by Allen | May 10, 2023 | Updates
Leaving Fakarava Before setting sail on our mission to replace the washing machine, we did our usual weather checks: wind, gusts, and waves, and paid particular attention to CAPE (Convective Available Potential Energy), which indicates energy available for...
by Allen | Apr 3, 2022 | Updates
Route After clearing the westernmost point of Banderas Bay, we turned left and headed for the first waypoint given us by our weather router. Our usual approach to ocean crossings is to point the boat towards where we want to go. If you look at our track crossing the...
by Allen | Aug 11, 2019 | Updates
Mutiny on the Bounty Fletcher Christian and the Bounty crew were so fired up about Tahiti, it sparked a mutiny. After all, the island is famous for its beauty – and not just that of the land. Such was the allure of the Tahitian women that some of the Bounty crew...
by Allen | Aug 11, 2019 | Updates
Anse Amyot After our wild ride through the north pass at Fakarava, it was a relief to enjoy the gentle sea state and helpful winds blowing us in the direction of Toau. With just the genoa flying and Lady Jane gently rolling along, we reached our destination by...
by Allen | Aug 7, 2019 | Updates
Fakarava Fakarava’s north pass is wide enough to fit a cruise ship through it – sideways. And it’s just as well. The island measures around 30×12 nautical miles, so that’s a lot of water sloshing in and out at the change of tide. After a...
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