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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. ...
Sailing the Pacific Coast: Yellow Bird
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 Diego on our return to Hawaii after four years cruising the Pacific Northwest our daily logs con...
Sailing the Pacific Coast: Restart – Leaving Neah Bay
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 our daily logs continue to tell the story. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists:...
Sailing the Pacific Coast: Refuge, Neah Bay
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 the weather. Now in port, Chuck talks about the experience. Returning to Hawaii after four ye...
Sailing the Pacific Coast – Plan A Day 5: Happy Anniversary Honey!
Chuck and Laura celebrate their wedding anniversary by turning and running for shelter at Neah Bay, Washington. Returning to Hawaii after four years cruising the Pacific Northwest our daily logs continue to tell the story. For more sailing adventures see...
Sailing the Pacific Coast: Plan”A”- Day 3
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 daily logs continue to tell the story. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honol...
Sailing the Pacific Coast: Plan “A” – Day 1
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 four years cruising the Pacific Northwest our daily logs continue to tell the story. For more sai...
Sailing the Pacific Coast – Plan B
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 conversation with Tofino Traffic tells the story. Returning to Hawaii after four years cruising the Pa...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 55 Landfall (At Last!)
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 Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruising Le...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 48: FAQ#7 – What do you DO all day?
Chuck and Laura answer one of the most frequently asked questions. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruising Lealea in Alaska" - http...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 47: 46.48N – 132.13W
Reefed main, fog, falling barometer... But we are getting closer. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruising Lealea in Alaska" - https...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 46: $3 Self Steering
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 our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQx...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 45: Eating Well
For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruising Lealea in Alaska" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxFrNBu31qmsK8M6OkdghG7a...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 43 & 44: Head Wound and Mutiny
Chuck was a little dingy after slamming his head into the cabin trunk so Bree had to take charge. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "C...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 42: More Jellyfish
This went on for weeks - every morning cleaning the jellyfish out of the cockpit and off the deck. Don't forget to check the main sheet for the little critters too. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 41: Millions of Them
Surrounded by millions of Velella Jellyfish. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruising Lealea in Alaska" - https://www.youtube.com/p...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 40.1: Jellyfish
Later in the day, 'long about sunset, surrounded by jellyfish. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruising Lealea in Alaska" - https...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 40: Ship
After refueling from a jerry can, surrounded by millions of jellyfish, we sight a ship, the first in more than a month. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHV...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 39: Hopeful
Title says it all. The grind continues. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruising Lealea in Alaska" - https://www.youtube.com/pla...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 38: Weather
Chuck and Laura, together for a change, talk about the weather. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruising Lealea in Alaska" - https...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 37: ?
Soldiering on in unpleasant weather. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruising Lealea in Alaska" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 36: We’re Not There
After the pancake breakfast. The weather is uncertain but we are comfortable for the time being. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "C...
Pancakes Across the Pacific – Cooking under sail
Sailing in the North Pacific Laura whips up a terrific breakfast of oatmeal-raisin pancakes. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruis...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 35: The Crisis Averted
Laura found a box of tissue but we are still dangerously low on chocolate. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruising Lealea in Alask...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 34: Commentary by Bree
Chuck eventually figured out how to get the boat to self-steer under mainsail alone. The weather has calmed down a bit (Temporarily) For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 33: Bouncing
After a night of squalls the sea is still rough. Journey along with the crew of S/V Lealea as we sail from Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube...
Sailing Across the Pacific – Day 27: Red Shirt Monologue #4 – With Cat
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 Bree's help. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - ...
Saiing Across the Pacific – Day 26: 40′ 01″ North, 155′ 26″ West, Course 060, Speed 4.5 Kts
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" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruising Lealea in Alaska" - ht...
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