Channel islands voyage - Part one

Posted aug 28 mid voyage, from Catalina island . Twin Harbors

For over a year now, whenever I mentioned to experienced sailors about my desires to sail to Mexico , they have almost all suggested that a good way to practice and prepare for voyaging in the wilds of Mexico would be to voyage to the Channel Islands here in California. Sort of like a “final exam” for me to make sure that I and my boat was ready for extended voyaging in Mexico. After comp...

Catalina voyage July 21 2011

With the new bulk propane burner system installed in No Bad Days to replace the little butane burner, and a good supply of provisions laid in, I decided to head out to Catalina for a voyage of unknown duration. Since the wind generally blows dead on the nose from Catalina to Dana, the traditional way to get there from Dana is to motor the 35 miles right into the teeth of the wind and waves. I have never enjoyed that much motoring, and with gas over $4.00 a gall...