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Neal's Summer Sail
Neal is circumnavigating Bainbridge Island, Washington. A small island in the heart of the Northwest's Puget Sound. This is his first solo sailing trip. And while it is short, i...
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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...
December 07, 2008: 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
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Dreams Realized:blue water & beautiful sunsets
Leaving for San Diego, CA on August 17, 2008.
August 27, 2008: Today we are cleaning the boat in preparation for my knee surgery. I am packing all the clothes and books that will be going back to Yakima and storage. Since we have been living on the boat we have accumulated many things that will not be needed when we set sail.My knee surgery is on Tuesday June 17th, and after that I will be spending some time in Yakima, going to physical therapy, and exerci... » read more
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