S/V Hello World's Travel Log
The Straight of Juan de Fuca
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This was perfect, I was just explaining to Caroline about the Straight....your image is awesome.
Hope everyone is OK :) Glad there wasn't any puke! ...but there's plenty of time left on the trip ;)
Also - I would like to say - I'm LOVING the multiple updates. It helps pass the day for those of us still living in the real world.
The cat puked just looking at that picture!
Jim says you need to lock/lace your stuff down better.
When you have to sleep in a wet salt bed that will not dry or you have ruined equipment or key charts because you have not prepared the boat for sailing you might start following this list.
From Fast Track to Cruising by Doris Colgate
BEFORE going sailing
-secure everything below
-tie down items on deck
-pump bilge
-dog hatches and portholes
-close head and sink seacocks
-open engine salfwater intake and exhaust valves
-open fuel valves
-check fuel level
-check oil pressure & water temp after starting engine
Did yawl not pay attention on the transit from Man-O-War Key?? Are the locker doors still intact? SH is still laughing, and that after a trip to the vet today. Note: the previous nice comment attributed to me was really Mom. LOL
Ah, yes, the Straights of Juan de Puka. I remember them oh-so fondly -- washing-machine seas, stomach on spin cycle. Note to self: Buy Dramamine at next port, stupid.
May the winds be always at your back (and the seas never abeam),
Cheese
Our first crossing to the San Juans was our first lesson in proper stowage, too... welcome to the club! Nothing like crossing during a SCA to give you a good shakedown before a long trip.
At least it doesn't sound like you had any other problems. Imagine all the mess combined with a leaky foredeck hatch. There is a lot of my pocket change in the machines at the Friday Harbor laundromat.
Looks like Deep Playa and we're just sitting at the dock!
-p
Woo-hoo! GOOD times! I remember how excited & anxious I was, leaving Seattle for good - that great feeling is still going on, in & out of every port & anchorage, 2-1/2 yrs. on. Congratulations on being one of the few couples who can combine desire & ability to leave, all at once, all in one place.
...And clean up that saloon, willya?!?!?
All the best - Marianne & Gary, s/v Gallant Fox, Guaymas Mexico
Come on! Give us some sailing details already!
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