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Rainbows and Refrigerators

November 23, 2014Matt Leave a comment

Today, I ran all the wire for the fridge/freezer, so instead of plugging into AC power it now runs off DC power, i.e my battery. So I can keep beer and icecream available even while out at sea! My panel… Continue reading →

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Refrigeration

November 17, 2014Matt 1 Comment

    The boat came with an ice box originally, that had been converted to a powered refrigerator with some ancient 12v conversion kit. The problem was that the ice box compartment itself was huge and not insulated (!) meaning that… Continue reading →

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Removing the old refrigeration system

June 9, 2014Matt Leave a comment

Today, I decided to pull out the old refrigeration system. It was rusted to SHIT, and I had no idea if it even worked or not – and it looked like it wasn’t very efficient. Also, I am going to… 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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