Here's a video introduction to my new book, "Philosophy of Sailing: Offshore in Search of the Universe."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwCbQ01HTRA
Here's a video of the solo round trip in...
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Here's a video introduction to my new book, "Philosophy of Sailing: Offshore in Search of the Universe."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwCbQ01HTRA
Here's a video of the solo round trip in...
There are arguments against adding a check valve to a bilge pump hose.
--They clog and fail. This has happened twice to me over the years, and the pump, uh, won;t pump if the hose is blocked.
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For example at the end of a rope (instead of whipping)
Whipping with waxed line takes 1.5 minutes to do, per end, and gives a most satisfactory personal feeling of accomplishment, wisdom and...
I don't know why a racing boat would add a bow anchor roller just to anchor in Hanalei. Such an assembly has to be really strong and exists for permanent anchor storage and convenience with a...
Moleskin. Small format for carry-around lists and notes, large format for logbook. Worth the extra money because we keep these invaluable personal records for a lifetime.
For what's it's worth, I rented an Iridium 9555 phone this summer. Never dropped a call Hawaii and back (well, once or twice during a squall). Much (much!) better than the old Inmarsat Isatphone...
This is an Offshore Commander 4-person auto-inflating emergency life raft manufactured December, 2016, by Revere Survival. Serial number: 2C4K068.
The dimensions are 26" x 17" x 10". Weight is...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5m9yT06Khg
It ain't racing, but it is the same ocean.
And somebody is planning to swim the route next.
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Two cents well spent.
Ditto on the gooseneck. Awkward to jury rig, not easy to fix even in a slip.
Current wait for a common cast gooseneck from Rig-Rite (the only supplier for Kenyon): "Backordered. Maybe in stock...
There are photos here: http://sports.sohu.com/20161115/n473270520.shtml
If I guess it right, he was clipped on at the extreme end of the starboard ama--a very insecure place to be on a big tri...
In case you are considering this job, here's a video of my procedure:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1UgjkCZMV8
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Hmmm. The Manoa passed me at night within a mile going 23 knots halfway to Hawaii. Got my attention.
It had not occurred to me that she might be shedding containers, too....
Skip,
Please check a private note from me in your mail on this board.
Best,
CW
Brian, you devil, it looks like you made a straight beeline home. Some day I'll tell you what you missed up at 41N!
Nice going and a grand time at Nawiliwili with you all.
Christian
Thelonious
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Hi folks,
I'm not entered in the race but may be in AIS or radio range in the Hawaii approaches.
Thelonious
Ericson 32-3
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Satphone
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