Departing Honolulu we had a favorable weather forecast. Unfortunately, within 12 hours the forecast changed. For more sailing adventures see our other ...

After 35 days at sea from Nawiliwili, Hawaii to Sitka, Alaska in our Albin Vega 27 "Lealea" we are resting up and doing some minor repairs to the boat. More ...

One of our favorite total get-away places in Hawaii is Hale o' Lono on the island of Moloka'i. Just 30 nautical miles from Honolulu, albeit upwind, can be an ...

Preparations complete. We will take a short shake down cruise in the islands, refuel, restock fresh provisions and depart on our next long voyage to Alaska. ...

An interview with Astrid and Björn, a German couple sailing all over the world aboard a 39 foot steel sailboat named "Buena Vista"

An interview with Astrid and Björn, a German couple sailing all over the world aboard a 39 foot steel sailboat named "Buena Vista"

An interview with Astrid and Björn, a German couple sailing all over the world aboard a 39 foot steel sailboat named "Buena Vista"

An interview with Astrid and Björn, a German couple sailing all over the world aboard a 39 foot steel sailboat named "Buena Vista"

An interview with Astrid and Björn, a German couple sailing all over the world aboard a 39 foot steel sailboat named "Buena Vista"

An interview with Astrid and Björn, a German couple sailing all over the world aboard a 39 foot steel sailboat named "Buena Vista" Music by Jewelbeat

An interview with Astrid and Björn, a German couple sailing all over the world aboard a 39 foot steel sailboat named "Buena Vista"

An interview with Astrid and Björn, a German couple sailing all over the world aboard a 39 foot steel sailboat named "Buena Vista"

An interview with Astrid and Björn, a German couple sailing all over the world aboard a 39 foot steel sailboat named "Buena Vista"

Voyage planning becomes preparation when thought gives way to action as we get closer to departure. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: ...

Martijn, Ana and Mia aboard s/v 'Rotop' explore the Chesapeake Bay and then slowly sail down the coast to Florida. Check out the "Rotop Chronicles" playlist ...

Visiting Martijn, Ana and Mia on sailing vessel Rotop during their brief stop in Oriental, North Carolina. Check out the "Rotop Chronicles" playlist at: ...

Installing new LED running lights. For more details and more up-to-date information check out our website and blog at http://cruisinglealea.com. For more ...

We are getting closer to our departure date. Chuck talks about the Navigator's role in the voyage planning process. For more details and more up-to-date ...

Visiting Martijn, Ana and Mia on sailing vessel Rotop during their brief stop in Oriental, North Carolina. Check out the "Rotop Chronicles" playlist at: ...

Martijn and Ana aboard sailing vessel 'Rotop' explore the Orinoco River in Venezuela. Check out the "Rotop Chronicles" playlist at: ...

For more details and more up-to-date information check out our website and blog at http://cruisinglealea.com. For more sailing adventures see our other ...

Visiting Martijn, Ana and Mia on sailing vessel Rotop during their brief stop in Oriental, North Carolina. Check out the "Rotop Chronicles" playlist at: ...

Initial planning phase of our next voyage - getting the boat ready for sea. For more details and more up-to-date information check out our website and blog at ...

Visiting Martijn, Ana and Mia on sailing vessel Rotop during their brief stop in Oriental, North Carolina. Check out the "Rotop Chronicles" playlist at: ...