Adventures of Orcinius

11 September 2015 | HOME - Vancouver WA
24 August 2015 | 46 11.4'N:123 51.4'W, Port of Astoria Marina
22 August 2015 | 46 42.0'N:132 09,4'W, 330 West of CR Bouy, Astoria
21 August 2015 | 46 41.8'N:136 13.8'W, 500 West of Astoria
20 August 2015 | 46 22.82'N:140 28.00'W, East end of High
20 August 2015 | 46 22.80'N:140 28.32'W, Middle of High Same as Fish
20 August 2015 | 46 22.79'N:140 28.57'W, Middle of High
20 August 2015 | 46 22.7'N:140 30.2'W, 675 Miles West of CR
20 August 2015 | 45 57.6'N:144 54.0'W, East End of the High
18 August 2015 | 44 38.2'N:147 57.0'W, 1000 NM to Astoria
18 August 2015 | 43 31.0'N:150 28.0'W, 1126 NM to Astoria
17 August 2015 | 41 40.1'N:153 00.1'W, 1200 miles West of Astoria
16 August 2015 | 39 30.1'N:154 53.1'W, West end of the North Pacific High
15 August 2015 | 37 34.5'N:156 00.0'W, 1011 North of Oahu
15 August 2015 | 37 04.5'N:156 23.0'W, 983 North of Oahu
14 August 2015 | 34 12.3'N:157 26.1'W, 800 North of Oahu
13 August 2015 | 31 50.0'N:158 06.5'W, 650 North of Oahu
12 August 2015 | 29 02.0'N:158 51.0'W, 330 North of Oahu
11 August 2015 | 26 32.0'N:158 59.0'W, 330 North of Oahu
09 August 2015 | 23 44.1'N:158 49.4'W, 140 N of Oahu

Healing

23 May 2012 | 08 49.3'S:140 03.9'W, Baie D'ANAHO
Lisa
We weighed anchor yesterday around 9 am and motored back to Baia Taeohao for some internet coverage and a quick trip to the store. While prparing to anchor, we had a little surprise. Heard a big clunk and the starboard engine quit. We were in a tight space to anchor so we motored out a little farther away from everyone. Got the hook set on with one engine and then proceeded to investigate. Fired up the engine and that was fine but didn't want to put it in gear figuring that something caused it to stop. So went to the port hull steps and looked across to the starboard side. While I was concentrating on seeing if there was something on the prop Lisa hollard "the dinghy painter". Sure enough it had fallen into the water, still attached to the cleat and ended up in the prop. I pulled it up and it was all there so it must have just caught the right way and hooked a blade which shut down the engine. Good thing we were only idling when it happened or we could have some maj or damage.

We trecked into the stores, grabbed three bagettes, some cheese, and brie. Neither store had any fresh vegetables. As we were checking out, there were two women with green beans, cucumbers and some other greens. Asking where they found them they told us about a third store. It is a quarter mile up the road from the bank so we trecked up there and it was like hitting pay dirt. Got some lettuce, beans, egg plant, cukes and a root similar to a sweet potato but very light skinned and much more dense. Good eating though. Headed back to the dinghy in the pouring rain and back to the boat. At the boat we had bad wifi reception so lifted the anchor and went back over to where we were originally going set it and dropped it there. Good wifi but bad connection to the internet so we called the service desk at Boats.net where I ordered the engine parts. These people have been extremely accomodating and nice, I would recommend buying from them anytime. The lady on the order desk said all the parts were in and ready to ship except the two fuel filters which were due in that day. She said that although she didn't come into work today until noon, she would call her supervisor in the AM and make sure the order got out the door today. With the parts order checked on and taken care of we weighed anchor and headed out for the North side of the island.

Once we were outside in deep water, the fishing lines went out and I began my waste management duties. Starting with cans then onto bottles. We were in pretty lumpy seas so were being bounced around alot. I had three beer cans I needed to dispose of by putting holes in the lower side and pitching them over. The first one got me. I tried to stab the bottom and about the time I swung the knife down the boat lurched to one side and I missed the can and got the fleshy part of the heel of my thumb. 3/4" wide by the same deep and hit the bone. That ended the waste management for the time being. I put immediate pressure on the stab wound and placed a folded paper towel on it and duck taped it in place to be repaired after we were safely at anchor.

After a few minutes I went back to the waste management job only this time instead of stabbing at the can on the bottom, I found that the sides were paper thing and much easier to puncture. So the three cans went overboard and then I proceeded to dispose of the glass bottles by breaking the bottoms out with a small sledge hammer and in the drink they went.

We pulled into the anchorage right as it was about dark and set the hook. Our friends on Charisma were already there and commented to Lisa that she made the anchoring look very easy and professional. He liked the way we pulled up to a spot, checked the depth, puroletted the boat on the spot, dropped the hook and set it in place. Out came the medical kit and a proper sanitary mending of the hand took place. Luckily the blade went in in parallel with any tendons and I avoided a thumb disability. By the time we opened it back up and cleaned the wound about 4 hours had passed. The hand was very sore. In retrospect, since I got the pressure on it so fast, there was little time for it to bleed and wash away any initial germs, so I probably should have let it bleed a little. Anyway we opened it up and poured some disinfectant in the wound, cleaned it and butterflyed it back together. Took a couple of Aleve and a couple of stiff ones before heading for bed. All is feeling pretty well this morning. Also found another use for womens sanitary napkins.... good gauze pad.

All for now.

John
Comments
Vessel Name: ORCINIUS
Vessel Make/Model: Lagoon 440
Hailing Port: Vancouver, Washington
Crew: John LeDoux & Lisa Danger
About:
Sailing since the mid 90's. Prior to this trip, 4 sailing adventures from Vancouver WA to the San Juan and Gulf Islands in the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Bought ORCINIUS in West Palm Beach Fl in April 2010. Sailed her South through the Panama Canal and back up the West coast to home port. [...]
Extra: Lisa is the real captain. I have never been at the helm when docking or anchoring, she has a great touch to docking.
Home Page: www.orcinius.com

Who: John LeDoux & Lisa Danger
Port: Vancouver, Washington