Exploring the world on a Vancouver 36
After seven days of fighting currents, bouncing in the waves, and more motoring than we would have liked, we arrived safely in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica. Here we discover that the seams on our old inflatable dinghy have decided to give up.
Continue reading “Bienvenidos a Costa Rica!”
With the new sails all set up and ready, we prepare for our departure from Puerto Chiapas. We spend the last days provisioning, stowing gear, and getting our paperwork in order before departing for new shores. But the weather has other plans.
Continue reading “Viva Mexico!”
While underway to Puerto Chiapas, after our forestay detached we reduced sail coverage, the next item on the list of immediate troubles was our engine’s cooling system. We had just recently replaced the worn impeller of our raw water pump while anchored in Acapulco, so the we figured the culprit was elsewhere.
Continue reading “Emergency engine maintenance or “That’s not supposed to be there””
This is a guest post by Lyssa Brodsky. She and her husband, Forrest, stayed aboard Rua Hatu in April 2022.
It was an indescribably magical feeling to swim in the open ocean. More specifically, 10 miles from shore and 80 meters above the ocean floor. Though scary for some, I found it to be incredibly peaceful and I felt a oneness with the ocean that I’d never truly felt before.
Continue reading “Ebb and Flow: Dinoflagellates, Dolphins, and Swimming far from Shore”
Having guests aboard reminded us again how much the boat needs regular maintenance. Monthly, daily, weekly. If not performed in time, bigger problems may develop. However, having visitors makes us want to go explore new shores and swim, snorkel, and paddle around.
Continue reading “The Sailor’s Never-Ending To-Do List”