Sharks, Skates, and Rays in Fakarava
This, the second largest atoll in the Tuomotus chain, is a magical spot. Only 37 miles long with a population … Continue reading Sharks, Skates, and Rays in Fakarava
Enjoying Nuku Hiva
We have spent the past several days since arrival clearing Customs (which took 3 days), reprovisioning, and hiking around the … Continue reading Enjoying Nuku Hiva
Fatu Hiva: Gem of the Marquesas
After an easy night motoring upwind 155 NM, we dropped anchor around 0900 in Baie Hanavavae, nestled among towering peaks … Continue reading Fatu Hiva: Gem of the Marquesas
Land Ho!
Saturday April 30, as I relieved Travis to begin my 2000-2400 watch, the fine SE winds had already decreased from … Continue reading Land Ho!
Day 14: Equatorial Crossing
Other than the event heralded in the blog’s title, it’s been a pleasant few days devoid of any drama. We’ve … Continue reading Day 14: Equatorial Crossing
Day 13: 3 degrees N (180 NM to equator)
As I hinted earlier, King Neptune never lets anyone cross oceans without first paying him tribute, and we’ve certainly paid … Continue reading Day 13: 3 degrees N (180 NM to equator)
Day 11: The Dreaded Doldrums
Last night, shortly after going off watch at 2000 hrs., a large squall line appeared on our Doeppler radar, and … Continue reading Day 11: The Dreaded Doldrums
Day 8: Just Another Routine 2850 NM Passage
With 1536 NM to go, we are nearing our halfway point, which puts us ahead of our scheduled 19 days … Continue reading Day 8: Just Another Routine 2850 NM Passage
1000 miles down, 2800 to go
Today is our fifth at sea. It is now 1600 hours, wind is 15-20 knots out of the north, down … Continue reading 1000 miles down, 2800 to go
Still Crazy After All These Years
Since sailing, motoring, and ultimately trucking “Nor’easter” back to Lake Erie from the East Coast last summer, my wife and … Continue reading Still Crazy After All These Years
(Almost) Circumnavigation 