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Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska-Day35: The Longest Day, Arrival at Sitka Harbor
The longest and most challenging day of our trip. Arriving at Sitka Harbor through the fog and rocks. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYc...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska-Day 34: DAY 34!
The seas are getting up a bit but the wind is still cooperating. Lealea is sailing a reach before following seas and slowly but surely eating the miles with the auto-pilot steering. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Begi...
Sailing form Hawaii to Alaska-Day 33: Grey on Grey
Grey weather. Not much to see outside. We spent the day on cleaning up and chores in preparation for landfall. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cG...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 13: FAD Lealea
Completely becalmed in the North Pacific High Lealea becomes a Fish Aggregation Device with mahi mahi and bait fish hanging out under the boat. Laura got some great under water shots and a glorious sunrise on video. For more sailing adventures see our ot...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 12
Showers on a 27 footer? How do we keep clean? Trash in the water? Fishing? Emergency repairs. Just another day at sea aboard Vega 1860, Lealea. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/play...
Sailing From Hawaii to Alaska – Day 11: Cruising
Not making much progress but still enjoying the cruise. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruising Lealea in Alaska" - https://www.you...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 10, Unexpected Weather
The 10th day after departure from the Nawiliwili, Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands. We encounter unexpected weather forcing us to beat into North East winds making very little progress. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Begi...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 9: Always Something
Flat and calm seas. Pancakes for breakfast and a few chores while we enjoy the beauty of the sea and sky. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kS...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 8 Part 2: Debris
Like hitting a wall, we crossed an invisible line. The barometer rose, the wind died, the sun came out and we started seeing junk in the water as we entered the North Pacific high and gyre. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu:...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 8 Part 1: High Ho!
The wind has just died and the barometer is rising rapidly. We are in "The HIgh". Suddenly, everything changes. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7...
Sailing From Hawaii to Alaska – Day 7: Rock and Roll
Lumpy and confused seas make for a bouncy ride aboard Lealea but we are making good progress under deep reefed main sail and #3 jib. No fancy cooking today but we did manage hot meals. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The B...
Cat Hairs in the Varnish – Cruising Sailboat Maintenance
Touching up Lealea's brightwork on a sunny day at Bair Island marina. 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...
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...
Cat Checks out Sea Lions
Bree T. Cat checking out the Sea Lions in 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 our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning...
Cat Catches Bird on Boat
While sailing off the California coast a small bird landed on our sailboat, flew into the cabin and right into the jaws of Bree T. Cat. (NOTE: She didn't kill the thing) For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - http...
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 2
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 adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?...
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 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...
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