Category Archives: Whoosh

Maintenance Day

Posted on September 16, 2010 by steve

It was a slow start due to the night before. Our first task was removing the mainsail. It’s only the second time we’ve taken it off and I’d forgotten how much work this was. All the batons and reefing lines … Continue reading →

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Party Time

Posted on June 29, 2010 by steve

Before the morning SSB net was over John and I headed ashore. I had a date with our agent, Laurent, as he had received a letter containing my bank card. Our old one had expired and we really needed this … Continue reading →

Posted in A Cappella, Bristol Rose, Callisto, Imagine, InnForAPennyII, Inspiration Lady, Leu Cat, Lilith, Sea Mist, Society Islands, Song Line, Whoosh | Leave a comment

Pape’ete, Tahiti – first day in

Posted on June 17, 2010 by KC2RIY

Tahiti at this time of year is very much a geographical and temporal convergence for cruising sailors. Geographically, Tahiti is a stopover for almost every boat crossing the Pacific as there is nothing for thousands of miles north or south. … Continue reading →

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Anse Amyot, Toau

Posted on June 11, 2010 by KC2RIY

The wind continued to stay subdued and we all had a hot, sweaty and restless night. In the end I got up at 2am and completed all the stuff I needed to do on the internet. I only managed to … Continue reading →

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