27 Monday May 2019
Posted in Navigation, Techniques, Tactics, Tips, Voyaging
The day before yesterday the stars were finally back out at dusk. I was able to shoot Sirius and Procyon from the fantail of the Far Reach. I recorded the precise time for each shot.
23 Thursday May 2019
Posted in Modifications, Musings, Techniques, Tactics, Tips, Uncategorized, Voyaging
My good friend Colonel Steve Davis USMC was the first person I ever heard say “the main thing….” He was a terrific leader and had a unique gift for preventing his unit from getting distracted. He never lost sight of the mission and knew how to keep the team focused like a laser-beam.
23 Thursday May 2019
Posted in People, Uncategorized, Voyaging
As the departure date for the sail home gets closer it was time for a haircut. So I took Sweet Pea into the dinghy dock and walked up the hill to the local barber shop.
21 Tuesday May 2019
Posted in Navigation, Techniques, Tactics, Tips, Uncategorized
I learned celestial nav a long long long time ago, as in way before anyone ever heard of satnav. But I was a youngster and never got proficient. And though we don’t have a chart plotter on the Far Reach, I, like most of the modern world, have come to rely on GPS because it’s quick, simple, and accurate. But…using GPS always leaves me feeling…unsatisfied. Like I cheated. It’s just too easy. There is no reward.
01 Wednesday May 2019
Posted in Maintenance, Musings, People, Repairs, Techniques, Tactics, Tips, Uncategorized, Voyaging
Deep into Michener’s Tales of the South Pacific.
It was a sad day to see Gayle fly home. We had a great time together. But the kids have to declare their college selection by 1 May. She needed to assist them with another round of campus visits so they can make a wise choice. So we divided our combat power into two elements, each with missions to accomplish.
Far Reach Voyages 