“Crikey Mate” – Steve Irwin
We tied a bowline into the eye of the mooring and put on our equipment. Our friend Gemma told us … Continue reading “Crikey Mate” – Steve Irwin
Tag: boating
The Cruising Dream Confronts Reality
Back in 1960, when I was just 9 years old, my favorite TV show was James A. Michner’s Adventures in … Continue reading The Cruising Dream Confronts Reality
Hangin’ With the Locals
After a long day last week on Hiva Oa fixing our propeller problem, Things that go “Klunk” in the night, … Continue reading Hangin’ With the Locals
Hiva Oa
After 20 days at sea, as the sky brightened, we could make out the outline of an island on the … Continue reading Hiva Oa
Squid Row
Here at six degrees south latitude, without access to Google, I am loathe to use famous quotations without first identifying … Continue reading Squid Row
Update from the Equator
Our second night out, the wind quit and we started motoring. The forecast was for more of the same, and … Continue reading Update from the Equator
“Never Fly Your Spinnaker at Night”
Never fly your spinnaker at night. Wise words, that we ignored at our own peril. Continue reading “Never Fly Your Spinnaker at Night”
Fish On!
Fish on – When crossing the Pacific ocean, it took us a day and a half of fishing before we caught our first tuna. Continue reading Fish On!
March 7, 2019: Day 4 – In the Groove
One of the high points of each day on board “Nor’easter” is the ritual of sending out requests via Sail … Continue reading March 7, 2019: Day 4 – In the Groove
Brandy
I fell asleep my last night on land before setting off across the Pacific to a band playing “Brandy” by Looking Glass drifting through the crisp California air. Continue reading Brandy
(Almost) Circumnavigation 