S/V Blue Dawn of Sark: Circumnavigation I & II: SailBlogs

Before the Gale

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:59:49 -0600

To be Updated soon. (View Post...)

Sailing towards New Zealand

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

We are still motor-sailing at 5 knots, we know we are getting a bit closer; it's overcast and colder. It's putting us in the mood for NZ! We should be getting a stronger West to North-West wind soon which we were waiting for to speed us towards our destination. WooHoo... Everything good on board except for the fact that the plate at the head of the sail broke!! It was quite something too see the full main coming down but we were lucky that we were sailing to weather in very light wind. We have hooked up a strong spectra rope to take us to Nz and if this gives there is always the drill to make new eyes to attach the halyard to. Geoff had to go to the top of the mast to retrieve the halyard and was tossed like a puppet, very scary, he is so courageous! His legs were bleeding when he reached deck again... Unbelievable the strengh of the sea, I was holding the halyard while Geoff was fixing the sail and it lifted me off the deck several times? Hope we will be flying to New Zealand soon with that wind coming. Love to all, Geraldine & Geoff. P.S: Think of us in the cold, wet and bumpy seas... (View Post...)

Nuku'Alofa, Tonga

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:08:16 -0600

To be Updated Soon. (View Post...)

Tsunami: Everyone Ok in Vavau

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:22:46 -0500

It is early morning, I just woke up, and in my cloudy brain I do not seem to comprehend what I am hearing. The VHF is bursting with Tsunami Warnings!!! (Continued...)

Smiles, Giggles & Crafts: An insight into Tongan Life

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:51:12 -0500

I always wondered since I first visited those islands in 2000 why most of the Tongan are such strong and big people. (Continued...)