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Transatlantic Return, Ep. 3: No one stops for a gam anymore
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Transatlantic Return, Ep. 3: No one stops for a gam anymore

In the middle of nowhere I fall in with another westbound sailboat! But they just sail right on past. Whatever happened to the days of stopping for a gam, swapping stories of great whaling exploits and scantily clad Tahitian women? A few rain squalls supply me with some oh so precious fresh water...
Transatlantic Return, Ep. 2:  Trade winds are not as steady as you think
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Transatlantic Return, Ep. 2: Trade winds are not as steady as you think

Rising winds put me through a series of sail reductions, and for several days it is rough but fast sailing in "Christmas Winds". Then the trade winds ease again and we are back at work setting sail. Sheesh, sailing is a lot of work ... HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: WEBSITE: TIP ...
Transatlantic Return, Ep. 1: Departing Las Palmas
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Transatlantic Return, Ep. 1: Departing Las Palmas

With the boat provisioned and the weather forecast looking decent (that would change a bit, of course, soon after departing ... ) I weigh anchor from the industrial port of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. It takes some time work clear off all the commercial traffic, yacht traffic, and anchored ships out...
The sailing community; preparing for transatlantic 2020, the return.
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The sailing community; preparing for transatlantic 2020, the return.

Las Palmas attracts sailors from all over the world, and for many it is a jumping off port for a westward passage across the Atlantic. In such a social place it's hard not to find a few friends. HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: WEBSITE: TIP JAR: MUSIC: Etude 19 in Am--Dionisio Aguado (...
Water 3 euro/gallon; navigating Spanish bureaucracy; arriving in Las Palmas
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Water 3 euro/gallon; navigating Spanish bureaucracy; arriving in Las Palmas

We reluctantly depart the beautiful Papagayo anchorage for the better sheltered and more urban Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. I also need to put into Las Palmas for water and provisions for the long trip back across the Atlantic. The Port Authority, however, has me jump through a few hoops before grant...
Microsoft swallows my charts; arriving in the Canary Islands
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Microsoft swallows my charts; arriving in the Canary Islands

We are met with generally warmer, sunnier, and gentler weather as we progress south toward the Canary Islands. But unbeknownst to me a monster was lurking in the depths of my electronic navigation systems, and one fine day Microsoft Windows 10's mighty tentacles suddenly had me in a death grip...
Orca attacks; southbound from Spain
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Orca attacks; southbound from Spain

While helping my neighbor Denis scale his mast I find out that he was one of the boats which had been attacked--or toyed with--by a pod of orca whales located on the northwest corner of Spain. Several yachts had encountered these whales and sustained extensive rudder damage, some had to call for a ...
El viento viene y va
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El viento viene y va

After passing through an acceleration area on the northwest coast of Spain, with winds reaching near gale force, south of Finisterre the winds evaporate. For two days. Finally we arrive in Baiona on Saturday, September 12, eight days out of Kinsale. HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: WEBSITE: TI...
Southbound to Spain
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Southbound to Spain

We are now in the latter half of August and it is time to plan our departure from Ireland before the winter gales commence. But the storms come early. On the night of August 19 storm Ellen comes crashing into the south coast of Ireland, packing winds near hurricane force. Then five days later c...
Cruising Emerald Isle
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Cruising Emerald Isle

First a road trip (mission?) to Cork to fill my propane cylinder, then a coastal cruise to Kinsale. Ireland does not spare the engineless sailor any challenges, with its narrow entrances, rivers with swift currents, and docking situations. HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: WEBSITE: TIP JAR: M...
How to Sail Across Three Oceans
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How to Sail Across Three Oceans

Following some post-passage repairs, I decide to sail up the River Ilen for my first cruise in Irish waters. At Oldcourt I visit Hegarty's Boatyard, which is currently building a replica of Conor O'Brien's famous yacht Saiorse. HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: WEBSITE: TIP JAR: ...
Transatlantic 2020, Ep. 7: Arriving in Ireland
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Transatlantic 2020, Ep. 7: Arriving in Ireland

Grey skies and ragged, wind-lashed waves follow us almost to the end. But was we approach the southwest coast of Ireland, she greets us with cheerful blue skies and moderate winds. HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: WEBSITE: TIP JAR: MUSIC: Dawn Sail--Kevin Boothby VIDEO SOUNDTRACKS...
Transatlantic 2020, Ep. 6: The North Atlantic Roars
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Transatlantic 2020, Ep. 6: The North Atlantic Roars

As we depart the Grand Banks of Newfoundland and head out into the wide Atlantic toward Ireland, the eastward marching low pressure systems bear down upon us. The winds remain out of the south and west quadrants, which makes for fast sailing, but those miles are paid for with a modicum of misery. ...
Transatlantic 2020, Ep. 5: No Beach Parties
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Transatlantic 2020, Ep. 5: No Beach Parties

Passing over the Flemish Cap we are in the Labrador Current and it is cold. As we work our way into deeper water the winds begin to increase as a low pressure system passes to the north. This sends me through a series of sail reductions, as the winds become stronger than the forecast. HOW TO SAIL...
Transatlantic 2020, Ep. 4: Tropical Storm Scare
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Transatlantic 2020, Ep. 4: Tropical Storm Scare

As we approach the Grand Banks of Newfoundland the weather becomes noticeably cooler and foggier. Light winds still prevail, for the most part, until--seemingly out of nowhere--tropical storm Dolly appears just to the southwest of my position. This has me scrambling, trying to obtain whatever weat...
Transatlantic 2020, Ep. 3: Steady as She Goes
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Transatlantic 2020, Ep. 3: Steady as She Goes

Light winds prevail, interrupted by calms and a period of moderate headwinds. The latter causes the aft end of the port reefing comb to pull away from the boom, prompting me to attempt a somewhat creative repair. The modifications to the windvane are also performing well, except that the trim tab ...
Transatlantic 2020, Ep. 2: Cruising Lake Atlantic
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Transatlantic 2020, Ep. 2: Cruising Lake Atlantic

After getting pummeled by severe thunderstorms, the Atlantic quiets down to the gentle breezes and the slightest of swells. At times almost like lake sailing. HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: WEBSITE: TIP JAR: MUSIC: Dawn Sail--Kevin Boothby VIDEO SOUNDTRACKS: CAMERAS: C...
Transatlantic 2020, Ep. 1: Departing Deltaville
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Transatlantic 2020, Ep. 1: Departing Deltaville

I discuss my solution to my fears of running out of fresh water on such a long passage. Come June 6, 2020, the weather forecast is decent and so it's time to go. But I no sooner get out onto the Bay when the wind dies away, so I take the opportunity to give myself a DIY haircut. HOW TO SAIL ...
The Plan
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The Plan

I complete most of my preparation projects and discuss my strategy for passaging to Ireland. HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: WEBSITE: TIP JAR: MUSIC: Bass Case--Kevin Boothby VIDEO SOUNDTRACKS: CAMERAS: Canon EOS 60D Olympus TG-3 Go Pro Hero 7 Black DRONE: ...
Splash in, more tricky maneuvering, don’t scratch that fresh paint please!
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Splash in, more tricky maneuvering, don’t scratch that fresh paint please!

I finish up my on-the-hard projects and go splash into the muddy waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Getting back around to the sheltered anchorage of Jackson Creek proves just as challenging in reverse, but at least I don't hit any channel markers this time! HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: WEBSIT...
Transatlantic 2020?  I press on.
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Transatlantic 2020? I press on.

While the global bug has thrown a belaying pin into the spokes, my plans for an Atlantic crossing this summer may yet be salvageable. So the plan is to continue with preparations for an around the Atlantic cruise in 2020, come what may. Since I have already done several videos on my annual haulout...
Fog, fickle winds, foiled plans
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Fog, fickle winds, foiled plans

Closing the Virginia coast I encounter thick fog, which brings back memories of sailing the coast of Maine with my father years ago. And then comes the fickle winds, which also bring back memories of Maine in the summer. Meanwhile I'm contending with some south setting current which has me d...
Around Diamond Shoals, Ruth Avery thinks she’s Diamond Girl
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Around Diamond Shoals, Ruth Avery thinks she’s Diamond Girl

Well now we get to sail out of Beaufort's narrow, winding, current-swept inlet. We need a generally northerly wind to sail out, but then, as we are turning to the northeast, we need the winds to shift southerly for us. It's a tall order, admittedly. But it actually happens, and the good...
Thrills and chills sailing into Beaufort
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Thrills and chills sailing into Beaufort

After quite the amusement park ride in the Gulf Stream, we close the coast and make for Beaufort, NC. The strong winds ease once over the colder waters, but the ebbing current out of the Beaufort Inlet is fierce. The winding channel into the anchorage is a bit narrower than I had imagined, puttin...
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