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BORA BORA TO PALMERSTON: 736 miles We were warned that the sea state and winds would become more challenging as one headed west across the Pacific, and our first six day crossing from Bora Bora to Palmerston proved that warning to be … Continue reading
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We are always reluctant to leave Rick’s favorite island, Bora Bora, but we had deliveries awaiting in Raiatea, so off we went on May 3o to Apooiti in Raiatea, motor sailing most of the way because it was upwind. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
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Here it is, May 26, our wedding anniversary. What have we been doing since I last updated our blog on April 10? Good question! Sitting inside our boat cabin being gently rolled on our mooring ball on Bora Bora by the unsettled weather … Continue reading
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Cool Change all polished and ready to be splashed We brought Cool Change over to Hansen Rigging in Alameda on February 23, 2014. There she sat in the water at their docks until May 9, when we motored her over … Continue reading
After a brief flight up to Seattle for a few days to visit our son Drew, we drove to Cool Change on our way back from the airport to spend a few more days with her. Rick’s 2014 vacation day … Continue reading
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Phase I of our windlass upgrade is complete! After what seems like an eternity of at least 8 to 10 days over the last several weeks, working on upgrading our electrical system, Phase I is done! I will defer to … Continue reading
Watching our friends Nancy and Rob take off in Shindig for their world cruising adventure last weekend inspired us to get moving on getting Cool Change ready! So, October 1st or not, we have started buying for our long term … Continue reading
We worked on the boat all day, a satisfying and joyful experience! Cindy finished the last 1/3rd of the interior teak restoration – it looks beautiful! She used Howard Restore-A-Finish applied with cheesecloth and enhanced by 220-320-400 wet-dry sandpaper as … Continue reading
