The Raven Log

The crew of sv Raven now on land.

26 September 2009 | San Carlos, MX
10 September 2009
05 September 2009
05 September 2009 | San Carlos, MX
11 August 2009 | Cheryl's Bag
09 August 2009 | Taos Solar Center
09 August 2009 | Taos Solar Center
08 August 2009
07 August 2009 | on the other side of the barbed-wire fence from our yard
07 August 2009
06 August 2009 | Our Wood Pile
05 August 2009 | Our Shoe Pile
01 August 2009
07 July 2009
07 July 2009
07 July 2009
07 July 2009
05 July 2009
03 July 2009

Over the Bar & Through the Surf...

13 December 2008 | El Salvador & Taos, NM USA
by Those Holding Down the Fort
When we went out over the bar the last time

With the alternator installed properly -lo and behold - it works! 'Interesting' to get misinformation from the professionals! Up the mast and the VHF antenna is attached and the radio works. Wind & waves checked, itinerary planned, provisions stored, food cooked, visas stamped, Zarpe obtained, Rojilo scheduled, dingy stored, last emails and Skype calls to loved one made and Raven is OFF! Over the bar and through the surf to Mexico they go! this time Capt'n Scott plans on braving the coast of the gulf of Tehunapec to avoid the higher chances of getting blown off course 200 miles if the winds pick up. This means rocks to watch out for as well as fishing boats. Advice is to anchor at night in 30ft of coastal water and 'light yer boat up like a Christmas tree'- appropriate for this time of year, he,he.

Back at the Fort:
Cheryl settles in for 5 to 7 days of 'Skype black-out' from Capt'n Scott. Kindling to chop, snow shovels to buy, holiday events to attend and snow storms to wait for. I wound up going out to dinner with some friends & decided to treat myself to the steak! I wondered what Scott was eating that night, his 1st on the boat. Probably Dramamine!
Comments
Vessel Name: Raven
Vessel Make/Model: Westsail 32
Hailing Port: Crested Butte, Colorado, USA
Crew: Capt'n Scott, Admiral Cheryl, Spirit Guide Hilo
About: Capt'n Scott - formerly responsible for the crews lives Cheryl - former Admiral, Chief Cook and Bottle Washer, etc., etc. Hilo - Spirit Guide & Protector (formally- Bug Catcher, Scarer of Birds, Lap Warmer, Provider of Unconditional Love (as long as his food bowl is full)
Extra:
Westsails have an interesting history. They were designed after pilot boats, boats that were made very sturdy so they could spend hours in rough seas. They were over built with fiberglass so they are thicker than most fiberglass boats and are wider (beamier) than most other boats for their length [...]

S/V RAVEN & HER CREW from 2004-2009

Who: Capt'n Scott, Admiral Cheryl, Spirit Guide Hilo
Port: Crested Butte, Colorado, USA
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