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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...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 6: Laura’s Log
Laura usually takes the sunrise watch. This morning she shot the opening video clip at dawn but got in front of the camera between preparing meals and doing the sail change duty on the fore deck. Of course, she shot the closing sunset as well as most of ...
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: "...