The calm before the storm. Returning to Hawaii after four years cruising the Pacific Northwest our daily logs continue to tell the story. For more sailing ...
Cruising Lealea
Plan A: The Sailing Vessel "Lealea" departs Port Angeles, and out the Strait of Juan De Fuca on the first day in fine weather. Returning to Hawaii after ...
Sailing Vessel Lealea was caught in a gale off Cape Flattery September 24th 2010 and driven north nearly 100 miles before the weather broke. This radio ...
On their 55th day at sea after leaving Hawaii, our crew arrives at Neah Bay, Washington. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The ...
Chuck and Laura answer one of the most frequently asked questions. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - ...
Reefed main, fog, falling barometer... But we are getting closer. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - ...
Describing the improvised $3 self steering system on Lealea fabricated from a length of surgical tubing and a few zip ties. For more sailing adventures see ...
The Red Shirt Monologues by Captain Chuck Rose. Day 27 Sailing across the Pacific. Chuck talks about the challenges of cruising aboard a small sailboat with ...
Blessed with a few hours of sunshine we were able to dry out a bit. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - ...
Bree keeps Chuck's feet warm while Laura records this log entry. Chuck seasick again. Consistent bad weather keeps the crew inside. Journey along with the ...
Chuck complaining, again, still....Cold weather and seasickness continues to be the topic of the day. Journey along with the crew of S/V Lealea as we sail ...
Finally! Some good weather: favorable wind and a bit of sun. Journey along with the crew of S/V Lealea as we sail from Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin ...
At 39 degrees North the weather is starting to get us down. We encounter thousands of jellyfish, a shark and a ray of sunshine. Journey along with the crew ...
The Red Shirt Monologues #1 by Captain Chuck Rose. The constant bad weather is taking its toll on the crew and yes, Chuck is still seasick. Journey along ...
It looks like a beautiful day but it was just a tease. 20 days and Chuck is still getting seasick. Journey along with the crew of S/V Lealea as we sail from ...
Rain and boisterous weather. Bree gets curious and Chuck is still getting seasick. Journey along with the crew of S/V Lealea as we sail from Honolulu to Neah ...
Laura working the foredeck in the morning after a wild night running down wind with too much sail. Journey along with the crew of S/V Lealea as we sail from ...
Running faster down wind, surrounded by rain squalls we break out into bright sun and sparkling blue sea. Journey along with the crew of S/V Lealea as we ...
At latitude 31 North we are sailing on a run in a light South wind with the Big Jib poled out . Journey along with the crew of S/V Lealea as we sail from ...
We encounter a ship after an unusual night. Captain Chuck talks about our number one rule when cruising aboard Lealea. Journey along with the crew of S/V ...
Sailing North in cooler weather with the winds dropping we consider increasing sail. Fishing boats sighted at night and Chuck discusses his favorite hat. ...
The wind picks up. We shorten sail and ultimately give up beating into it and heave to. The next day conditions are better. Journey along with the crew of ...
Continuing across the North Pacific with the help of solar power and the technology they power ( Except for the Tiller Pilot that died on Day 3) Journey ...
Beating into Northeast trade winds, Chuck and Bree are feeling a little under the weather. The boat is steering herself and Laura is feeling fine. Journey ...