by Rich Wilson | Nov 20, 2016 | Ship's Logs
In the night, we had a bird flying just overhead about 30′ up above the cockpit in the dark. I could just barely make out its shape, dark against dark. It was amazing that the bird would be able to see rigging, and avoid it. Some time later, I was in the cabin,...
by Rich Wilson | Nov 19, 2016 | Ship's Logs
At 0450 UTC this morning, Great American IV crossed the Equator heading south. It is my 12th crossing under sail, and to see the N turn to S on the GPS holds the same wonderment as the first time. We are in the Southern Hemisphere. And when we get to the Southern...
by Rich Wilson | Nov 18, 2016 | Ship's Logs
Today we are on final approach for the equator, only 120 miles ahead. Last night we broke through the last line of big rain clouds – there was a very distinct line of them on the radar – and were then in a building southeasterly wind. Through the night, we sailed very...
by sitesALIVE! | Nov 18, 2016 | Biometrics
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by sitesALIVE! | Nov 18, 2016 | Podcasts
November 17: Almost Through November 16: Watching the Weather November 15: Heading Towards the Doldrums November 14: Past Cape Verde Islands November 13: Blasting Along November 12: Passing the Canary Islands November 11: Sail Changes While Going by...
by Rich Wilson | Nov 17, 2016 | Ship's Logs
Today and yesterday have blurred together in my mind. Partially this is inadequate sleep, and an inadequate routine. When one puts in a reef, or rolls out a reef, at 0300, it confuses the day and the distinction between work hours and non-work hours. On an Open 60...
