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Sinop part 1

Merhaba,
  It seems like forever ago that we were in Sinop wearing hats and scarves, sweaters and rain gear.  We only really had one day.  If I had the chance to go back, I would.
Ru
Sinop in the news, rather than in the ancient past…….

last day in Philippines

5 May 0700 (local PI), 4 May 2300 UTC N 10deg 38.7′ E 124deg 36.0′ (Continued…)

Hikes and Mosaics and a Duck in a Drawer

Friday night and the music is gearing up on Bar Street
Merhaba
     Before they sailed off for some Mediterranean coastal cruising, Mary, Rick and I hiked up to the towers on the hill behind the marina.  It was something they w…

from David Cohn's email update

2 May 2013, 1030 UTC (1830 local) N13deg 53.2’ E120deg 27.18’, COG 163deg True, SOG 6.3kts. Running SE between Lubang I. and SW coast of Luzon I. south of Manila, headed for the Verde Island Passage (eastbound). From there we will run south of M…

"I am so freaking happy" says Capt Morgan

Soooo… I actually don’t have any particular complaint or grief with Shearwater’s current teething pains — they’re to be expected of a new boat with many systems. Some of the specific issues are new to me, but not really anything special or bringin…

Amasya Part 2 Morning Adventures

Merhaba,
  People are coming and going from the marina: some sailing off for far-away places and some just to cruise around the Greek Islands before returning here for the winter.  We hope to be on our way in the next few weeks.  An exci…

Love letter to Amasya Part 1

Merhaba,
   Today was a day for doing boat work.  I went to Turkish lessons in the morning but then the afternoon was a trip to the carpet man to order a replacement carpet for the pilot house and engine room. We took the old one on the …

Waiting for the Blessing

Acme waiting for the Blessing via VHF (View Post…)

Blessing of the Fleet

Today is the Blessing of the Fleet here in Bodega Bay. Many of the boats are decorated and in a parade prior to the Blessing. Those who choose to remain at the dock can hear the Blessing on the VHF radio. (View Post…)

Diesel Duck Douche Can't Escape The Subic Gyre Blues

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