Tag: Southern Hemisphere

• DAWN Update Thursday 14 July

  Thursday 14 July 4 32.236S 138 23.655W 318 miles from Hiva Oa Hello Friends and Family, I am reading another book by the Pardey’s this one is the Self Sufficient Sailor. It is a “how to” book for those wanting to voyage. The Pardey’s are tremendous proponents of small and simple boats. They coined the…

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  July 14, 2022

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• DAWN Update Wednesday June 22

  

  Wednesday June 22 Noon Position N 21 05.647  W 127 09.189  Overcast, modest swellAbout 900 miles SW of Ensenada. Hello Everyone! Wow what fantastic sailing! Winds mid teens from the North, beam reaching and seeing 6 PLUS Kn. Sea state calmest of the trip. And it’s warmer! Winds shifted overnight by about 25 deg, as…

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  June 22, 2022

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