
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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