blackfoot Posted November 4, 2019 #1 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Does anyone know when Windsurf will be going into the yards for a long overdo refit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strenz Posted November 4, 2019 #2 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I do believe it is Wednesday. My sister is on the Surf now and she gets into Lisbon on Wednesday or I think it could be tomorrow. Very exciting. We are on the Surf 1/18 can't wait, she will be beautiful. Happy Sailing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipshot from Michigan Posted November 6, 2019 #3 Share Posted November 6, 2019 We're sailing on her 12/21. It will be our second time aboard, and I'm curious to see the changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russandcheryl Posted November 6, 2019 #4 Share Posted November 6, 2019 We sail 12/14 ... and are also looking forward to the changes 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minidonuts85 Posted November 6, 2019 #5 Share Posted November 6, 2019 We sail on 1/4 and looking forward to hearing your reports back! ^^^ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipshot from Michigan Posted November 27, 2019 #6 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Any word on whether the refit is proceeding as scheduled, with no surprise delays a la the Wind Star? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipshot from Michigan Posted November 27, 2019 #7 Share Posted November 27, 2019 W* must have heard me. Looking forward to seeing some pictures of the Surf's interior. https://www.facebook.com/62437291716/posts/10156805795556717?d=n&sfns=mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipshot from Michigan Posted December 20, 2019 #8 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Did the refit include upgrades to the Wind Surf's Wi-Fi and internet connection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipshot from Michigan Posted January 7, 2020 #9 Share Posted January 7, 2020 They were unable to offload all the construction debris before sailing from St. Maarten but did manage a cleanup while anchored off St Barts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandee2 Posted January 7, 2020 #10 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Love them. Keep the picture coming 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipshot from Michigan Posted January 7, 2020 #11 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Will do. Unfortunately I couldn't capture a visual of the sewage stench that perpetually permeated the stairway nearest our cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Morning Posted January 7, 2020 #12 Share Posted January 7, 2020 6 hours ago, Chipshot from Michigan said: Will do. Unfortunately I couldn't capture a visual of the sewage stench that perpetually permeated the stairway nearest our cabins. What room were you staying in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipshot from Michigan Posted January 8, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Misty Morning said: What room were you staying in? We were in cabins 134 and 136, and Delta was the stinky stairway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipshot from Michigan Posted January 8, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Forward stairwell and rusty vent grille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipshot from Michigan Posted January 8, 2020 #15 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Threadbare and stained cabin carpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipshot from Michigan Posted January 8, 2020 #16 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Fresh coat of paint: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandee2 Posted January 8, 2020 #17 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Thanks for the pictures. Nice Bird 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipshot from Michigan Posted January 8, 2020 #18 Share Posted January 8, 2020 1 hour ago, dandee2 said: Thanks for the pictures. Nice Bird 🙂 I took the bird photo during the St. Maarten America's Cup excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalong Posted January 8, 2020 #19 Share Posted January 8, 2020 18 hours ago, Chipshot from Michigan said: We were in cabins 134 and 136, and Delta was the stinky stairway. Ugh, we'll be in 136 at the end of March. Hope the stinky stairway issue is resolved by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipshot from Michigan Posted January 8, 2020 #20 Share Posted January 8, 2020 21 minutes ago, avalong said: Ugh, we'll be in 136 at the end of March. Hope the stinky stairway issue is resolved by then. Fortunately the smell did not permeate either of our cabins. I think it's "stack effect", and if memory serves has been a longtime Wind Surf feature. The worn/stained carpet picture was in 134. I don't recall whether 136 had new carpet (some cabins do). However, it did have temperature control issues and was often freezing. We had visits by the Hotel Manager (Andreas Pitsch, a gem of a guy) and other officers. Apparently there was a limit to what they could do. Design choices made 30+ years ago. We had a smooth ride and no complaints about vibration or noise. Lotta stairs to the upper decks (where the views are much better), though. Forget about waiting for the elevators. You can consider the stairs part of your daily fitness routine. Just choose a different flight when closed watertight doors don't limit you to Delta. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Morning Posted January 9, 2020 #21 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Chipshot, What did you end up doing in Anguilla? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipshot from Michigan Posted January 9, 2020 #22 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Beach day at Straw Hat. Highly recommended! They had lobsters waiting for us. I liked the look of the Frangipani Beach Resort. My wife was smitten by the Four Seasons. We should have made a right turn instead of a left when walking down the beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Morning Posted January 9, 2020 #23 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Did they have cray fish for lunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipshot from Michigan Posted January 9, 2020 #24 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I requested either lobster or crayfish and got lobster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipshot from Michigan Posted January 9, 2020 #25 Share Posted January 9, 2020 17 hours ago, avalong said: Ugh, we'll be in 136 at the end of March. Hope the stinky stairway issue is resolved by then. I forget to mention another problem we had with cabin 136. At embarkation there was an unidentified white powder on several surfaces. Housekeeping addressed it and acknowledged the cabin should have been completely clean before we arrived. Damage was confined to slowing down our unpacking and getting on with enjoying the ship. Cabin doors were often left open, and I was surprised to see how many passengers (mostly kids and young adults accompanying their families?) were living out of suitcases despite the ample storage available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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