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1980 Nordic 44 Light gray hull, cutter rig Hard dodger, enclosure also light gray Black trim and bottom MMSI #367525340

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We left Honolulu, planning to anchor on the west side of Oahu for a few days then head north to Alaska but have had to backtrack. Our AIS stopped receiving/transmitting our GPS information, which we ... Read More
Second Wind - May 3, 2020
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We are back at Ala Wai in Honolulu, picking up & installing autopilot parts and doing final provisioning for our passage to Alaska. We're still planning on departing towards the end of May.

Second Wind - April 16, 2020
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A pleasant overnight sail (interrupted by a 30k thunderstorm at 0500) brought us to Kaneohe Bay on Oahu. It's a very protected location and we're enjoying not rolling in the anchorage. Working on ... Read More
Second Wind - April 11, 2020
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We made overnight stops at Big Beach (near Molokini) and east of Lahaina; both of those anchorages were only viable due to very benign conditions. Now we're at Honolua Bay, a pretty spot with lots of ... Read More
Second Wind - April 7, 2020
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After a nice sail to Maui that included spotting some whale spouts, we are anchored at La Perouse Bay. We'd prefer an anchorage that's smaller and less exposed, but there aren't many options in this ... Read More
Second Wind - April 6, 2020
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Since Hawaii state marinas limit transient stays and it's too early to leave for Alaska, we left Honolulu to do some anchoring around the neighboring islands. We've been on the SW coast of Lanai for ... Read More
Second Wind - December 15, 2019
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Second Wind is now at a slip in Ala Wai Boat Harbor, and we felt an update about marina conditions would be appropriate. Contrary to information found online, there is no longer a fuel dock in the ... Read More
Second Wind - December 6, 2019
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We docked at Ala Wai Harbor in Honolulu at 0900, after a very boisterous final 120 miles. The Customs officer said the weather was unusually windy (good to know we weren't imagining the challenges) ... Read More
Second Wind - December 5, 2019
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After a restful afternoon & night, we set sail early this morning and are on the final sprint into Honolulu

Second Wind - December 5, 2019
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After a restful afternoon & night, we set sail early this morning and are on the final sprint into Honolulu

Second Wind - December 4, 2019
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We were welcomed to the state of Hawaii by our first clear night sky and the northern hemisphere stars. We dropped our sails around noon & are bobbing along in the lee of the Big Island, trying to ... Read More
Second Wind - December 3, 2019
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Every night of this passage has been squally, and last night's were particularly intense

Second Wind - December 2, 2019
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A little more sun + a little less wind = a more pleasant day. Wind is on the aft starboard quarter, just where we wanted it, and we have about 400 miles left.

Second Wind - December 2, 2019
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After a week of seeing nothing but gray by day & black by night, we were treated to some patches of blue around midday. With fewer squalls and not so much downwind, the jib is flying again

Second Wind - November 30, 2019
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We dropped to second reef late yesterday afternoon, then in a strong and prolonged squall last night decided to furl in the jib. Since we're not racing anyone to Hawaii and the gribs show conditions ... Read More
Second Wind - November 29, 2019
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It's Thanksgiving Day in the USA, and we have much to be thankful for. In addition to this precious planet and our loving family & friends, we have under 900 miles to go and will have freshly caught ... Read More
Second Wind - November 28, 2019
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Light wind + large waves overnight meant motoring again, but we got back into wind around 10N; that was our turning point. Our strategy was to head north until past the ITCZ, then head NW and more or ... Read More
Second Wind - November 27, 2019
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A wet night, then a wet & wild morning; we've never had this much torrential rain on a passage before! But at least there's plenty of wind; with sustained gusts over 30k, we're reefed and still ... Read More
Second Wind - November 26, 2019
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We're in the ITCZ, but it has its advantages: the rain is washing salt off the decks & solar panels, and having the engine on has allowed us to make water.

Second Wind - November 25, 2019
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It's a bit calmer today, which we welcomed. We're not quite able to make our desired course but are happy to be sailing rather than driving in this latitude. Fun to watch flying fish & seabirds by ... Read More

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