Tag: vic-maui
Gear Review – Base Layers
So, further to my blog on foul weather gear, I mentioned that I would follow up with a base layer gear review. First we need to establish our wish list: warm breathable low stink factor (since I’ll be wearing them a few times over…
The Commandments of Ocean Sailing
As I complete my thoughts about our trip, I have realized that there are some basic rules and things to know before heading off on a trip like this. Here I shall share them with you. My commandments of offshore sailing: Know thy stomach….
Pacific Ocean Facts
One of the things that struck me during our trip is just how small we felt. We were on a 50 ft boat that weighed over 26,000 lbs… and yet, when the waves said up, up we went. It made me want to learn…
Ocean Adventures: Who’s Who?
Our trip was fantastic! What an expedition and it was a great experience overall. I thoroughly enjoyed being out in the Big Blue, and I’m already thinking about my next voyage… Turnagain is a 50 foot Beneteau Oceanis and she was very well equiped for…
Gearing Up!
So I leave Nelson on Thursday to head to Hawaii for the Vic-Maui boat delivery. I will be bringing Turnagain back home to Vancouver! I am doing my last minute prep and packing and thought I would share what I am bringing along… For…
Sailing World
- What’s the optimum Fastnet route? Navigator Ian Moore crunches the weather data to find out
- 5 tips: How to manage fatigue when sailing offshore
- Top female skippers to watch in the 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race
- Fastnet Race 1979: Life and death decision – Matthew Sheahan’s story
- Andrew Bishop profile: Meeting the man behind the ARC rallies