Cavalo
FollowCavalo is a 1978 Westsail 43, built in Costa Mesa, CA. Matthew and Annie have been trying to keep her under control for 26,000 miles and counting. There's a blog, too:
Recent Updates
So much rain! Went blindly careening through the top bit of the Sandy Straits, managed not to run aground. Anchored off Kingfisher, headed to shore for a hike and feed.
Arrived in Bundy just after midnight. Will check in with officials later in the morning.
Bit of a slow day yesterday, must have been some current on the nose, fairly frustrating... Now just waiting foer the wind to fill back in so we can polish off the final 116nm.
wonderful night under the stars, hoping the breeze picks back up soon. 219nm to go
Rolling along fairly downwind making good way. Trying to eat all of our food in anticipation of arrival. All is well aboard.
Lovely morning though the wind has been getting a touch light in the early morning hours. Moving well in the right direction and all is well onboard. Hoping to make the coast before the weekend.
A bit bouncy out of the gate but we are moving in some nice wind so are happy. All is well aboard.
Westward Ho! Departing New Cal thru Passe Ouano bound for Bundaberg. Should be a bit of a romp out the gate but we are hoping to make good time. Au reeoir New Caledonia, until next time.
Wallowing our way downwind with the pole out, making good comfortable progress. 2 big hits on the fishing gear this morning, so we also have that going for us.
Mellow night last night until we tuned on the motor at around 0400, still chugging away hoping for some more wind before lunch. All's well
Bit of a raucous start but we are eating up the miles. Poled out now wallowing our way towards fresh baguettes .
Moce, Fiji. You've been the best. Headed to the pass and turning right towards New Cal. Weather looks fine, time to start fishing again.
Cleared in yesterday. Cleaning up, drying out and happily letting other people cook for us :) Swell looks dynamite so trying to be quick!
Long night of rain, more lightning, and wonky wind. Wondering when we are going to get out from under this cloud.