Category Archives: Underway

And we’re off!

Time: 20:05 local Lat: 28 42N Long: 80 13W We left the dock about 10:30 this morning, and have had a delightful sail all day. Wind between 10 and 17 knots. Most of the day we have been covering ground … Continue reading

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Back to sea!

The boat is ready!  We are ready!  The weather is looking good! It looks like we are set for a departure tomorrow (Monday the 20th) morning for a trip north along the coast.  Our destination is Sandy Hook Marina in … Continue reading

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Ready to go…

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

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The World’s Most Boring Marine Mammal

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

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Welcome to Florida!

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

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How Much is a “Boatload”?

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

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How bad was it?

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

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The Ketch Has Landed!

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

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Almost there!

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

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The Rough Stuff

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

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