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Hebridean Wind Vane Construction: Part 7 (Starting the trunk and the extension)

March 2, 2016Matt Leave a comment

Woa, whats this? Some more windvane stuff? Despite the lack of updates on it, I’ve been plugging away here and there, but hadn’t really done enough to warrant a full blog post. UNTIL NOW As said in my last post,… Continue reading →

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Hebridean Wind Vane Construction: Part 6 (Piece 6 and Piece 8 and lumber arrives!)

February 3, 2016Matt Leave a comment

First off, finished another two pieces of stainless. Not much to say here so will let pics do talking Parts 6A1, 6A2 and 6B This was a SHITLOAD of hacksawing. Part 8 This was a nice easy reprieve, needing just… Continue reading →

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Hebridean Wind Vane Construction: Part 5 (Piece 2 and Piece 15)

January 14, 2016Matt 4 Comments

After a few weeks off over the christmas holiday period, it was time to get back on the ol’ windvane horse and once again cover the inside of my cabin with tiny razor sharp pieces of metal. First up:  … Continue reading →

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Hebridean arrived

September 23, 2015Matt 4 Comments

As mention here I ordered a wind vane called a Hebridean and it arrived today in kit form. Looking at the instructions it’s gonna take me a fantastically long time to assemble – WINTER PROJECT methinks. At 1/8 the price of… Continue reading →

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Hebridean Wind Vane

September 10, 2015Matt 8 Comments

One of the things I need is some kind of self steering, so I don’t have to sit at the wheel for hours on end. There are two main types – an electric autopilot that connects to your chartplotter and… 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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