Day 10: Monday 3/25 Well……we knew the calm to moderate conditions would not last and yesterday the rough conditions came with a force. Calm to moderate conditions in the morning built to rough conditions in the afternoon and all night. Per Omni Bob’s recommendation there was no weather advantage to continuing west so might as … Read More →
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Galapagos to Marquesas Day 9
Day 9: Sunday 3/24 Yes, we emptied the 3rd fuel bladder today with absolutely no issues. So, 2 out of 3 perfect, the one incident still a bit of a head scratcher!!! Overall, the fuel bladders did great. I will forever be a Turtle Pac fan. While they maybe more expensive than the competitors, there … Read More →
Day 8 – Perspectives and Reality
When John and I first started dreaming of living on a boat and traveling the world, of course our thoughts went immediately to the South Pacific, with the azure lagoons and white sand, rustling palm trees and air filled with the scent of exotic flowers. I remember so well seeing pictures in the sailing magazines … Read More →
Galapagos to Marquesas Day 8
Day 8: Saturday 3/23 A good news and bad news sort of day…..the good news is very good and the bad news is a major bother!!! First the good news – we found the favorable current….YEAH!!!!!!!! Since yesterday around noontime, the speed has ranged from 6.3-7.2……we are doing 7.2 as I write this……oh how sweet … Read More →
Galapagos to Marquesas Day 7
Day 7: Friday 3/22 Wow…..Day 7……this is now the longest time we have been out on a passage. The previous longest was the Panama to Galapagos passage that was 5.5 days. All in all a good day but as we came further south to try to find this elusive favorable current, the seas, winds and … Read More →
Day 7 – Best Laid Plans
Quote of the day: “You wake up with nothing to do, and by the end of the day, you haven’t gotten half of it done….” Les Dobbe We’ve just begun our 7th day at sea….Somewhat odd to “begin” a day in the middle of the day, but since we left Galapagos at 1pm, that’s what … Read More →
Galapagos to Marquesas Day 6
Day 6: Thursday 3/21 Hmmmm…..a very good day with one very head scratching fuel incident. First the good news, our speed has picked up to 5.9 – 6.8, averaging >6.2 SOG…..still not the 6.5 kts we want but so much better than the previous days. The ride is ok, not has calm as 60-90 miles … Read More →
Galapagos to Marquesas Day 5
Day 5: Wednesday 3/20 Another good day……caught 7 bonitos….can you believe that….now a total of 12….. but, nothing on the grill yet…. why are there so many bonito and why are we only catching them…..I’ve used a lot of different lures….maybe our slower speed??????. We had grilled tuna from the tuna Julio (the dive captain … Read More →
Galapagos to Marquesas Day 4
Day 4: Tuesday 3/19 A VERY GOOD DAY; OH WHAT A RELIEF As the speed decline continued (was now <5.0 kts) my stress/anxiety level climbed into the bad headache zone….ugh!!!!! So last night not being able to sleep Les and I (as well as Kathy and Rose) were determined to do all we could to … Read More →
Day 4 at Sea – Life Aboard
We’re just beginning our 4th day at sea….Everyone seems to be settling into the routine very nicely. We are fortunate in that the seas have been very benign and our ride has been extremely comfortable. Comfort means good meals are being prepared, walking about the cabin is easy, reading is a pleasure, and the wear … Read More →
