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Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 5: The Daily Routine
Our daily routine at sea from turning the running lights off at dawn to going shortening sail and going to watches at dusk. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQ...
Sailing From Hawaii to Alaska – Day 4: Sail Drills
On Day 4 we performed four sail changes when squalls crossed our path in the morning and just before sunset. Still good sailing weather though and Laura was able to cook up some tasty meals in spite of the conditions. For more sailing adventures see our ...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 3: A straight Curved Line
Not much happening on Day 3 out of Nawilwili, Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands on our way to Sitka in Southeast Alaska. The weather is clear, the wind is fair and the seas a bit boisterous. Laura and Bree have recovered from their seasickness and we are enj...
Sailing From Hawaii to Alaska – Day 2: Who’s Seasick?
Now 80 miles north of Nawiliwili, Kauai, sailing a broad reach in 15 knots of wind, Lealea is making good progress towards her destination - Sitka, Alaska. Not everyone in the crew has their sea legs yet but Laura manages to whip a great lunch and we all ...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 1.2: Leaving Lihue
The weather has finally broken and winds, although not perfect, are good enough to allow us to depart Nawiliwili Harbor at Lihue, Kauai for Sitka, AK. We will not stop in Hanalei as most cruisers do. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – The Tenth Day
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska the weather has kept us pinned in Nawiliwili, Kauai with gale force winds and high seas. We make the best of the down time. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Boat Projects in Nawiliwili
While waiting for the weather to improve so we can resume our voyage from Hawaii to Alaska we busied ourselves with a few boat projects and made some new friends among the Kauai Amateur Radio Club. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Hon...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Hanging at the NYC
Hanging our at the Nawiliwili Yacht Club on Kauai, enjoying a beer (Root beer for Laura) while waiting for the weather to improve. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – It’s Always the Weather
the weather forecast for the days following our departure from Honolulu changed from mild to wild in a matter of a few hours with a front moving in from the East with gale force winds pushing big seas. Caught in the channel between Kauai and Oahu we ran f...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Running for Shelter
the weather forecast for the days following our departure from Honolulu changed from mild to wild in a matter of a few hours with a front moving in from the East with gale force winds pushing big seas. Caught in the channel between Kauai and Oahu we ran f...
Cruising Alaska – Petersburg
We are settling in for the winter in Petersburg, Alaska's North Harbor where amenities, while primitive, are adequate for our needs. 30amp electric, water, showers, laundry and internet access are all available in this small town of 3000 souls. For more ...
North to Alaska: Day 1 (Weather Permitting)
Departing Honolulu we had a favorable weather forecast. Unfortunately, within 12 hours the forecast changed. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – We Made it!
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 videos in the days and weeks to come. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honol...
Cruising Lealea in Hawaii – Moloka’i
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 easy sail if you choose the right weather window. Lono Harbor offers quiet solitude most of the ...