Category Archives: All Cruising Logs

Autumn Update From Auckland

As the summer “down under” is edging into autumn, I have been spending a bit of time over the last week reflecting upon my last few months in New Zealand. It has been, as they say here, “full on.”

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Moonshadow Update, Road Trip Logs

The days are getting longer, the weather warmer and the gardens are in blossom. It can mean only one thing, Christmas down under! 

I have received a lot of email from friends asking what I’ve been up to the last … Continue reading

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Land Cruising in New Zealand

Well, I’ve been here in New Zealand now for just about eight weeks so I thought I’d give you an update on Moonshadow and share a few of my impressions and experiences of this wonderful and unique country. 

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Auckland New Zealand,

G’day mates! After 10 weeks of R & R in San Francisco, I’m finally getting”Moonshadow” on the road to recovery!

After three months of living out of a suitcase since we attempted to create a new entry into the lagoon at … Continue reading

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Passage Logs: Acapulco to French Polynesia

There is only one word that can describe the last four months-UNBELIEVABLE! They have contained some of the best of the best-two wonderful months in Zihuatanejo Bay, a wonderful and safe 16-1/2 day passage from Mexico to the Marquesas … Continue reading

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Christmas 1997

If you are thinking to yourself that we were in P V about this time a year ago, you’re absolutely correct. You win a margarita! Nineteen ninety-seven has been about going with the wind and whims, but once again … Continue reading

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Mexico: Cruising the Sea of Cortez

Jeez, so much has happened since we last wrote (May) that I don’t quite know where to start, so I’ll give you a basic outline of what’s been happening. While still recovering from the repeated “rum fronts” that hit … Continue reading

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The Gold Coast of Mexico and Sea of Cortez

La Paz, Baja California del Sur, Mexico Way down here You need a reason to move Feel a fool Runnin’ your state side game Lose your load Leave your mind behind, Baby James Oh Mexico It sounds so simple I … Continue reading

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Mexico, Christmas 1996

In Mananaland, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. Latitude 20 deg. 40 min. North. Longitude 105 deg. 15 min. West. Attitude-relaxed. Ok, so turn up the heat to, say, 85 degrees, put on a Jimmy Buffett CD, blend up … Continue reading

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The Pacific Cup Race, San Francisco to Hawaii

July 1996 Preface The concept of racing Moonshadow in the Pacific Cup came about while sailing on the Bay with my friends Kathy and Andy Eggler one afternoon last summer. After a few beers, Andy commented “you know, this would … Continue reading

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