Wednesday December 23, we took an all day guided tour around the eastern and northern parts of the island. Richard was our guide. The island is very mountainous. The roads are narrow with several 180degree switchbacks.
Richard our guide
Valley
At the carvers, near Taipivai, he didn’t want me to take a photo of him.
Taiohae Bay, this where we are anchored
Both churches we visited were being decorated for Christmas. People were busy creating nativity scenes using fresh greenery’s.
This area is used for outdoor services
Immaculate Conception Church in Vaipaee
The carver we met did this sculpture
He also did this one too.
St Joseph’s Church in Taipivai
We had lunch at Chez Yvonne, in the village of Hatiheu, by the water
Banyon tree
Archeological Sites where ancient and current festivals are held
Monday December 21, I was finally able to upload two blog post! The WiFi here is quite slow. Afterwards we stopped by the local farmers market, purchased some fruits and vegetables.
More laundry washed in the sink, there are limited places to hang clothes inside. We don’t want to hang our laundry from the lifelines.
Dan changed the oil in boat engine then we dropped off the used oil at the recycling center.
Santa’s flying about the Universe on the Sky Walk app in search of the Christmas Star
Roosters and chicken roam the streets, rooster crow all day!
Tuesday December 22, this morning at anchor, we see this Island Packet 380 coming towards us. It was s/v Fleur. He dropped anchor next to us, (that’s what Island Packet owners do) Nick from the UK, we met him at Shelter Bay Marina in Panama. Dan had helped him install new solar panels on his boat there. Fleur transited the canal a week before we did. He’s been sailing solo around the islands of French Polynesia for the past year. Nick mentioned his birthday is this weekend, he’ll be 70 years young.
s/v Fleur
The French baker stopped by this morning, he comes every other day.
This afternoon we drove the dinghy to the other side of the bay, beached it on sand. We walked up to the Le Nuku Hiva hotel on the hill, had afternoon cocktails outside by the pool.
Also on that side of the bay stands a memorial to author Herman Melville for the book Typee he wrote about French Polynesia. It looked like the plaques had been removed.
Early to bed, Dan signed us up to take a private all day tour of island tomorrow from a local guy.
Friday December 18, we checked in with the Gendarmerie, passports stamped.
Nuku Hiva is the largest island in French Polynesia. In 1843, the Marquesas Islands were taken over by the French and still ruled in part by France as well a local government.
We walked around for awhile, but being at sea for 21 days we found it hard to walk in straight line, stopped a few times to rest in the shade.
Upon this hill used to sit Fort Madison, named after President James Madison. It was the first naval base the US had in the Pacific. Built in 1813 to protect the village from the British. Only attacked once, the fort was abandoned in 1814. Later renamed Fort Collet by France. In 2013 it was returned to the local authorities. In 2016 they voted to erect a modern monument expressing Marquesan culture, Tiki Tuhiva. The woman tiki stands 40ft high, the warrior is 26ft tall.
Throughout the village of Taiohae, there are several native rock sculptures depicting gods, chiefs and animals.
Saturday we got caught up on media, FaceTimed with the kids, did some laundry, kitchen sink style, had lunch at local restaurant, went to bed early.
Sunday we walked along the water front, then up the hill to Notre Dame Cathedral.
Soon after the island became under French rule, Catholic missionaries started spreading their faith. In the late 19th century, the cathedral was built. All that remains of the original building are the two bell towers, which stand at the entrance of the compound. The new church was completed in 1977. The pulpit and stations of the cross we carved from whole Tamanu trees.
*Sourdough Notes* finally able to bake a loaf yesterday!
Sailing 5.5 knots 50 miles south of the big island December 1, 7:30am 131.7 nautical miles traveled from Honokohau, HI.
Sunset
Moon Rise
Wednesday December 2, 269.6 nautical miles traveled, the forecast for the next 24 hours will be partly cloudy, in 20 knots of wind with 6-8 ft seas. Traveling at 6.6 knots speed over ground with a reefed main and Genoa. By afternoon the wind had dropped to 14knots, went with a full Genoa and main plus the staysail. Sailing at 7.6 knots close reach.
For dinner we made Turkey, stuffing, mashed potato and gravy bowls utilizing all the leftovers from Thanksgiving.
The Milky Way and a sky full of stars so visible till the moon rose.
Thursday December 3, 422.3 nautical miles traveled
3 Rain squalls this morning
It was a very windy day, winds in the high teens, low twenties.
Dinner was ground pork sausage with onion, pepper and celery tossed in pasta with olive oil and shredded Parmesan cheese.
At night around 11:30pm boat time, we were hit by a wave that separated the dodgers windshield plastic from the canvas piece at the bottom. Not really “broken” just separated. The wave also forced open the zipper on the adjacent panel. The water quickly drained from the cockpit.
Friday December 4, 571.1 nautical miles traveled.
Cloudy sky this morning, 14 knots of wind we’re going 7.2knots speed over ground with a full main, staysail and a reefed main (that helps keep the boat flatter), close reached. The wind all day 16-20 knots, 6-10ft waves.
Our watch shifts are, I’m on 6pm-12am, Dan 12am to 7am. Dan will nap most of the morning, I’ll catch a few hours in the afternoon. Repeat.
So what’s it like at night? Life jackets are always on, and we are tethered to the boat, it’s now 9:20 pm, it’s pitch dark outside except for the stars I can see through the cockpit enclosure and the glow of the instrument panels. The enclosure sides are all down for protection from water and waves. With a reefed Main and Genoa, the wind is steady, howling 17-22knots and our speed over ground is around 7knots. It’s like being tossed on an amusement park ride in the dark, except this ride last hours. Periodically we check the screen for other vessels we may see on AIS (automated identification system). Since leaving Hawaii, there have been 3. One fishing boat and two cargo ships heading to China, they probably just came through the Panama Canal based on their position and course heading. Also, we’ll turn the radar on for awhile. I used to listen music at night till I got a new phone and haven’t re-downloaded much of my music yet. I did download several podcasts before leaving Hawaii, we’ve both been listening to them. A variety of topics from TED talks to Dolly Parton’s America, The Lincoln Project, This American Life, and even a few crime stories. It sure helps pass time during a 6 hour watch. It’s now 9:46pm, the moon is starting to rise, the deep darkness of night will be a little bit brighter.
Saturday December 5, 741.6 nautical miles traveled. 9.10N 150.27W this morning, party cloudy, 20-23 knots of wind , swells 6-10 ft. speed over ground 7 knots, double reefed Main and Genoa. The wind stayed that intense all day.
Sunday December 6, 849.7 nautical miles traveled. We’re in the doldrums! This is an area just north of the equator where the air rises up, as a result there is lighter shifty winds at the surface of the water. Also the air is humid, creating scattered rain showers. We will be motor sailing for awhile with the Main and Staysail.
After 7 days on port tack, we tacked to starboard. Then an hour later we were back on port.
The rain continued on and off all day, gray skies and cloudy, sometimes with big winds, the most we saw was 25knots. There was a stretch of calm winds and seas.
Taking advantage of the light winds and seas, we both took showers today! Feels so good!
Monday December 7, 954 nautical miles traveled, cloudy sky’s this morning, wind at 9-12 knots but from the wrong direction, it’s on the nose, motor sailing again till the shift comes, scrambled eggs for breakfast.
Rain. Then the wind shifted, in the right direction! Sailing a beam reach 18-20knots, 6-8ft waves, still raining, sailing 8knots speed over ground.
Tuesday December 8, 4.56N 147.16W 1064 miles traveled, cloudy skies this morning with a few patches of blue, waves 3-6 ft, winds 13knots, on the nose, it is predicted to shift by midday. Motor sailing with a full Main and Staysail. So good to be out of the rain!
Wednesday December 9, 3.31N 146.47W, 1159 nautical miles traveled, cloudy skies with a few patches of blue. Winds are around 10-12knots, motor sailing with the Main and Staysail still waiting for that shift. According to PredictWind it was supposed to happen yesterday, now it says today. That will be great if it does happen, this has been like bashing up the California coast.
Our view is 360 degrees of water.
I baked banana bread. On this trip I have been wrapping all my breads as well as using it to cover bowls, in Bees Wrap. It’s a washable, reusable waxed cloth. Keeps the breads very fresh. One wrap last about a year, better alternative to plastic wrap. There are several brands available.
For dinner we made loaded baked potatoes.
We crossed paths late afternoon with s/v Wanderer Surf, a Vagabond 39, that has 3 people onboard, they are heading to Honolulu, from Tahiti. Dan spoke with them for a bit on the radio.
Oh my, the stars, Incredible!! Then there it was, The Crux or The Southern Cross! We found it with help from the Star Walk App I have on my phone.
Thursday December 10, 2.11N 146.23W 1252 nautical miles traveled, the morning started with blue skies then quickly turned gray. We reefed the sails and turned on the engine. We looked at in on radar, then that squall took us to starboard without a drop of rain, engine off, sails out. Sailing 6knots close hulled with 16knots true wind, 1knot of current against us.
For dinner, a baked sweet potato topped with a black bean, corn, tomato sauce mixture with a tsp. Of Cumin added. Both days the potatoes were “baked” using a stove top pressure cooker.
Oh my, the stars!
Friday December 11, 0.10N 146.04W 1384 nautical miles traveled, sunny and blue skies wind is 15knots sailing 6.2knots, no more adverse current, 3-6 ft waves, close hulled.
It was a New Years Eve countdown event, crossing the Equator! 10:39am UTC-09.30.
Today, is the Great Reasoner Cookie Bake. A bit different from previous years, it will be more of a cookie exchange but baking together on Zoom. Before we left on this journey, I made a photo book for each Beth, Danielle, Rachael and Mecca. My sister Linda baked with us one year, she received a book too. It contains the recipes with photos of the cookies I’ve traditionally baked for the Christmas holiday. We would all gather and bake all day together, dividing up the goods at the end. Oh and there was usually a little bit of alcohol consumption too.
Dinner was rice with chicken, leftover black bean mix from yesterday plus a little salsa and shredded cheddar cheese.
Oh my, the stars!
Saturday December 12, 1.47S 145.13N 1513 nautical miles traveled, cloudy skies this morning with only 7knots of wind. We are motor sailing 6knots, heading more East towards the destination of Nuku-Hiva. The afternoon was sunny, light winds continued, by early evening the winds were up to 11knots, engine off, all sails flying, with a 50 degree wind shift.
For dinner Dan made mashed potatoes with sausage, onions and peppers.
Oh my, the stars!
Sunday December 13, 3.10S 144.22W, 1615 nautical miles traveled, what a difference calmer seas make. This morning it’s sunny, wind 12knots, sailing 6knots speed sailing over ground, close hulled, seas 1-2feet.
Dan washed windows today. Then it rained.
For dinner we cooked pasta, a 17oz bag (Costco) added diced ham, 2 celery ribs, 1 green pepper, 3/4 red onion, tossed in olive oil with Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, parsley and red pepper flakes topped with shredded Parmesan cheese and cherry tomato halves. This will be dinner for a few nights.
Oh my, the stars!
Monday December 14, 4.35S 143.38W, 1727 nautical miles traveled, cloudy skies 16knots of wind, the outhaul breaks. An outhaul is the rope attached to the Main sail and the end of the boom, allowing you to pull the Main out or roll it in. MacGyver Dan fixed it.
Tuesday December 15, 6.15S 143.89W 1834 nautical miles traveled, crazy wind morning, 19-21knots true wind, with 6-8ft waves. We are only moving at 4.5-5knots speed over ground, with a reefed Main and Genoa, because of the waves and swells, 1knot of adverse current, heeling 20+ degrees. Sailing close hulled. It’s like a washing machine out there.
Wednesday December 16, 6.38S 142.11W , 1947 nautical miles traveled, 21knots of wind, 6-10ft waves. For 14 hours starting last night, we tacked on to starboard. When we tacked back onto port, speed over ground is 6.3knots with 20knots true, waves still high, sailing close hulled. With a Reefed Main and Genoa, the rail frequently kissing the water. As night falls the winds are 16-19knots, speed over ground 5.5-6knots. Reefed Main and full Genoa.
Thursday December 17, 8.31S 141.25W 2079 nautical miles traveled, winds are moderate this morning around 15knots, with a full Main and Genoa we sailing at 5.5knots speed over ground, sunny, mostly cloudy skies. Waves 3-6ft, we’re hobby horsing along.
By early afternoon, the wind had dropped to 12knots, may be a shadow from the island, the waves significantly less. Still sailing 5knots speed over ground. Almost there!
Late afternoon, we started motor sailing, in a more favorable direction.
Sunset
Friday December 18, Land Ho! Nuku Hiva, The Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia!
2168 miles traveled from Honokohau, Hawaii
428:26:25 hours
Average speed 5.1 knots
15665 total miles traveled since November 20, 2019
19.45N 156.51W I baked a loaf of bread, “Bread on the Ocean”
Sunrise Saturday November 28
Sunday November 29, we felt we were having an issue with propeller or transmission, so we headed back to the Big Island and went to the state marina in Honokohau, arrived late afternoon. Being Sunday, nothing was open so we spent the night tied to the dock, did not get off the boat due to COVID restrictions.
Monday November 30, Jason the mechanic came aboard in the morning. The propeller rotation was measured in relation to rpm’s of the engine, all seem normal. Yesterday Dan did go in water and rotated the prop forward and backwards, in hindsight there may have been something on the prop and this action solved the problem. Anyway we’re off and on our way!
One year ago we set off on this journey. Hard to believe how fast time flies. We’ve missed a few important family events, Ben and Rachael’s birth of Cora, our new granddaughter, the engagement of our son Luke to Mecca, major surgery our daughter Danielle had, Friday’s with Beth and Kevin’s, Max and Dylan. Then COVID-19 hit worldwide slowing the adventure. We are staying safe and following all local rules. It has had some really great advantages, getting into Glacier Bay and Anan Bay in Alaska. Seeing the USS Arizona in Hawaii with only two other people there. Wherever we’ve been we try to support local businesses, ordering takeout at restaurants or buying souvenirs, some shipped back home, some for us. Not to mention all the wonderful people we’ve met along the way! Looking forward to the continuing the journey!
Sunday November 22, *Sourdough Notes* this morning I baked pomegranate scones for our afternoon sail with friends. Yana brought delicious cupcakes and Jana brought a tasty hummus dip with chips and we had bubbles! (Champagne) Joey, Fieldling and his wife Faye and her friend Chris, also joined us for a windy afternoon sail.
Cake on the Ocean!
Yana and Joey
Yana
Monday November 23, our last tourist outing in Hawaii. Dan and I ventured to the Dole Plantation. It recently reopened. We did the garden tour and the train ride. And of course we purchased a few pineapples.
Pineapples are a member of the Bromeliad family with over 3000 varieties, given the name because it resembled a pine cone. Earth Star, Urn Plant, Scarlet Star, Flaming Sword, Blushing Bromeliad and the Pink Quill are common varieties.
James Dole arrived in Hawaii in 1899, with Harvard degrees in business and agriculture, he was eager to farm there. The following year he purchased a 61-acres of land in Wahiawa, in central Oahu, where he established the first plantation that would later become an agricultural empire, the Hawaiian Pineapple company. Now known as the Dole Food Company, it is one of the most recognized brands in the world. Realizing the world wide attraction to the fruit, Dole’s first pineapple cannery opened in Wahiawa in 1901. A few years later, the cannery was moved to Honolulu Harbor, closer to labor, shipping ports, and supplies. By 1930’s the cannery was processing over 200,000 tons of pineapples per year. James Dole passed away in 1958 at the age of 80.
Tuesday November 24, last boat project day for awhile. In this storage compartment is the electronics for the wind generator. Some of the components get hot and actually melted a plastic bottle in there. Using plexiglass and 3” cut pieces of PVC pipe and 4” screws, Dan created a protective shield.
Second project was installing a backup bilge pump. The pump sits deep in the bilge, connected to a flexible hose we could run into the cockpit or out a window if needed. There is also an on off switch located on the instrument panel.
Before
After
Hose going out to the cockpit
On off switch
On our Sunday sail with friends, Fieldling and Faye brought us some traditional Hawaiian foods. This was our dinner tonight. Vegetable Lau Lau, wrapped in Ti Leaves, Taro leaves, purple sweet potato, carrot, mushroom and string beans. with Fresh Pesto from Maui and Haupia, coconut pudding.
Lay Lau, you don’t eat the outer leaves
This was inside
Coconut pudding
Wednesday November 25, we declined a Thanksgiving dinner invite at our friends as there will be too many people there. I had offered to make sourdough dinner rolls for that dinner, so I made them anyway and brought them over tonight, a small gathering.
Thursday November 26, Happy Thanksgiving! Christmas light up, FaceTime with the kids, 3 loads of laundry, Turkey dinner for 2.
We FaceTimed with these beautiful faces today! Miss them dearly!
In keeping with tradition, wine drinking while Turkey cooking. Poached Turkey breast in chicken broth with wine! Mashed potatoes, stuffing with gravy and roasted Brussels sprouts, butternut squash and red onion drizzled with pomegranate molasses, sourdough milk buns and pumpkin pie of course!
Friday November 27, Goodbye Hawaii!
Yana, Joey and MaryGrace
We left the dock at 10am, stopped at the fuel dock to top off the tank. By 11:30am we were sailing past Diamond Head. Several “land” friends stopped by to see us off, Beth and Mark, Yana and Joey, Faye, MaryGrace, Chris and Corkey. It truly was a pleasure meeting them all!
Tuesday November 10, *Sourdough Notes* today’s bake Pomegranate scones, so good!
Sunset
Before dinner we walked 4.6 miles around Waikiki.
Wednesday November 11, dinner at Yana and Joeys, they wanted us to meet their friends Frank and MaryGrace who may also go to French Polynesia. They own the catamaran HH55 Ticket to Ride.
Thursday November 12, Dan performed sewing machine maintenance, with a video we received from Sailrite. An adjustment was made to the pressure foot alignment.
Friday November 13, pancakes with blueberries and pomegranates for breakfast, so good!
Today is survey day. We are in the market for new boat insurance, our policy expires on December 1. As with most if not all new policies, a boat survey is required, similar to an inspection done when buying a house. Four hours later, the survey was completed. We also had a diver come and inspect the hull. That was a better option than to hauling the boat out of the water.
Blueberry, pomegranate pancakes
Saturday November 14, Facebook live from the Chart House Waikiki featuring Tito and Kimo.
Tito
Joey and Yana Cabell
Kimo and Tito
Our friend Joey Cabell, born in Hawaii, became the most iconic surfer in America during the 1960’s. Joey developed new boards and a completely distinct riding style that would begin the next evolution of surfing. In the 60’s he was the finest all-around surfer in the world. With his power and precision, he was one of the first to successfully navigate hollow tube wave sections. In the early 70’s Joey had fallen in love with slopes of Aspen, Colorado, opening the first Chart House restaurant there.
Sunday November 15, football day in Hawaii starting at 8am.
Eagles
Bills
Monday November 16, *Sourdough Notes* Today’s bake, 2 Pain au Belle loaves with seed inclusion. 37g Flax/Chia mix (soaked), 8g Fennel, 51g raw mix of Pumpkin, Sunflower and Watermelon seeds, 24g Toasted Sesame Seeds. One was baked in a loaf pan.
For dinner we grilled peppered steaks, served with sautéed vegetables and a 2017 Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tuesday November 17, today we did a 5 mile walk, around a few parks, then stopped at Whole Foods for lunch and free WiFi. My phone was finally backed up, updated and download installed. Our destination was the FedEx store to scan Dan’s documents for his USCG captains license renewal.
Wednesday November 18, first thing in the morning, Dan helped Joey move his sailboat to a different marina where they were hauling it out to paint the bottom.
Dan wanted to install on the navigation panel a wind direction/speed meter. This involved cutting the hole bigger. We duct taped a plastic bag to the back to help collect the sawdust. This made the clean up much easier. Later it was laundry day again.
For dinner I made pasta Primavera.
Thursday November 19, must have been a lazy day, I have no notes just the sunset.
Friday November 20, provisioning day. With a borrowed car, we went to West Maine, to purchase a new EPIRB. We received permission to enter French Polynesia and we’ll be sailing again soon! As a result, we updated our EPIRB, since the existing EPIRB’s battery is expired now. What is an EPIRB you ask? An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon or EPIRB is used to alert search and rescue services in the event of an emergency. It does this by transmitting a coded message to the multinational Cospas Sarsat satellite network. There you go!
We also shopped at Lowe’s, Costco, Whole Foods, Walmart, and Safeway. An exhausting evening for sure.
EPIRB
Saturday November 21, *Sourdough Notes* today’s bake, 2 Pain Aux Urbain loaves. Late morning till early evening, we helped Mark and Beth with projects on their new boat. Dan assisted in identifying the extensive sail inventory. I helped Beth measure numerous old stainless cables that were once used as the standing rigging. They are replacing the rigging that is currently on the boat. Measuring old cables was a check on what they measured compared to existing ones.
Tuesday November 3, Election Day in America! We voted absentee ballot, having them mailed to us here in Hawaii. Mine took 14 calendar days to arrive, and 10 days to go back. It was recorded as received on November 4. Not sure if it will even be counted. Pennsylvania had said they would count votes received up to three days past Election Day if it was postmarked by November 3, but a law suit was filed contesting that.
Wednesday November 4, honestly the day was spent flipping between CNN and Fox News watching the election count coverage. We are unable to get local stations, so we streamed using Apps on our phones.
Sourdough pizza for dinner, this was by far the best pizza crust recipe I’ve made.
Thursday November 5, *Sourdough Notes* 2 Belle loaves baked today, taking them to a dinner party at Yana and Joey’s. Outdoor poolside dining, with Greek food and Ouzo, oh and Greek dancing!
Friday November 6, girls day shopping. Yana invited me to join her and her girlfriends to a private event held at the boutique Trina Turk, in the International Market Place. The store was open to only us! We had champagne and macaroons. Everything in the shop was 30% off, plus we received a free candle!
Saturday November 7, was spent investigating boat insurance and applying for quotes. We currently have Pantaenius, it is due for renewal soon, comparing different companies and coverage.
Sunday November 8, after watching the Bills football game, we went shopping for a few items. We took Mark and Beth to Costco, they were interested in getting a wagon like ours after they had borrowed it. We also went to Home Depot.
Monday November 9, *Sourdough Notes* Two Belle loaves baked today. One I baked in a loaf pan, Dan likes that bread shape better.
Thursday October 22, We had a professional marine mechanic on the boat today to clean the oil heat exchanger which cools the engine’s oil. This job looked difficult for Dan to perform, plus a few specialized tools are needed. This cleaning helps ensure the engine temperature remains in the correct operation range, and all went well!
Friday October 23, boat cleaning, the chain locker. This area tends to get really dirty. Dan washed it down with vinegar til we ran out. We took a walk to Sams Club to purchase more vinegar and a few other items. It’s hard to walk into those club stores and come out with only one item!
In the chain locker, there is a wedge shape board of marine plastic plywood the chain slides down. It is used to direct the anchor chain to the deep part of the compartment. We cut the long side about 2 inches more narrow as to make the wedge go further forward.
This is how we shop
Chain locker without the board
The board we cut
All clean
Saturday October 24, *Sourdough Notes* I baked a loaf shape of sourdough bread, pretty tasty. The recipe came from one our followers, friend and fellow thistle sailor Jack Mahaney.
Also here in the harbor is the s/v Hazana. It is the actual boat the true story movie Adrift was about.
Jack’s recipe
Hazana
Sunday October 25, beach day.
Monday October 26,*Sourdough Notes* baking day, Pain aux Urbain loaf.
Pain aux Urbain
Pain aux Urbain inside
Tuesday October 27, *Sourdough Notes* I baked a pumpkin sourdough bread loaf, added mini chocolate chips to the batter. With the left over pumpkin purée, I made pumpkin scones.
Pumpkin Scones
Wednesday October 28, the family is growing! Our son Luke proposed to Mecca and she said YES! We’ll add a wonderful daughter-in-law and 3 beautiful granddaughters! Couldn’t be more excited for them!
*Sourdough Notes* baked another Belle loaf this morning, this one rose higher than the others.
Six interesting Hawaii facts, 1, always on Hawaii standard time, so Sunday when the clocks get turned back an hour, we will be 5 hours behind East coast time. 2, Surfing was invented here. 3, Billboards are outlawed. 4, There are 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. 5, You can mail a real coconut, not in box but, as is. 6, There are no snakes in Hawaii.
Thursday October 29, Dan’s US Coast Guard Captains License, 6-pack, is up for renewal soon. We spent a lot of time going over our journey, recording the days sailed. He also took a Biki to get a drug test, and Homeland Security TCA background type check. Dan also received a physical from our new friend, Beth who is a licensed medical professional in Hawaii, Beth and Mark came over for dinner, we ordered pizza.
Friday October 30, for two days this week the marina parking lot was partially closed due to the TV show, Magnum P.I. filming on the beach. We walked over to watch for a while.
Extras
Filming here
Set on the beach
Saturday October 31, Yana and Joey invited us for a sail on their catamaran sailboat, HOKULEA. There were 7 of us on the cruise. The girls had the best seats on the trampoline with champagne, the guys were in the cockpit.
Yana
Jana
Yana and Corky
Sunday November 1, continued cleaning out deep compartments in the boat, alternating using vinegar and Mr. Clean.
Sailing Trance 