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

Day 31

16 June 2016 | 392 miles from Initial Approach Fix
Rod
Wednesday, June 15 Hi again. Here we are on Day 31. When I planned this trip, I estimated 34 days. We are hoping to get in to Dutch Harbor on Sunday.. That would be day 35. Not too bad. But there are still a few unknowns. Right now, we have wind. Actually, at this very moment, a little more wind than I would prefer. It is running between 25 and 30. The boat handles it fine, but the ride is not so comfortable. While poor Elisabeth was preparing dinner for us, her tin of green beans went flying. They didn't make it past the sink, but the tin was a total loss. We had another tin, so dinner was saved. But that is what I mean. It's just not comfortable. The seas that go with the wind are always the problem. The wind is easily manageable with reefing. The other part of the wind equation is that after this blow passes tomorrow, it is supposed to be very light behind it for a day or so. If we can keep moving, fine, but there is always the chance that we may experience the light wind condition that we had last week. This would delay our arrival by a day or so.

Our VHF radio failed this afternoon. That is a loss. It is what we rely on to talk to the big ships in the event of a traffic conflict. We still have a number of hand helds, but the big VHF was really our buddy. The little hand helds have a much shorter range. Let's all hold hands and have a moment of radio silence in honor of the lost VHF.

So Jan, you wanted to discuss nuts and bolts, and plan a trip like this. Make sure your boat is strong and goes well to weather. We are a Swan, and going to weather is what she does best. She is also built like a tank. Very sturdy. May I suggest carrying a spare VHF? It does reach the point where you ask yourself where does it stop? I cannot carry a spare of everything. And that is true. I suppose that is why the multiple handhelds. AIS. Transmitting as well as recieving. Essential. More useful for us than radar. Speaking of radar. We have a Raymarine 48 mile 24" disc radar, and I am not impressed. It is good for seeing squalls and rain, but for traffic, it has always been a disappointment. maybe the Furuno high definition is better. Do some serious and critical shopping before you buy. let's see...that is about all that is on my mind right now, and it is time for my sleep, so I am going to bid you all good night. Oh, by the way, we are getting where it stays light until about 1030 at night. Interesting, eh? Be Excellent to Each Other! Rod and Elisabeth,

"Your Rock and Roll Argonauts" "Les Pirates d'Honneur"
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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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