by oceangybe | Jun 24, 2010 | Position Reports
We are flying along this morning. A cold front is sweeping down the Californian coast, and we are feeling the very edges of it’s effect zone. 2nd Reef in the main, and a partially furled headsail gives us constant 6.5 knt – 7.5 knt boat speeds. Moose...
by oceangybe | Jun 23, 2010 | Position Reports
The wind set in a bit more consistently yesterday morning so boat speed is up and we’re putting some miles below the keel. It’s still flippin’ cold above and below decks! Burr. The grey sky isn’t helping too much. We spotted another massive fin...
by oceangybe | Jun 22, 2010 | Position Reports
Toques – check, long johns – check, foul weather gear – check, warm cup of tea – check, trying to stay warm in the cockpit – check. A grey, drizzling and overcast morning greeted me as I emerged from my warm bed to take my 5am shift this...
by oceangybe | Jun 21, 2010 | Blog
The crew for the trip to Hawaii is awesome. On board we’ve got South African native Andrew “Moose” Miller. Moose grew up with Ryan and Bryson in South Africa, but has spent much of the past 7 years in the Caribbean. He has a quick wit and stand-up character, although...
by oceangybe | Jun 21, 2010 | Blog
Well, it appears that the time has come to shove off the lovely dock of the San Diego Yacht Club and once again (and for the last time), head west. Hawaii, our destination, is 2300 miles distant. The wind looks perfect for the next few days; ~15 knots from the beam....
