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LONE STAR'S RETURN FROM CAPE HORN
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We successfully sailed down the Pacific Coast of South America, rounded Cape Horn, and are now working our way up the Atlantic Coast of South America.
| Vessel Name: |
LONE STAR |
| Vessel Make/Model: |
Custom 62 foot wooden ketch |
| Hailing Port: |
Houston, Texas |
| The Crew: |
Bo Huggins/Miles Thompson www.lonestarcapehorn@yahoo.com |
| About: |
Primary Crew (multiple voyages) - Sue Dolezal, Willie Johnson, Matt Fanning, Doc Hildreth, Bob Livermore, Merv Hartwick, Stephen Lack, Steve Gibson, Steve Baker, Casey Bergin, Troy Gateley. -----
Blog Editor - Barbara Thompson |
| Extra: |
Built in Cornwall, England. Launched after six years of construction in 1982.
Completed 12 year circumnavigation in 2000.
Maintained in bristol condition, and owned and sailed by original family.
Over 55,000 seamiles to date and still going!
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04 November 2009 | Yacht Club Argentino - San Fernando, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photo - LONE STAR out of the water in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 2009
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15 August 2009 | Yacht Club Argentino - San Fernando, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Image - Horse racing in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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31 July 2009 | Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Image - Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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29 July 2009 | YCA - San Fernando,Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photo - Changing the main engine fuel injection pump. July 2009
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05 July 2009 | YCA - San Fernando,Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photo - Varnish after complete stripping and application of ten coats. July 2009
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07 June 2009
Image - Monumental Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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10 May 2009 | YCA - San Fernando, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photo - "Mi Toyota" My primary means of transportation within the yacht club and surrounding area.
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03 May 2009
Sorry to have been out of touch, caught up with life at home. I will be returning to the boat in Argentina this week to prepare for repairs, survey, etc. I will update once I have laid my eyes on her again.
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01 March 2009 | LONE STAR
Photo - LONE STAR moored next to the pristine German Frers designed ketch HORIZONTE. March 2009
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19 February 2009 | LONE STAR
Photo - Our track to YCA - San Fernando. February 2009
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14 February 2009 | LONE STAR
Photo - LONE STAR moored at the Yacht Club Argentino, Darsena Norte, Bueno Aires, Argentina. February 2009
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09 February 2009 | LONE STAR
Photo - Approach to Puerto Buenos Aires, Argentina. February 2009
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09 February 2009 | LONE STAR
Photo - Thunderstorm off the port beam as we cruise our way up the Rio Plata to Buenos Aires, Argentina. February 2009
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08 February 2009 | LONE STAR
Photo - Full moon in the Rio Plata, Argentina. February 2009
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07 February 2009 | LONE STAR
Photo - LONE STAR moored at the Yacht Club Argentino, Mar Del Plata, Argentina. February 2009
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