Wow. This is food for thought. The new administration might well change
the crazy policy that has been one of the major factors keeping Castro in
power. Some friends of mine did an illegal tour of Cuba via the Dominican
Republic and just raved about it. They hitch hiked around, people were
friendly and eager to talk to them and they got fed so much they hardly
spent any money (but gave away what they planned to spend). They never felt
any hint or fear of crime as they experienced in nearby islands. If their
experience is typical, this could change my feelings that I'm not much
interested in sailing south. My boat was designed for that part of the
world. All I would have to do is add lightning protection

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Roger Long

"Roger Long" wrote in message
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Wow. This is food for thought. The new administration might well change
the crazy policy that has been one of the major factors keeping Castro in
power. Some friends of mine did an illegal tour of Cuba via the Dominican
Republic and just raved about it. They hitch hiked around, people were
friendly and eager to talk to them and they got fed so much they hardly
spent any money (but gave away what they planned to spend). They never
felt any hint or fear of crime as they experienced in nearby islands. If
their experience is typical, this could change my feelings that I'm not
much interested in sailing south. My boat was designed for that part of
the world. All I would have to do is add lightning protection


I had a couple of friends get there via Mexico and via sail. They loved it.
I know there's a lot of history and well-deserved animosity from Cuban
Americans, but if they really want to have change, as you said, we need to
engage with the Cuban gov't. I just don't understand why the current admin.
is unwilling to talk to our enemies. Reagan talked to Gorbi. Nixon talked to
Mao. Heck, even Adams talked to the King George in 1785 I believe.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Dave" wrote in message
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On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:17:17 -0500, "Roger Long"
said:

Wow. This is food for thought. The new administration might well change
the crazy policy that has been one of the major factors keeping Castro in
power. Some friends of mine did an illegal tour of Cuba via the Dominican
Republic and just raved about it. They hitch hiked around, people were
friendly and eager to talk to them and they got fed so much they hardly
spent any money (but gave away what they planned to spend). They never
felt
any hint or fear of crime as they experienced in nearby islands. If their
experience is typical, this could change my feelings that I'm not much
interested in sailing south. My boat was designed for that part of the
world. All I would have to do is add lightning protection

Gee, Roger, I'm sure Fidel would be happy to let you become a citizen of
that island paradise.


Does he have to become a citizen to visit? FYI, it's Raúl I believe. Fidel
is just about dead.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Dave" wrote in message
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On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:41:37 -0800, "Capt. JG"
said:

Does he have to become a citizen to visit?

From the report it sounded like he'd be much happier if he could stay
there
permanently. Who wouldn't want to live in such a paradise? Those
malcontents
who have been jumping on boats for years couldn't possible know anything.

FYI, it's Raúl I believe. Fidel
is just about dead.

I don't presume to keep track of the internal politics of that particular
paradise.


Perhaps you should. It might be a good place for investment!

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Dave" wrote in message
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On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:17:17 -0500, "Roger Long"
said:

Wow. This is food for thought. The new administration might well change
the crazy policy that has been one of the major factors keeping Castro in
power. Some friends of mine did an illegal tour of Cuba via the Dominican
Republic and just raved about it. They hitch hiked around, people were
friendly and eager to talk to them and they got fed so much they hardly
spent any money (but gave away what they planned to spend). They never
felt
any hint or fear of crime as they experienced in nearby islands. If their
experience is typical, this could change my feelings that I'm not much
interested in sailing south. My boat was designed for that part of the
world. All I would have to do is add lightning protection

Gee, Roger, I'm sure Fidel would be happy to let you become a citizen of
that island paradise.

"Then the idiot who praises, with enthusiastic tone,
All centuries but this, and every country but his own;
They'd none of 'em be missed--they'd none of 'em be missed!"

Dave wrote:

Gee, Roger, I'm sure Fidel would be happy to let you become a citizen of
that island paradise.


Well said Dave, I wouldn't have expected anything less of you.

Cheers
Martin