Author Archives: Bill Kinney

After spending too much time in the heat humidity and bugs of Florida, we are ready to head north!  We have almost everything stowed and shipshape.  The boat’s new instrument suite is installed and working.  All systems are “go”. Which … Continue reading →

If you think of the mammals that live in the ocean you might think of the majestic whale, the playful dolphin, or maybe a fun-loving seal. The manatee is not likely to be high on your list. They aren’t going … Continue reading →

What to say about Florida?  It’s hot and humid.  There are lots of bugs.  It is hot and humid.  There are thunderstorms most every afternoon.  It is hot and humid. Did I Mention it is hot and humid?  And there … Continue reading →

I have become intimately familiar with how much a boatload of stuff really is over the last few days.  You see, packing a boat isn’t the same as packing  house. With a house, you fill boxes and pile them in … Continue reading →

While week I was whining about being wet and uncomfortable in the winds and waves, a more significant drama was going on not that far away… http://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/lectronicday.lasso?date=2016-04-27#.VyzbWD-twYA

We arrived!  Safe and sound.  We hit the dock at about 3AM. We were all the very cliche’ of sailors fresh on land.  As we walked down the dock we were weaving from side to side. I found out I … Continue reading →

Time: 08:500 local Lat: 37 49 Log: 124 21 Distance from Hawaii: 1995 Distance to Golden Gate: 89 24 hour distance made good: 130.1 nautical miles Hopefully this will be my last morning report from sea. After 4 days of … Continue reading →

Time: 08:30 local Lat: 37 44 Log: 127 06 Distance from Hawaii: 1872 Distance to Golden Gate: 219 24 hour distance made good: 137.3 nautical miles The Northern California coast is living up to its reputation of being a rough … Continue reading →

Time: 08:10 local (We set the clocks ahead again yesterday, to San Francisco time!) Lat: 37 36 Log: 129 59 Distance from Hawaii: 1754 Distance to Golden Gate: 356 23 hour distance made good: 69.8 nautical miles As you might … Continue reading →

Time: 08:05 local Lat: 37 04 Log: 131 17 Distance from Hawaii: 1674 Distance to Golden Gate: 421.7 24 hour distance made good: 115 nautical miles As the end of our voyage is in sight (well, not literally) the wind … Continue reading →