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
Tag: Adventure
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 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
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
I’ve got a Mule, her name is Sal…
Ever since I decided to bring “Nor’easter” home via the fabled Eric Canal, I haven’t been able to get that … Continue reading I’ve got a Mule, her name is Sal…
Motoring “Nor’easter” Home
It has been ten months since we left “Nor’easter” in the loving hands of Jamestown Boat Yard (JBY), where it … Continue reading Motoring “Nor’easter” Home
A(almost) Circumnavigation 