s/v Proximity

The Voyages and Adventures of "Your Rock and Roll Argonauts".

31 December 2019 | Emeryville Roadtrip
16 July 2017 | Wrangell Harbor
15 July 2017 | Petersburg, Alaska
12 July 2017 | Baronof Warmm Springs
10 July 2017 | Tenakee Inlet
08 July 2017 | Hoohah
07 July 2017 | Elfin Cove Dock
29 June 2017 | Yakutat City Dock
29 June 2017 | Yakutat City Dock
29 June 2017 | Yakutat City Dock
26 June 2017 | Gulf of Alaska, East of Kayak Island, West of Icy Bay
25 June 2017 | Gulf of Alaska
24 June 2017 | Seward, Alaska
21 June 2017 | Seward, Alaska
20 June 2017 | Seward, Alaska
22 April 2017 | Seward, Alaska
22 April 2017 | Passage to Kodiak
22 April 2017 | Chignik,, Alaska
22 April 2017 | Sand Point, Alaska

On Anchor with s/v Jenny, but we both have problems.

05 March 2012 | , Urquart's Bay, New Zealand
Rod
Our two boats left Whangarei this afternoon, about 4:30 and motored down the river toward the sea. Our destination was the anchorage just at the mouth of the river where the sea environment starts. It is 6:30 pm, we have had a beautiful trip down the river. At truly beautiful day, and we are now anchored, but with problems. This is why we do shake downs. The alternator on Proximity is working, but the batteries are not being charged. Jenny has lost all engine controls. So, here we are, anchored in a most beautiful anchorage without internet wondering what we are going to do.

These are some of the challenges of what people call "cruising". It is often much more work than people ever realize. We have made a call to the brilliant electrician, Matt that we met when we first arrived in New Zealand. Matt no longer runs his shop, but he lives locally, commutes to work in his boat, and will stop in and help us troubleshoot tomorrow. Jenny's problem is more serious. She cannot move under power. The engine runs, but no throttle or transmission controls.

We are safe, happy, and not too surprised to have mechanical issues to deal with. Both of these boats have undergone extensive refit and work over the past year. It is common to have issues to iron out after being out of service for such a long time. We will see what tomorrow brings with Matt's visit, and we will go from there. Meanwhile, there is a beautiful setting here. It is mountainous, green with cows (I counted more than 30) on the hillside. The sunset looks like it will be spectacular, we are protected from weather. We will work it all out.
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Vessel Name: Proximity
Vessel Make/Model: Swan 41
Hailing Port: San Francisco
Crew: Rod Lambert, Elisabeth Lehmberg
About:
Who Are Rod and Elisabeth? We are Rod Lambert and Elisabeth Lehmberg. Elisabeth is from Bremerhaven, Germany, and Rod is from Monterey, California. In our youth we each had dreams of living on the water and sailing long distance. [...]
Extra: 2017 Update. From 2009 to Summer 2016, we sailed the South Pacific Ocean, visiting many many wonderful places and meeting incredible all along the way. Finally, it was time to do something a little different, so we headed North. North to Alaska. The dream continues. Welcome!
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