th , 2 months ago We’ve cast off lines and put Honolulu to our rudder. Soon we’ll leave Hawaii in our wake as we sail on towards Japan.
We’ve cast off lines and put Honolulu to our rudder. Soon we’ll leave Hawaii in our wake as we sail on towards Japan.
th OP , 2 months ago Following the setting sun to the land of the rising sun.
Following the setting sun to the land of the rising sun.
th OP , 2 months ago Preparing to rig stun sails.
Preparing to rig stun sails.
th OP , 2 months ago We’ve attracted boobies.
We’ve attracted boobies.
th OP , 2 months ago These birds must not have any predators.
These birds must not have any predators.
th OP , 2 months ago Instead of a quiet night watch we braced all three masts sharp to sharp then doused and furled almost all the square sails.
Instead of a quiet night watch we braced all three masts sharp to sharp then doused and furled almost all the square sails.
th OP , 2 months ago Taking the noon sight.
Taking the noon sight.
th OP , 2 months ago Meridian passage fix within a few NM of the ships GPS. (That’s nautical miles, not nanometers)
Meridian passage fix within a few NM of the ships GPS. (That’s nautical miles, not nanometers)
th OP , 2 months ago Shooting the moon
Shooting the moon
th OP , 2 months ago Mizzen mast flood light test
Mizzen mast flood light test
th OP , 2 months ago On the lookout while close hauled.
On the lookout while close hauled.
th OP , 2 months ago Winds have picked up so we doused and furled the main royal and sky sails and then hauled out the spanker on the mizzen.
Winds have picked up so we doused and furled the main royal and sky sails and then hauled out the spanker on the mizzen.
th OP , 2 months ago Time to unfurl the fore royal.
Time to unfurl the fore royal.
th OP , 2 months ago Another evening watch begins.
Another evening watch begins.
th OP , 2 months ago Time to repair the mainmast lower topsail sheet blocks.
Time to repair the mainmast lower topsail sheet blocks.
th OP , 2 months ago We doused and sea stowed the main topgallant, royal and sky sail before bed, and the other watch unfurled them this morning.
We doused and sea stowed the main topgallant, royal and sky sail before bed, and the other watch unfurled them this morning.
th OP , 2 months ago According to my calculations we crossed longitude 180 from west to east and have sailed into the future.
According to my calculations we crossed longitude 180 from west to east and have sailed into the future.
th OP , 2 months ago We have officially entered the Domain of the Golden Dragon and Wednesday is no more.
We have officially entered the Domain of the Golden Dragon and Wednesday is no more.
th OP , 2 months ago Wore ship and braced around. Now enjoying the quiet moonlight on the last lookout of this night watch.
Wore ship and braced around. Now enjoying the quiet moonlight on the last lookout of this night watch.
th OP , 2 months ago It’s finally time!
It’s finally time!
th OP , 2 months ago More canvas!
More canvas!
th OP , 2 months ago Even more canvas!
Even more canvas!
th OP , 2 months ago Now with jib boom action.
Now with jib boom action.
th OP , 2 months ago Sails and shadows.
Sails and shadows.
th OP , 2 months ago Swedish furl on the stun sail yard.
Swedish furl on the stun sail yard.
th OP , 2 months ago And another stun sail day.
And another stun sail day.
th OP , 2 months ago Stun sails as seen from the main mast sky sail yard.
Stun sails as seen from the main mast sky sail yard.
th OP , 2 months ago Going aloft to inspect the sky sail rigging.
Going aloft to inspect the sky sail rigging.
th OP , 2 months ago Another beautiful downwind sailing day.
Another beautiful downwind sailing day.
th OP , 2 months ago Are you sure you’re rigging the correct stun sails for the current tack?
Are you sure you’re rigging the correct stun sails for the current tack?
th OP , 2 months ago Running downwind means double stun sails.
Running downwind means double stun sails.
th OP , 2 months ago Clewed up and furled the main course to unblank the stun sails set on the foremast.
Clewed up and furled the main course to unblank the stun sails set on the foremast.
th OP , 2 months ago Despite all that flogging canvas, we’re becalmed below the horse latitudes.
Despite all that flogging canvas, we’re becalmed below the horse latitudes.
th OP , 2 months ago Almost time to start another evening watch.
Almost time to start another evening watch.
th OP , 2 months ago Didn’t have internet for a while so we had to enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Ocean.
Didn’t have internet for a while so we had to enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Ocean.
th OP , 2 months ago Today started with another beautiful downwind stun sail morning.
Today started with another beautiful downwind stun sail morning.
th OP , 2 months ago Unfortunately one of the stun sails chaffed against the lower topsail yard and required a new patch.
Unfortunately one of the stun sails chaffed against the lower topsail yard and required a new patch.
th OP , 2 months ago Another night watch begins. Haven’t seen any other ships or even airplanes in two weeks.
Another night watch begins. Haven’t seen any other ships or even airplanes in two weeks.
th OP , 2 months ago Found an unapproved belay technique.
Found an unapproved belay technique.
th OP , 2 months ago Sheet and tack.
Sheet and tack.
th OP , 2 months ago After two days of nearly becalmed winds we’ve furled all the sails and are motoring for the first time in several weeks.
After two days of nearly becalmed winds we’ve furled all the sails and are motoring for the first time in several weeks.
th OP , 2 months ago We’ve found the wind, unfurled the canvas and are back sailing on a starboard tack towards Japan.
We’ve found the wind, unfurled the canvas and are back sailing on a starboard tack towards Japan.
th OP , 2 months ago Reminder that flags fly forward or sideways when under most points of sail, not streaming backwards like so many paintings.
Reminder that flags fly forward or sideways when under most points of sail, not streaming backwards like so many paintings.
th OP , 2 months ago Our quiet night watch was interrupted by a boarder.
Our quiet night watch was interrupted by a boarder.
th OP , 2 months ago With an hour left in our watch the call came to wear ship so it’s been a busy evening
With an hour left in our watch the call came to wear ship so it’s been a busy evening
th OP , 2 months ago Koningsdag!
Koningsdag!
th OP , 2 months ago Saluting time!
Saluting time!
th OP , 2 months ago The “stille ocean” can be very peaceful.
The “stille ocean” can be very peaceful.
th OP , 2 months ago We were becalmed in heavy fog and the night watch felt like sailing on a ghost ship. Mast with furled sails and white light illuminating heavy fog. Capstan and lines shrouded in fog.
We were becalmed in heavy fog and the night watch felt like sailing on a ghost ship.
Mast with furled sails and white light illuminating heavy fog. Capstan and lines shrouded in fog.
th OP , 2 months ago Sailing full and by again.
Sailing full and by again.
th OP , 2 months ago Striking the dolphins.
Striking the dolphins.
th OP , 1 month ago The sails haven’t required much handling the past few watches, so I’ve been spending time working on projects in the bosun store.
The sails haven’t required much handling the past few watches, so I’ve been spending time working on projects in the bosun store.
th OP , 1 month ago The ship’s carpenter made beautiful butterflies to repair the monkey sheet block.
The ship’s carpenter made beautiful butterflies to repair the monkey sheet block.
th OP , 1 month ago Watch out for the striker, dolphins!
Watch out for the striker, dolphins!
th OP , 1 month ago Glad we have modern navigation systems since visibility is close to zero today.
Glad we have modern navigation systems since visibility is close to zero today.
th OP , 1 month ago 30 kts wind and 11 kts speed.
30 kts wind and 11 kts speed.
th OP , 1 month ago The Jarvis winch is our only modern sail handling gear.
The Jarvis winch is our only modern sail handling gear.
th OP , 1 month ago Life on a starboard tack.
Life on a starboard tack.
th OP , 1 month ago The heel angle is “only” 20 degrees although it feels like 45.
The heel angle is “only” 20 degrees although it feels like 45.
th OP , 1 month ago Another night watch begins.
Another night watch begins.
th OP , 1 month ago The bioluminescence was unbelievably bright.
The bioluminescence was unbelievably bright.
th OP , 1 month ago After weeks at see it’s now only a few more hours to Japan. Time to start harbor furling sails we won’t need.
After weeks at see it’s now only a few more hours to Japan. Time to start harbor furling sails we won’t need.