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Redoing the running rigging on a cruising sailboat involves measuring, measuring and measuring. Then we head over to Bacon Sails and Marine Supplies for a tutorial of the different standard line selections, discussing their uses, breaking strengths and design qualities. After we've made our se...
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 time and a secure anchorage with a...
Preparations complete. We will take a short shake down cruise in the islands, refuel, restock fresh provisions and depart on our next long voyage to Alaska.
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Albin Vega Velocir makes 98 miles in 14 hours, completing her leg from Old Point, Comfort, VA to Solomons Island, MD. At the entrance to the Rappohannock River, Amelia spots some major commercial fishing involving huge fishing trawlers, smaller boats with nets on cranes and helicopters. The next d...
Albin Vega Velocir avoids impressive thunderstorms for multiple days while traveling north on the Alligator River of North Carolina. We go through the two locks of the Dismal Swamp Canal, enjoying its beautiful trees and wildlife. This leg was full of bridges which can be a hassle, but we've ...
Albin Vega Velocir travels through the Carolinas, stopping to anchor in the beautiful Waccamaw River. We use our anchor ball as a trip line and also to show our space to other boats. In the morning, Grant sees men huddled by a tree throw a body over a cliff-- but it is just a rescue drill! A few ...
Albin Vega Velocir has been getting some water in the bilge from a leaky stuffing box, so we tighten the nuts to compact the packing and all is well! Then, we spend the weekend in Charleston. The Farmer's Market is going on, as well as Race Week in the harbor. On a rainy morning we pull up o...
Voyage planning becomes preparation when thought gives way to action as we get closer to departure.
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"Sailing the Pacific Coast" -
"Sailing Back to H...
Installing new LED running lights.
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Albin Vega Velocir is happy to be back inside the Intracoastal Waterway where she can shine as an agile sailor weaving through her course. We enjoy some sunny and rainy weather, and at one point get offended by another cruiser who is very vocal about not waiting at a bridge for the "small and ...
We are getting closer to our departure date. Chuck talks about the Navigator's role in the voyage planning process.
For more details and more up-to-date information on voyage planning check out this article on our website .
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"Honolulu:...
For more details and more up-to-date information check out our website and blog at
For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists:
"Honolulu: The Beginning" -
"Cruising Lealea in Alaska" -
"Sailing the Pacific Coast" -
"Sailing Back to Hawaii" - ...
Albin Vega Velocir crosses the Bahama Banks and Gulf Stream on a transit form Morgan's Bluff, Andros Island Bahamas to the USA. After 30 hours underway we decide to head for St. Augustine with our good sailing weather. We have only used 6 gallons of fuel and Amelia caught a mutton snapper. T...
Albin Vega Velocir visits the batik Androsia factory and Amelia makes two panels of fabric, a special keepsake from their visit. Later, we climb the historic Fresh Creek lighthouse from 1890. During a dinghy ride up Fresh Creek we find a Mangrove Fort with cargo nets to climb around.
Albin Vega Velocir continues along the east coast of Andros Island in the Bahamas. We travel inside the reef and then take an AUTEC channel outside. Just off Green Cay we catch a Mahi Mahi that puts up quite a fight!
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Albin Vega Velocir travels 99 miles overnight from Georgetown, Exumas to Green Cay. Our NAVIK does most of the work but we are still exhausted after about 24 hours of 3 hour watches. After some exploration and snorkeling on Green Cay we continue 28 miles to the South Bight of Andros. We explore a...
Initial planning phase of our next voyage - getting the boat ready for sea.
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"Honolulu: The Beginning" -
"Cruising Lealea in Alaska" -
&q...
Albin Vega Velocir returns from a visit with family. Still in Georgetown, the weather is windy but sunny-- a great combination for shore activities and projects. We make a conch into a conch horn, hike the trails of Stocking Island, try to fix the outboard motor and re-seal the cockpit floors.
Albin Vega Velocir has a new visitor, Matt from the UK. He joins Grant in an exploration of Crab Cay, just south of Georgetown. They snorkel a blue hole, a sunken sailboat and hike through the abandoned Walker Plantation from the 1700s.
We have been moored at PBYC all Winter but Spring is just around the corner and it is time to start our preparations to go cruising again.
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Stormy weather in Honolulu. Heavy rains, high winds and big surf led to flash floods and sewage spills on Kauai and Oahu. We even had hail, thunder and lightning. the Governor declared a disaster for the two islands. More bad weather expected.
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Albin Vega Velocir goes spear fishing offshore and catches a mega lobster. Then, the 32nd Annual Cruising Regatta begins with opening night performances! We end our week by participating in the "In Harbor Sailing Race" aboard the catamaran Deja Vu.
Just another Saturday. Spending the winter in our home port at the Poor Boyz Yacht Club in Honolulu after arriving in Hawaii from San Francisco and sailing up the island chain. This is our version of a "Sustainable lifestyle" We will be sailing to the Big Island, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Oa...
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