We are sailing to Palua under light winds, so it is a slow go for sure. maybe
we will have skype in Palau as it is a republic nation under free association
with the US. They have 110 V and 60 hz power too, yea!!!!! And are on the US
postal service, which is very cool and we are excited to get there.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Out of Touch for now...
We had an electrical surge and we do not have a computer on board right now. We are hoping to get one sent to us soon, but for now we are in the dark.
I'll try to keep you posted. In the mean time, our email is down for at least two weeks, probably longer.
I'll try to keep you posted. In the mean time, our email is down for at least two weeks, probably longer.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Thunderstorms and broken parts
The long trip to New Guinea started off with very fast speeds and big seas. Also with that was thunderstorms. The whisker pole snapped in one of those thunderstorms and we no longer have the ability to use the head sail. Progress is slow, but we are still on track. Should be in Kokopo PNG in two days.
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At 10/7/2009 8:11 PM (utc) our position was 05°53.00'S 153°53.00'E
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At 10/7/2009 8:11 PM (utc) our position was 05°53.00'S 153°53.00'E
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Tuesday, October 6, 2009
October 7, 2009
Anchors aweigh!
Underway for a 400 mile trip to Kokopo in Papa New Guinea. winds are moderate from the southeast and rain squalls through the night. First night out, always the hardest.
Making good time, avg. speed 6.3 kts cutting through confused seas, or is that we who are confused?
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At 10/6/2009 8:40 PM (utc) our position was 07°03.70'S 155°14.30'E
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
All stop
At 1411 local the boat struck the reef while trying to transit out of the lagoon. Position:
08.08.11S
157.01.60E
Vessel remained on the reef for 3 minutes while it assessed if we could get off without incurring more damage. Reverse propeller at 2900 revolutions for less than one minute, no sign of hull damage.
Currently anchored inside the reef, damage appears to be only on the keel, will dive the boat for a better sounding later.
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Monday, September 21, 2009
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