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https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/SV-Terikah/ Here’s the link to our Predict Wind tracking page that will update our location as we travel.
We set off on a 57-mile downwind passage to the Ninigo Islands, a group of about 31 islands and islets inhabited by roughly 1,000 people. The Seimat, a distinctive maritime people whose lives are centered around the sea and who survive largely through fish, garden food, and coconuts. Outside supplies arrive irregularly and only a…
On our 370-mile three-night passage from Kavieng to the Hermit Islands, the winds were less than predicted and had to use some of our precious diesel. We had hoped for at least 8-10 knots of wind but were only getting 4-6 knots. I tried sailing for a bit on my watch but, after going only…
We headed overnight toward Kavieng, skipping Lahir because of the nearby mining activity. As darkness fell, we turned off our boat lights and kept a careful watch on the water for “raskols.” Thankfully, no issues. Chris and I have each celebrated a birthday underway, and now it was Cora’s turn—her 15th birthday passage, a true…
