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The outbound journey

This trip, starting 9/1/08 will be from Tacoma, WA to San Diego, CA, then with the Baja Ha Ha to Cabo San Lucas

May 01, 2009: Rigger should be done by Monday, then its stow and pack for departure.  Michelle has to finish up at her work then on Aug 30, its off to Neah Bay then take a left and away we go! » read more

Washington to Samoa in spring 2009

We are leaving for the South Pacific in the spring from Washington State. We'd like some input from experienced passage makers or those also making this westward passage th...

May 01, 2009: Refitting and prepping for a May 2009 crossing to Hawaii then south toward the Line Islands and Samoa. Most of the 2009 season after the 40+ day passage will be spent in the Figi, Tonga island groups…then off to New Caledonia for a season rest. The refit includes some sail upgrades by Axel and Frank of Shattauer Sails in Seattle. As well as some minor rigging additions and electrical... » read more

On the Twelfth Day of Sailing

Bellingham to San Diego to Mexico to Hawaii to Have we killed each other yet?

August 25, 2009: Fairhaven bay » read more

Cruising the San Juan Islands

Departing Anacortes, Washington and will cruise artond the San Juan Islands and will enjoy hiking, scuba diving, hopefully some whale watching and quiet time.

September 12, 2010:  Log Entry Day #5 – September 11, 2010 – Boat Day Happy Patriot Day everyday! Cap’n Ron quote – “So far our adventure has been sanding, chipping and painting.” Today was boat day. I did some planned work on Count’s Clear. The first and foremost thing was I installed a secondary bilge pump.  Will sleep a lot easier now just knowi... » read more

Dreams Realized:blue water & beautiful sunsets

Leaving for San Diego, CA on August 17, 2008.

July 14, 2009: July 14, 2009We left Thursday morning with the tides and motored (no wind) to Port Angeles and spent the night then motored to Neah Bay for a night. On Saturday morning we started out to the “big Pacific” for the very first time and expected wind.  For the next 2 days, 48 hrs on the Pacific we had no wind to sail but very rough seas. Just swells that were choppy and coming at u... » read more

Jared's Travels

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