Heading into Bonafacio at dawn (Sept. 2008) on Sea Cloud [Archive]

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PatCassidy

01-12-2009, 01:13 AM

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When departing Bonifacio late in the day, the wind here is often was just off the starboard bow. We would set the fore-staysail, keep the stern line attached and pivot around with the end of the bowsprit swinging over dry land on the other side of the harbor!

PatCassidy

01-12-2009, 01:21 AM

I hate not being able to correct typos on the subject line. It is Bonifacio - not Bonafacio.

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Larks

01-12-2009, 01:28 AM

That looks just amazing Pat, any story to go with the pic's? How long were you there?

PatCassidy

01-12-2009, 01:32 AM

I was working on the boat and was there three times in September and October - twice on an overnight and once for a day visit. The Bonifacio Strait separates Corsica and Sardegna.

In my opinon, it's the most impressive port on either of the islands.

Hollingsworth

01-12-2009, 09:37 AM

Sigh.

andrewe

01-13-2009, 03:53 AM

Lovely pix, I was there in 1969, on the Sardinian side. As there were no decent shops near us, we used to hop over to Corsica for supplies. Our ski/runabout had a Homelite 55hp 4-stroke 4 cyl. outboard. First (and last) one I saw. Son in law of the owner of the property had skied across the Straits and into the harbour, ended up in the slammer for a bit for exceeding the speed limit. Also there were several boats impounded for smuggling, one with a large hole in the bow. I asked about it-- "He ignored the warning shot".
Andrew

Sea Cloud is Barbara Hutton's old boat,Yes?

PatCassidy

01-14-2009, 12:04 AM

The boat, launched in 1931, belonged to EF Hutton and Marjorie Post. She took the boat after they divorced.

JimD

01-14-2009, 08:53 PM

Some wonderful photos, thanks.

NYCKiwi

01-15-2009, 12:08 AM

Fantastic. I'm very envious!

Hwyl

03-25-2010, 09:50 PM

Thought I'd bump this since Pat is logged on. Are you still on Sea Cloud Pat?

John B

03-25-2010, 10:16 PM

missed it the first time as we were away... magnificent !