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Sailing ffrom Hawaii to Alaska-Day 16: Buckets

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Dec 08, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:37

Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska-Day 15: From Dawn to Dusk

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Dec 04, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:18

Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska-Day14 Part 2 You Just Have to be Assertive.

In Part 2, the wind responds to Chuck's commands and the boat gets moving. We took the opportunity while we were becalmed to get some underwater video of the bottom of a trash pile and some fish under the boat. We spotted more fishing gear and trash befo...

Nov 27, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:29

Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 14 – Part 1: Command the Wind

Another day becalmed in the North Pacific High. Laura tries cooking up a storm while Chuck attempts to command the wind to puff. We talk about complacency in the mild conditions. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginn...

Nov 25, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:10

Thanksgiving Message and Preview of Cruising in Alaska

Thanks to all of you who watch our videos, especially our subscribers. Here is a special message from us to you and a little peek at what is coming up in Cruising Lealea - Alaska. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginn...

Nov 19, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:51

Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska – Day 13 Part 2: Glassy Sea, Awesome Sky

In the North Pacific High but not yet in the gyre, we recorded a disturbing amount of junk in the water. We fouled our prop when we ran over what appeared to be an inner tube but cleared it without much difficulty. Despite all the trash we recorded befor...

Nov 16, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:18

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...

Nov 13, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:59

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...

Nov 09, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:50

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...

Nov 07, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:57

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...

Nov 02, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:03

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...

Oct 30, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:35

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:...

Oct 27, 2012
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Play Time: 00:10:18

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...

Oct 24, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:41

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...

Oct 23, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:33

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 ...

Oct 19, 2012
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Play Time: 00:08:50

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...

Oct 16, 2012
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Play Time: 00:11:03

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 ...

Oct 12, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:27

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...

Oct 09, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:42

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 ...

Oct 05, 2012
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Play Time: 00:07:16

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: "...

Oct 01, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:33

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...

Sep 29, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:42

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...

Sep 25, 2012
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Play Time: 00:06:07

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...

Sep 21, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:30

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...

Sep 18, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:12

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