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Plumbing sucks immensely

December 24, 2016Matt 8 Comments

This was originally called ‘Plumbing Sucks’ but apparently I’ve already used that title so here is the current one. On account of it being the festive season it’s a lot less sweary than I wanted it to be originally. ANYWAY… Continue reading →

Maintenance gudgeon, hatred, hunter 36, leaks, plumbing, pump, water

New wireless antenna for internet and an exciting LEAK UPDATE

November 14, 2015Matt Leave a comment

For the original setup see here and here Well, my original antenna that I mentioned buying in those posts blew off in the storm I sailed through the other week. Honestly, it was TERRIBLE and I was getting pretty awful performance… Continue reading →

Maintenance GFCI, gudgeon, hunter 36, internet, leaks, wireless antenna

Rebedding chainplates

April 20, 2015Matt Leave a comment

Super boring update today I think, unless you are into sailboat stuff This is a chainplate   Its attached to a big strip of metal that is bolted to a huge whack of structural fiberglass deep in the hull, while… Continue reading →

Maintenance butyl tape, chainplate, gudgeon, hunter 36, leaks, rebedding

Keeping Warm and Dry

November 11, 2014Matt 2 Comments

I’ve been away a lot the last few weeks, and so haven’t really had time to either work on the boat or update my blog. Things have calmed down a bit, so now I’m going to talk about the top… Continue reading →

Maintenance dickinson, gudgeon, heater, hunter 36, leaks, newport

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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!

#costarica
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