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
Tag: boating
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
Paradise
The smell of fresh homemade pancakes from a Betty Crocker cookbook recipe wafted through the galley of Nor’easter. I cooked … Continue reading Paradise
Somewhere in the Indian Ocean
I apologize to our followers for my failure to post blogs over the past few months, but since leaving Darwin, … Continue reading Somewhere in the Indian Ocean
Passage Notes: Port Vila, Vanuatu to Thursday Island, Australia (1550 NM “Nautical Miles”)
As you, our loyal readers, recline in your favorite chair savoring a morning coffee, or evening cocktail, depending on when … Continue reading Passage Notes: Port Vila, Vanuatu to Thursday Island, Australia (1550 NM “Nautical Miles”)
Viani Bay
We had been in Savusavu for almost a week. The refrigerator was full, the wine stocked, kava purchased and best … Continue reading Viani Bay
Fun in Fiji (keeping the alliteration going)
We left Tonga with a mild forecast of 15 knots of wind for the first 12 hours, decreasing when we … Continue reading Fun in Fiji (keeping the alliteration going)
Tales from Tonga
My dad held the boat off the steep cliffs of the small island that housed Swallows Cave. He had just … Continue reading Tales from Tonga
TOGO, TOGO, TOGO!
Have you ever swum in water 16,000 feet deep? It is a strange feeling when you can see 150 feet … Continue reading TOGO, TOGO, TOGO!
