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Eureka, CA to Bodega Bay, CA

September 28, 2018Matt 10 Comments

After my last post, I decided to wait till the day after before leaving as apparently the sea looked pretty rough and so did the bar. It was also my birthday so I was going to treat myself to a… Continue reading →

Uncategorized california, gudgeon, hunter 36, sailing, trip

Neah Bay, WA to Astoria, OR

September 16, 2018Matt 15 Comments

So after my last post, I was still waiting for a couple more days – though it allowed me to get some stuff done that I really should have done earlier. Like mounting my stainless steel grab rails I’ve had… Continue reading →

Uncategorized astoria, gudgeon, hunter 36, neah bay, offshore, sailing

I haven’t died

July 17, 2018Matt 6 Comments

It’s just been basically impossible to find internet up here (I’m posting this from my SSB + modem) and even when found, it’s not enough bandwidth to even upload pictures. Currently looking to cross Cape Caution tomorrow and then should… Continue reading →

Uncategorized gudgeon, hunter 36

Finished work and Swiftsure 2018

May 28, 2018Matt 12 Comments

So after the boatyard and sidney spit I ended up in Cadboro Bay for a couple of nights, while I finished my last week of work. This wasn’t a great couple of days, as the anchorage was very rolly and I had… Continue reading →

Uncategorized 2018, gudgeon, hunter 36, liveaboard, race, racing, swiftsure

Grabbing a bunch of last minute bits and bobs

May 6, 2018Matt 4 Comments

So I leave to go to Ottawa tomorrow and then when I return I immediately go to the boatyard so I’ve been scrambling this last weekend to get as many things done as possible. Not helped by literally everyone I… Continue reading →

Uncategorized gudgeon, hunter 36, rails, solar, spearfishing, speargun

Moving marinas!

August 2, 2017Matt 6 Comments

I got a call yesterday, confirming that the wait list I was on had shifted, and I had a place in the winter program at the Causeway marina, in front of the Empress Hotel (still in Victoria!) Since I decided… Continue reading →

Other, Uncategorized gudgeon, gvha, hunter 36, liveaboard, marina, sailboat

Solid boom vang install

June 24, 2017Matt 5 Comments

As part of the ‘Sail Better, Idiot’ intuitive that was kicked off after being helplessly swept backward in Swiftsure I decided to install a boom vang. Basically, this is a block and tackle at the base of the mast that… Continue reading →

Uncategorized #sailbetteridiot, garhauer, gudgeon, hunter 36, liveaboard, sailboat, solid vang

Video walkthrough

June 1, 2017Matt 10 Comments

So I’ve been meaning to make a video for ages but was too lazy. However I was interviewed by a guy doing a series on people living in small spaces so now I don’t have to! Watch me talk way… Continue reading →

Uncategorized gudgeon, hunter 36, liveaboard, sailboat, video

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One of my favourite animals ever, and everywhere h One of my favourite animals ever, and everywhere her in Panama City
Made to Panama City, my last stop in the Pacific f Made to Panama City, my last stop in the Pacific for quite some time. Last 100 miles were upwind against heavy current but it was ok, even the fearsome Punta Mala was tame. By far the scariest bit was threading my way through the shipping anchorage outside the canal,  the traffic was very active and a couple of times I had to get out the way sharpish

Next, the canal!
This morning I rounded Punta Mariato, the furthest This morning I rounded Punta Mariato, the furthest south I'll be on this trip. From now on, every mile will take me back to BC (sometimes somewhat obliquely and via two oceans, the NWP and the canal but still!)

The hardest parts are yet to come but after two and a half years,  I'm homeward bound.

#sailing #sailboat
Goodbye Costa Rica, from helping a local get a gia Goodbye Costa Rica, from helping a local get a giant iguana out of their pool to marlins launching themselves out of the water, the wildlife and the people did not disappoint. What a lovely place!

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