Pacific Crossing Day 14: Feeling Frustrated
We tapped into the diesel jerrycans for the first time today, putting 40 gallons into our tanks, keeping 10 in reserve… (read more)…
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Pacific Crossing Day 13: The Doldrums
Dripping sweat, we tied and untied, tangled and untangled the lines. The sun felt brutal, and it was hardly 8AM. We finally got it up, only to be let down as… (read more)…
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Pacific Crossing Day 12: Our New Normal
I spent the afternoon thumbing through the “French for Cruisers” book we have on board, summoning my three years of high school French class knowledge before we arrive in French Polynesia… (read more)…
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Pacific Crossing Day 11: Hello, wind!
Last night was miserable. It felt like we were riding a mechanical bull for hours on end. It’s not particularly better today, but everything seems easier in the daylight… (read more)…
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Pacific Crossing Day 10: From Pollywogs to Shellbacks
A pod of pilot whales visited us just after sunset. I had a brief moment of panic when we first spotted them; I thought they were orcas, and after hearing so many reports of orcas attacking boats… (read more)…
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Pacific Crossing Day 9: Passing the Galapagos
I can’t believe it’s already day 9. I feel like time is flying by! I really enjoy passage-making. I’ve been racking my brain trying to think of something to compare it to, but… (read more)…
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Pacific Crossing Day 8: Engine Blower Failure
If something is busted on Sabado, it’s just in our nature to try and fix it. So, Ray took it apart at our cockpit table while I fetched whatever tools he needed and kept an eye on the helm… (read more)…
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Pacific Crossing Day 7: Getting in the Groove
Of course, it would be nice to have more wind, but we knew it would be like this between Panama and the Galapagos, so we can’t really complain… (read more)…
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Pacific Crossing Day 6: Better Than a Cubicle!
We started the engine for a bit after lunch but were able to turn it off shortly after. The wind has been such a tease… (read more)…
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