Home Sweet Home

Home Sweet Home

by Holly Hendricks on Dec 15

The mechanics immediately got to work putting our sail drives and propellers back together. We were hoping to splash the following day. Ray kept a close eye on everything that was going on.... (read more)…

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Now What? Heading East for Cyclone Season

Now What? Heading East for Cyclone Season

by Holly Hendricks on Nov 10

We have since learned that Humpback whales slap their tails on the water for a few reasons—like communicating with other whales or marking their territory. It can also be part of their feeding strategy, helping to scare fish into tighter schools, making them easier to hunt. Once the splashing ceased…

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Hawaiki Nui Va’a: The 3-Day Polynesian Outrigger Race

Hawaiki Nui Va’a: The 3-Day Polynesian Outrigger Race

by Holly Hendricks on Nov 3

The lagoon quickly became a washing machine of wakes. These skilled athletes seemed to alter their course to use it to their advantage, surfing where they could to increase their speed. People were cheering, music was playing, and coaches were yelling over loudspeakers. It was a chorus of chaos! We…

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October 2024: Behind the Scenes Paid Content

October 2024: Behind the Scenes

by Holly Hendricks on Nov 1

We could not make water for four days after a storm with hefty rainfall brought significant runoff and debris into the anchorage.  We spent $690.00 to get an insurance addendum to cover a last-minute trip to New Zealand for cyclone season. After watching our weather window disappear in a matter of h…

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