Tag: Self Steering Gear

• DAWN Update Thursday July 21

  Thursday July 21 Taiohae Bay, Nuku-Hiva Hello Friends and Family, By the end of last week I thought I had little of interest to report. That is with the exception of the incredible generosity of the people of Nuku-Hive and French Polynesia. My days on Thursday and Friday were filled with trips to the laundry,…

  SVDawn

  July 21, 2022

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  French Polynesia, Health Recovery, Hello Friends and Family, Hospital Visit, Infection, Medical Care, Monitor Wind Vane, Nuku-Hiva, Nuku-Hive, Sailing Adventure, Self Steering Gear, Solo Sailing, Taiohae Bay, Travel Blog

• DAWN Update Wednesday 13 July

  Wednesday 13 July S 2 03.531 W 137 26.393 Hello Friends and Family, Important info!I am having problems with my satellite messaging and weather system. It wouldn’t work last night or this morning. I was able to get it to work this evening but I am not confident that it will continue to. So if…

  SVDawn

  July 13, 2022

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  Auto Pilot, Boat Heel, Communications System, Emergency Supplies, High Winds, Important Info, Navigation System, Sail Configuration, Satellite Messaging, Satellite System, Self Steering Gear, SSB Troubleshooting, SSB User, Stormsail, Water Making, Water Tank, Weather System

• DAWN Update Tuesday July 12

  Tuesday July 12 S 0 38.883 W 136 58.754561 miles from the East side of Hiva Oa It appears that many folks are paying attention to my progress and position. I have even received emails from other boats sailing to the same destinations. A number of folks have asked about my speed and occasional lack…

  SVDawn

  July 12, 2022

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  Asymmetrical Cabin, Boat Issues, Electronic Charts, Hiva Oa, Lee Cloth, Navigation, Self Steering Gear, Single Handing, South Pacific Region, Squalls, Starboard Bulwark Leak, Watermaker Issue, Wind and Current

• DAWN Update Sunday July 3

  Sunday July 3 N 7 16.729 W 130 59.9471925 NM from Ensenada and 1100 NM to Nuku-Hiva Hello Friends and Family, Forgive the absence, it is not for lack of desire to be in touch but the demands of the boat. I have had the most difficult portion of the voyage so far, the convergence…

  SVDawn

  July 3, 2022

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  Auto Pilot, Convergence Zone, Ensenada, High Winds, ITCZ, Mechanical Steering, Nautical Miles, Nuku-Hiva, Position, Reefing, Sail Trim, Sailing Challenges, Sea State, Self Steering Gear, Servo Pendulum, Solar Panels, Solar Power, Squalls, Thunderstorms, Weather Forecasts, Wind Direction

• DAWN Update Friday July 1

  Friday July 1 I am currently well and truly into the convergence zone. This is an unpredictable and mercurial environment, weather forecast called for light and variable. What I have is complete overcast, and bumper to bumper squall formations. Some of the squalls have heavy rain and high winds, I had 37 KN in one…

  SVDawn

  July 1, 2022

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  Air Vane, Auto Pilot, Boat Rudder, Boat Steering, Convergence Zone, Heavy Rain, High Winds, Mechanical Systems, Overcast, Sail Reefing, Sea State, Self Steering Gear, Servo Pendulum, Squall Formations, Voyaging Equipment, Wind Direction, Wind Power