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.
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Surrounded by millions of Velella Jellyfish.
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Later in the day, 'long about sunset, surrounded by jellyfish.
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After refueling from a jerry can, surrounded by millions of jellyfish, we sight a ship, the first in more than a month.
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Title says it all. The grind continues.
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Chuck and Laura, together for a change, talk about the weather.
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Soldiering on in unpleasant weather.
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After the pancake breakfast. The weather is uncertain but we are comfortable for the time being.
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Sailing in the North Pacific Laura whips up a terrific breakfast of oatmeal-raisin pancakes.
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Laura found a box of tissue but we are still dangerously low on chocolate.
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Chuck eventually figured out how to get the boat to self-steer under mainsail alone. The weather has calmed down a bit (Temporarily)
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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.
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A slide show of photographs by Laura Wong-Rose on a cruise from Seattle to Friday Harbor and Back. Sailing aboard our Albin Vega 27 sailboat, Lealea, to participate in the 9th Annual Albin Vega Rendezvous. Beginning in Shilshole Bay Marina in Ballard, Was...
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.
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Blessed with a few hours of sunshine we were able to dry out a bit.
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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 crew of S/V Lealea as we sail from Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27.
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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 from Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27.
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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 Vega 27.
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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 of S/V Lealea as we sail from Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27.
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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 with the crew of S/V Lealea as we sail from Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27.
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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 Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27.
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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 Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27.
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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 Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27.
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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 sail from Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27.
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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 Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27.
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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 Lealea as we sail from Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27.
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Sailing North in cooler weather with the winds dropping we consider increasing sail. Fishing boats sighted at night and Chuck discusses his favorite hat. Journey along with the crew of S/V Lealea as we sail from Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega ...
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 S/V Lealea as we sail from Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27. For more sailing adventu...
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 along with the crew of S/V Lealea as we sail from Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27.
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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 along with the crew of S/V Lealea as we sail from Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27.
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Relaxing while becalmed in Hawaiian waters North of Kauai, Chuck drinks the last cold beer. Laura fixes chips and salsa for lunch after a refreshing shower in a tropical downpour. Journey along with the crew of S/V Lealea as we sail from Honolulu to Nea...
Day 11 of our trans-pacific voyage. Laura munching a snack in the shade while on watch. Chuck is still seasick but manages to repair the solar charging system. Journey along with the crew of S/V Lealea as we sail from Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albi...
Chuck describes damage to the rigging and its ramifications after sailing through a gale the previous day. Journey along with the crew of S/V Lealea as we sail from Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27.
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Captain Chuck talks about the high winds encountered the previous day. Journey along with the crew of S/V Lealea as we sail from Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27.
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Leaving Hawaiian waters we pick up a hitch hiker. Chuck talks about Ginger Ale, Tuna and Roses. Journey along with the crew of S/V Lealea as we sail from Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27.
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While sailing from Hawaii to the Pacific Northwest we encounter dense fog in mid-ocean and find ourselves surrounded by fishing gear in the water. Journey along with the crew of S/V Lealea as we sail from Honolulu to Neah Bay, WA in an Albin Vega 27.
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