1146 utc, 49/56S 172/43E, staysail, 2 reefs, 20-25kts NW, speed 11.8 @ 067T Fast day downwind, now with the wind changing forward, fast again. Mostly solent and 3rd reef downwind
Author: Erin Brochu
0848 utc 51/04S 165/19E 9kts, staysail, 3 reefs, awaiting frontal passage. Distance covered in last 24 hours: 217.9 nautical miles. Last night, on the other gybe, heading ESE, trying to get
by Capt. Murray Lister, Master, MV Cape York Rich and Great American III have passed The Cape of Good Hope and are now on passage across the Southern Indian Ocean, not being known
by Rich Wilson, Skipper, Great American III The midpoint of the voyage, estimated by time or mileage or geography, offers a symbolic chance for reflection on what we have accomplished, or not,
Janvier 2 2009, 0509utc 51/54S 158/26E 10.9 knots @ 106degT, staysail, 3 reefs in main, 25-30 knots sw wind, 15 foot seas building. Covered 268.4 nautical miles in the last 24
0530 utc 51/26S 150/59E, 11.6 knots at 085T, solent and one reef in the mainsail, SW wind at 20 knots. Earlier this morning, after a night of 15-18 knots of
12/31/2008 0828utc 51/17S 145/03E 11.0 knots at 100T, 17 knots wind SW, solent and one reef, SMOOTH SEAS. We’ve been making good time today, in the right direction, with little
Question asked by Katie: Have you seen any sharks? asked for Emma, age 4 Answer: Dear Emma, No I haven’t seen any sharks.The water is very cold here, and I
Question asked by Katie: Do you get to speak with your family back home in Massachusetts at all? If so, how often? Answer: Dear Katie, Yes, I speak with my
Question asked by Sarah: Where do you poop? Answer: Just like they did it in the old days: into a bucket and then over the side.