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Learning Lessons

September 7, 2014Matt 3 Comments

One thing that has been a constant has been the amount of new things that I’ve been learning. Some I learn the hard way. Today, I decided to do some crabbing. I’d already taken out the boat once before with… Continue reading →

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CYA basic cruising course

July 26, 2014Matt Leave a comment

So my sailing course is over – I passed the theory exam with 94% (somehow) and also passed the practical. The sailing experience was extremely useful – I actually know what most of the lines are for now on my… Continue reading →

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Learning to sail

July 20, 2014Matt Leave a comment

Work on Windchime is on hold for the week – I’m taking a week long sailing course out of Vancouver starting tomorrow! Sleeping on a boat is something I’m used to by now, but a 31 footer with 3/4 complete… Continue reading →

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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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