Day 18
Every day is different… at least in the ITCZ. You’d think that with just water and sky, wind and wave for context, things would start to look the same day after day. And maybe that’s true to some extent, we are each developing into our daily routines....
Day 17
Hi all, me again. We'll return to the normal cadence of me --> Colin --> Gavin after this.
You may have heard...there's a new shellback in town! As of yesterday, this girl has officially sailed across the equator. The goodie bag for this feat...
You may have heard...there's a new shellback in town! As of yesterday, this girl has officially sailed across the equator. The goodie bag for this feat...
Day 16
Well, once again the ITCZ is fulfilling its roll as a sailors nightmare. After a good couple of days getting here and a promising looking forecast, the weather models seemed to change their minds overnight. In 12 hours, we went from an ITCZ crossing that...
Day 15
Surprise! You get another McKay post today instead of Captain Gavin. He's busy summoning wind. Today I give you:
Changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes
It has steadily grown much warmer with each day, and remains warm in the...
Changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes
It has steadily grown much warmer with each day, and remains warm in the...
Day 14
Somewhere near the equator…. After our thunderstorm encounter we maneuvered SW and have been sailing along the top of the ITCZ (doldrums), scouting for a good crossing point. The weather has been delightful. We’ve had light winds, sunny skies, flat seas...
Day 13
The sky has finally ceased glowering. Last night stars reemerged between the dark clouds and today sun shines on our faces between the white ones.
With the weather and sea state more relaxed, we’ve all spent the last two days putting the boat...
With the weather and sea state more relaxed, we’ve all spent the last two days putting the boat...
