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“The gladdest moments in human life, me thinks, is the departure upon a distant journey into unknown lands. Sir Richard Burton Hi there! This post is to following from previous post. Thursday 10th November, 2022 10.05 a.m. Leave Pali village harbour, Nisyros island 04.44 p.m. Docked in front of Pantelis Restaurant, Symi Harbor The island is...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
We were back to La Paz in late October. While the climate was hot in the high 30c s we where told again and again that we were lucky and had just missed truly hot weather of previous months. Last year we did not experience this very warm climate because we arrived in December. There...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
Santa Rosalia At first Santa Rosalia is not in Stephen’s plan. For me it is more lilkely to be in the plan because the old engine reliable and also to hang out with Chris and Coolet, they will stay about two weeks in Santa Rosalia before heading north. our next post –> Santa Rosalia to...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
Sailing From Guaymas to La Paz Log book November 2019 Back to Marina Fonatur Guaymas. Guaymas is a working port, it is definitely a working class town not charming but real. It is not your “Marina environment” sort of destination. However groceries and everything you need for working on boats is available, but no chandlery...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
We anchored only one night at Punta Pulpito. Due to the shoreline being made of big rocks with sharp barnacle and a moderate swell surge Stephen did not want to risk ripping the inflatable boat by dropping me ashore. Early next morning we left around 5.30 a.m. before Erika and Ian. Heading to Bahia Conception....... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
Dear readers, This post is to continue from our previous post. After several days of anchoring at Bahia Falsa. We set sail to Isla Espiritu Santo which is about 19.6 NM. from Bahia Falsa LOG BOOK Friday 7th January 2022 Leave Bahia Falsa to anchorage on Isla Espiritu Santo and Partida Tuesday 11th January 2022...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
This post is continues from our previous post. What we knew about Turkey coast before we get there …water is like a swimming pool. There is Saturday market for fruits and vegetables and clothes, etc. Wine is terrible out there. Marina is hi-end and cost high price. in Marmaris there is a street with many...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
Friday 21st December, 2018 From Marina Puerto Escondido to Isla Coronado Flat calm day after waiting for the North wind to settle down for a week. It had been very windy with the water becoming surprisingly rough inside the anchorage. We decided to leave Marina Puerto Escondido to Isla Coronado to anchorage over night before...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
Finally we left La Paz after Stephen and Scott fixed the water leaking from the heat exchanger. Steve then found the secret leak in the brand new water tank. Now the bilge is not continuously cycling on and off. Bilge is normal. It seems it was a little nieve to think the boat would be...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
The beauty of Sea of Cortez This post to continue from our previous post. December 5th, 2017 to January 14th, 2018 Strong Northerly Winter Winds set in within a week of us arriving in the Sea of Cortez. This effectively trapped us to stay in La Paz. We needed major...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
Log book From Kalymnos to Nisyros Island 10.00 a.m. Leave Pothia Harbour, Kalymnos we motoring at high speed. Arriving at 03.05 p.m. Docked at Pali village Nisyros Island village dock at Pali Village. We can plug in the power,and get filtered water close by. There is a drinking water machine where you can refill jugs...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
This post is to continued from our Previous post. After the wind had calmed down It is the day that we can bring the boat into the water. We are especially excited. Because it’s the first time we’re going to test the engine. Boat lift operator told us we are not allowed to stay inside...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
Hi there, It’s time. Our website just have changed for some heading to update our new boat. From s/v Beautiful Swimmer to s/y ”No Worries Moody” She is currently in Leros Island, Greece. ได้เวลา. เว็บไซต์ของเราเพิ่งมีการเปลี่ยนแปลงสำหรับบางหัวข้อที่จะอัพเดทเรือลำใหม่ของเรา จาก s/v Beautiful Swimmer ไปยังเรือลำใหม่ s/y ”No Worries Moody” ปัจจุบันพัก... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
Log Book Exciting times have arrived!! After disappointment two meals on Lufthansa flight. And then again, a short connecting flight to Kos Island due to the delayed of Lufthansa. In Munich airport we running like chicken with it’s head cut off to not miss Euro wings flight. Luckily we made it the last two persons...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
LOG BOOK Moor & Dock boatyard or Partheni boatyard(20th-23rd July 2023) 20th arrived at boatyard P.S. hottest climate with wild fire happened on another Greek islands. 21st Meet Custom office {shown special boat insurance and pay cruising tax €112 per month.} Something has changed. The restaurant across from the airport and boat ramp closed for... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
This post to continue from our previous post. There are Interesting columns “6 People You Should Think Twice About Inviting on a Cruise” written by cruise critic Inviting your friends to come cruising and hoping to host like pros without losing your mind? Written by Cruising World Log bookStephen’s eight days solo experienced.October 25 at...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
LAPAZ, Baja California Sur December 2021 We anchored in La Paz Harbor for 45 days to repair engines, replace inverters, repair refrigerator and most importantly a freshwater machine and check the boat storage location in the monsoon season. There was a heavy rain in La Paz before new year. The first time to see 2...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
We anchored only one night at Punta Pulpito. Due to the shoreline being made of big rocks with sharp barnacle and a moderate swell surge Stephen did not want to risk ripping the inflatable boat by dropping me ashore. Early next morning we left around 5.30 a.m. before Erika and Ian. Heading to Bahia Conception....... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
Better late than never. This post is to continue from our previous post. After we left Nisyros island we stopped at Kos island after then sailing to Leros island to finished our cruising 2022. Music by Anna {Instrumental}Places : Kos Island, Leros Island and Athens The harmony of Low Season in Kos Island LOG BOOK...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
La Paz, Baja California Sur, MexicoRemembering the previous year, when we first sailed to La Paz in December 5th, 2017. {See Our first sailing to La Paz. We were devastated that it is time to sell s/v Beautiful Swimmer. If you want to communicate with the universe perhaps on a boat trip you will be...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
December 2021 ‘Sorry all dock slip are fully booked” “We don’t know when it is available.” ”can you email us and give your information to this name card”. ”can you call to check again middle of March 2022” some boat May leave a few days “Marina Fonatur has 3 years waiting list” Scott, a mechanic...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
Isla Partida – Espiritu Santo to Isla San Francisco November 28, 2018 We use headsail against the waves plus motoring 22 miles all the way to Isla San Francisco. Not pleasure sailing. The forecast 5-10 knot winds developed into 25Knot + So we went as fast as we could. Instead of building the wind subsided...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
Santa Rosalia before heading to San Carlos We both feel sad to leave Baja to mainland. After you connected with the place and people it is hard to leave. Anyway we will run out of time soon. We were waiting for a good direction of wind that can take the boat to San Carlos without...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
Log Book from repatriation flight CX653 29th November – 14th December 2020 Travel back to Thailand during COVID-19 pandemic need to be well prepared for documents required from airline and Thailand immigration. Thai citizenship have two choice to stay for 14 days state quarantines whether an alternative state quarantine (ASQ) or free package ... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
Ya sas! This post is to continue from our previous post.. From Leros to Kalymnos island Log book Tuesday, November 1st 2022 11.56 a.m. Leaving Lakki Marina, Leros {see port police in the morning to get a stamp and report our next destination. Phill from {s/y southern star IV} came stopped by to say good...... mehr auf southpacificengagement.wordpress.com
