by oceangybe | Apr 27, 2009 | Pictures
The infamous offshore islands of French Guyana, used by Napoleon to jail political prisoners and criminals. See blogs for more details. [flickr-gallery mode=”photoset” photoset=”72157619490645866″]
by oceangybe | Apr 25, 2009 | Position Reports
We are very happily anchored off Ile Royal, bobbing about and reveling in an extremely fast passage. It may not have been the most comfortable one but it is another one under the belt and we are extremely happy to be back in the NORTHERN HEMISPHERE again. We managed...
by oceangybe | Apr 24, 2009 | Position Reports
The predicted wind shift and ease finally came this afternoon, giving Khulula and her crew a much needed relief from the beating of the previous 5 days. With the wind more off our beam, the ride is much smoother and the flying spray less. Also the water has turned...
by oceangybe | Apr 23, 2009 | Position Reports
Flying along, driving through waves, spray flying, wet cockpit, all hatches closed, fans on high, sweating,… would all be excellent descriptors for today. We are still close hauled and hauling in these conditions. This morning and early afternoon had heavier...
by oceangybe | Apr 21, 2009 | Position Reports
Goodbye slow, squally ITCZ, hello fast, cloud NE Tradewinds!!! Khulula is flying along here, just off a close haul. The ride is a bit bouncy, sometimes wet, but we’re cruising so all is good. Everyone is handling the 20 degrees of heal and stuffy cabin (hatches...
