27 March 2024 | British Virgin Islands
22 March 2024 | En Route BVI
20 March 2024 | Lagoon Marina, Cole Bay
15 March 2024 | Lagoon Marina, Cole Bay
08 March 2024 | Lagoon Marina, Cole Bay
29 February 2024 | JMC Shipyard, St Martin
24 February 2024 | Cole Bay, Sint Maarten
15 February 2024 | Cole Bay, Sint Maarten
07 February 2024 | St Petersburg, Florida
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22 January 2024 | Tampa, Florida
21 January 2024 | Tampa, Florida
17 January 2024 | Tampa, Florida
16 January 2024 | Lagoon Marina, Sint Maarten
12 January 2024 | Lagoon Marina, Sint Maarten
06 January 2024 | Lagoon Marina, Sint Maarten
01 January 2024 | Lagoon Marina, Sint Maarten
28 December 2023 | En Route Sint Maarten
27 December 2023 | En Route Sint Maarten
26 December 2023 | En Route Sint Maarten
Pie in the Sky
05 November 2010 | En Route Opua Day 6
November 5
Transfer of 20 gallons of diesel yesterday was achieved in two meter swell by retrieving four 5 gallon jerry jugs towed behind donor on polypropylene line at ten foot intervals. It was a masterful exercise in seamanship, coordination and barking lunacy. Ability to run auxiliary as necessary is now assured. Credit and gratitude to principals and crew of Freezing Rain for assistance above and beyond. Fuel was put to good use as high revs were necessary to maintain position with others through inert air.
Resurgent breeze at 0400 brought excellent sailing all day as promised front approached. The "Zorro" gambit has been initiated to sail SW until frontal passage, SE until wind passes through bow as it continues to back, then SW rhumbline into Opua. Currently on second leg with conditions less favorable than forecast. This three day maneuver is designed to secure arrival in harbor by midday Monday and pecan pie should be more healthy than broccoli. One of those may be possible.
Jack