Monthly Archives: March 2010

Finally some good sailing

Posted on 14 March 2010 by frank

After more than a day of motoring or motor sailing we started to get some nice north winds Sunday afternoon. After sunset we had a squall on either side of us, and eventually one of those came too close for … Continue reading →

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Becalmed

Posted on 13 March 2010 by frank

The wind has been slowly giving up on us. We managed to motor sail for most of Saturday, though there were some cross swells making life uncomfortable. The engine temperature gauge showed 230F (that would be 110C). So we shut … Continue reading →

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Underway

Posted on 12 March 2010 by frank

After the last shopping for vegetables and a little water run we were back on board at 9:30. Did some final organizing inside and outside and brought dinghy and outboard on deck. Anchor was up at 11:15 and by 11:45 … Continue reading →

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Turkey, here we come

Posted on 11 March 2010 by frank

Left to do: fresh veggies (lots!) and some good bread. Then get the dinghy on board and we try to be off before 12:00.  All formalities done.  Jeff and I look forward to the peacefulness of the sea after the … Continue reading →

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Magnet is in the water

Posted on 9 March 2010 by frank

After an incredible amount of running around and chasing behind workers, Magnet started moving over the Rattana Chai railway just after lunch. Unfortunately Jeff picked up a stomach bug and was hurting since yesterday afternoon. Getting the money to pay … Continue reading →

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Too busy to write

Posted on 8 March 2010 by frank

Been busting ourselves to get Magnet ready.  Crazy stressful times.

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