Panama-Marquesas, week 1

Panama to Marquesas, a week in review

(Sorry few photos - we’re on passage with limited data.)

Equator crossing!

It’s day 10 of what’s likely to be a 30-40 day passage. So we’re a quarter of the way in?


Miles sailed: 1200

Engine hours: 32

Fish caught: 2

Fish landed: 0

Sail changes made: at least 50

Bird types positively identified: 2

Bird types guessed at: 3

Sharks seen: 1

Dolphins seen: SO MANY AND THEY MAKE US SO HAPPY

Loaves of bread made: 2

Vegetables lost to rot/damage: 2 bell peppers


Highlights:

  • Crossing the equator (happened at 9 am on March 7, day 7)

  • Pizza Friday (eating well is always important for us)

  • Dolphin commute at sunset on Day 9

We’re (generally) sleeping well, (usually) eating well, (frequently) sailing well, and smiling a lot. It’s not always comfortable, and not always easy.

But it’s pretty amazing.

2900 miles to go to Hiva Oa, Marquesas

PS. I’m sending out daily emails about the passage. If you’d like to receive these, send me an email at nicawaters@gmail.com

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