Sailing with Celestial's Tripp
We are a Tripp 47 racing boat turned cruiser that we bought in Maine in 2009. We sailed it through the Panama Canal and up to Seattle then back to Mexico and over to Hawaii in 2012.
29 April 2020 | mazatlan
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14 December 2019 | Ensenada
14 December 2019 | Guillermo's yard, Ensenada
14 December 2019 | Ensenada
14 November 2019 | Ensenada enada
27 February 2019
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27 February 2019 | Punta Mida and beyond
27 February 2019 | San Jose del Cabo
04 February 2019 | Baja
04 February 2019 | Ensenada
27 January 2019 | Barra de Navidad
17 September 2016 | Seattle
09 August 2016 | Shearwater on Denny Island, CA
09 August 2016 | Klemtu, CA
Back in Ensenada
14 November 2019 | Ensenada enada
Donna Hansen | Sunny 70 degrees
After 6 months dealing with taxes and renters in Seattle, we returned to Mexico. There was plenty of dust and soot to clean both inside and out but the engine started right up, the solar panels are charging and we are getting ready to sail south.
Next comes the waterline, oh my!
Got here in time to find a restaurant to watch the Seahawks Beat the 49ers!! Go Hawks!
Ensenada is a great place to be. Next week is the Baja 1000 race that starts here. Another fun event.
We are meeting up with old friends and getting used to life aboard our yacht. It may take 3 weeks to get ready to set sail but we are excited to start a new adventure.
Capt. Scott and Donna.
Next comes the waterline, oh my!
Got here in time to find a restaurant to watch the Seahawks Beat the 49ers!! Go Hawks!
Ensenada is a great place to be. Next week is the Baja 1000 race that starts here. Another fun event.
We are meeting up with old friends and getting used to life aboard our yacht. It may take 3 weeks to get ready to set sail but we are excited to start a new adventure.
Capt. Scott and Donna.
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| Vessel Name: | Celestial |
| Vessel Make/Model: | Tripp 47 |
| Hailing Port: | Mere Point, Maine |
| Crew: | Scott and Donna Hansen |
| About: | On our first boat in 1977 Scott said, "One day I'd like to sail around the world." We did that from 1988 to 1996 on a J-36. Now we own our 4th boat, a Tripp 47 'Celestial' that we are retiring on. |
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We took 30 days to sail straight from NZ to Hawaii so we are proof that it can be done. Here's some of the shots I missed from NZ and on our way back.
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Created 29 June 2015
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I thought all this work was gone so sorry about the dups but had to post it.
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Created 15 April 2015
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The Cyclone was March 13-16 and now it's April but we've made a number of stops and now we are planning to leave NZ in less than a month! So many beautiful walks and places to visit.
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Created 15 April 2015
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This was a great stop although the river runs from 2-4 knots both ways most of the time!
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Created 24 March 2015
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Loved our month here; lots to see and fun to be with old and new yachting friends. More pictures later!
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Created 5 March 2015
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February found us in Whangarei where we found a spot waayyyy to shallow but got to see lots of Maori culture during Waitangi Day when NZ celebrates their treaty in 1840 with the Maori.
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Created 9 February 2015
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Enjoyed seeing more of New Zealand by taking a road trip. Hard to pronounce all those Maori names but keep thinking Polynesia.
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Created 11 January 2015
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Last time we visited AU, we went from Bundaberg to Darwin and stayed a year. This time it was 3 months and went from Bundaberg to Sydney. Not far but loved being here for their wildlife, friendly people and Aussie talk.
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Created 24 November 2014
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September we explored Bundaberg and now we are in Brisbane heading to Port Stephens next week. So much to see1
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Created 9 October 2014
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Our friends, Larry and Karen whisked us off to the Aquarium, our first day here in Noumea and then the next day we visited their zoo. Prices were very reasonable also. By ourselves we visited the maritime museum, the WW2 museum and did the walking tour on Sunday when nothing was open! We tried to sail the 70 miles down to the Ile of Pines but adverse weather held us to the Ilot Casy and the Ile Amedee, both great stops.
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Created 5 August 2014
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Fiji was again a place we visited in 1990 so it was fun to go back and see places again and send pictures to people who were with us!
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Created 23 July 2014
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This is still our favorite place to sail because of all the day sails, great snorkeling and places to catch up with fellow boaters. Sorry, it isn't complete. Fiji internet is not cooperating.
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Created 23 July 2014
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Vuda Marina was a great spot. We are as tight as sardines but a nice restaurant with live music, planned events like our horse races day, a washer and dryer and a bus or taxis to get into town.
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Created 28 June 2014
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Most of our pictures are from riding the bus to and from the major areas of business on the island. We were mainly 'working', not snorkeling or hiking but others have and liked it!
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Created 14 April 2014
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We had a stowaway--Sara, a praying mantis! Numerous squalls but overall a good 6 day trip.
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Created 23 January 2014
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Great to be here for a month now. We didn't sail much but rode bikes, got rides, rented a car and used our kayaks around the harbor.
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Created 4 January 2014
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We started moving in November and now its December so we have some good shots to share.
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Created 3 December 2013
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We had our son's wedding in August, our daughter's graduation from the U of WA in June, we watched our son with lots of friends and family come across the finish line of the Seattle to Portland Bike ride. It was a full summer!
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Created 17 September 2013
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After Costa Rica, we did one stop in Guatemala and a few in Mexico. We had never been in Guat. and sailors give it a miss, at least by boat but we have some good memories, at least.
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Created 23 June 2013
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A change from our usual pictures, we agreed to skipper a 74 ft boat from Panama to Mexico and on board were 3 crew and 11 out reach students.
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Created 22 April 2013
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Scott and I agreed to be relief skippers for a 74 ft boat taking YWAM folk to Costa Rica and Guatemala for missions and outreach.
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Created 20 March 2013
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The news reported that sea waves would be up to 30 feet so we took a 2 hour bus ride to go see them. We were not disappointed and for some great video, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1fodA8pc0VM "Pipeline goes wild 1/22/13 by Kevin W Smith. He was standing right beside us and did a great job.
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Created 30 January 2013
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Loved exploring the Lahaina Prison and reading the offenses of 1855! The cemeteries went back even earlier. Great tour of the city.
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Created 21 January 2013
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The national parks are great! Seeing turtles in the harbor and on shore. Had the car for a week so included some pictures from that trip also.
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Created 19 November 2012
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After spending our month on lush atolls, Volcanic Hawaii is a big change. Being on the desolate south point of the big lsland feels more deserted than Fanning and Palmyra did.
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Created 26 October 2012
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We were thankful for our 10 days there even though we hoped for 30 days. (See story) Seeing a house, wreck and barge that were there in '89 was neat plus finding out where the people were whom we met back then.
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Created 20 October 2012
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Now we know what a tsunami warning sounds like. That started off our day as a skipper was aided to shore and then flown by the CG to Hawaii. We took some shots about the 65 ft schooner also. Leaving today but wish we didn't have to!
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Created 28 September 2012
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Just got here last night at 4pm. It is so beautiful, I must have taken 20 shots just getting into the harbor. We were last here in '89 so look back later for more.
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Created 20 September 2012
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We enjoyed getting on land when we were sure our anchor was holding. Had to put down an additional anchor after dragging twice in one night.
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Created 13 September 2012
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Loved our short stop although we were hassled to anchor in an area deep enough for us.
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Created 11 September 2012
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We knew the winds were going to pick up for the weekend 8/25 and 8/26 but we managed them until 9am today, Monday.
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Created 27 August 2012
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Since I haven't put up many pictures of the boat, thought I'd show some here. They go back to 2009 when we bought it as a racer back in Maine.
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Created 23 August 2012
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Scott and I have time to do the things that count - like preparing new jib sheets, cleaning windows, compartments and securing reef points. Also couldn't resist sharing these ray pics from s/v Grace.
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Created 23 August 2012
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Rare chance to see the bottom of a Tripp 47! We're into day 2 and other than being filthy (no showers in the yard), we're happy with the cost, the help and the temperature of Hawaii vs. rainy Seattle.
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Created 15 August 2012
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We sailed into Kahului back in April 2012 but June and July were spent back in Seattle. Now that we're back and in sailing mode, I'm adding our underwater pictures and some from Maui, Molokai and Oahu.
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Created 4 August 2012
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This was actually back in 2012 when Nathan sailed to Hawaii with us and then his 'wife to be', Maddy came over and celebrated her 21st birthday with us. They were married in Aug 2013 and she loves sailing!
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Created 22 April 2012
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