Departing Honolulu we had a favorable weather forecast. Unfortunately, within 12 hours the forecast changed. For more sailing adventures see our other ...
Cruising Lealea
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. ...
Voyage planning becomes preparation when thought gives way to action as we get closer to departure. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
"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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
On our second day out of Neah Bay on our second attempt down the coast, we were 70 miles offshore when a small yellow bird landed on the boat. Sailing for San ...
Heading out again from Neah Bay for San Diego after seeking refuge from an earlier storm. Returning to Hawaii after four years cruising the Pacific Northwest ...
After taking a beating from high winds and big seas off the Washington and British Columbia Pacific Coast we made for the shelter of Neah Bay during a break in ...
Chuck and Laura celebrate their wedding anniversary by turning and running for shelter at Neah Bay, Washington. Returning to Hawaii after four years cruising ...
Sailing down the West Coast from Cape Flattery and things are not going as planned. Returning to Hawaii after four years cruising the Pacific Northwest our ...
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 ...
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 ...