Monthly Archives: October 2011

Routine is a subjective concept. In our slow pace across the Philippine Sea to Palau, we are developing a “routine”, albeit a sleepy one. For the past two days, the seas have been choppy causing the boat to rock rock, … Continue reading →

I will have to admit, yesterday was not fun. The roll on the boat was unpleasant, the sea was choppy and “confused”. The crew who had been ill the day before, turned sleepy and lethargic. Everyone could roust themselves awake … Continue reading →

In contrast to Romblon Town, San Jacinto on Ticao Island acts like we are blessing them with a royal visitation. The San Jacinto Bay is ringed on one side by a little seaside village and the other by sand beaches, … Continue reading →

Since we have until 8:59 am, Brian, Jenny, and I go to town for a bit of sightseeing. A light rain falls on a bustling small town, kids dressed in uniforms are driven to school on motorized trikes, and the … Continue reading →

We traveled through to dusk and entered Romblon Island and town in the dark. Not a good idea, although not to be avoided in this instance, and an activity we will not try again. In any event, after a bit … Continue reading →

The crew has survived their first night crossing. Traveling through the Philippine Islands at night was an “invigorating” experience according to some, perhaps my word would be “scary”. We took two hour shifts; Jenny 10-12, Brian 12-2, John 2-4, and … Continue reading →

A smooth departure from Subic Bay after Blaine, once again, climbed the mast to install the Maretron weather station at 6:00 am. Thank you Blaine! On the way out, we had two interesting encounters with the US Navy. The first … Continue reading →

Well it’s time for everyone to learn a bit about latitude and longitude, including myself. Once we are away from Internet, I will not have the luxury of wordiness nor will I be able to send photos. What I hope … Continue reading →

Today we fueled Laysan. Filling the car up at the gas station is a different experience than fueling a 50 foot steel trawler with 1400 gallons of diesel fuel. The procedure required all hands on board, including help from Ray … Continue reading →

At the risk of sounding like our former President George Bush, getting ready for a cruise is “hard work”. Jenny and I spent the last three days provisioning the boat, shopping at groceries literally clogged with Filipino shoppers, each of … Continue reading →

We keep telling everyone we are leaving Monday and they keep looking at us with doubt. But we forge on with the help of many hands. Rollie and Patrick, the boat boys, are in charge of storm windows, fueling the … Continue reading →