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  1. Ken Bracewell

    Ken Bracewell Senior Member

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    Every so often I am able to meet some of my fellow YF members in real life. I'm lucky enough to enjoy the pleasure of Carl's company a couple of times a year, but it's nice to sometimes put other faces to the names.

    Yesterday, I had the good fortune to meet CaptPKilbride in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Not only did we solve some of yachting's problems over a cold one, but Pat was kind enough to share some great local knowledge with me.

    Thanks again for taking the time to stop down for a visit.

    Ken
  2. Ken Bracewell

    Ken Bracewell Senior Member

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    Lars Modin- A gentleman and a wonderful host

    What a great delight I had today when I had the pleasure of meeting our very own moderator AMG. Lars was so gracious to collect us in one of his very fine Delta 34s and treat my Owners and me to a wonderful tour of the Stockholm Archipelago.

    Thanks Lars for the tips and insight into your beautiful home waters aboard one of your fast and comfortable creations!
  3. AMG

    AMG YF Moderator

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    Thanks Ken, it was nice to meet with you and the Owners of Rena as well!

    To my surprise, Ken was making a detour to my house with the boat when they arrived to Stockholm yesterday.

    And today we had a sunny day in the Archipelago, here is Ken saying hello from Sweden to all at YF:s...:)

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  4. CaptPKilbride

    CaptPKilbride Senior Member

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    Wow,
    I never saw this post until today!
    It was a pleasure meeting you Ken, hope your summer abroad is going well!
  5. Ken Bracewell

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    Lars and His Deltas

    And Here is Lars saying Hello to YF from the deck of his beautiful Delta 54. It was great to see how many of Lars' creations are plying the Stockholm waters! They seem to be "the" large boat to cruise in Skargard!

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  6. viking 58

    viking 58 YF Historian

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    Thanks for the pictures, have a great trip! Fun to think the Rena was in the Great Lakes only 9 months ago, what an adventure!
  7. Ken Bracewell

    Ken Bracewell Senior Member

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    We have been getting around. I was remiss in not adding you to the list of hospitable YF members who I've met throughout my travels as well.
    Cheers.
  8. travler

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    KEN

    thanks for sharing the photos and info , who is the builder of your boat i like the lines

    travler
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    Hi,

    I think I can answer that.

    NQEA built her originally as Eastwind if I am not mistaken
  10. YachtForums

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    And before Rena, she was CurtC, also under Ken's command.
  11. travler

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    thank's guy's

    travler
  12. Ken Bracewell

    Ken Bracewell Senior Member

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    Fishtigua

    I need to add another to the list. Thanks Fish, for taking the time for a brief visit in your beautiful home town.
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    Fishtigua Senior Member

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    It was a pleasure to meet you and your crew, a shame it was so fleeting.
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    KEN

    thanks for posting the link ot the other info and history , i have a real soft spot in my heart for classic looking yachts / boats , hope some day we meet in person

    cheers travler
  16. Ken Bracewell

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    Apology

    Fish- please accept my apologies for my lack of hospitality; I was slightly flu-ish and still jet-lagged from my vacation to the NW USA. Under different circumstances you would have had a difficult time getting rid of me!
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    Fishtigua Senior Member

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    No worries, mate.

    Next time I hope we meet up somewhere sunnier and less rolly at anchor. :)
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    Fishtigua Senior Member

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    I see my friend Tony took a photo of you by the Castle, looks good.

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  19. Rene GER

    Rene GER Senior Member

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    @Ken: Tell me if you are in Northern Germany and you can another one add to your list ;)