May 27-28 Hi All, The challenges continued….we left Havannah Harbor around 8:30 am expecting conditions to not be ideal…forecast was for 15-20kts with 6′ seas all beamy…not trawler window but doable, after all this was only a 4-5 hour 35nm cruise so we could put up with it….well, what we got was 25-30G35 kts and … Read More →
Monthly Archives: May 2015
Captain’s Log: Port Vila to Havannah Harbor
Hi All, We left Sunday morning, 5/24, for Lelepa Island outside of Havannah Harbor, on the northwest side of Efate, about 25 nm away. We were ready to leave and anxious to start our cruising season in earnest. Saturday was spent doing the last minute provisions, getting money, phone minutes/data and buying more TC Pam … Read More →
Captain’s Log: Port Vila and Mt Yasur Volcano in Tanna
Hi All, We’ve been having a good time in Port Vila adjusting to “island time” and getting our selves organized. After 3 (working) days, we finally got completely checked in with our extended visas (they only give 30 days first) and cruising permit and internet and cell phone (from 2 different providers because 1 won’t … Read More →
Weather Brat
I am a Weather Brat. I first recognized this on our passage from the Galapagos to the Marquesas when Les called me on it. We had had beautifully calm, eat on the flybridge, perfect trawler weather for days on end, when in an effort to get out of our adverse current and into a favorable … Read More →
Captain’s Log: Arrived in Port Vila
Hi All, We arrived safe and sound in Port Vila @ 12:30pm NZ time or 11:30am Vanuatu time…yes, we lose an hour. And boy, was it from zero to massive sensory overload!!!! You see, on a passage, while we do talk to one another:))))……it is mainly pretty quite once you are in tune with the … Read More →
Captain’s Log: Marsden Cove, New Zealand to Port Vila, Vanuatu, Day 6
Hi All, LAND HO, LAND HO, LAND HO!!!!! My favorite words on passage besides FISH ON:))))) We sighted the island of Aneityum yesterday around noon. In a normal year w/o TC Pam damage, we would have most likely checked in there and worked our way north. Due to carrying relief supplies for Butterfly Trust we … Read More →
Captain’s Log: Marsden Cove, New Zealand to Port Vila, Vanuatu, Day 5
Hi All, FISH ON!! FISH ON!!! FISH ON!!!! OH….how I love those words……had a double….now that is what I’m talking about….but, one got off, drats and the other is still spooling….oh boy going deep…..well, 15 minutes later we get the fighter to the surface and see it is a skip jack….really….sore arms and all….well, big … Read More →
Captain’s Log: Marsden Cove, New Zealand to Port Vila, Vanuatu, Day 4
Hi All, Wow…..thanks for all the Birthday wishes…..I feel the luv way out here by our lonesomes!!!! Modern technology is awesome…..when it all works:))))) So, how was the birthday…well, it is not over….now I get to celebrate the actual day I was born…..this dateline thingee is crazy…but I’m liking it again today:)))) Not too bad … Read More →
Captain’s Log: Marsden Cove, New Zealand to Port Vila, Vanuatu, Day 3
Hi All, Almost halfway….GO MYSTIC GO!!! As our girlfriend Jeanette always says when winter is over….NO MO MITTENS!!!! Yes, I have shed the sweat pants and have put on the shorts…finally and hopefully for the next 6 months!! The air temp is now mid-70’s….sweet as!!!! Another day very close to forecast and trawler like!!!! Seas … Read More →
Captain’s Log: Marsden Cove, New Zealand to Port Vila, Vanuatu, Day 2
Hi All, HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!!! We get to celebrate twice…..once yesterday and once today….just love this dateline thing :)))) Another trawler like day….not perfect weather but close. Winds were in the 5-10 kt S-SSW during the day. Late afternoon and early evening there was a line of squalls that came through. Moderate rain, no lightening, … Read More →
