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Exactly four weeks after we arrived in Vava’u, Tonga, we finally “splashed” Cool Change – out of the boatyard and into the water. These last four weeks represented no doubt the most detailed, strenuous and even frightening recommissioning we have ever … Continue reading
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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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Greetings from Taha’a, the “vanilla island.” Our Return Journey We closed up and left our home in California on March 19. We have temporary tenants living in our house. This all happened at the last minute. They moved in … Continue reading
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These three islands, all within less than a day’s sail from each other, represented the end of the rainbow for our sailing season this year. Specifically, Bora Bora, the furthest northwest we would be heading, was our Bali Hai. It … Continue reading
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We have been in La Paz since November 15, and here it is, December 5th. And we have no plans to leave any time soon! Finally, we have no agenda we have to meet. I mean, we still have to … Continue reading
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After two weeks of installation, we finally have fresh water being made from salt water!
We made it over to see Glenn again on August 19-20 to have him finish up some last minute projects including a bowsprit on the bowsprit for a spinnaker, and a couple of added clutches for the fore guys for … 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
