Southward Bound

20 July 2016 | Steinbach
23 January 2016 | Mazatlan
19 January 2016 | Mazatlan
13 January 2016 | Mazatlan
07 January 2016 | Mazatlan
12 December 2015 | Mazatlan
24 November 2015 | Mazatlan
20 November 2015
18 November 2015
07 November 2015 | Mazatlan
25 October 2015 | False Creek
24 October 2015 | Stevenston Marina
24 October 2015
14 October 2015
13 May 2015
17 November 2014 | San Diego CA
09 September 2014 | Newport Or
02 September 2014 | Astoria OR
22 August 2014 | Port Angeles WA
17 August 2014 | Viscotia B.C.

Time goes on.

07 January 2016 | Mazatlan
Dean
Well, we are still here in Mazatlan. A new haul out date of the 12th to re-do the bottom has been set as there have been multiple problems occur. When we first went back into the slip, the bottom turned RED. The paint was suppose to stay blue! That all fell off like slime and the color went back to blue. Lynn noticed cracks starting to appear on the rudder at the top and also white patches near the bow. With a soft deck brush, we find that the white comes off in large flakes and it is also blue color as well! So, our yard manager comes for a look and thinks it is algae...I think it is another layer of paint. He has a diver clean the bottom and give a supposed definitive answer. For whatever reason, the diver only sees what he usually sees and not all the flakes that are coming off as well!!! He also tells our manager that there are 4 really bad spots (where the straps lifted the boat)!!! So, now we wait for a new bottom to be done. Also, our main sail has been held hostage for 2 months! We sent it with the jib to be looked at, stitched where needed and a small patch put on a wear spot. It was supposed to be back in less than a week!!! As yes, Mexico time. We hope...yes hope, to be on our way right after the bottom is done...destination unknown at the moment but it should be south of here. In the mean time, I have lost my pactor modem to some electrical issue and need to find a way to get my spreader lights to work again as well as my anchor light. Up the mast we go!! Good thing I am not afraid of heights.
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Vessel Name: Solastra
Vessel Make/Model: Pan Oceanic/Sea Star 46
Hailing Port: Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
Crew: Dean & Lynn Ducharme
About: Dean & Lynn fell in love with sailing while on a "Windjammer Barefoot" cruise. Since 1990 we have owned 3 sail boats, taken lessons and are currently preparing "Solastra" for a southern journey. Now retired, we eagerly await the beginning of our adventure.
Extra: This adventure begins in the middle of our dream. It would be difficult to start from the beginning. Join us now as we prepare to embark on an adventure that we are sure, will be full of suprises.

The Crew

Who: Dean & Lynn Ducharme
Port: Winnipeg Manitoba Canada