The Raven Log
Welcome to the log of s/v Raven and her crew.
Vessel Name: Raven
Vessel Make/Model: Westsail 32
Hailing Port: Crested Butte, Colorado, USA
Crew: Capt'n Scott, Admiral Cheryl, Spirit Guide Hilo
About: Capt'n Scott - responsible for the crews lives Cheryl - Admiral, Chief Cook and Bottle Washer, etc., etc. Hilo - Spirit Guide & Protector (formally- Bug Catcher, Scarer of Birds, Lap Warmer, Provider of Unconditional Love (as long as his food bowl is full)
Extra:
Westsails have an interesting history. They were designed after pilot boats, boats that were made very sturdy so they could spend hours in rough seas. They were over built with fiberglass so they are thicker than most fiberglass boats and are wider (beamier) than most other boats for their length [...]
Recent Blog Posts
06 August 2008 | Bahia del Sol, El Salvador
Yesterday: It's hard to watch someone you love packing his or her things. It's equally hard to be the one packing their things. Scott & I have been together 24/7 for the better part of the last 4 years now so thinking about being apart for 6 months straight is weird. Granted there are times when we can't [...]
02 August 2008 | Bahia del Sol, El Salvador
Every one is leaving including us except we are leaving on a plane. I will not return. Hopefully Scott won't have to - if the boat sells here. But then there's still the issue of getting our 'stuff' off the boat (anyone looking for a long road trip to El Salvador & back - just kidding). I have most of [...]
30 July 2008 | Bahia del Sol, El Salvador
After my 2nd sleepless night due to my painfully gassy stomach I broke down and self medicated. Glad I got those extra doses of antibiotics from the first bad episode of food poisoning. And I'll leave one more on the boat for Scott - just in case. The whole thing is making me feel like I want to get out of here. NOW.
28 July 2008 | Bahia del Sol, El Salvador
Currently suffering from yet another bout of food poisoning. This time it was from something we cooked on the boat. ARGGGG! Scott said his stomach felt a little grumbly but nothing came of it. Maybe it was the combination of the wine I drank to combat all the stress I was feeling.
26 July 2008 | Bahia del Sol, El Salvador
I am committed to going back to the states and getting a j.o.b. ! Yes, yes, I know, you have no sympathy. I understand. I know. I never thought there would be a time in my life when I didn't 'have' to have a j.o.b. I usually had 2 or 3 jobs at a time, I lived paycheck to pay check, I have come back from [...]
24 July 2008 | Bahia del Sol, El Salvador
Since 'running out' to the store is an hour car or bus ride to the nearest town, sometimes this is all the 'fresh' veggies we have on the boat. Especially if I don't grow sprouts. Ha. Ha. We're not really vegetarians but we seem to like veggies more than some people we meet.
WHERE WE ARE
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