Trip entries from my travels
-or- You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat Yup, thats how my yesterday started. A call from Ann at Aquatic Adventures who tells me that yesterday after their dive, the boat broke down and they had to get a tow home. Thus the boat is with the mechanic getting fixed. So needless to say no dive. … Read more
OK, there are a couple of you who should get that quote… lets see. I’ve never really grasped the full meaning of the phrase, but I believe the essence of the meaning is something like, if sometimes in life you might be surrounded by trouble or discomfort but you need to retain a sense of … Read more
I’m pleased to annouce that courtesy of my brother John (bought it) and my mother (got it embroidered) that “The Adventures of the ‘M’ Hat” are continuing! It is now 7am, its 82 degrees, and 87% humiditiy making it feel like 91, so yeah, its warm down here! Now physics buffs (or fans of Big … Read more
Well, fellow sailors, friends, race friends and just random folks who stumble upon this blog. I have finished the race, cut to the chase, 4th place in our class 1.5hr (corrected time) behind third place. But let me say this about this race. It is impeccably organized and executed by the organizers. If any of … Read more
So as we creep into what is supposed to be our last day, one of the weather forecast models shows that we are going to loose a lot of wind and not get in until Thursday, midday which means I am going to miss my flight and my hotel is booked on the wrong day. … Read more
I’m not quite sure which it is today but as someone commented (Jason) I’m still on the water which is always an awesome place to be for me. I’m happy and pleased to have been given the opportunity to sail this race. No real sniping amongst the crew, REALLY GOOD food.. and about 40 tons … Read more
Twas night, calm night, the moon was high;The dead men stood together. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (text of 1834) BY SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE so honestly not much to say today. More of the same. Struggling to find wind to keep this ship moving. I spend most of my days below deck struggling with … Read more
Hello Race Fans. Today has been what has been know .. well who the heck knows what its been known as. But I can tell you this, the day started early at 6am .. a nice warm shower.. yes i said warm for those of you that know I normally take a tepid to cold … Read more
Wel the time has come to say Sawadeeka to Thailand. That is goodbye.. and conicentally, hello, good morning, good afternoon and good evening. Yesterday started gloriously with 90+ degree heat before 9am and I was sweating through my shirt by the timem I got to breakfast. Then it was onto the dive. I didn’t get … Read more
Well folks, after what is close to two weeks a day without really too much if any drama. Figure out the way around the rocky headlands to the dive office – CHECK Connect with my friend Sophie – CHECK A cooler (85) day – CHECK Calm seas – CHECK Lobster dinner with new friends without … Read more