Monthly Archives: October 2001

Back in the First World (Auckland)

Posted on October 22, 2001 by George Backhus

After five months of cruising in “the boonies,” re-entry into civilization is a bit of a shocker. It is great to be back “home” in Auckland, but it may take us awhile to catch our breath and adjust from “island … Continue reading →

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A Week in the Bay of Islands

Posted on October 16, 2001 by George Backhus

One of the most difficult aspects of passaging for me is falling into a regular sleep routine. I never get all the sleep I want underway, but after a few days, I seem to get just what I need. The … Continue reading →

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Landfall in New Zealand

Posted on October 10, 2001 by George Backhus

Monday afternoon offered up some beautiful downwind sailing and some fresh fish for the galley. With twenty knots from the north-northwest, and a gentle swell, Moonshadow was eating up miles like a thoroughbred headed for the barn. Downwind sailing at … Continue reading →

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Noumea to Auckland, Day 4

Posted on October 8, 2001 by George Backhus

We just set the jib again after another 24 hours of motor sailing in a light northwesterly. Its nice to listen to the wind in the sails, the waves lapping against the hull and some Jimmy Buffett on the stereo … Continue reading →

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Noumea to Auckland, Day 3

Posted on October 7, 2001 by George Backhus

After two beautiful sailing days, we are once again in light air, flying the “cast-iron spinnaker.” A small low-pressure system has moved across us to the east, and the winds have steadily backed around to the south and lightened up. … Continue reading →

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Noumea to Auckland, Day 2

Posted on October 6, 2001 by George Backhus

After 23 hours of motor sailing in light airs, a ten to twelve knot northeasterly filled in and we were able to shut down the engine. It was perfect weather for the spinnaker, which we carried through the evening. Seas … Continue reading →

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Noumea to Auckland, Day 1

Posted on October 5, 2001 by George Backhus

We departed Noumea, New Caledonia at 1400 hours on Thursday under sunny skies with no wind and the Caledonian lagoon was like a mill pond. Cate, MaiTai and I are sailing with our Kiwi mate Graham Jones, who flew up … Continue reading →

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