by Rich Wilson | Nov 13, 2016
We continue to settle in to life at sea. The first couple of days were survival in the squalls, and repairs of batten car and hydrogenerator pump.... read more
by Rich Wilson | Nov 12, 2016
Last night the conditions,though strong, were stable, and the boat was flying. Because of confidence in the autopilot, I was able to get several 40... read more
by Rich Wilson | Nov 12, 2016
I’ve been working quite a bit the first week on our hydrogenerator, so thought I’d include a picture and more of an explanation of the... read more
by Rich Wilson | Nov 11, 2016
Yesterday I spent considerable time working on photos and videos to send in, including a 360 degree video which is very interesting as you can... read more
by Rich Wilson | Nov 10, 2016
After yesterday’s 3 hour battle with the tiny hydraulic tubing within the hydrogenerator pump box, and getting stabilized within the high... read more
by Rich Wilson | Nov 9, 2016
Through the night we went down to the first reef and solent jib, from the full mainsail and genoa, and then to the staysail when we had steady winds... read more
by Rich Wilson | Nov 8, 2016
After yesterday’s replacement of a batten car on the main mast track, we got back going through the late afternoon and evening, but sailed... read more
by Rich Wilson | Nov 7, 2016
What a 36 hours it has been! We arrived at Great American IV in the dark, anticipating heavy traffic, and downloaded a weather GRIB file for... read more