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Spinnaker poles, lifelines and wonderful neighbours

May 14, 2017Matt 4 Comments

The call came in that my new lifelines were ready so I stopped by to pick them up after work. On my bike. Not thinking that together with the old ones the whole package was 40lbs and around 120 feet… Continue reading →

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First time using (incorrectly) the spinnaker and getting the kicker working

April 4, 2016Matt 4 Comments

This weekend it was nice out, so I decided to work on the spinnaker pole. It was a second hand one and was a foot or so too long, making it tricky to handle. First I cut it down to… Continue reading →

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Finishing Spinnaker Track

August 22, 2015Matt 1 Comment

Its finally done, after several weeks of sweat, blood and lost pieces overboard. Thanks to the Nancy Blackett crew for winching me up and down the damn mast, and Billy and John for the help hanging out and making dick… Continue reading →

Maintenance gudgeon, hunter 36, spinnaker pole, spinnaker track

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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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