Slip Away
FollowSlip Away is a 1978 Islander Freeport 41-foot sailing ketch designed by Bob Perry. Rich Crowell & Jan Schwab have owned Slip Away since 2001 and have cruised her since 2003.
Recent Updates
Anchored at Batnavni Bay, Pentecost Island, Vanuatu. Beautiful spinnaker run today!
Anchored at Wali Bay (Londot Village), Pentecost Island, Vanuatu. Caught 2 fish today!
Anchored at Nebul Bay, Ambrym Island, Vanuatu. Planning to attend the "Yam & Magic Festival" in Olal over the next couple of days.
Anchored at Port Sandwich, Malekula Island, Vanuatu
Anchored at Lamen Bay, Epi Island, Vanuatu. Sailed from Havannah Harbour today - 64 miles.
Anchored at Havannah Harbour. Had a great dive at Paul's Rock today!
Anchored at Paul's Rock, Efate Island, Vanuatu.
Moored at Port Vila, Efate Island, Vanuatu. Did an overnight trip from Tanna last night.
Anchored at Port Resolution, Tanna Island, Vanuatu. Going on the volcano tour tomorrow.
Aneityum to Tanna
Arrived safely at Aneityum Island, Vanuatu. Anchor down. :-)
2m from Aneityum waiting for light
Motor-sailing in light easterly winds. 107 miles to Aneityum. ETA tomorrow morning. All is well.
134nmto Aneityum-tomorrow
Day 6 underway to Vanuatu. Much calmer conditions. Motoring. Both of us have had good sleeps! All is well. 230 miles to go. ETA Tues morning.
Happy Birthday to Rich!! 2 knot countercurrent - grrr!! Winds lighter today than yesterday but more northerly.
a bit hard to hear through static this morning
Rough day, but supposed to be better by tomorrow. All is well.
looking for better conditions!
Day 3 underway to Vanuatu. Winds and seas are a bit better, and it's getting warmer! All is well