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Tuesday September 29, “December 7th, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy” President Franklin Roosevelt, December 8, 1941. The USS Arizona Memorial In normal times 4500 people per day visit the Arizona, ferries run every 30 minutes to the site. There were 5 including us on the 11:30am ferry, the day before, 50Continue reading “A Day to Remember”

Sunday September 27, *Sourdough Notes*- Two loaves baked this morning, success! For lunch we had ham and cheese sandwiches on sourdough bread! After lunch we went for a walk down the canal, then picked up Biki rental bikes and rode around for a bit. Monday September 28, *Sourdough Notes*- baked ham and cheese biscuits forContinue reading ““I Like Bread””

Tuesday September 22, boat project morning. Dan went up to the top of the mast to rethread the halyard for the code 65 sail that broke. After lunch, we went to the beach! Pizza for dinner, local establishment not homemade. Wednesday September 23, laundry day. *Sourdough Notes*- as we will be at a marina forContinue reading “Leis to Lambs”

Sunday September 20, arrived in Oahu sound 2:30pm, dropped anchor in Maunalua Bay for the night. It’s going to another rock’n and roll’n night, waves and wind. Monday September 21, finally the Ala Wai Boat Harbor got back to us. So many documents required here in Honolulu, Hawaii for getting a slip in a marina,Continue reading “Honolulu here we come!”

Tuesday September 15, we left Lahaina Marina just after noon, headed towards Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District to do some snorkeling. Molokini is a crescent-shaped, partially submerged volcanic crater, and is an underwater sanctuary. Located 7.5 miles off the coast of Maui, it is half-mile wide and rises 160 feet above sea level. DuringContinue reading “Cruising Around”

Saturday September 12, Haleakalā National Park, an International Biosphere Reserve that supports native ecosystems in a volcanic landscape. The Park Service incorporates Native Hawaiian guidelines and knowledge of cultural resources, using traditional and modern methods for the preservation of natural resources. The Summit District, the main feature is the crater. It is 6.99 miles across,Continue reading “Craters to Graves”

Wednesday September 9, Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands. Major industry is tourism, primary agricultural products are corn ,seeds, coffee, macadamia nuts, papaya, flowers and fresh pineapple. Haleakalā is 10,023ft high dormant volcano, last erupted over 500 years ago, one of the world’s largest volcanic craters. At the crest of the volcanoContinue reading “Maui”

Wednesday August 26- Day 1 6:15am PST we’re off to Hawaii! Crossing the Pacific Ocean! The winds were brisk and waves high, as were cruising 9-12 knots speed over ground with 25-32 knots of true wind. Late afternoon a loud thud was heard, our D400 wind generator fell off the boat. The weld failed. WeContinue reading “Aloha!- Life at Sea for 13.5 Days”

Saturday August 22- we arrive at 10am in the fog, dodging small fishing boats and kayaks in the channel. Eureka is a port city in Northern California established in 1850, as a transportation and supply center for the Gold Rush. Today, the entire city is a state historic landmark. The Old Town district features elaborateContinue reading “Eureka!”

Monday August 17- we arrived at Westport Marina around 10am. Westport, Washington is a cozy beach town located at the mouth of Grays Harbor off the Pacific Ocean. The Marina District is a working marina where you can watch fishing boats come and go, as well as purchase fresh local seafood on and near theContinue reading “Destination Eureka”