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Sharks, Skates, and Rays in Fakarava
Fakarava, sharks, Tuomotus

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

Land Activities, Marquesas, nuku hiva, Pacific ocean, Society Islands

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

Baie Hanavavae, Fatu Hiva, Marquesas, Pacific ocean, Society Islands

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

Arrival, Marquesas, Pacific ocean, Society Islands

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!

Doldrums, horse latitudes, Marquesas, Pacific ocean

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
fishing, Marquesas, Society Islands, Uncategorized

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

Atlantic, Marquesas, Pre Departure, The Sailing Begins

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

Bora not Boring
Society Islands

Bora not Boring

This is the story of the events that lead to my eating brie cheese on the top of a mountain. … Continue reading Bora not Boring

Blood, sweat, and lack of water
Society Islands

Blood, sweat, and lack of water

I awoke after our restful day of snorkeling ready to take on the world. We needed to go on a … Continue reading Blood, sweat, and lack of water

“Crikey Mate” – Steve Irwin
Society Islands, Uncategorized

“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

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