A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 9/21/2024 - 9/28/2024 I’ve never seen more than two or three eagle rays at a time, so I was in awe as 30+ appeared from the depths! They moved so gracefully, seemingly unaware of my presence… (read more)…
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A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 9/15/2024 - 9/22/2024 The boat felt a bit steamy since we had to keep the hatches closed, so we set the table outside for dinner. Two bites in, and we saw them… termites! Flying around, everywhere. We ushered everyone inside and turned off all the lights. This wasn’t our fi…
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A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 9/08/2024 - 9/15/2024 From the top, we could see fields of pineapples growing out of the reddish volcanic soil. Taking the hint, we decided to purchase some from a stand on the side of the road on the way home. We later learned that… (read more)…
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By Thursday, we were ready for a change of scenery. Once everyone had their fill of coffee, we set sail for Moorea. Conditions started out… (read more)…
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A Week (or two) Aboard S/V Sabado: 7/21/2024 - 8/04/2024 The more remote the destination, the greater the magnitude of responsibility, and here, that notion is amplified by the lack of protection. Conditions in the Tuamotus change faster than I’ve ever seen and… (read more)…
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A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 7/14/2024 - 7/21/2024 We’ve become accustomed to life without a building in sight. It was surprising how easily we became irritated while anchored near this small village—we’ll need to get a grip before we sail to Tahiti… (read more)…
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A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 7/7/2024 - 7/14/2024 I began pulling up our chain while the boat's bow bashed up and down. How did the waves even get this big? This atoll is pretty skinny; I didn’t think this much fetch was possible… (read more)…
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A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 6/30/2024 - 7/7/2024 This way of life has become so fulfilling. Though stressful at times, there is joy and satisfaction in helping others and being helped… (read more)…
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