Poppy's Offshore Challenge

Follow the sailing vessel "Poppy" on her world class tour.

25 September 2018
13 August 2017 | Moorea Is., French Polynesia
31 July 2017 | Bora Bora Is., French Polynesia
11 July 2017 | Tiputa Pass, Rangiroa Is, The Tuamotos, French Polynesia
05 July 2017 | Hakahau Bay, Oa Pou Is, The Marquesas, French Polynesia
05 July 2017 | Hakahau Bay, Oa Pou Is, The Marquesas, French Polynesia
02 July 2017 | Nuku Hiva Is, The Marquesas, French Polynesia
17 June 2017 | Tahuata Is, The Marquesas, French Polynesia
08 June 2017 | Traitor's Bay, Hiva Oa, French Polynesia
23 May 2017 | At Sea
19 May 2017 | At Sea
17 May 2017 | Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico
07 May 2017 | Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico
26 March 2017 | La Paz, BCS, Mexico
22 March 2017 | La Paz, BCS, Mexico
02 February 2017 | Marina Palmira, La Paz, BCS, Mexico
29 January 2017 | Marina Palmira, La Paz, BCS, Mexico
22 January 2017 | La Paz, BCS, Mexico

2016 ... 2017

01 January 2017 | La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico
66° F Partly sunny - Precipitation 10% · Wind 6 MPH
Got to thinking last night (and you know that's not necessarily a good thing). :D

January seems to be a time for looking back to last year, and looking forward into this one. Janus, the Roman god depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions, symbolizes this.

Can it be a coincidence that I'm in limbo here at the New Year (stuck in "La Pause" that I am)?
No, I think not. This is yet another transition period for me. Here we go again...

Observations:
2016 was pretty settling for me. I spent a second year in Emeryville, building relationships with friends and crew. Poppy was established in her role as what seemed to be the perfect San Francisco Bay day-sailer. Yes, two years on the bay gaining confidence in my boat-handling skills, and comfort in my "live-aboard" surroundings. Then comes the wanderlust, the yearning for new adventures, new challenges.

So, here we are, out of cigarettes, holding hands and yawning, look how late it gets (Oops, sorry, this brings a song to mind, I guess).

So, stuck in Lodi (I know I mean La Paz) again.
Forgive my musical ramblings, it's early here.

What I'm meaning to say is... Big Transition - SF picnic-boat bay-sailor to dedicated offshore-cruiser, complete with clothespins on the lifelines.

2016 turned out to be a year of preparation, not contemplation. The trip to Europe, Sailing in Greece, the Baja Ha-Ha, all good training grounds and the necessary experiences to provide comfort in my choice to move forward in the transition.

2017 marks the start of the Grand Adventure, what I'm calling "Poppy's Offshore Challenge". The boat will be ready, all I have to do is keep up. It's fitting that we pause here, at the New Year. My impatience is frustrating, my foot's a-tappin', but it's time for a new mind-set.

Relax, take the load off, enjoy the moment, and a few gorgeous sunsets.
Vessel Name: Poppy
Vessel Make/Model: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45
Hailing Port: San Francisco, CA
Crew: Suzanne Patrick
About: Retired accountant, broke-down blues/rock-n-roll keyboard player, with ties to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego, CA.
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Poppy's Photos - Main
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Created 26 August 2017
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Created 26 August 2017
My tribute to a great sailor and an even better friend.
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Created 26 August 2017
Fantasmagorical!
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Created 26 August 2017
Tropical Paradise
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Created 25 July 2017
(Waa Poo)
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Created 25 July 2017
(Waa Poo)
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Created 25 July 2017
Our little corner of the world
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Created 25 July 2017
No Airport, Fatu-Hiva is a dream come true :D
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Created 23 July 2017
Land Ho!
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Created 23 July 2017
The HUB
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Created 20 July 2017
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Created 7 May 2017
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Created 2 May 2017
Picnic Boat to Cruiser Transition
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Created 26 March 2017
S/V Poppy
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Created 1 February 2017
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Created 29 January 2017
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Created 5 January 2017
Photos of the Poppy boat
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Created 10 May 2016