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June 15, 2016
Position: 18º 1.452′ S 75º 24.792′ E The wind shifted to the south early in the morning. We had mac & cheese for dinner. In between these two noteworthy events we did what we do most days: ate some popcorn, listened to books and read them, did schoolwork. As unexciting as this may sound it […]
June 14, 2016
Position: 17º 33.672′ S 78º 4.11′ E Today was a lazy day. After yesterday, we decided to take it easy. We had arepas and eggs for breakfast, and sampled the new coffee that I roasted last night (it was amazing, if I may be so bold). After the morning radio call, we set into our […]
June 13, 2016
Position: 17º 14.838′ S 80º 27.462′ E We hit the half way point today!! Last night I saw something that every sailor dreads. Awaking to a thunderous bang, I rushed up to the cockpit. Vick pointed forward on the port side and I saw the lower shroud, dangling helplessly. We swiftly doused the jib and […]
June 11, 2016
Position: 14º 54.072′ S 85º 23.388′ E Today Ruby asked if she could go to the Eiffel Tower. We let her know that it would be quite a bit easier for her to do that than it would be to go to Rodriguez. What’s more, without looking anything further up about either place, we know […]
June 9, 2016
Position: 14º 11.928′ S 88º 8.592′ E Today was just lovely sailing. It took me back to the South Pacific. The sea was closer to 2m and organized, and the winds hovered around 15knots. The kids made up codes and Vick and I rested and ate. We had huevos rancheros for breakfast. All is well.
June 9, 2016
Position: 13º 42.318′ S 90º 18.912′ E The sea state has settled a bit as did the winds. Vick made a delicious tuna steak salad with ginger, garlic, carrots and rice noodles. We are all relieved that the worst seems to be behind us for a while. We may see another few days like this […]
June 8, 2016
Position: 12º 50.772′ S 93º 3.822′ E Another rough and boisterous day for us. Mother Ocean gave me two late birthday presents though. 1. Our fastest day ever, 182 miles in 24 hours, and 2. A gorgeous blue tuna. The kids were joking around a bit more today but are still a bit wobbly on […]
June 8, 2016
Position: 12º 12.792′ S 95º 54.078′ E Another rough and boisterous day for us. Mother Ocean gave me two late birthday presents though. 1. Our fastest day ever, 182 miles in 24 hours, and 2. A gorgeous blue tuna. The kids were joking around a bit more today but are still a bit wobbly on […]
June 7, 2016
Position: 12º 12.18′ S 95º 56.46′ E So it’s my birthday. I’m celebrating it the way any true salt would, by heading out into the ocean with a fresh breeze at my back. The 3m+ square seas have made for a bit of a lumpy start, but the 8.5knots of average speed might make this […]
May 25, 2016
There are places that you hear about from other cruisers, special places. Perhaps the first time will be over sundowners in someone’s cockpit, and then again online, or through the coconut telegraph. After a while, a few of these places rise to the top, they become legendary. We have had the incredible good fortune of […]