by GWTAdmin | Apr 29, 2015 | cruiser activities, cruiser life, cruiser momentos, French Polynesia, Hiva Oa, Marquesas tattoo, pearson 365 sailboat, sailing South Pacific
My first (and last?) tattoo – planned for some timeto commemorate sailing to the Marquesas.I did it!Artist: Piu of Menavanui TattooLocation Location Baie Tahauku, Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas, French Polynesia (S9.48.260 W139.01.924). When not doing... by GWTAdmin | Apr 27, 2015 | French Polynesia, galapagos, Hiva Oa, Marquesas, passage making
Hiva Oa Marquesas Polynesia anchorage –cloud-shrouded towering peaks.Hiva Oa, Marquesas, French Polynesia. Thirty two days at sea from the Galapagos, and at we were so glad to finally arrive here. We’re still playing internet triage with... by GWTAdmin | Apr 22, 2015 | Nirvana Now, rescue at sea, sailing, sinking of Nirvana Now, The Journey
February 28, 2015On Panama’s idyllic Ilsa Contadora, we enjoyed a game of beach bocce ball with fellow cruisers Randy and Dawn Ortiz of Nirvana Now. Randy was a ringer; Dawn, incredibly sweet. Dawn, in the upper photo, and Randy with the straw... by GWTAdmin | Apr 8, 2015 | 14 days meals at sea, Dana & Wayne's journey, eating on the high seas, gluten free provisioning
To make more interesting, the last big tipoff to our supplies, was in Panama City, Panama. That was over a month ago. We added a few sundries from Galapagos’ limited selection 2 weeks ago – mostly produce… carrots, cabbage, onions, a few... by GWTAdmin | Apr 1, 2015 | cruising life, galapagos, Panama, passage making, south pacific
Took a while to find a basic, analog timer. Most were digital.Our boat’s not well suited for more than two aboard – if that, sometimes – which means when we’re sailing a multi-day 24/7 passage we need to alternate who’s on watch. The crew member on...