The Coral Sea

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We left Vanuatu with a ten-day passage in front of us, about five of which looked good on the forecast. After a few days of nice downwind running we’d get smacked across the face by a front coming at us from the southwest. We hoped it might die down a … Read More

Flying the Kite

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Weather continues to cooperate nicely. For another day or two we plugged along at about 5 knots in light winds on the beam. Comfortable, safe, and stress-free. Can’t ask for much more than that out at sea. One afternoon the wind piped up a bit and we were flying along … Read More