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Sailing Vessel Paragon Survives Hurricane Irene (Westsail 42 Sailboat)
Drake and Monique stay aboard s/v Paragon during Hurricane Irene to adjust dock lines with the 12 foot surge.
Sailing from San Francisco to Hawaii – D Minus Ten: Preparation
Preparing to sail from San Francisco Bay to Hawaii. Checking our provisions and re-stowing. Making our shopping list etc. Returning to Hawaii after four years cruising the Pacific Northwest in our Albin Vega 27, our daily logs continue to tell the story....
Sailing the Pacific Coast: Short Jump Under Power – Crescent City to Eureka
Motoring the 60 miles from the Port of Refuge, Cresent City to more comfortable moorings farther south in Eureka, California. Sailing for San Diego on our return to Hawaii after four years cruising the Pacific Northwest in our Albin Vega, our daily logs co...
Sailing the Pacific Coast – Departing Crescent City for Eureka
Going over the route from Crescent City to Eureka on the chart. Sailing for San Diego on our return to Hawaii after four years cruising the Pacific Northwest in our Albin Vega, our daily logs continue to tell the story. For more sailing adventures see ou...
Sailing the Pacific Coast: Day 8 – Nowhere Near Bodega Bay
Hitchcock fans will get the reference to the 1963 classic right away. The situation would be humorous but Laura is sick and getting worse. We are headed for the nearest Port of Refuge at Crescent City, CA. for medical treatment. Sailing for San Diego on...
Sailing the Pacific Coast: Day 7 – Really, Day 7
Boisterous conditions continue. Laura's asthma is beginning to act up and she is not feeling well. Sailing for San Diego on our return to Hawaii after four years cruising the Pacific Northwest in our Albin Vega, our daily logs continue to tell the story....
Sailing the Pacific Coast: Day 7 – Happy Clouds
After running all day in brisk wind and big waves the crew heaves to in anticipation of heavier weather after dark. Sailing for San Diego on our return to Hawaii after four years cruising the Pacific Northwest in our Albin Vega, our daily logs continue to...
Sailing the Pacific Coast: The Morning After
The crew is preparing to get underway in heavy seas and high wind after a near knockdown the night before sailing in rough weather. Sailing for San Diego on our return to Hawaii after four years cruising the Pacific Northwest in our Albin Vega, our daily ...
Sailing the Pacific Coast: Day 5 – Goldilocks
"If anything's gonna happen it's gonna happen out there" The crew experiences some rough weather. Sailing for San Diego on our return to Hawaii after four years cruising the Pacific Northwest in our Albin Vega, our daily logs continue to tell the story. ...
Sailing the Pacific Coast: Day 4- Global Warming
Its always about the weather. Maybe because of global warming? Sailing for San Diego on our return to Hawaii after four years cruising the Pacific Northwest in our Albin Vega, our daily logs continue to tell the story. For more sailing adventures see ...
Sailing the Pacific Coast: A Typical Day
Tack once, sight a whale 50 yards off the port side, curry for supper and a magnificent sunset. Typical day at sea. Sailing for San Diego on our return to Hawaii after four years cruising the Pacific Northwest our daily logs continue to tell the story. ...
