ONE OF OUR DAYS
What's it really like out here? What do we do all day? Besides have all the fun????
Well, to begin with no two days are alike; there are many "chores" that need doing to run the vessel and some of these are dependent on what the plan for the day is. By that I mean are we anchoring, are we at dock or are we sailing and then if we are, for how long. For example —a short day trip of 50 nautical miles, if we have wind and we average 5 knot minimum an hour we can have a great day sailing and with the help of our Hydrovane Self Steering Wind Vane , as it steers the boat and keeps us on track, we can have a nap, read a book, type do whatever we want hands free from the wheel. I just love it. We have actually given it a name……"Doug" in memory of our great navigator and friend Doug Goodwind who started out the adventure with us out of Port Angeles………remember? Check out the photo gallery on the left hand side of the page and you can see him in one of the early albums. A day such as that will have saved our diesel and is undoubtedly a more relaxed and comfortable ride. The sails balance the boat and she just flows with the sea! There are many benefits to this one being we don't have to work as hard at the wheel. Please know that it is not totally automatic Claes still has to trim the sails. One of us has to be the "human" element in this to keep watch periodically and deal with the unknown. You must realize though that there is not a whole lot to crash into out here……………lots of water! And we don't go very fast. There are a lot of lobster pots as we approach islands and villages so we must keep an eye open for them not to mention huge kelp beds. This is not so drastic if we are sailing but when we are motoring it could be very tedious to unwind them from the prop. Meagan and Jack, of Moonracker have reported seeing at least 10 whales and had an encounter with one a few days ago that really startled them……….it just came up out of now where. Pretty wild hey???
This morning was rather cool! As we left the little Bay that upon entering the night before we had noticed had lot of traps we thought it prudent to have someone go out and be look out. Sure would not be productive to run over one of them and have our prop all scrambled………….so I donned by wind breaker and life jacket, grabbed a flash light and out I went. Please know that this was a big step for me to go out while the boat was moving. It was a fine morning, rather calm and nearly dusk. I made my way out to the bow and began my vigil. Very soon, I was surrounded by little porpoise friends………..there they were showing us the way. (Surely, I thought no pots here if these little guys are fishing and/or) playing) They are so great……..once I saw them I knew there were no traps……………relaxed as I scoped the star ridden sky and look to the east to see the horizon slowly get brighter and brighter. When I returned to the wheel house Claes comment on my guides………….and I reminded him of our earlier conversation that we are always being taken care of. God continues to send us all sorts of "Angels". We enjoyed the rising of the sun and he with a little smirk on his face said " You know what this makes you now????? a "lookey-lue"! Hahahah. '' ( Something else to put on my resume right? )
So, off we went for our day trip. Neither one of us likes to eat too early so it was about 7:30 when I made breakfast burritos ……hmm so good with the Mexican cheese. Have no idea what it is called but it is white and stringy and very tasty. Captain has coffee of course but when we are under sail I don't do caffeine… I will enjoy the heck out of a good cup when we hit Cabos. I hear there is a Costco there can you imangine?? We are already working on a list of things that we think we might need…………Christmas is coming right? Let me see what do I want??
I will have to leave this list on the navigation table so the Captain and Santa can work together on it. What do you think my chance are of getting what I want? All I know that my wants and needs have certainly changed the last few months. Actually it is our sixth month on board already. Time does go fast.
I certainly have digressed. We are nearly at our destination for the day--Punta Abrejos across from a whale reserve. Hopefully we will see some critters tonight. Should keep Joey busy…he had a great time last night keeping watch on the seals. He is doing pretty well considering he has not been to land since Ensenda November 11th. He sleeps most of the day and prowls the boat most of the night.
Being as we are here nice and early anchoring will not be difficult-- remember it gets dark pretty early these days. Actually we are on Mountain Standard Time now so it is nearly 15:00 hours and I will sign off for now. Pray that we have internet tonight so I can send this to you all. Remember, sign in as a followers so we can see that you are there……… take care and know we love and miss you all. Keep up the steady flow of prayers we need them.
Love ya from the Captain and First Mate and Joey, the Skipper Kat
Well, to begin with no two days are alike; there are many "chores" that need doing to run the vessel and some of these are dependent on what the plan for the day is. By that I mean are we anchoring, are we at dock or are we sailing and then if we are, for how long. For example —a short day trip of 50 nautical miles, if we have wind and we average 5 knot minimum an hour we can have a great day sailing and with the help of our Hydrovane Self Steering Wind Vane , as it steers the boat and keeps us on track, we can have a nap, read a book, type do whatever we want hands free from the wheel. I just love it. We have actually given it a name……"Doug" in memory of our great navigator and friend Doug Goodwind who started out the adventure with us out of Port Angeles………remember? Check out the photo gallery on the left hand side of the page and you can see him in one of the early albums. A day such as that will have saved our diesel and is undoubtedly a more relaxed and comfortable ride. The sails balance the boat and she just flows with the sea! There are many benefits to this one being we don't have to work as hard at the wheel. Please know that it is not totally automatic Claes still has to trim the sails. One of us has to be the "human" element in this to keep watch periodically and deal with the unknown. You must realize though that there is not a whole lot to crash into out here……………lots of water! And we don't go very fast. There are a lot of lobster pots as we approach islands and villages so we must keep an eye open for them not to mention huge kelp beds. This is not so drastic if we are sailing but when we are motoring it could be very tedious to unwind them from the prop. Meagan and Jack, of Moonracker have reported seeing at least 10 whales and had an encounter with one a few days ago that really startled them……….it just came up out of now where. Pretty wild hey???
This morning was rather cool! As we left the little Bay that upon entering the night before we had noticed had lot of traps we thought it prudent to have someone go out and be look out. Sure would not be productive to run over one of them and have our prop all scrambled………….so I donned by wind breaker and life jacket, grabbed a flash light and out I went. Please know that this was a big step for me to go out while the boat was moving. It was a fine morning, rather calm and nearly dusk. I made my way out to the bow and began my vigil. Very soon, I was surrounded by little porpoise friends………..there they were showing us the way. (Surely, I thought no pots here if these little guys are fishing and/or) playing) They are so great……..once I saw them I knew there were no traps……………relaxed as I scoped the star ridden sky and look to the east to see the horizon slowly get brighter and brighter. When I returned to the wheel house Claes comment on my guides………….and I reminded him of our earlier conversation that we are always being taken care of. God continues to send us all sorts of "Angels". We enjoyed the rising of the sun and he with a little smirk on his face said " You know what this makes you now????? a "lookey-lue"! Hahahah. '' ( Something else to put on my resume right? )
So, off we went for our day trip. Neither one of us likes to eat too early so it was about 7:30 when I made breakfast burritos ……hmm so good with the Mexican cheese. Have no idea what it is called but it is white and stringy and very tasty. Captain has coffee of course but when we are under sail I don't do caffeine… I will enjoy the heck out of a good cup when we hit Cabos. I hear there is a Costco there can you imangine?? We are already working on a list of things that we think we might need…………Christmas is coming right? Let me see what do I want??
- Lubriderm cream, it is so nice to refresh with the cream when you are having a long day. (bought some wipes too and they are great rather then dealing with face clothes etc.)
- and nice shampoo with conditioner all in one…..takes up less room easier to carry to the docks and easier to use in our shower when we are under sail………It is so nice to have a shower. You have no idea!!! I have found that I don't need one every day though and my skin and hair are that much better for it. No dry skin or scalp. My hair loves the ocean mist and it is shiny and thick……. We are both feeling pretty good.
- A nice bottle of wine as there in not much choice here. I do miss my wine --beer just does not cut it for me. Might change my mind when I hit a catina and have a tequila. …
- A new book….. …….something readable you know nothing to far out and no science fiction or perverted sex stuff. HAHAH I have to stay focused when I am on my watch.
I will have to leave this list on the navigation table so the Captain and Santa can work together on it. What do you think my chance are of getting what I want? All I know that my wants and needs have certainly changed the last few months. Actually it is our sixth month on board already. Time does go fast.
I certainly have digressed. We are nearly at our destination for the day--Punta Abrejos across from a whale reserve. Hopefully we will see some critters tonight. Should keep Joey busy…he had a great time last night keeping watch on the seals. He is doing pretty well considering he has not been to land since Ensenda November 11th. He sleeps most of the day and prowls the boat most of the night.
Being as we are here nice and early anchoring will not be difficult-- remember it gets dark pretty early these days. Actually we are on Mountain Standard Time now so it is nearly 15:00 hours and I will sign off for now. Pray that we have internet tonight so I can send this to you all. Remember, sign in as a followers so we can see that you are there……… take care and know we love and miss you all. Keep up the steady flow of prayers we need them.
Love ya from the Captain and First Mate and Joey, the Skipper Kat
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