Cape Horn, and onward…
November 30, 2018
Day 57
Noon Position: 54 36S 63 15W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): NExN 6
Wind(t/tws): SWxS 17 – 23
Sea(t/ft): SW 8 – 10, very steep; wind-over-current seas.
November 30, 2018
Day 57
Noon Position: 54 36S 63 15W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): NExN 6
Wind(t/tws): SWxS 17 – 23
Sea(t/ft): SW 8 – 10, very steep; wind-over-current seas.
November 28, 2018
Day 55
Noon Position: 55 54S 71 58W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): E 7+
Wind(t/tws): NWxN 27 – 31
Sea(t/ft): NW 10; very steep and breaking
Sky: Overcast...
#250: Matt Rutherford and Randall Reeves are both veterans of the podcast and extremely accomplished single-handed ocean sailors. In today’s special episode, Matt guest-hosts the show to talk to Randall about his latest attempt at the ‘Figure 8’ voyage...
Broken Wing and Positioning for Cape Horn
November 27, 2018
Day 54
Noon Position: 56 01S 77 05W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): ExN 7+
Wind(t/tws): WNW 25 – 27
Sea(t/ft)...
November 26, 2018
Day 53
Noon Position: 55 35S 81 46W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): ExS 7
Wind(t/tws): W 20+
Sea(t/ft): W 10
Sky: Clear
10ths Cloud Cover: 0
Bar(mb)...
Making winter boat show plans? Let’s meet! Jamie and I are excited to have finalized plans for presenting at the Toronto Boat Show and Seattle Boat Show in early 2019. We can’t wait to share our experiences and enthusiasm for cruising with those who hope to make the break...
The Bone of Satisfaction
November 25, 2018
Day 52
Noon Position: 54 56S 86 34W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): ExS 7+
Wind(t/tws): WNW 25 – 30
Sea(t/ft): W 10
Sky...
November 29, 2018
Day 56
Noon Position: 55 59S 67 44w
Course(t)/Speed(kts): E 7+
Wind(t/tws): W 15 – 25
Sea(t/ft): W 5
Sky: Overcast with rain and drizzle
10ths Cloud Cover...
November 24, 2018
Day 51
Noon Position: 53 51S 89 52W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): SExE 6
Wind(t/tws): WNW 33 – 39
Sea(t/ft): W 20
Sky: Light cumulus
10ths Cloud Cover...
In late September Amazon announced a slew of new hardware in time for the holiday season. Included was the Fire TV Recast, a clever network-based TV tuner and DVR (digital video recorder). The Recast announcement immediately piqued my interest for use on a boat.
November 21, 2018
Day 48
Noon Position: 49 18S 100 42W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): SExE 6
Wind(t/tws): WxN 25 – 37
Sea(t/ft): W 14
Sky: Clear
10ths Cloud Cover...
When I went down to visit Gizmo this morning, the cold rain had pretty much eliminated the ice, snow, and slush that helped make the Thanksgiving holiday such a joy. But that composite float decking...