S/V Tender Spirit - Part II
We tried to be landlubbers... it didn’t work out. So, here it begins all over again.
29 January 2019
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09 January 2019
08 December 2018
18 October 2018
03 April 2018 | Unalakleet, Alaska
29 October 2017 | Unalakleet, Alaska
19 July 2015 | Unalakleet, Alaska
30 April 2013 | Point Hope
30 September 2012
04 June 2012 | Haines
03 June 2012
20 April 2012 | Anchorage, Alaska
17 April 2012 | Anchorage, Alaska
17 April 2012 | Anchorage, Alaska
10 January 2012 | Opua, New Zealand
24 December 2011 | Opua, New Zealand
03 December 2011 | Opua, New Zealand
04 November 2011 | Off shore: Destination New Zealand
02 November 2011 | Off shore: Destination New Zealand
About Tender Spirit
01 September 2009
Joan
Tender Spirit is a Hans Christian 33 built in 1986. Her serial number is XSA3117H686. We have owned Tender Spirit for 4 years with absolutely no regrets. She is everything we wanted in a bluewater vessel. We have added a lot of gear to upgrade both the safety and comfort of everyone on board. About the only thing I dislike is the amount of upkeep of the exterior woodwork. If that is the only thing about her that I don't like, that should say it all! Of course, there are times we wish Tender Spirit was bigger or faster, but don't we all have those desires for our boats especially when stashing gear or on long passages.
I won't go into all the specifications of Hans Christians because there is a lot of information out there already. So I suggest you go to the following great websites to get you started:
Hans Christian Owners Association, great site devoted to Hans Christians: http://www.hanschristian.org/index.shtml
Pantawee Marine in Thailand where new Hans Christians are back in production:
http://www.pantaweemarine.com/
Cruising Rescources:
http://cruisingresources.com/Hans_Christian_33
Some of the major gear that we have added to Tender Spirit:
Stainless Steel piping welded to the stanchions instead of wire lifelines
Swing down heavy duty ladder that mounts on the stainless rail.
Stainless steel arch with the following on it:
2 solar panels, radar, wind generator
Single sideband radio with a Pactor modem
New set of sails by Carol Hasse
Portable Generator
Whisker pole
Windvane steering
The list goes on and on, but too time consuming for the sake of this post.
I also won't mention the tons of stuff (all treasures we just can't live without) we have packed into Tender Spirit. It's a good thing she has lots of stowage!!! She actually could use a weight loss program!!
I won't go into all the specifications of Hans Christians because there is a lot of information out there already. So I suggest you go to the following great websites to get you started:
Hans Christian Owners Association, great site devoted to Hans Christians: http://www.hanschristian.org/index.shtml
Pantawee Marine in Thailand where new Hans Christians are back in production:
http://www.pantaweemarine.com/
Cruising Rescources:
http://cruisingresources.com/Hans_Christian_33
Some of the major gear that we have added to Tender Spirit:
Stainless Steel piping welded to the stanchions instead of wire lifelines
Swing down heavy duty ladder that mounts on the stainless rail.
Stainless steel arch with the following on it:
2 solar panels, radar, wind generator
Single sideband radio with a Pactor modem
New set of sails by Carol Hasse
Portable Generator
Whisker pole
Windvane steering
The list goes on and on, but too time consuming for the sake of this post.
I also won't mention the tons of stuff (all treasures we just can't live without) we have packed into Tender Spirit. It's a good thing she has lots of stowage!!! She actually could use a weight loss program!!
Hans Chrsitian 33 Brochure Page 1
17 March 2005 | Sitka, Alaska
Joan
Page 1 of the Hans Christian Brochure that came with our boat.
Hans Chrsitian 33 Brochure Page 2
17 March 2005 | Sitka, Alaska
Joan
Page 2 of the Hans Christian Brochure that came with our boat.
Hans Chrsitian 33 Brochure Page 3
17 March 2005 | Sitka, Alaska
Joan
Page 3 of the Hans Christian Brochure that came with our boat.
Hans Chrsitian 33 Brochure Page 4
17 March 2005 | Sitka, Alaska
Joan
Page 4 of the Hans Christian Brochure that came with our boat.
| Vessel Name: | Tender Spirit |
| Vessel Make/Model: | Hans Christian 41 |
| Hailing Port: | Alaska |
| Crew: | Joan & Chuck |
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| Extra: | There are only two unbendable rules on this vessel: 1. We can change our mind. 2. We can change direction. Everything else is flexible. |
Tender Spirit's Photos - S/V Tender Spirit (Main)
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More fun at Robinson Crusoe Island, Plus an inland river trip!
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Created 23 July 2010
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A beautiful multicultural country! Our Fiji adventures begins.
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Created 22 July 2010
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This smallest of nations has people with big hearts. Niue is unique in its beautiful caves and chasms. Lush jungles and Humpback whales add to this amazing place.
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Created 6 September 2009
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Great times at a beautiful place with warm friendly people!
28 Photos
Created 26 June 2009
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My first attempt at using an underwater camera. Photos taken at Moorea.
38 Photos
Created 26 June 2009
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Adventures of Tender Spirit
Who: Joan & Chuck
Port: Alaska
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Topics of Interest & Links
- Change of Plans 2017
- 2012 Transitioning back to the Land
- 2011-New Zealand Part II
- 2011 Back to Fiji...Part II
- 2010 Touring Fiji, North to Marshall Islands
- 2010 Northbound from New Zealand
- Gear Review
- 2009 South Pacific-Onward to New Zealand
- 2006-2007 Preparation Posts Before Leaving Alaska
- Cruising Articles
- About Tender Spirit
- 2009 South Pacific Adventure
- 2009 Pacific Crossing
- 2008 & 2009 Mexico Adventure
- 2007 West Coast Adventure
- 2007 Alaska to Washington Passage
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