http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/ Siren Owners Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:05:28 GMT jim http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18840 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18840 OK Pat, I'm not up on the Davey jones folklore, whats the box for ? Do I want one. :) jim Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:45:29 GMT windtan2001 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18839 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18839 ... 1. In many anchorages up there you can Nose or back in a 30 footer right to shore, so you won't be protected by them. 2. It is a requirement legally, Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:21:39 GMT shoretyus http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18838 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18838 Gee you need a box made too? Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:49:24 GMT magillb@... http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18837 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18837 Hi Again Everyone; Wow! What great response to my North Channel question. This group is like having an encyclopedia for new sailors. If I end up meeting with Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:02:25 GMT shoretyus http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18836 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18836 I don't use a light. I figure Al Quada has enough targets.... pr Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:26:32 GMT fdroney@... http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18835 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18835 I think anytime I am that close to shore then it would be a no call either or. Not sure what the regs say. However, even if in a cluster of boats out from Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:08:24 GMT simcoe424 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18834 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18834 No, I meant "Why bother!" If you are alone in an anchorage then yes it's probably worth the drain on the battery. But if you are walking distance to shore, Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:56:07 GMT jim maclaughlin http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18833 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18833 Pat: I see you've been to Owen Sound. Didn't you teach me to anchor the bow, then stern to beer store ? That load/unload thing.  I don't think your Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:33:34 GMT shoretyus http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18832 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18832 Yup you can run a line from the bow straight to the BEER store. pr Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:10:43 GMT jim maclaughlin http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18831 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18831 Sorry I should have said dockless docking. :) When I'm out "Crusing" my boat's anchor is out but I'm also tied to shore. Depending on conditions I can be 5 to Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:27:10 GMT fdroney@... http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18830 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18830 if you are docked then you are not at anchor. ... From: jim maclaughlin jim_maclaughlin@... Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 08:51:53 -0800 (PST) To: Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:53:23 GMT jim maclaughlin http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18829 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18829 I think what Eric is talking about is being docked close to shore when an anchor light should not be used. Could confuse a boat coming in after dark, " Look, Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:43:22 GMT fdroney@... http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18828 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18828 don't know in Canada, but in the US they are required if anchoring out. Leave the masthead light on. ... From: windtan2001 bpryce3@... Date: Mon, 04 Jan Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:19:14 GMT windtan2001 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18827 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18827 ... An anchor light is a requirement legally is it not??? Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:03:27 GMT Robert http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18826 http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners/message/18826 Hi, Tom, I suggest for 18 $US you join the Trailer Sailor Association http://www.trailersailors.org/ The group cruises the North Channel every summer, and they