Shearwater has arrived safely at Palau, an independent island nation at 7deg North latitude (400miles or so north of the Equator). The latitude is significant for a decreased possibility of typhoon activity for the time of year, which is the beginning …
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almost there
About 50 miles out of Palau. They should arrive about 10 Am local time (about 2000 PDT May 9). It is a very dark night, no moon, and they are being “chased” by a squall. (View Post…)
24 hours out of Palau
(0900 local, -9ZD), N 08deg 06.7′ E 132deg 10.9′, COG 107deg True, SOG 5.7kts (Continued…)
thunder and lightening and squalls, oh my
8 May 0000 UTC (0900 local -9ZD) N 8deg 35.7′ E 130deg 05.6′ , COG 100T, SOG 5.6kts (Continued…)
May 6 1900 UTC
Talked to Mike a few ago via Sat phone. They are about 100 miles offshore. Had an uneventful passage thru Hinatuan Passgae, which is how it is supposed to go when you “have your ducks in a row”, so to speak. (Continued…)
Almost Out
Copied form David Cohn’s blog (www.sailblogs.com/member/mvshearwater) (Continued…)
last day in Philippines
5 May 0700 (local PI), 4 May 2300 UTC N 10deg 38.7′ E 124deg 36.0′ (Continued…)
from David Cohn's email update
2 May 2013, 1030 UTC (1830 local) N13deg 53.2’ E120deg 27.18’, COG 163deg True, SOG 6.3kts. Running SE between Lubang I. and SW coast of Luzon I. south of Manila, headed for the Verde Island Passage (eastbound). From there we will run south of M…
"I am so freaking happy" says Capt Morgan
Soooo… I actually don’t have any particular complaint or grief with Shearwater’s current teething pains — they’re to be expected of a new boat with many systems. Some of the specific issues are new to me, but not really anything special or bringin…
Waiting for the Blessing
Acme waiting for the Blessing via VHF (View Post…)
