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BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Communications SIG:</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Chair:  Fred (Escape Key)</div> <bR> <div> Fred has volunteered to be the communications coordinator for the rally fleet. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Initial Communication:  Request for Information</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="991" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000033 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 376 WIDTH="979"><div> Dear Levant Basin Cruisers, </div> <div> "Blessed is he who, having nothing to say, refrains from giving wordy evidence of that fact". </div> <div> "Escape Key" will be the communications vessel for our group during the LBC and, as such, I'm allowed to violate the above. By way of beginning, could you please let me know the following: </div> <div> - Do you have an operational HF transceiver? </div> <div> - Do you have a 406mHz EPIRB? </div> <div> - Do you have a VHF w/ int'l channels 6, 8, 10, 16, 67, 69, 72, 73, 77? (If not, maybe get one). </div> <div> - As an emergency link either in or out when no other communication medium is available: </div> <div> - Do you have a satellite phone that could be used? </div> <div> - Do you have a mobile phone with a roaming option in some (which?) / all of the places we'll visit? </div> <div> - If you have suggestions to enhance our communications experience: how we could set a communications schedule, morning net, evening net, etc. , please let me know. </div> <div> By responding you'll also validate my address list. We'll be back aboard at Marti Marina by April 25th AM, hope to splash the 29th and set off May 1. Our boat email address is <U>N1TSB@winllnk.org</U>. You can respond to that address now if you wish as it's auto-fowarded to this land-address. </div> <div> We're excited about this cruise as we sit in SW France and watch it snow on the palm tree on April 10. No excuse for that. </div> <div> Fair winds, calm seas, </div> <div> Jane and Fred </div> <div> S/V Escape Key </div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>Communication 2:  Protocols and Hailing</B></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="986" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000033 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 264 WIDTH="974"><div> The purpose of the Comm function is to provide a means of exchanging information and assistance, especially under way.</div> <bR> <div> Comm Channel:  We will use VHF74 on high power under way, low power in the harbor.  When 74 is not available, we will use 71.  Vessels are expected to monitor 74 and 16.</div> <bR> <div> Net:  (a) We will conduct a net each morning that we are aboard on the comm channel beginning after the closing of the Mediterranean Cruisers Net.  The purpose is to<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT> exchange information for short-term activities or issues.  We'd expect this to run from approx 0900-0915.  </div> <div>         (b) When the group is split for whatever reason and vessels are out of VHF range, we'll repeat the net on HF 4030kHz USB at 0915 or as close after as possible.</div> <bR> <div> Comm Under Way Overnight: Once every 4 hours, at an agreed on time, we'll have a roll call while under way over night.  </div> <bR> <div> Emergency contact: Steve on Equus has graciously volunteered his Iridium satellite phone as an emergency (only) contact number.  Dialing instructions from abroad will follow [when I get them - the number should probably not appear on the web site].</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <A NAME="contributions_from_members"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#00FF99" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>Contributions from Members: </B></I></FONT><I><B>  </B></I><I><B> <img src="HTMLobj-302/aniGif.gif" alt="Sailorman" border="0" align="bottom" width="150" height="120">  </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="999" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000033 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>Contributor</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="103"><div> <B>Topic</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> <B>Comment</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 57 ><NOBR><div> MoonRaker</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="103"><div> Cruising Information</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> There is a website at <U>http://www.noonsite.com</U> that has very good practical information for cruisers covering all the countries we are going to visit. Please check it out and decide if worthwhile to include a link or reference to it on the Rally website.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="82"><div> Dakare</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="103"><div> Health Insurance for water-based accidents</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> A recommendation has been made that divers in the Levante Rally consider joining the Divers Alert Network (DAN) and as a member of that organization, that divers take advantage of the medical coverage insurance associated with that program;  Further information can be obtained from the DAN website:  WWW.DiversAlertNetwork.org or call 1 800 444-2671.  Further questions can be directed to the Chairs of the Sig.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 596 WIDTH="82"><div> Equus</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="103"><div> Weather</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> From Gary, SV Toucan Tango, http://forecast.uoa.gr/forecastnew.html This is the university of Athens web site. You can get every bit of weather info you ever wanted for anywhere in the med on this site. It's graphic (similar to Poseiden). There is a section that is only for the Aegean and a section for the whole med. For my money, it's hands down the best site in the med and has a high rate of accuracy. </div> <bR> <div> http://www.w3.weather.com/outlook/travel/local/TUXX0060?itemName=</div> <div> Turkey&lswa=WeatherLocalUndeclared&geoCd=4&geoCdChild=</div> <div> 1&countryCd=TU&countryName=Turkey&lswe=Turkey&what=</div> <div> WeatherLocalUndeclared&y=12&itemCd=TU&x=8 </div> <bR> <div> This is the weather.com address for Dalaman, Turkey. If it's too complicated, then just go to http://www.w3.weather.com, select world from the brown menu strip at the top of the page, then enter Dalaman, Turkey in the box when the page opens. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Other sites:</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.franksingleton.clara.net/home.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.franksingleton.clara.net/home"><U><U>www.franksingleton.clara.net/home.html</U></U></A> </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.wetteronline.de/segel.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.wetteronline.de/segel.html"><U><U>www.wetteronline.de/segel.html</U></U></A> </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.dwd.de/de/WundK/W_aktuell/Seewetter/seewett_mm.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dwd.de/de/WundK/W_aktuell/See"><U><U>www.dwd.de/de/WundK/W_aktuell/Seewetter/seewett_mm.html</U></U></A> </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.poseidon.ncmr.gr/weather_forecast.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.poseidon.ncmr.gr/weather_fore"><U><U>www.poseidon.ncmr.gr/weather_forecast.html</U></U></A> </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/sail.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/sail.html"><U><U>www.weatheronline.co.uk/sail.html</U></U></A> then click Europe/Mediterranean </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ilmeteo.it/hirlam.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ilmeteo.it/hirlam.htm"><U><U>www.ilmeteo.it/hirlam.htm</U></U></A> </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.buoyweather.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.buoyweather.com"><U><U>www.buoyweather.com</U></U></A> </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.oceanweather.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.oceanweather.com"><U><U>www.oceanweather.com</U></U></A> </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="82"><div> Escape Key</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="103"><div> Pets</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> Looks like you and we are the only pet-equipped vessels on this trip. I don't know if your are aware of it, but as of late last year the EU required pets to be "chipped" (I think in the UK tattoeing is still acceptable for some period). </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 96 WIDTH="82"><div> Equus</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="103"><div> Dive Cert</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> Dear Diving Students past and present I have spoke to two of the dive schools here in Marmaris and will get back to you when I have compiled a list. The one dive master is due to visit me this weekend and then I will inform the group after I get his data. Would the interested parties please email me back with this information; country of origin, experience level and desired course itinerary (i.e. all open water or some pool training)and dates you would be available for the course. I have asked Stay dry, cheers Patricia sv Equus</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 95 ><NOBR><div> Moonraker</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Immunizations</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> We had our local Health Center work up a list of recommended immunizations for our trip as well as "country information" for each country we plan to visit. The entire thing is 22 pages long and we found it very helpful.  </div> <bR> <div> (NOTE:  As this is a very large document, I will scan it in and provide access to it in the<A HREF="#medical_sig" TITLE="SIGs"><U> Health and Safety Sig </U></A>Section - Dan)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 240 WIDTH="82"><div> Soleil Sans Fin</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Pirate Party</div> <bR> <bR> <div> MAY 18</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="556" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 206 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13f7ac80.jpg" border=0 width="122" height="200" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="421"><div> Our cruise has been invited to rendezvous with the EMYR in Girne, Northern Cyprus, for a pirate party in a local hotel. We attended the party last year while on the EMYR and report that it was a great evening. On behalf of all of us we have accepted the invitation to attend. </div> <bR> <div> See Newletter 9 for details.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Please come attired in a Pirate Costume!</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 76 ><NOBR><div> Moonraker</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="103"><div> Charts, ECS and Cruising Guides</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> We,ve talked to “Bluewater” and have some info from them. The British Admiralty charts run about $50 USD and the Imray charts about $25. The new 2005/2006 Med Almanac is $53.95. Also there s a Mediterranean Cruising Handbook by Imray/ Rod Heikell for $32.95 There is a CD by Maptech MTME09 covering Lybia to Antalya incl. Cyprus and Suez canal for $150.00. </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1347 WIDTH="82"><div> Dakare</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="103"><div> Wintering after the Rally in Abu Tig, The Red Sea Riviera</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> Thank you for your enquiry with regards to berthing at Abu Tig Marina. I can confirm we have available berthing for the period you mentioned at a rate of US$ 150 per month or US$ 10 per day. Water will be charged at US$ 4.50 per 1000 lit and Electricity at US$ 0.135 per kWh (these rates apply to vessels under 16m LOA only and are subject to 10% Gov. Sales Tax so hope you can squeeze into a 16m slot!?).</div> <bR> <div> Coming from the North, the boat will need to check in at Port Said or Port</div> <div> Tawfik (Suez) before you arrive at the marina (All boats must check into a</div> <div> Port of Entry before arriving at the marina). Get the Shipping Agent to make</div> <div> a sailing permit for 'Hurghada' and come straight to the marina. Once the</div> <div> boat is are here we will get an Agent to complete the papers required from</div> <div> Hurghada Port.</div> <div> All foreign flagged boats are liable for a Customs Fee, which will be done</div> <div> with the Agent in Hurghada, along with the other paperwork.</div> <bR> <div> Customs Fee:</div> <bR> <div> LE 250 for the first four months</div> <div> LE 500 for the next four months</div> <div> LE 1000 for the final four months</div> <div> LE 100 for yachts staying less than one month (you can not pay month by</div> <div> month - either 1 month or 4 months)</div> <bR> <div> Rough Cost Estimation for Official Fees for up to 1 month stay (US$ 150),</div> <div> Cost Breakdown: Agency Fee US$ 60, Various Port Fees (calculated on LOA and</div> <div> tonnage), etc US$ 65, Customs Fee (1 month) & stamps US$ 25, (Passport Visa's</div> <div> are extra US$ 20 for each Passport).</div> <bR> <div> For a longer stay, you will have to pay around US$ 250 for each 4 month</div> <div> period, plus the Customs Fee on top (e.g. first 4 months add LE 250, next 4</div> <div> months add LE 500 and so on). This US$ 250 includes all the various fees in</div> <div> Hurghada Port and the Agency fee. Foreign flagged boats may stay up to one</div> <div> year from the date of arrival. After the one year boats need to be bonded</div> <div> for four months or leave the country for the same period.</div> <bR> <div> The Agent in Port Said for the Suez Canal is; Mr. Nagib Latif, Felix</div> <div> Maritime Agency, Tel: +20 66 333 132, Fax: +20 66 333 510, Mobile: +20 12</div> <div> 211 9365, Email: <U>flx@intouch.com</U>. The transit of the Suez Canal for the</div> <div> average size cruising yacht should cost you around US $ 450, including the</div> <div> Agent and all the other additional fees.</div> <bR> <div> Other interesting facts can be found in the Red Sea Pilot book, published by</div> <div> Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd. (<U>www.imray.com</U>), and on the Cruisers website Noonsite: <U>http://www.noonsite.com/</U> </div> <bR> <div> There are also regular direct charter flights to many airports in Europe</div> <div> from Hurghada International airport (around 22km from El Gouna) for very</div> <div> reasonable rates or domestic flights to Cairo direct from our airport in El Gouna.</div> <div> Our travel agency in El Gouna, Pro Tours: <U>protours@orascom.net</U> can help with</div> <div> flights and also organise trips in Egypt, such as a Nile cruise in Luxor /</div> <div> Aswan, a trip to the Pyramids in Cairo, or Alexandria.</div> <div> Insurance companies shown below, we have WiFi for internet, satellite TV at each berth and telephone (telephone connection is extra). </div> <bR> <div> Hope this helps and please let us know if you would like to confirm. </div> <div> Kind Regards,</div> <bR> <div> Philip A Jones</div> <div> Marina Manager</div> <div> Abu Tig Marina</div> <div> El Gouna, Red Sea</div> <div> Egypt</div> <bR> <div> Tel: (++2) 065 358 0073</div> <div> Fax: (++2) 065 358 0040</div> <div> Mobile: (++2) 012 223 0090</div> <bR> <div> Email: <U>info@abutig-marina.com</U></div> <div> Web: <U>www.elgouna.com</U> / <U>www.abutig-marina.com</U></div> <bR> <div> VHF Channel: 73</div> <bR> <div> 27°24'.61N - 033°40'.94E (Admiralty Chart # 2375)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 57 WIDTH="82"><div> Dakare</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="103"><div> Price Revisions - Abu Tig</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> Greetings from El Gouna, kindly be informed that due to some increases in the government fees, the cost estimation for official fees for up to 1 month stay will be US$ 170 & For up to 4 month will be US$ 300 </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1272 WIDTH="82"><div> Soleil Sans Fin</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="103"><div> Pirate Party with EMYR, Girne</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> Dear Friends,</div> <bR> <div> As you know we will be attending the EMYR Costume Pirate Party dinner dance in Girne, Northern Cyprus. For the EMYR this is the biggest and most enthusiastic party on their itinerary. Each group within the EMYR is introduced and each group then has the opportunity to entertain the others with a skit, pantomime, song, poem, etc. We will be introduced and have the opportunity to entertain. </div> <div> Here in Marmaris the theme for our group that is building momentum is Barbarossas' Buccaneers. Some have already made and or purchased the makings of costumes. Having seen our group start this out enthusiastically we have put pen to paper for a suggested song for those in our group which choose to get involved and entertain the EMYR after our group is introduced.</div> <bR> <div> We have picked a song with an easy melody and no hard to reach notes. The lyrics have been marinised and will be easy to follow from a song sheet. The tune you will recognise. If Ben Rumson (Lee Marvin) can get away with this then so can we.</div> <bR> <div> The song we propose is "Wandering Star" from the musical Paint Your Wagon, here are the marinised words.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="708" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#333333 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 710 ><NOBR><div> We were born under wandering stars</div> <div> We were born under wandering stars</div> <div> Waves are made for rolling</div> <div> Sails are made to tack</div> <div> We've never seen a port </div> <div> That didn't look better looking back</div> <div> We were born under wandering stars</div> <bR> <div> Calms can make us prisoners</div> <div> And the wind can set us free</div> <div> Salt can burn our eyes </div> <div> Our fellow sailors make us smile </div> <div> Home is made for coming from</div> <div> For dreams of going to</div> <div> Which with any luck will soon come true</div> <bR> <div> We were born under wandering stars</div> <div> We were born under wandering stars</div> <div> We do know what pleases us and that is while at sea</div> <div> When we wave goodbye it's not forever just for now</div> <div> We were born under wandering stars</div> <div> Wandering wandering stars</div> <bR> <div> Calms can make us prisoners</div> <div> And the wind can set us free</div> <div> Salt can burn our eyes</div> <div> Our fellow sailors make us smile</div> <div> Home is made for coming from</div> <div> For dreams of going to</div> <div> Which with any luck will soon come true</div> <div> We were born under wandering stars</div> <div> We were born under wandering stars</div> <bR> <div> When we get to Egypt tie us to the quay</div> <div> For we'll begin to roam</div> <div> And soon you'll know where we will be</div> <div> We were born under wandering stars</div> <div> Wandering wandering stars</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="179"><div> <B> <A NAME="click_below_to_play_song"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <B>Wandering Star:</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>(You may control the volume and stop the playing if you wish with the control below.)</B></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <embed src="HTMLobj-2287/wandering_star_trimmed.wav" autostart="true" loop="true" width="145" height="70">  </div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> We have the CD aboard and available to lend for those that may wish to play it while singing the above version of the lyrics. We are as always open to other suggestions and put this forward as a suggestion to measure interest and enthusiasm for the idea. Your feedback is welcomed.</div> <bR> <div> Yours truly,</div> <div> Bill Cote and Jean Panepinto</div> <div> s/y SOLEIL SANS FIN</div> <div> Marmaris, Turkey. </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 453 WIDTH="82"><div> Dakare</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="103"><div> Finike Mooring Rates Calculator</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> Thank you very much for your kind e-mail. </div> <div> It is very nice to hear that you are organising a rally including Finike marina on its route. </div> <div> It is always a big pleasure for us to be a part of international yachting events. </div> <div> We will reserve berths for the rally boats on the requested date and assist their passport formalities. </div> <div> Check out and passport facilities will be provided free of charge (except any possible official charges) </div> <div> To give you an idea about the mooring fees, I'm enclosing a price calculator. You can also calculate </div> <div> our long term mooring fees from this table. </div> <div> Please, let us know if there is anything we can do for your rally (other than any financial suppots </div> <div> as Setur company do not give me this chance) </div> <div> Looking forward to hearing from you again. </div> <div> Yours Sincerely, </div> <div> Caglar Altuntas </div> <div> Marina Director</div> <bR> <div> <B>(</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC0033" FACE="Arial" ><B>Note:</B></FONT><B>    We have used the attached calculator which shows the cost to be about $25/EU20 for a 10 meter boat and $43/EU33 for a 17 meter boat.  </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CCFF00" FACE="Arial" ><B> [I am told that there is currently a 20% reduction in these prices for Levante Rally Participants and Bill (SSF) is trying to get an even higher discount.]  </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>To use the spread sheet:   </B><B>Double click on the table below to load it.  </B><B>Enter your personal info into the yellow areas.   ALSO:  for those of you a bit more inquisitive, a lot of interesting financial information can be gleamed about marinas in Turkey, currency exchange rates, etc.,  by purveying the various workseets included in the spreadsheet.  Dan and Karen)</B></div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 134 WIDTH="82"><div> Soleil Sans Fin</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="103"><div> Finike Haulouts</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> As you are aware our rally starts in Finike on May 10th. The marina in Finike has agreed to handle our clearing out at no cost. The marina has very competitive prices for haul out. For Soleil Sans Fin at 14.5 meters the haul out, pressure wash and re-launch after 4 days costs $576 USD. This is the cheapest price we could find amongst the marinas on the Turkish south coast that we contacted. Soleil Sans Fin is booked out for May 3. If you haven't yet organized your haul out you can contact the Finike marina at catunas@seturmarinas.com for a quote. Karen aboard Dakare is contacting the Finike marina to organise a setting sail party for May 9. Watch this space. See you soon.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="82"><div> Dakare</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="103"><div> Marmaris Wine Tasting Party</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> Pamukkale Sareplari will host a special wine tasting party for Levante Rally participants.  It will occur either on A-dock or the swimming pool area in Netsel Marina.  Saraplari reps will bring the wine and will be prepared to sell their wine to us direct at a reduced price (lower than in the discount stores.)  We ask that all attendees bring an bountiful horsd'euvre to share.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 396 WIDTH="82"><div> Soleil Sans Fin</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="103"><div> Egypt costs</div> <div> &</div> <div> Suez Transit Fees     </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> We have been working on lower costs and improved facilities in Egypt and can confirm the following for Port Said which is a better deal than we previously reported to you.</div> <div> We are now being told we will be in a marina rather than a portion of a commercial harbour. A year ago this marina was under construction, it now appears it is finished enough for us to use it. I am assured there is power, water and that the facility is secure. We can now consider doing some of our touring of Egypt from Port Said. The costs are as follows. </div> <div> 1. Entry into Egypt $52 US per boat, visas are issued upon entry.</div> <div> 2. Marina fees $13 US per boat per night.</div> <div> 3. Exit charges $20 US per boat</div> <bR> <div> For those that may be transiting the Suez after the 2005 levante basin has ended we have arranged the following prices for consideration.</div> <div> 1. $8 US per ton as measured by the canal authority.</div> <div> 2. $20 US per boat port clearance fee.</div> <div> 3. $128 US per boat ministry of transport fee.</div> <div> 4. $100 US per boat agents (Felix) fee.</div> <bR> <div> In Alexandria there is a newly finished French built marina that is now probably available. We will see Ron from Emperor in Marmaris starting on Sunday while he spends a week getting ready for the season. We will ask Ron to contact Mohammed in Alexandria and finalise this. Otherwise we will remain in our original spot in Alexandria.</div> <div> Enjoy the final few weeks of preparation before starting the cruising season.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 445 WIDTH="82"><div> Soleil Sans Fin and Dakare</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="103"><div> Crew List Template</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> Below is a sample of the Crew List Template.  You should have recieved an active Excel spread sheet via email.   When Printing, please use <I>Landscape</I> mode.  All fields are auto formatting so they will expand automatically -(no need to change field sizes.)</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="198c1540.png" border=0 width="705" height="340" ALT="Bitmap Image" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 445 WIDTH="82"><div> Soleil Sans Fin</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Varius Things</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> FYI we have a few extras available with our logo...</div> <bR> <div> 1no Polo size small 18 lira</div> <bR> <div> 6no Scarf 10 lira ( its plain white with one large logo and makes an excellent table runner or pillowcase if you don't want a scarf!)</div> <bR> <div> 3 no Vests size XL ( these have the logo on the back only and have blue trim. they are 55cm and fit me loosely but you have to take them up at the top on both sides to get a good fit on women as they are designed for men!)</div> <bR> <div> All of the above will be returned to the manufacturer if no one wants them as they were extras. Please let me know asap as I will return them next week. </div> <bR> <div> Also on the subject of pork... it is available in Cyprus and we have a Cypriot resident with us "Emperor ". I will ask him if we can arrange a large frozen pork delivery for all of us when we are there from his butcher. EU products are available in Cyprus. Alternatively pork is available in the supermarkets ( I have also bought quail there!). </div> <bR> <div> Otherwise after Greece the next available place for pork is probably Lebanon although I haven't bought any and definitely in Herzliya where I have bought. </div> <bR> <div> Hope this helps! Let me know on the merchandise! </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 702 WIDTH="82"><div>  <A NAME="soleil_sans_fin"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Soleil Sans Fin</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> SSCA Bulletin</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> Below please find an article sent to the SSCA in February  2005 for their Commodores Bulletin. They said it would be in the May issue.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> From Bill Cote and Jean Panepinto, Commodores</div> <div> SOLEIL SANS FIN, Mediterranean activities</div> <bR> <div> During the 2004 season we joined the Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Rally (EMYR) and enjoyed the seven week tour of Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, Israel and Egypt with a side trip to Jordan. For any who can join the EMYR it is an event not to be missed. For us these countries have been by far the most exotic of our time in the Med. We enjoyed it so much that in 2005 we are returning but this time for the entire season as there is so much to see. We only scratched the surface in 2004. During our winter stay here in Marmaris, Turkey, we have organised a group of 12 yachts that we will lead on the 2005 Levante Basin Cruise. Ten of these yachts are members of the SSCA, Soleil Sans Fin, Dakare, Equus, Ginny, Kelaerin, Moonraker, Two Step, Escape Key, Sea Swallow and Wayward Wind. We have been able to organise all our harbours and officialdom in advance through the Internet. Every harbour master and marina operator has been extremely helpful. We will keep all our organisation information and make it available to any SSCA members who wish to take this cruise in the future. We thank Hasan Kacmaz, organiser of the EMYR for the last 16 years, for paving the road ahead of us and making cruising the Levante Basin possible.</div> <div> Our cruise includes a combination of anchorages, new marinas and old historical town harbours and walls. The cruise will start about May 15 in Finike, Turkey and end in Alexandria, Egypt about mid August, along the way we will visit the Island of Cyprus, two harbours in Syria, two harbours in Lebanon four harbours in Israel and three harbours on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt. We will also take an overland trip through the Holy Land and into Jordan to enjoy the Red Sea. The crews on our group of 12 boats have been very active during the winter organising exotic land tours with various tour operators and have put together an exciting list of places that we will see including Palmyra, Crac De Chevalier, Damascus, Beirut, the Baakaa Valley, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Eilat, Aquaba, Cairo, The Pyramids, Luxor, Aswaan, Sharm Al Sheikh and many others. The cruise shirts and hats are nearly ready as are the boats. We look forward to an exciting season. You can see all the boats, the cruise planning and follow our progress at www.dakare.com/levante/rally.htm.</div> <div> Once again this season Soleil Sans Fin will be organising the Mediterranean Cruisers Net on 8122 at 0530 UTC each morning from April 1 to October 31. This season will include for the first time on the net lots of input from the Levante basin countries. If you are interested in Participating in the Net as a controller or as a weather person one day each week please contact us at soleilsansfin@aol.com </div> <div> Smooth Sailing.</div> <div> Bill Cote and Jean Panepinto</div> <div> s/y SOLEIL SANS FIN</div> <div> Marmaris, Turkey</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 225 WIDTH="82"><div> Soleil Sans Fin</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Finike Gratuity</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> Dear Bill, </div> <bR> <bR> <div> I've received the confirmation of 2 nigts free stay for 13 Levante Rally yachts. </div> <div> EMYR fleet will visit Finike between 10-12 May and will be consisted of 34 boats. </div> <div> I will renew the flyer on the marina notice board and I'll be glad if you mark Finike Marina on your chart when update the dates. (A course line indicating the rally route will also look nicer) </div> <div> Best Wishes, </div> <div> Caglar</div> <bR> <div> <U>www.seturmarinas.com</U><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >.</FONT></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 320 WIDTH="82"><div> Soleil Sans Fin</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Finike Details</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> Dear Friends,</div> <div> The manager of the Finike marina has hired a helicopter to photograph his marina on May 11. He has asked if we could dress ship with flags to enhance the photography. If you wish to help out please fly your flags.</div> <div> On May 10th the desk in the marina office will have a sign up list for the tour on May 11. If you are coming on the tour please sign up.</div> <div> Our group discussion on May 9 at 4pm will be held at a venue to be decided by Karen (Dakare). This will most likely be the same place as the 5pm get together (dinner, BBQ?) for our group.She will let us know during the day on May 9.</div> <div> When you call Finike marina on vhf 73 upon arrival please tell them you are with the Levante Basin Rally as they are co-ordinating the mooring.</div> <div> Fred (Escape Key) has suggested our rally use vhf 15 as the communications channel. If you want to find or call anyone standby on 15.</div> <div> Smooth sailing and we will see you soon.</div> <div> Bill Cote and Jean Panepinto</div> <div> s/y SOLEIL SANS FIN</div> <div> Finike, Turkey.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF99" FACE="arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 248 WIDTH="82"><div> Soleil Sans Fin</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="103"><div> More Finike Details</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="788"><div> Dear Friends,</div> <div> For those of you that will make it and judging by the weather forecast it will be most of you we will still have our group meeting on May 9 and the dinner following. Dakare intends to be here May 8 to finish with the organisation of the dinner. For those that decide not to be here on May 9 we will give you a brief summary of the group meeting when you arrive, The events held for us by the marina on May 10 and 11 are in addition to those on May 9th.</div> <div> Our time in Cyprus will not be shortened by the length of stay in Finike as we are not expected in Syria until May 30, allways weather permitting. This still leaves us 17 days to see Cyprus.</div> <div> If any of you seeTwo Step, Emperor or Kelearin in your travels please ask them to contact us immediately with their passport details for Syria.</div> <div> See you soon,</div> <div> Bill and Jean</div> <div> s/y SOLEIL SANS FIN</div> <div> Finike, Turkey<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF99" FACE="arial" > </FONT></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Special Interests Groups:</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="dive_sig"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#66FFFF" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>Dive Sig </B></I></FONT><I><B>   </B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > <img src="HTMLobj-303/aniGif.gif" border="0" align="bottom" width="160" height="160">  </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Chairs:  Chris (Ginny) and Jim (Kalearin)</div> <bR> <div> <B>Relevant Websites:</B></div> <bR> <div> The table below references websites that contain information pertinent to our Rally.  </div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="782" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000033 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 23 WIDTH="132"><div> <B>Source</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="333"><div> <B>URL</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="291"><div> <B>Comment</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> From Chris on Ginny</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="333"><div> www.divernet.com</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="291"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="291" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 ><NOBR><div> From Jim on Kelearin</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <U>www.gooddive.com/egypt/sinai_dive_sites.htm</U> </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="291"><div> here are some interesting dive sites on the sinai pen:</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 66 WIDTH="132"><div> From  Chris & Elaine on Ginny</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="333"><div> www.divernet.com</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="291"><div> The diving interest seems to be growing so those of you who want to check out dive sites, equipment tests etc the UK magazine DIVER have a useful web site</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 82 ><NOBR><div> From Jim on Kelearin</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <U>http://www.divernet.com/archaeol/0302alex.htm </U></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="291"><div> I was surfing through the travel section on the divenet site and found some interesting info on wreck diving in Lebanon and this page that is about diving in Alexandria. Anybody fell like checking out some underwater Sphinxs? </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 48 ><NOBR><div> From Jim on Kelearin</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <U>www.gooddive.com/egypt/sinai_dive_sites.htm</U> </div> <bR> <bR> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="291"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="48" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="291" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 514 ><NOBR><div> From Chris on Ginny</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="333"><div> <U>Diving Cyprus</U></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="291"><div>   Prices</div> <div> are as follows, in Euros:-</div> <bR> <div> PADI OPEN WATER COURSE</div> <bR> <div> Course - 363, Crew Pack - 66, P.I.C. 68</div> <bR> <div> PADI RESCUE DIVER COURS</div> <bR> <div> Course - 355, Crew Pack 55, P.I.C. 68</div> <bR> <div> Two Dives on the Zenobia Wreck are-;</div> <bR> <div> 138 including full equipment.</div> <div> 121 including only tanks and weights, however, if there are several of you</div> <div> that</div> <div> wish to dive the Zenobia then a discount price will be available when numbers</div> <div> are confirmed.</div> <bR> <div> I hope the above prices are of interest and if you have any queries please do</div> <div> not hesitate to contact me.</div> <bR> <div> Looking forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.</div> <bR> <div> Kind regards</div> <bR> <div> Tammy Fitzgerald,</div> <div> Manager.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 64 WIDTH="132"><div> Equus</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="333"><div> <U>Best buy for gear in Israel</U></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="291"><div> Mares dealer</div> <div> Dugit   036045034</div> <div> 250 Ben Yehuda St.</div> <div> Tel Aviv</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div>  </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Activities:</B></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="773" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000033 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="85"><div> Dakare</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="669"><div> Discussions have arisen about getting diving certificates, doing some preperatory open water dives here in Marmaris.  Anyone interested? </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 586 WIDTH="85"><div> Equus</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="669"><div> I have spoke to two of the dive schools here in Marmaris and will get back to you when I have compiled a list. The one dive master is due to visit me this weekend and then I will inform the group after I get his data. Would the interested parties please email me back with this information; country of origin, experience level and desired course itinerary (i.e. all open water or some pool training)and dates you would be available for the course. I have asked Stay dry, (See Below)</div> <bR> <div> We met with Servet Karnap Sunday afternoon, Jan. 23. Servet is the operator of Deep Diving School here in Marmaris, a PADI dive center. </div> <div> He offered the following package: </div> <div> 3-5 academic and in-pool sessions, followed by at least one open water dive, to PADI standards, perhaps 17 meters. There would be a "soft" exam, and assuming the minimum PADI standards were met, the issuance of a temporary PADI Open Water Dive Card, to be followed in the mail with the permanent PADI card. </div> <div> The price would be 300 Euros per person, with a minimum of 4 students. This price would include all equipment (including 5.5mm wet suits for the open water dive) and air as needed. The purchase of the PADI instruction book would be extra. He said that he would also give us a book to use however he would like it back or maybe we could get it copied. </div> <div> He would need to complete this course before mid-March, as the rest of March and April is his time to prepare his two dive boats for the upcoming summer season. We discussed perhaps starting Thursday, March 3, for the first academic session, followed by a pool session that same day. The target would then be to do three more pool sessions the following week, hoping to aim for the open water dive the week of March 14. </div> <div> For already certified divers who wish a refresher session, he would charge 50 Euros for each such refresher session (be it in the pool or open water). </div> <div> He seems interested in doing the work, and prepared to fulfill his obligations as Dive Instructor with individual attention. </div> <div> I also met with Nevzat Esen, operator of Professional Diving Centre also here in Marmaris, and also a PADI diving center. </div> <div> His rates are also 300 Euro for a certification course, all to be conducted in open water, also all equipment included. He would start off a beach (3-4 meters, with individual attention) and then progress to group dives off his dive boat. There would be two dives per day and lunch provided in his price. Academic instruction included. PADI certification upon satisfactorily completing course, as above we assume. </div> <div> His price for refresher divers would be 40 Euros per day. </div> <div> This second operator is willing to start the course immediately. </div> <div> Please respond with your preferences as soon as possible. This Thursday I leave Turkey for the month of February, and would like to complete these arrangements prior to that time. </div> <div> On a personal note I felt that the dive master Servet Karnap with whom I spoke today was more personal and professional. Lets swim! Cheers Patricia </div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Let’s get PADI certified in Turkey!</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="755" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000033 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="97"><div> <I><B>PADI DIVE COURSE</B></I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="78"><div> <I><B>ELAINE SV GINNY</B></I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="85"><div> <I><B>BILL SV SOLEIL</B></I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="88"><div> <I><B>ADRIENNE SV MOOSE</B></I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="93"><div> <I><B>RCHARD SV MOOSE</B></I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="99"><div> <I><B>PATRICIA SV EQUUS</B></I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="80"><div> <I><B>KAREN SV DAKARE</B></I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="90"><div> <I><B>JOY SV KELAERIN</B></I></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="97"><div> <B>Desired instructor</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="78"><div> -</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="85"><div> -</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="88"><div> -</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="93"><div> -</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Servet Karnap</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="80"><div> -</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="90"><div> -</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 ><NOBR><div> <B>Desired time</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="78"><div> Complete by March 12th </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="85"><div> Complete by mid March</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="88"><div> -</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="93"><div> -</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="99"><div> -</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="80"><div> -</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="90"><div> -</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="97"><div> <B>Own epuip</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="78"><div> Yes</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="85"><div> No</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="88"><div> No</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="93"><div> No</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="99"><div> Yes</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="80"><div> Yes</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="90"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="90" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B>Desired dive</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="78"><div> Cert</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="85"><div> Cert</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="88"><div> Cert</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="93"><div> Cert</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="99"><div> Cert</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Refresh dive</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Refresh dive</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="97"><div> <B>Experience level</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Needs cert</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Needs cert</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="88"><div> Needs cert</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="93"><div> Needs cert</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="99"><div> Needs cert</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="80"><div> Certified</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="90"><div> Certified</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="97"><div> <B>Nationality</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="78"><div> UK</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="85"><div> CA</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="88"><div> UK</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="93"><div> UK</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="99"><div> US</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="80"><div> US</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="90"><div> US</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="97"><div> <B>Taking medication</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="78"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="33" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="78" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="85"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="33" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="85" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="88"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="33" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="88" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="93"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="33" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="93" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="99"><div> no</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="80"><div> no</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="90"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="33" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="90" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> FYI: upon reviewing diving literature I have become aware that certain medication and medical conditions are inconsistent with diving, that is why I have included the taking medication line. I do not need to know your status however it may behoove you to talk to our dive instructor.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Fellow dividers this is a price sheet that Servet Karnap sent to me after our conversation today. Cheers Patricia </div> <div> ----- Original Message ----- </div> <div> <B>From:</B> <U>servet karnap</U> </div> <div> <B>To:</B> <U>sail621@yahoo.com</U> </div> <div> <B>Sent:</B> Sunday, January 23, 2005 5:33 PM </div> <div> <B>Subject:</B> diving course </div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="488" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>One Day Try-A-Dive</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080><NOBR><div> <B>Duration</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="73"><div> <B>Euro</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080><NOBR><div> <B>Pounds</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP ROWSPAN=15 WIDTH="13"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="13" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Diver</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>1 Day</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>55</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>35</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Non-Diver</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>1 Day</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>23</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>14</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Qualified Divers</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080><NOBR><div> <B>Duration</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="73"><div> <B>Euro</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080><NOBR><div> <B>Pounds</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Diver</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>1 Day</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>55</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>35</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Diver</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>3 Days</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>145</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>90</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Diver</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>5 Days</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>218</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>135</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Diver</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B>10 Days</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>420</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>260</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Non-Diver</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>1 Day</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>23</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>14</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Non-Diver</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>3 Days</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>58</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>36</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Non-Diver</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>5 Days</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>80</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>50</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Non-Diver</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B>10 Days</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>129</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>80</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Night Dive</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080><NOBR><div> <B>Duration</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="73"><div> <B>Euro</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080><NOBR><div> <B>Pounds</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Night Dive</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>1 Day</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>55</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>35</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER COLSPAN=4 HEIGHT= 39 ><NOBR><div> <B>%10 Discount if use your own Equepments</B></div> <div> <B>( Regulators, BCD, Wetsuit, Finns, Mask, Snorkel )</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER COLSPAN=4 HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="462"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="462" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP ROWSPAN=16 WIDTH="13"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="13" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Cource Name</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080><NOBR><div> <B>Duration</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080 WIDTH="73"><div> <B>Euro</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#008080><NOBR><div> <B>Pounds</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>Discover Scuba Diving</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>1 Day</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>72</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>45</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Scuba Diver Course</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>2 Days</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>185</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>115</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>Open Water Course Referral</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>2 Days</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>153</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>95</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Open Water Course </B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>4 Days</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>363</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>225</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>Advanced Diver Course</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>2 Days</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>225</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>140</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>Advanced Plus Course</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>5 Days</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>322</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>200</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>Rescue Divers Course</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>3 Days</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>274</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>170</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>Medical First Aid Course</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>1 Days</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>97</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>60</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>Master Scuba Diver Course</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>5 Days</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>435</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>270</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Divemaster Course</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B>12 Days</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>484</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>300</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>Assistant Instructor Course</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>7 Days</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>443</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>275</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Specialities</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>1 Day</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>97</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>60</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>Specialities</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>2 Days</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>145</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>90</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="240"><div> <B>I.D.C.</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>9 Days</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>1097</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="73"><div> <B>680</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=5 HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="476"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="476" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=5 HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="476"><div> Group packages are available on request. Our package deals can be tailored to suit anything </div> <div> from large clubs to small groups and individual divers diving over a couple of days. </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B> <A NAME="tour_sig"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I></FONT><I><B>Tour Sig  </B></I><I><B> <img src="HTMLobj-304/aniGif.gif" alt="Camel tune md clr" border="0" align="bottom" width="100" height="120">  </B></I></div> <bR> <div> Chair:  Joy (Kalearin) </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="743" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000033 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 ><NOBR><div> <B>Country</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="87"><div> <B>Reference URL's</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="576"><div> <B>Comments</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 32 WIDTH="54"><div> Turkey</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="87"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="32" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="87" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="576"><div> White Water rafting Trip (See Rafting Sig below)</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="54"><div> Cyprus</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="87"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="87" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="576"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="576" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1702 WIDTH="54"><div> Syria</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="87"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1702" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="87" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="576"><div> After discussing Syria with four of our boats in Marmaris earlier this month we are booking two tours with the operator in Lattakia. You will recall this operator will get our visas for us if we take a tour with him. These tours are as follows;</div> <bR> <div> Tour 1, depart 9 am June 1 and return 7 pm June 2. Tour Northern Syria including The Basilica of St. Simon the Stylit, Ugarit (the origin of our alphabet), the Salah Al-Din Fortress and then overnight in Aleppo giving us time to visit the souk(bazaar), the National Museum, the Citadel, the Christian Quarter and the great Mosque of the Umayyads.</div> <bR> <div> Tour 2, depart 9 am June 4 and return 7 pm June 7. Tour Southern Syria including Crac Des Chevaliers and then into the desert to Palmyra. We will stay in a hotel in the desert town of Palmyra and have the opportunity to see the ruins at sunset and again at sunrise, make sure your cameras are in top form for this. We will then continue into the desert lunching and shopping in a Bedouin tent and then an afternoon stop at the Bagdad cafe before entering Damascus. We will stay 2 nights in Damascus as there is so much to see including the Citadel, the Great Mosque, the souk and the National Museum. We will have time to explore parts of Damascus on our own before the bus ride back to the boats.</div> <bR> <div> These tour itineraries are not cast in stone we can revise them later as more of you have time to study what you would like to do. This suggested itinerary gives us a base line from which to firm up and negotiate prices.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Additonal Info:</B></div> <bR> <div> [ISO-8859-1?]Tour No. 1 ( Lattakia – Aleppo – Lattakia ):</div> <bR> <div> Day 1: Leave Lattakia early morning, drive to visit Ugarit, Saladin Castle, </div> <div> St. Semion Monastery. continue to Aleppo. Dinner & Overnight in Beit Wakil </div> <div> Hotel Aleppo.</div> <bR> <div> Day 2: Breakfast, Sightseeing in Aleppo: Museum, Citadel, Covered Bazaar, </div> <div> and Caravanserais. P.M. Drive back to Lattakia. </div> <bR> <div> Rate Per Person Sharing a Dbl / Twin room: 123 USD</div> <div> Sgl Supplement: 22 USD</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Services including:</div> <div> - One Night accommodation in Beit Wakil Hotel on H/B basis.</div> <div> - Transportation in A/C modern bus Starting Lattakia on Day 1, Ending </div> <div> Lattakia on day 2.</div> <div> - Excellent English Speaking Guide throughout ( Mr. Nabil Mallah )</div> <div> - Entrance Fees to the Sites mentioned in the program. </div> <div> - Tips for porters & meals</div> <bR> <div> - What is NOT included: </div> <div> - Lunches</div> <div> - Tips for guide & driver are not included.</div> <div> - All expenses of personal nature.</div> <div> - Anything not mentioned above.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> -----------------------------------------------------------------</div> <bR> <bR> <div> [ISO-8859-1?]Tour No. 2: ( Lattakia – Palmyra – Damascus – Lattakia )</div> <bR> <div> Day 1: Leave Lattakia, drive to Visit Tartus, the cathedral, continue to </div> <div> Krak Des Chevaliers, Drive to Palmyra, Watch the sunset, Dinner & Overnight </div> <div> in Heliopolis Hotel.</div> <bR> <div> Day 2: Breakfast, watch the sun rise, Sightseeing in Palmyra including, Bel </div> <div> Temple, Tombs, Lunch in Bedouin Tent, colonnade, Theater, Agora. P.M. Drive </div> <div> to Damascus. Dinner & Overnight in Fardoss Tower Hotel.</div> <bR> <div> Day 3: Breakfast, Sightseeing in Damascus including Museum, Omayyad Mosque, </div> <div> Street called straight, St. Ananias Church, St. Paul Window, Afternoon Free </div> <div> to enjoy and explore the atmosphere of the old city. Dinner & Overnight in </div> <div> Fardoss Tower Hotel.</div> <bR> <div> Day 4: Breakfast, Drive to visit Sednaya, Maaloula, Marqab Castle, continue </div> <div> to Lattakia. </div> <bR> <div> Rate Per Person Sharing a Dbl / Twin room: 235 USD</div> <div> Sgl Supplement: 55 USD</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Services including:</div> <div> - One Night accommodation in Heliopolis Hotel on B/B basis.</div> <div> - Two Nights accommodation in Fardoss Tower Hotel on B/B basis.</div> <div> - Lunch in A Bedouin Tent on day 2.</div> <div> - Transportation in A/C modern bus Starting Lattakia on Day 1, Ending </div> <div> Lattakia on day 4.</div> <div> - Excellent English Speaking Guide throughout ( Mr. Nabil Mallah )</div> <div> - Entrance Fees to the Sites mentioned in the program. </div> <div> - Tips for porters & meals</div> <bR> <div> - What is NOT included: </div> <div> - Lunches not mentioned in the program</div> <div> - Tips for guide & driver are not included.</div> <div> - All expenses of personal nature.</div> <div> - Anything not mentioned above.</div> <bR> <div> Should you need any further inquiry please do not hesitate to contact us, </div> <div> keeping in mind that customer satisfaction is of primary importance to us, </div> <div> and we are anxious to respond to your concerns with speed and courtesy. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Alaa Hallak</div> <div> Chief Executive</div> <div> Dawn Creative DMC</div> <div> Damascus - Syria</div> <div> Tel: +963 11 2241127</div> <div> Fax: +963 11 3316039</div> <div> GSM: +963 93 434343</div> <div> Website: www.dawncreative.com</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1680 WIDTH="54"><div> Syria Revised</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="87"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1680" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="87" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="576"><div> Dear Friends,</div> <div> We have been asked to again send out the details of our two tours in Syria. They are as follows. We need to give the tour operator a count of hotel rooms so we will be asking you your intentions during the May 9 group meeting.</div> <div> Later today we will be sending all of you a summary of mooring costs for the entire rally. This has been done for each individual harbour over the winter but a summary will come in handy..</div> <bR> <div> Tour No. 1 ( Lattakia – Aleppo – Lattakia ):</div> <bR> <div> June 1: Leave Lattakia early morning, drive to visit Ugarit, Saladin Castle, </div> <div> St. Semion Monastery. continue to Aleppo. Dinner & Overnight in Beit Wakil </div> <div> Hotel Aleppo.</div> <bR> <div> June 2: Breakfast, Sightseeing in Aleppo: Museum, Citadel, Covered Bazaar, </div> <div> and Caravanserais. P.M. Drive back to Lattakia. </div> <bR> <div> Rate Per Person Sharing a Dbl / Twin room: 123 USD</div> <div> Sgl Supplement: 22 USD</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Services including:</div> <div> - One Night accommodation in Beit Wakil Hotel on H/B basis.</div> <div> - Transportation in A/C modern bus Starting Lattakia on Day 1, Ending </div> <div> Lattakia on day 2.</div> <div> - Excellent English Speaking Guide throughout ( Mr. Nabil Mallah )</div> <div> - Entrance Fees to the Sites mentioned in the program. </div> <div> - Tips for porters & meals</div> <bR> <div> - What is NOT included: </div> <div> - Lunches</div> <div> - Tips for guide & driver are not included.</div> <div> - All expenses of personal nature.</div> <div> - Anything not mentioned above.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> -----------------------------------------------------------------</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Tour No. 2: ( Lattakia – Palmyra – Damascus – Lattakia )</div> <bR> <div> June 4: Leave Lattakia, drive to Visit Tartus, the cathedral, continue to </div> <div> Krak Des Chevaliers, Drive to Palmyra, Watch the sunset, Dinner & Overnight </div> <div> in Heliopolis Hotel.</div> <bR> <div> June 5: Breakfast, watch the sun rise, Sightseeing in Palmyra including, Bel </div> <div> Temple, Tombs, Lunch in Bedouin Tent, colonnade, Theater, Agora. P.M. Drive </div> <div> to Damascus. Dinner & Overnight in Fardoss Tower Hotel.</div> <bR> <div> June 6: Breakfast, Sightseeing in Damascus including Museum, Omayyad Mosque, </div> <div> Street called straight, St. Ananias Church, St. Paul Window, Afternoon Free </div> <div> to enjoy and explore the atmosphere of the old city. Dinner & Overnight in </div> <div> Fardoss Tower Hotel.</div> <bR> <div> June 7: Breakfast, Drive to visit Sednaya, Maaloula, Marqab Castle, continue </div> <div> to Lattakia. </div> <bR> <div> Rate Per Person Sharing a Dbl / Twin room: 235 USD</div> <div> Sgl Supplement: 55 USD</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Services including:</div> <div> - One Night accommodation in Heliopolis Hotel on B/B basis.</div> <div> - Two Nights accommodation in Fardoss Tower Hotel on B/B basis.</div> <div> - Lunch in A Bedouin Tent on day 2.</div> <div> - Transportation in A/C modern bus Starting Lattakia on Day 1, Ending </div> <div> Lattakia on day 4.</div> <div> - Excellent English Speaking Guide throughout ( Mr. Nabil Mallah )</div> <div> - Entrance Fees to the Sites mentioned in the program. </div> <div> - Tips for porters & meals</div> <bR> <div> - What is NOT included: </div> <div> - Lunches not mentioned in the program</div> <div> - Tips for guide & driver are not included.</div> <div> - All expenses of personal nature.</div> <div> - Anything not mentioned above.</div> <bR> <div> Should you need any further inquiry please do not hesitate to contact us, </div> <div> keeping in mind that customer satisfaction is of primary importance to us, </div> <div> and we are anxious to respond to your concerns with speed and courtesy. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Alaa Hallak</div> <div> Chief Executive</div> <bR> <div> Bill Cote and Jean Panepinto</div> <div> s/y SOLEIL SANS FIN</div> <div> Finike, Turkey.</div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1027 ><NOBR><div> Lebanon</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="87"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1027" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="87" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="576"><div> I received some info regarding a couple of options for</div> <div> a one day bus tour to Baalbek and Aanjar. The rest of</div> <div> the area is easy to see via local busses from Jounieh</div> <div> or Beirut. (Of course, this is all dependent on</div> <div> whether the region is settled enough for us to go</div> <div> there.)</div> <bR> <div> Option 1:</div> <bR> <div> Well noted that you will be approximately 24 persons</div> <div> who want to </div> <div> participate</div> <div> to Baalbeck and Anjar visits during June 2005 </div> <bR> <div> Visits of Baalbeck and Anjar with lunch.</div> <div> Number of persons in the bus: USD</div> <div> 15 - 19 persons: $65</div> <div> 20 - 24 persons: $60</div> <bR> <div> Above rates include:</div> <div> - Transportation in air conditioned bus with driver</div> <div> - All entrance fees</div> <div> - Guidance fees</div> <div> - Lunch including 1 glass of Arak or one Soft drink</div> <div> per person.</div> <div> - VAT (10%)</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> Option 2:</div> <bR> <div> Dear Mr. Joy,</div> <bR> <div> Further to your mail of yesterday, kindly note that</div> <div> transportation cost</div> <div> during the day of Baalbeck is already include in the</div> <div> rates mentioned in </div> <div> my</div> <div> mail of yesterday</div> <bR> <div> - The valley that you ask about is the Quadisha</div> <div> valley. If you want to</div> <div> include this visit, the group will go to Baalbeck and</div> <div> after from the </div> <div> road of</div> <div> Cedars to Kozhaya whish is a part of Quadisha valley.</div> <div> The group will </div> <div> visit</div> <div> only Kozhaya monastery.</div> <bR> <div> In this case, departure must be done at 07.00 in the</div> <div> morning. The group </div> <div> will</div> <div> not visit Anjar. The supplement will be for this visit</div> <div> $3 per person. </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 560 WIDTH="54"><div> Israel</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="87"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="560" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="87" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="576"><div> Bill tells me that touring Israel by car is very</div> <div> feasible. There are a few of us interested in</div> <div> driving down to Elat via the crater and staying</div> <div> overnight in a Bedouin Tent along the way or way back.</div> <div> Anyone else interested in this, let me know. </div> <bR> <div> Egypt:</div> <bR> <div> Cairo is 200K from either Port Said or Alexandria. </div> <div> Was thinking that we could divide the trip up in half,</div> <div> by maybe doing an overnighter in Cairo, giving us two</div> <div> days to see the museum and the pyramids (all the tours</div> <div> squish this into one day with departure on the train</div> <div> to Aswan that night, including our drive from the</div> <div> port to Cairo -- way too hurried for my taste!!). </div> <div> Then leaving from Alexandria for the trip to the train</div> <div> station for the Nile cruise portion. Jim and I like</div> <div> to leave the beaten path from time to time and are</div> <div> exploring the possibility of doing the Nile portion</div> <div> totally on a Felucca rather than a cruise ship. Others</div> <div> interested in this possibility, let me know and I will</div> <div> get more details.</div> <bR> <div> As for the train trip to Aswan, it is always scheduled</div> <div> as an overniter. If we separate the Cairo/Luxor</div> <div> portions we can possibly do a day trip to Luxor.. If</div> <div> not we can opt to get sleeping cars, allowing us to be</div> <div> freshened up for the touring the next day. The</div> <div> sleeping portion would cost an extra $40 per person</div> <div> each way and includes breakfast and dinner.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="54"><div> Jordan</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="87"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="87" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="576"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="576" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 933 WIDTH="54"><div> Egypt</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> External Sites:  </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.hottraveltips.com/country/egypt/index.shtml" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.hottraveltips.com/country/egy"><U>Egypt Tour Info</U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="576"><div> As we write this Ron from Emperor is in Egypt for a couple of weeks dealing with our arrangements. After he has returned we will send an update to all of you. Joy from Kelaerin has a contact in Egypt for touring. Please contact Joy with your touring ideas for Egypt.</div> <bR> <div> Hi fellow cruisers, </div> <div> Been doing some research on tours in Egypt. Most of the packaged tours are about the same as for sites seen, however, vary in price considerably, from top of the line Abercrombie and Kent at $700++ per person, to several like this one. I look for budget, however, want a good tour as well. Let me know what you think and I will stay in contact with these guys working out prices and itinerary. </div> <bR> <div> Joy,</div> <div> Yes , we can arrange a customized package to include what you need , here is what I suggest , I included transfer from / to port said , let me know if you wish to exclude it :<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFF99" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Day One :</div> <div> Early Morning pick up from Port Said and drive to Cairo </div> <div> Arrive Cairo and Start a tour with a private guide to the Egyptian Museum where the real golden treasures of the famous Tut Ankh Amon together with the main master pieces of our pharaohs are exposed. Then Visit the ancient great Pyramids of Giza , along with the steadfast guard , the Sphinx . </div> <div> Afternoon visit Khan el Khalili Bazaar </div> <div> Evening transfer to the Train Station , First Class Train to Aswan . </div> <div> ( Breakfast ) </div> <bR> <div> Day Three : </div> <div> Arrival Aswan and transfer to Nile Cruise ship. </div> <div> 4 Days 3 Nights ( Aswan- Luxor )</div> <div> Check in Cruise and visit High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk </div> <div> Afternoon Felucca Ride to Botanical Gardens and Outer View of Agha Khan </div> <div> ( Lunch & Dinner ) </div> <bR> <div> Day Four :</div> <div> Sailing to Edfu & Kom -Ombo and visit temples </div> <div> ( Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner ) </div> <bR> <div> Day Five :</div> <div> Sailing to Luxor and visit West Bank ( Valley of Kings , El Deer El Bahari , Colossi of Memnon ) </div> <div> ( Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner ) </div> <bR> <div> Day Six :</div> <div> Arrive Luxor and visit East Bank ( Luxor Temple , Karnak Temple )</div> <div> Check out from the Nile Cruise </div> <div> Evening transfer to the Train Station , First Class Train to Cairo . </div> <div> ( Breakfast ) </div> <bR> <div> Day Seven :</div> <div> Arrival Cairo and transfer to Port Said .End of Service. </div> <div> ( Breakfast ) </div> <bR> <div> <U>Includes :</U> </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Private Transfer Port Said / Cairo / Port Said </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Full Day Tour in Cairo </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">First Class Train Cairo / Aswan - Luxor / Cairo </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Three Nights onboard Deluxe Four Stars Nile Cruise on F.B basis. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Cruise Sightseeing </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Entrance Fees to All Sightseeing Mentioned </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Private Guide </div> <div> <B>210$ per person in Double</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 357 ><NOBR><div> Egypt - 2</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Alternative </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="576"><div> Here is a suggested Itinerary for a tour in Egypt. The source of the information is the Lonely Planet guide for Egypt, the itineraries section. The travel method can be a combination of bus and train or a car or van rental. The suggested duration is 7 days. The starting point can be Cairo or Alexandria but for the purposes of this discussion we will start in Cairo.</div> <div> 1. Travel south from Cairo to Luxor seeing the Valley of the Kings. Take a sail on the Nile on a felluca to Edfu. </div> <div> 2. Back track a little bit north to the Valley of the Kings and take the road east to Hurghada. Visit Abu Thig just north of Hurghada.</div> <div> 3. Take the ferry across the Red Sea to Sharm el Sheikh and enjoy the resort. Dive if you wish at the Ras Mohammed National Park on the southern tip of the Sinai.</div> <div> 4. Travel north to Mount Sinai and then on to St Katherines Monastery.</div> <div> 5. Travel north to Serabit al-Kadim to see the ruins, stop and swim at the Hammam Faraún springs</div> <div> 6. Travel north through Suez and then onto Cairo.</div> <bR> <div> Suggested night time stop overs are; Luxor, Hurghada, Sharm el Sheikh (2 nights) and then the Moon Beach Resort Hotel in Ras Sudr on the west coast of the Sinai.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="54"><div> Other</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="87"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="87" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="576"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="576" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B> <A NAME="wine_tasting_sig"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I></FONT><I><B>Wine Tasting Sig  </B></I><I><B> <img src="HTMLobj-305/aniGif.gif" alt="Cork Screw" border="0" align="bottom" width="60" height="100">  </B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="741" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000033 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 23 WIDTH="71"><div> <B>Boat</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="161"><div> <B>Location</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="483"><div> <B>Comment</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 267 WIDTH="71"><div> Dakare</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="161"><div> <B>Marmaris</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="483"><div> Karen and I, Bill and Jean and about 38 other yachties just got back from the Pamukkale Vineyard trip. It was great fun and so were the wine discounts. We struck up a nice relationship with the owner of the vineyard and based upon that we will try to organize a closed party for the Levante Rally people if there is enough interest. </div> <bR> <div> In order to do this, I will need to know ASAP, the earliest date that each of you would be available to participate in such a party here in Marmaris. Based upon the information you provide, Karen and I will try to organize the vineyard to come to Netsel, probably A dock, on a day convenient to all. I suspect that this will not be until the April time frame or later, so please let me know when you will be available. If not interested, please indicate the same so we will not be anticipating a response from you. </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 76 WIDTH="71"><div> Dakare</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="161"><div> <B>Netsel Marina</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="483"><div> Pamukkale Saraplari Vineyards will host a special wine tasting party for members and crew of the Levante Basin Rally on April 22 at 4PM.  This is a closed party for us and our guests.  If you can attend, pls bring a plate  to share.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 208 WIDTH="71"><div> Soleil Sans Fin</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="161"><div> <B>Southern Cyprus, Lebanon and Israel</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="483"><div> We have the wine touring guide for southern Cyprus and will be driving it. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join us. We will rent a van big enough to haul all the wine back to our boats. The tour takes three days of driving into the most scenic areas of Southern Cyprus and includes monasteries and old vineyard farms.</div> <bR> <div> Lebanon has a good wine producing industry and our organised tours will include these stops.</div> <bR> <div> Israel has good wine production and as you tour the country in your rented car or van you can make these vineyards destinations.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B> <A NAME="medical_sig"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I></FONT><I><B>Health and Safety   </B></I><I><B> <img src="HTMLobj-306/aniGif.gif" alt="Mortar & Pistol" border="0" align="bottom" width="100" height="100">  </B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> Chair (Manny on Moonraker)</div> <div> and auxilliary Chair: (Salah Yashruti- M/V Liljana),  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC0033" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Note:</B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Arial" ><B> I have been informally informed that Sallah wishes to ammend what I have written below.  He will do so upon his return.  Until then, pls accept what I have transcribed with limited credence until that time.  Thanks- Dan</B></FONT></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="775" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000033 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 931 WIDTH="763"><div> <B>Medical Guidance:</B></div> <bR> <div> 1/20/04 - Dan on Dakare just completed an interview with Salah concerning preparatory issues for the rally wrt health and welfare.  The material that follows is Dan's first cut of his interview with Salah. Pls excuse any mispellings or misrepresentations.   Salah has not had a chance to review and correct the material that follows prior to his departure.  Salah will return late Febriary.  Upon Salah's return, he will review the material that follows and make corrections as necessary.  Sooooo, for the time being, please consider this material to be a straw man.   Salah has also indicated that after his return he is willing to have a special meeting for Rally participants to discuss issues wrt:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Illness</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Accidents/Trauma</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Alergic Reactions</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Preparatory Strategies</div> <bR> <div> In addition, Salah has offered to field both general and personal questions  from Rally members.  He also offered to review the medical first aid kits of rallly members for those who would like to have such inspections performed.  This meeting will be scheduled  sometime in the beginning of March.  Furhter definition of all of these points await Salah's return.</div> <bR> <div> I would like to take this opportunity to thank Salah for his support. It is nice to know that we have him on board.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> General Guidance:</div> <bR> <div> Other than coordinating with your personal physician, especially if you have specific conditions that must be taken into consideration, Salah believes strongly that no special inoculations needs to be performed for the Levant Basin countries if your inoculations are in accordance with your home country.  He did suggest the following however:</div> <bR> <div> Tetanus is a big problem.  If your tetanus shots are 5-10 years old, you should consider getting a booster shot.</div> <bR> <div> Hygiene is of extreme importance:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Watch what you put in your mouth and the cleanliness of your hands when you do it.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Do not pet animals without washing after petting animals.  They carry many germs in those regions.  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Do not use public hand towels to dry your hands in restaurants.  Use paper towels  or bring something with you</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Excise to the greatest degree possible hygienic habits</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Have something to take if you show symptomatic problems:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Take Lomotil or Imodium AD upon first signs of gastronomical /intestinal problems.  Take 2 tablets immediately followed by no more than 4-6 tablets / day.   These medications should slow down the activity of the gastrointestinal track.  Do not take these medications if you do not have cramps and diarrhea.  If you are constipated stop taking the pills.  What is making you sick could be a virus or a change in diet.  You could have Travelers Intestinal Flu or Traveler's Diarrhea.  If the latter is the case you can deal with the problem logically.  Amend your diet, reduce spices and / or alcohol.  Else, if you are taking medication and no change is seen in less than 48 hours,  antibiotics should be considered. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899ffff00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Take  Tetracycline ( or long lasting Vibramycin) or amoxicillin.  If the situation doesn't improve, seek medical help, do not continue to self medicate.  Be careful of allergic reactions that can be caused by drugs, fatty foods, pets/animals, dust,  etc.  You should already be aware of these problems if you currently have them.  For people with high blood pressure or heart problems be sure to have a  blood pressure measuring device in your medical chest.  </div> <bR> <div> For those requiring inoculations, Salah believes that they can be obtained locally at the Marmaris pharmacies.  He indicated that  a Tetanus booster shot should run about TL7.5</div> <bR> <div> Upon his return he will be happy to provide further assistance if necessary.</div> <bR> <div> Salah also offered to be available for consultation via SMS during the Rally.  The current thinking is that if an emergency arises, that the concerned party would send Salah an SMS message and Salah would respond setting up a better form of  impromptu communications.  details will be worked out upon Salahs's return.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Note: </B><B> The following health information has been provided by Manny on Moonraker.  It was prepared by Moonraker's Health Center in the United States.  It is quite comprehensive.  Please note that the orignal TiFF images supplied by Moonraker were scanned by OCR and some corrections were applied.  I have included the original TIFF images as an alternative viewing mechanism.   The text documents have been stored in MSWord format.  Although I cannot vouch for every machine that may access these files, you should be able to both view and download (and save) these files to your hard drive.  Downloading of the text file is much faster than downloading the TIFF files. </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I><B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="750" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000033 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="123"><div> <B>Topic</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="225"><div> <B>Comment</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="189"><div> <B>Text Documents</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="180"><div> <B>Tiff Documents</B></div> </tD> 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VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="Resource-151/Third.doc" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Resource-151/Third.doc"><U>Resource-151/Third.doc</U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="180"><div> <A HREF="Resource-151/Tiff3.tif" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Resource-151/Tiff3.tif"><U>Resource-151/Tiff3.tif</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></I></div> <div> <B>(Hint:  Text docs come up in their own window while Tiff images come up within the current page.  When viewing Tiff images, use the Exporer return arrow to return to the website, otherwise, if you quit as you may in the text window you will close down the webpage - don't ask me why, it's just the way it is<G>.)</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>From the experienced desk of Soleil Sans FIn:</B></div> <div> Remember that we all will be loosing buckets of water through perspiration. We will be drinking bottled water which will leave our bodies very low on minerals required for proper body function. We found a powdered product in Greece named ALMORA. This small envelop dissolved in a cup of cold water each morning tops you up for the day. It is like drinking a couple of gallons of Gatorade. There are other products available, please consult with your doctor or pharmacist.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="759" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000033 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 509 WIDTH="747"><div> Personal Experiences wrt Vaccinations here in Marmaris:</div> <bR> <div> I had read all of the material presented above, as well as reviewing the cruising books we have on the Mid East.  Needless to say, the more info I got, the more confused things seemed to be.    From the cruising guides I got the follwoing recommended shots:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099ffff00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Tetanus</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099ffff00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Dyptheria</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099ffff00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Booster - Polio</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099ffff00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Typhoid</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099ffff00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hepatitis A</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099ffff00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hepatitis B</div> <bR> <div> The physician Dr. Izmut at:</div> <bR> <div> <B>AhuHetman Hospital (Private)</B></div> <div> <B>Hatipirimi # 167 Marmaris</B></div> <div> <B>Phone 252-413-14-15 </B></div> <bR> <div> recommended that I first take a Hepatitis B blood test to see if I needed a booster.  They also recommended that I get a new Tetanus and Hepatitis A shot.  They indicated that they did not believe that I needed the Dyptheria and the Polio booster shots.  Finally, they indicated that only the public hospitals could give a Typhoid shot  and they recommended that I go to the hospital  near Tansas.   </div> <bR> <div> Dan</div> <div> S/Y Dakare</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="logo___rally_sailor_s_bag"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Logo & Rally "Sailor's Bag"   </B></I><I><B> <img src="HTMLobj-307/aniGif.gif" alt="Man Wearing Barrel Md Clr" border="0" align="bottom" width="120" height="170">  </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Chair:  Karen (Dakare) & Jean (Soleil Sans Fin)  Work is underway to finalize the design which is like to include the name of the countries we will visiting in a circular format with the logo below contined with the center.  Also, it is likely that the names of the participating boats ill also be included.  If you have any suggestions, please contact Karen of Jean.  Artistic Contributions provided by Richard on Moose.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I>Levant Basin Rally 2005</I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Candidate 1</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="158ded60.png" border=0 width="478" height="470" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Candidate 2</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="8e348a60.png" border=0 width="328" height="422" ALT="CorelDRAW 10.0 Graphic" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Please note that the above logo is a work in progress.  It was posted to the website to provide strawman input to Rally participants.  Please provide your  comments  to Jean (Soleil Sans Fan), Karen (Dakare) and Richard (Moose.)</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Candidate 3</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="8e44a450.png" border=0 width="330" height="325" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>...And the winner is Candidate 3!!!</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="759" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000033 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="747"><div> The last logo has been selected.  Jean on Soleil Sans Fin is taking orders for polo shirts, hats, scarfs, and flags.  Please place your order with her no later than March 14th.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 867 WIDTH="747"><div> Levante Basin Logo Gear</div> <bR> <div> We are ordering polo shirts, ladies tank top/mens vests, Boat Banner , baseball caps and ladies scarves with our Levante Basin Rally 2005 logo at a shop here in Marmaris. At the request of the ladies the scarf and tank top/vest were added. If you want your boat name also embroided on these items this can be arranged individually at the shop in Marmaris after delivery. Price TBA. </div> <bR> <div> In order to get the sizes correct we request you measure your favorite shirt just below the armpits and we will determine your size M,L, XL, XXL . Turkish sizes run small! </div> <bR> <div> Due to the many colors of the flags in this logo all logos will be embroided not silk screened. All shirts will be of best quality available. Allow for some shrinkage. </div> <bR> <div> The details are as follows: </div> <bR> <div> Polos - white with dark blue collars . Small logo on front (reduced logo without the flags), full flag logo on back. Please specify size by CM's. Cost 18 lira each.</div> <bR> <div> Ladies Tank/ Men's vest - white with blue trim. Embroided full flag Logo on back. Please specify size by CM's. Cost 8 lira each.</div> <bR> <div> Vertical Boat Banner - White 150 cm high with 2 no 30 cm embroided full flag logos on top and bottom on reverse side. Cost 30 lira each. </div> <bR> <div> Ladies scarf - white with one embroided logo. 150cm long. Cost 10 lira</div> <bR> <div> Baseball cap - white with navy brim. Made of lightweight material with again small embroided logo(no flags) . Cost 7 lira each.</div> <bR> <div> There is no requirement to purchase any of these items, all are sold at cost and prices are based on estimated quantities. However it would be great if all boats would at least purchase a boat banner to fly in harbors. </div> <bR> <div> Also each boat regardless of whether you order any of the above will be asked to contribute 45 lira to cover the cost of some giveaway items, mostly hats which we will have made to present to harbor and marina officials who have helped out our rally. It's a small cost to pay for in some cases free or reduced cost facilities. We hope all participants will agree. </div> <bR> <div> We will need payment of all items upon ordering. Orders are requested by 11 March so that we can have delivery by end March. For boats NOT in Marmaris before 11 March please contact us separately regarding your order or arrange payment through a friend in the rally. </div> <bR> <div> The design and selection of all these items has been a group effort by the Rally members here in Marmaris in particular thanks to Moose for his expertise in computer logo design.</div> <bR> <div> Bill Cote and Jean Panepinto</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 209 WIDTH="747"><div> Our merchandise has been promised for Tuesday April 12. As you know we have had to develop unique identification for each boat and identity tags for each person to distinguish us from those that say they will be tagging along. This along with the copying and binding of our cruising guide has meant that we need to collect an additional 20 Turkish Lira from each boat to cover the costs. By copy of this e-mail we ask that someone from Yacht Marine collect this from Kelearin, Ginny, Moonraker, Equus and Moose, Emperor is fully paid up. Please let us know when this is available for collection.</div> <div> In addition we need to develop a standard spreadsheet for the crew lists that we will need to provide in a uniform manner in each port. Could someone with excel capabilities please contact us a we need help to produce this and distribute it to each boat.</div> <div> Once we have received the delivery of the merchandise we will send out our last newsletter before meeting in Finike. </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="weather_sig"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Weather Sig  </B></I><I><B> <img src="HTMLobj-308/aniGif.gif" alt="Happy Sun Md clr" border="0" align="bottom" width="75" height="75">  </B></I></div> <bR> <div> Chair:  Steve (EQUUS)</div> <bR> <div> Steve will be the coordination point for weather information during the rally.   A strawman plan for the rally is to have a weather chat on VHF radio on all pertinent days.  Steve has volunteered to access weather via the Internet and this information would be augmented by others (NAVTEX Reports, GRIB files, and direct feed NOAA Satellite Pictures.)  Individuals who can provide weather information for the rally are urged to contact Steve.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> Our Weather Couldn't Be Better!!!</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="742" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000033 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 513 WIDTH="730"><div> <IMG SRC="228bc900.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="400" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Weather satellite Picture taken real-time (morning, Tuesday, May 10, 2005) on board Dakare  from the NOAA Weather APT Satellite # 17 </B></div> <bR> <div> (Notice the clouds over Croatia)</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="music_and_art_sig"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#33FFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Music and Art Sig</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Chair:  Richard (Moose)</div> <bR> <div> Richard has taken on the responsibility of coordinating the song(s) that we will sing as part of our entertainment for the EMYR Girne Pirates Party.  Any suggestions should be coordinated through him.  Any ideas for music and entertainment within our group should aslo be coordinated with Richard.  Richard, by the way, is now a Dj on the Yacht Marine radio station and braodcasts his favorite country/western music at 8PM on Thursdays.  Tuine in.</div> <bR> <div> Richard is also spearheading the effort to finalize the graphics / logos for our shirts.  Pls contact him if you have any suggestions.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="misc_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#33FFFF" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>Misc.</B></I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>The material below will be entered by date submitted and will reflect various miscellaneous inputs from Rally Members</B></I></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="917" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000033 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="44"><div> <B>Date</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="102"><div> <B>Contributor</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><div> <B>Subject</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="586"><div> <B>Comment</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 148 ><NOBR><div> 1/17/05</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Soleil Sans Fin</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>Harbors in Cyprus</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="586"><div> The harbor master for Latzi, Southern Cyprus is also the harbor master in Paphos (We met him there last summer). He is concerned about all 12 of our boats being able to fit into the new Latzi marina as it is nearly booked with residents. As a back up only he has suggested that some of us may have to moor in Paphos while the balance are in Latzi. We will know the final number when I call him before we leave Finike. There is a beautiful anchorage between Paphos and Latzi, Fontana Amorosa (fountain of love) which is perfect for swimming snorkeling and diving (we anchored there for a couple of nights last summer) so we can make a 4 or 5 day combination with these three stopping points in Southern Cyprus. The GPS waypoint for Paphos is 34 45 1N 32 24 4E (We spent a wonderful week in this harbour last summer). The waypoint for the Fontana Amorosa anchorage is 35 05 166N 32 18 384E.  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1139 ><NOBR><div> 1/26/05</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="102"><div> Dakare</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>After the rally, Abu Tig</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="586"><div> Thank you for your enquiry with regards to berthing at Abu Tig Marina. I can confirm we have available berthing for the period you mentioned at a rate of US$ 150 per month or US$ 10 per day. Water will be charged at US$ 4.50 per 1000 lit and Electricity at US$ 0.135 per kWh (these rates apply to vessels under 16m LOA only and are subject to 10% Gov. Sales Tax so hope you can squeeze into a 16m slot!?).</div> <bR> <div> Coming from the North, the boat will need to check in at Port Said or Port</div> <div> Tawfik (Suez) before you arrive at the marina (All boats must check into a</div> <div> Port of Entry before arriving at the marina). Get the Shipping Agent to make</div> <div> a sailing permit for 'Hurghada' and come straight to the marina. Once the</div> <div> boat is are here we will get an Agent to complete the papers required from</div> <div> Hurghada Port.</div> <div> All foreign flagged boats are liable for a Customs Fee, which will be done</div> <div> with the Agent in Hurghada, along with the other paperwork.</div> <bR> <div> Customs Fee:</div> <bR> <div> LE 250 for the first four months</div> <div> LE 500 for the next four months</div> <div> LE 1000 for the final four months</div> <div> LE 100 for yachts staying less than one month (you can not pay month by</div> <div> month - either 1 month or 4 months)</div> <bR> <div> Rough Cost Estimation for Official Fees for up to 1 month stay (US$ 150),</div> <div> Cost Breakdown: Agency Fee US$ 60, Various Port Fees (calculated on LOA and</div> <div> tonnage), etc US$ 65, Customs Fee (1 month) & stamps US$ 25, (Passport Visa's</div> <div> are extra US$ 20 for each Passport).</div> <bR> <div> For a longer stay, you will have to pay around US$ 250 for each 4 month</div> <div> period, plus the Customs Fee on top (e.g. first 4 months add LE 250, next 4</div> <div> months add LE 500 and so on). This US$ 250 includes all the various fees in</div> <div> Hurghada Port and the Agency fee. Foreign flagged boats may stay up to one</div> <div> year from the date of arrival. After the one year boats need to be bonded</div> <div> for four months or leave the country for the same period.</div> <bR> <div> The Agent in Port Said for the Suez Canal is; Mr. Nagib Latif, Felix</div> <div> Maritime Agency, Tel: +20 66 333 132, Fax: +20 66 333 510, Mobile: +20 12</div> <div> 211 9365, Email: <U>flx@intouch.com</U>. The transit of the Suez Canal for the</div> <div> average size cruising yacht should cost you around US $ 450, including the</div> <div> Agent and all the other additional fees.</div> <bR> <div> Other interesting facts can be found in the Red Sea Pilot book, published by</div> <div> Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd. (<U>www.imray.com</U>), and on the Cruisers website Noonsite: <U>http://www.noonsite.com/</U> </div> <bR> <div> There are also regular direct charter flights to many airports in Europe</div> <div> from Hurghada International airport (around 22km from El Gouna) for very</div> <div> reasonable rates or domestic flights to Cairo direct from our airport in El Gouna.</div> <div> Our travel agency in El Gouna, Pro Tours: <U>protours@orascom.net</U> can help with</div> <div> flights and also organise trips in Egypt, such as a Nile cruise in Luxor /</div> <div> Aswan, a trip to the Pyramids in Cairo, or Alexandria.</div> <div> Insurance companies shown below, we have WiFi for internet, satellite TV at each berth and telephone (telephone connection is extra). </div> <bR> <div> Hope this helps and please let us know if you would like to confirm. </div> <div> Kind Regards,</div> <bR> <div> Philip A Jones</div> <div> Marina Manager</div> <div> Abu Tig Marina</div> <div> El Gouna, Red Sea</div> <div> Egypt</div> <bR> <div> Tel: (++2) 065 358 0073</div> <div> Fax: (++2) 065 358 0040</div> <div> Mobile: (++2) 012 223 0090</div> <bR> <div> Email: <U>info@abutig-marina.com</U></div> <div> Web: <U>www.elgouna.com</U> / <U>www.abutig-marina.com</U></div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 397 ><NOBR><div> 2/21/05</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="102"><div> SSF</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="152"><div> <B>Various</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="586"><div> Dear Friends,</div> <div> We are all watching with interest the developments in Palestine, Israel. Lebanon and Syria. This part of the world has never stood still for very long. None of us wish to sail where the political climate is too overheated. We will monitor developments and make safe decisions as we progress. It ma