Sailing Miles

29/08/2026

We had fifteen boats in the anchorage on the remote atoll of Maupiha'a. Strong winds kept everyone but teenage windsurfers stuck on their boats.
The time inside was good for getting projects done, but six of us decided to hit the trails for a couple of miles.

21/08/2026

We are not just following our friends Bob and Kim. We are ACTUALLY following them. ⛵.............⛵
We like seeing our future adventures!

Chapter 198: I’m Out of Adjectives Post author:rpstephens11 Post published:August 16, 2026 Post comments:1 Comment New spot this week: Fulaga. Fulaga is the southernmost island in the Lau Island Group. And extremely remote. That remoteness, however, does not mean cruising boats don’t stop here. ...

19/08/2026

A tiny rental car? A 50-mile circumnavigation of Raiatea? Could be fun. 🏝️

17/07/2026

At least "working on your boat in exotic locations" has its level of beauty and entertainment. Dinghy engine, main engine, watermaker, oven, anchor light, bilge, generator, inverter, etc, etc. 🔧🧑🏼‍🔧🧰

14/07/2026

We could not see much of Moorea this morning because of a light rain at sunrise.

The rain often brings blessings.

05/07/2026

Technically, "first tattoo" implies that there might be a second. We have earned four swallow-bird tattoos for our miles at sea... 🤔

24/06/2026

In case anyone was wondering, we survived the brutal winter solstice south of the equator. 🥶

Our current location is 16° 31' s, 143° 49'w.

20/06/2026

Cindy almost used the solution word first!

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02/06/2026

A three-day adventure! Dodging squalls! Braving the Isles of Disappointment! Fixing stuff that broke! Crashing through steep seas! Eating weeks-worth of fruit before it goes bad! Aaaarg! 🏴‍☠️🦜