It was a whirlwind of discomfort: enduring bone-chilling temperatures at the helm overnight, battling difficult and rapidly changing conditions, and wrestling with the constant underlying fear that we were making the wrong decision… (read more)…
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This report provides the finalized power budget for Sabado, optimized for a tropical circumnavigation with two full-time crew members and occasional guests. The system prioritizes solar-only autonomy, achieving net-zero demand/generation in normal anchored conditions… (read more)…
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The script was born out of necessity during our time in Vava’u, Tonga, where we faced volcanic activity and health concerns. By integrating APIs and AI, it provides a "safety dashboard" tailored to our location, ensuring we're proactive rather than reactive. It's designed to run on a local server (e…
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In this post, we detail the timeline and decision-making process we experienced aboard our sailboat in Tonga during the July 2025 tsunami warning… (read more)…
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Ray’s phone fell out of his jacket pocket and into the ocean while trying to start the dinghy. I dove down to retrieve it, and… (read more)…
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Five of our favorite boat-friendly sourdough recipes you can make with minimal effort and equipment!…
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Ray warned me that the boat could get jostled if the whale decided to nudge us, and “I just need you not to fall overboard, Holly.” 😂 What an incredible moment! The whale slowly swam around our bow, eventually disappearing into the darkness… (read more)…
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We paid $115 to check into Tonga at Niuatoputapu. Since the island has no bank, we could not get local currency to pay the fee (no electronic payments are accepted). Luckily… (read more)…
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Although it was spectacular to witness, there can be negative environmental implications, like disrupting marine food chains and clogging intakes for cooling systems in… (read more)…
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