I have a feeling the Purple Heart bullshitter is back.

Based on what?   I know this person's oceangoing lifestyle sounds nice but certainly not impossible.

VictorOlive wrote:

colinoscapee wrote:

What marina are you using, for your boat?

Small repair yard organised via Bao Hoang. Boat is 22m with a relatively shallow hull. No keel as such, rudders or props. Powered by aqua jets and two Merc inboards so relatively easy to get into a dry or floating containment. Exact location, from what I have experienced elsewhere, is best left out.

Im interested in your story, send me your contact details and hotel location. We can meet up for a beer.

VictorOlive wrote:

51 year old retired gemstone/antique jewellery appraiser. Sailed from Italy last year, now anchored off the Viet coast waiting for dry dock slot to have some work carried out, both engines serviced, hull cleaned/anti fouled and various upgrades to the bridge and galley.
Work expected to take 6 to 8 weeks so have rented a property in HCM until completed. Then will be heading to Santa Lucia via Sri Lanka and Seychelles to arrive sometime next year. Would be good to meet some expats that know the city away from tourists. Enjoy my solitude on the boat but nice to have a few beers and a chat during brief shore visits.

Wooo what make and model boat is it ?
Nosey always had an interest in Sunseeker yachts

VictorOlive wrote:

phucarl wrote:

Are you taking passengers? Need Help with expenses. I rerire next month and have been dreaming about sailing for a few months out of the year.

Hi.
It's a well equipped motor yacht and my next stop will be Sri Lanka. Then on to Seychelles and eventually St Lucia, have no idea where after. Do not need or want any help with any expenses but could maybe take on some company, at least as far as Sri Lanka. Would need to discuss.

22mtr motor yacht to get to the Seychelles will need a lot of fuel stops for that sort of distance..

Jlgarbutt wrote:

VictorOlive wrote:

It's a well equipped motor yacht and my next stop will be Sri Lanka. Then on to Seychelles and eventually St Lucia,

22mtr motor yacht to get to the Seychelles will need a lot of fuel stops for that sort of distance.

Good observation Jigarbutt.  It looks like the story is starting to unravel.  Sri Lanka to the Seychelles directly is about 3000 km.  Perhaps the entire deck area is covered by large rubber fuel bladders.  That's how they ferry small airplanes by taking on fuel as freight.   

Of course he could circumnavigate the Indian Ocean via Pakistan, Iran, and Yemen.  The Seychelles are 1029 km from Mogadishu, the closest major landing which may not be the most hospitable place to be taking on fuel.  Perhaps Mr. Olive could add another leg on his way around the Cape of Good Hope on his way to St. Lucia by stopping at Mauritius to visit face-to-face with the moderators.   

Jlgarbutt wrote:

VictorOlive wrote:

phucarl wrote:

Are you taking passengers? Need Help with expenses. I rerire next month and have been dreaming about sailing for a few months out of the year.

Hi.
It's a well equipped motor yacht and my next stop will be Sri Lanka. Then on to Seychelles and eventually St Lucia, have no idea where after. Do not need or want any help with any expenses but could maybe take on some company, at least as far as Sri Lanka. Would need to discuss.

22mtr motor yacht to get to the Seychelles will need a lot of fuel stops for that sort of distance..

Typically a yacht that size would have a range of 900 miles at cruising speeds.

As for the water jet propulsion, Kamewa build these units and they are normally used in sports cruisers rather than long range boats.

Looks like he doesnt want to meet me.

colinoscapee wrote:

Looks like he doesnt want to meet me.

Not after you mentioned the Purple Heart.

Ciambella wrote:

colinoscapee wrote:

Looks like he doesnt want to meet me.

Not after you mentioned the Purple Heart.

Exactly, so that means our new member knows what that relates to.

I wonder how he knows?