Well, it happened again. Just when I thought the diving couldn’t get any better, we jumped into the water at Isla Tortuga, a small and beautiful islet near Isabela. Bobbing on the surface, waiting for the other divers to enter the water, I looked down into the deep blue and realized we … Read More →
San Cristobal to Isabela via Santa Cruz
[hoops name=”break”]Saturday, 2/16: San Cristobal to Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz: We had a really good time on the island of San Cristobal – had many first time animal sightings – gigantic tortoises, marine iguanas, blue footed boobies, Galapagos and hammerhead sharks…..whoa! The anchorage did turn out to be rolly and crowded – we did put … Read More →
Landfall Galapagos!!
[hoops name=”break”]The island of San Cristobal arose out of the rain and mist like a silent green serpent from the sea. It was surprising to see how verdant it looked, and what with the rain and all, felt a little like we were returning to the Pacific Northwest. But no, of course not…..we have fetched … Read More →
Panama to Galapagos Day 5 & 6
[hoops name=”break”]WE HAVE ARRIVED :)))))))) Day 6: Saturday 2/9/2013 Position: 0 53 S by 89 36 W San Cristobal Galapagos Traveled: 960 nm (probably 70 nm diversion to get to the equator during the day, but still arrived about 6 hours ahead of plan…..luv that current :)))) Time: Right at 5 days or 120.5 hours … Read More →
Panama to Galapagos Day 4
[hoops name=”break”]Day 4: Thursday 2/7/2013 POLLYWOG TO SHELLBACK Yes we did it….crossed the Equator around 6:00 EST….a BIG YES!!!!!!!! Today was another bitter/sweet day: Bitter: Lost 3, count them 3 lures……..2 marlins and 1 sailfish….but, wow, are they impressive fish when they jump and tail walk. Two spooled and broke the lines and one we … Read More →
Panama to Galapagos Day 3
[hoops name=”break”]Day 3: Wednesday 2/6/2013 Today should be titled “can’t they ever get a forecast right”. First the winds: the wind did calm to <10 kts, even got as low as 7-8 kts, and changed to ESE (100-120 deg)…..very beamy….and then instead of calming further to 4-6 kts and clocking to SE-S-SW as every forecast … Read More →
Passage to Galapagos – Part One
[hoops name=”break”]We are now beginning our third day of passage. It has been more than 24 hours since we last saw any sign of a boat or of another human being. Strange, and perhaps a little unnerving…..It feels very alone out here. The last time we’ve experienced anything even remotely similar was our run between … Read More →
Panama to Galapagos Day 2
[hoops name=”break”]Day 2: Tuesday 2/5/2013 The highlight of the day was fishing!!!! We now have caught a total of 5 fish: 2 Bonito and 2 Skip Jack, both of which we do not like to eat so threw back, but the coup de grace was an 18-lb, 31” yellow fin TUNA…..can you say sushi, sashimi … Read More →
Panama to Galapagos Day 1
[hoops name=”break”]Leaving Panama was bitter sweet: Bitter: 49’er loss. We watched the game at Benigan’s at the Flamenco marina. As Super Bowl parties go, it was lame, but the TV was big albeit all in Spanish. The Game….oh what should have been….oweeeeeeee. Yes, Darrell, dinner is on me but you have find us to collectJ))) … Read More →
Mystic Moon Heading to Galapagos – Finally
Hi All, Yes, after a two week delay we are finally ready to leave for the Galapagos on Monday 2/4 early in the am. The initial delay was due to our FBB 150 SAT phone going down. I know I have strongly recommended this unit to many people….well, I can’t do that anymore. The KVH … Read More →