Sunday, November 22, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
More Photos
The cargo net
The boys in all there wet weather gear...we spent most of our time in this.....
Not far to go now - 2240
We made it
We are now in Hawaii.
We arrived on Friday night 5pm just in time for a debriefing and cocktails.
It has been an adventure.
We left San Francisco at 7am on the 14th July, once we were under the Golden Gate Bridge on our way it seemed such a relief until we heard Dave praying to Allah!!!! that was 1 hour after we got out the gate.
My memory of the first 4 days is only of the toilet bowl, freezing on watch at 2am and vomitting over the side of the boat. It was messy, even Jonathon had a chuck.....Matt was fine and saved us all with his crackers with vegemite cheese and tomatoe.
Once we finally got our sealegs the next problem was a cargo next attached to our rudder.
The boys all jumped over and cut it loose, it was full of crabs which then invaded the deck, died and smelled really bad.
We had a few calm days ,wind less then 4knots so we started to motor, that went well for about 3 days until the motor stopped, it ran out of oil we found out later but it needs a new one so will sort that out in Sydney as we can't get spares for the one we have.
We let Helga out of her box (the spinnaker) but she decided to pole dance with the roller furler at 3am one morning and cause no end of grief to all of us. We put her away and she can stay there......
We did catch a couple of Mahi Mahi which really do taste good, one was a hammer head.....ask Dave for details.
There are no photos as everytime I try to upload it crashes this computer....will try again.
Jonathon left today so we are on our own.
We hope to leave here on the 10th August and heading to an atoll called Palmyra, have had good feedback and from there we will head to Fiji.
We are all good, brown and enjoying the sailing.
Will be at the Hawaii Yatch Club if anyone want to send money ha ha.
Love to all
Dave Rhonda & Matt
We arrived on Friday night 5pm just in time for a debriefing and cocktails.
It has been an adventure.
We left San Francisco at 7am on the 14th July, once we were under the Golden Gate Bridge on our way it seemed such a relief until we heard Dave praying to Allah!!!! that was 1 hour after we got out the gate.
My memory of the first 4 days is only of the toilet bowl, freezing on watch at 2am and vomitting over the side of the boat. It was messy, even Jonathon had a chuck.....Matt was fine and saved us all with his crackers with vegemite cheese and tomatoe.
Once we finally got our sealegs the next problem was a cargo next attached to our rudder.
The boys all jumped over and cut it loose, it was full of crabs which then invaded the deck, died and smelled really bad.
We had a few calm days ,wind less then 4knots so we started to motor, that went well for about 3 days until the motor stopped, it ran out of oil we found out later but it needs a new one so will sort that out in Sydney as we can't get spares for the one we have.
We let Helga out of her box (the spinnaker) but she decided to pole dance with the roller furler at 3am one morning and cause no end of grief to all of us. We put her away and she can stay there......
We did catch a couple of Mahi Mahi which really do taste good, one was a hammer head.....ask Dave for details.
There are no photos as everytime I try to upload it crashes this computer....will try again.
Jonathon left today so we are on our own.
We hope to leave here on the 10th August and heading to an atoll called Palmyra, have had good feedback and from there we will head to Fiji.
We are all good, brown and enjoying the sailing.
Will be at the Hawaii Yatch Club if anyone want to send money ha ha.
Love to all
Dave Rhonda & Matt
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Last Report before we sail
Don't touch that button, this was pumping out our black water very exciting.
We have been flat out for the last week in preparation for our departure, there seems to be alot of beer bottles left on the deck each morning I am guessing by the sea gods to wish us well.
We have been flat out for the last week in preparation for our departure, there seems to be alot of beer bottles left on the deck each morning I am guessing by the sea gods to wish us well.
Dave got his hands a little dirty doing the plumbing, you just can't stop him
Matt and Jonathon kept themselves very busy, we got one sunny day so we all go sunburnt
Can anyone tell me how to turn the boat on?
This is our new battery bank which made the boat list to port but all good now.
Nice.......the view is from the boat looking toward San Fran, the Golden Gate Bridge is covered in fog as usual.
Main up it was great we went for sail on the bay yesterday and all went well, a little tweeking to do this morning.
We are all very excited but totally exhausted from all the work we hit Costco yesterday to get provisions and all is looking good for the weekend departure.
Matt and Jonathon kept themselves very busy, we got one sunny day so we all go sunburnt
Can anyone tell me how to turn the boat on?
This is our new battery bank which made the boat list to port but all good now.
Nice.......the view is from the boat looking toward San Fran, the Golden Gate Bridge is covered in fog as usual.
Main up it was great we went for sail on the bay yesterday and all went well, a little tweeking to do this morning.
We are all very excited but totally exhausted from all the work we hit Costco yesterday to get provisions and all is looking good for the weekend departure.
Will update in Hawaii.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Tuesday 30th
The tide has changed today it was all hands on deck, here is the evidence.
We all got roped in, Eddy found another cupboard.
The day was just lovely, Dave and I went to Walmart and Dave bought a sewing machine to sew a new bimini....will keep you posted on that.
The day was just lovely, Dave and I went to Walmart and Dave bought a sewing machine to sew a new bimini....will keep you posted on that.
Matt was a little overwhelmed with all the snoring in his room last night and was a little grumpy this morning.
We also had Michael the electrican still sorting out our electrical problems, its slow going but at least we are making progress
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Dinner with Jonathan
Jonathan arrived today direct from Australai so we had to go to the pub to celebrate.The buffed guy who is slightly blurred is Billy Bob from Tennessee he is a Rugby Player, fly half so he says.
The beer is from the Marin County Microbrewery just over the road, they only serve beer or wine so beer it was, the boys had a couple of pitchers as they didn't know what jugs were. Eddy got a huge laugh from the waitress, mainly because she couldn't understand a word we were saying.
Monday, June 29, 2009
The Day at the Beach
We cruised up north to see if the boys could get a surf....beside the fact that it is an amazing day and everyone else had the same idea, the traffic was horrific and the beach was a hole.
Matt got a little puppy love.
The Golden Gate was the next spot to visit....drive over.
Then lunch at IHOP.
The Golden Gate was the next spot to visit....drive over.
Then lunch at IHOP.
Back to it tomorrow as Jonathon arrives and need to get him straight into it.
Provisions
Went to costco last night to start on provisions.
We got to aisle 4 and two trolley's full.
Have to go back Tuesday and do the rest.
The boat got a major pressure clean and is looking good.
We got to aisle 4 and two trolley's full.
Have to go back Tuesday and do the rest.
The boat got a major pressure clean and is looking good.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Inside the boat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-wdDf6IYU4&feature=channel_page
Dave took this with his phone so it's a bit dodgy but gives you a rough idea.
We are heading out for a slap up Chinese meal with the neighbours from the Marina.
Dave took this with his phone so it's a bit dodgy but gives you a rough idea.
We are heading out for a slap up Chinese meal with the neighbours from the Marina.
View from the boat
This was the view when we arrived this morning just perfect. The golden gate bridge is just out of site but not far from where we are.
Dave managed to get his hands on a gernie and cleaned the deck a treat.
Matt wouldn't let it go and was cleaning for hours....the boat is looking better every day.
We also got the water maker delivered and emptied the sump, got to do it sometime. It was a good day.
Ed got the battery box organized so that we can keep them nice and safe.
Day off tomorrow being Sunday the boys want to see the coast so will cruise around and drive over the GGB.
Day 6-7-8-9
We have been so busy, bunks are in, fridge is connected and working we now have running water in the boat.
This is the San Raffel bridge that we cross to get to the marina, it was a freezing cold day only 13C and the wind chill made it feel like it was only 5C
We moved to another hotel that has wireless in the room....luxury.
Shopped it up at Wal-mart and got most of the items to keep us going.
Heading to Costco later this arvo to start stocking the galley.
Dave got the diesel oven working yesterday but it was so hot in the boat we had to turn it off.
There is also a little 3 burner gas stove so that might do the trick.
Today has been just perfect and we went for a little motor around.
We have also got an electrican working on some of the wiring as it is up the spout at the moment.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Alcatraz
We took the ferry from Larkspur to San Francisco and saw a couple of sea lions in the bay.
Wandered down to Fishermans Wharf and went to lunch at the best restaurant.....
After a couple of delicious margaritas we caught the Alcatraz ferry.
Did the tour which was great a must do if you are here.
Back to the boat today to get the fridge sorted out and hopefully the water connected....anyone know a plumber????
Day 5 a day off
Crusing into San Francisco today for a look at Alcatraz with Dave, Matt and Ed.
We tried this last Wednesday but as it is summer it was all booked out.
Down to Fishermans Wharf for lunch...yum
We tried this last Wednesday but as it is summer it was all booked out.
Down to Fishermans Wharf for lunch...yum
Day 3 & 4 a visit from Eva
Eva is the original designer and engineer of the boat.
We also found out the original name is Vivamus....which means 'while we live ...let us live' Dave and I both think this is a much better name and will work out how to change it back once we are home.
Eva went up the 65' mast to make sure all was well....the good news is she came back down safely and the mast is A OK.....tops.
Day 2
We started with a healthy breakfast at Denny's. We waddled back to the boat to start work again.
A little lost as to where to start.
A little lost as to where to start.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Day 1
We finally got on board.
The boat was full of dog and cat fur but had a massive vacuum cleaner that was fantastic.
Ed got straight into it, replacing rusted hinges, so much to do.
Matt was hitting up the vacuum.
Dave went off shopping.......he bought back lunch which was good.
I dived into the galley, finally got enough grease off to see the sink to wash some stuff.
The best part of the day was a visit to Costco.....did we have fun you can buy a gallon of mayo for $5.40......massive
The boat was full of dog and cat fur but had a massive vacuum cleaner that was fantastic.
Ed got straight into it, replacing rusted hinges, so much to do.
Matt was hitting up the vacuum.
Dave went off shopping.......he bought back lunch which was good.
I dived into the galley, finally got enough grease off to see the sink to wash some stuff.
The best part of the day was a visit to Costco.....did we have fun you can buy a gallon of mayo for $5.40......massive
Thursday, June 18, 2009
LIEN
We finally got our boat all cleared today.
The guy who owned it wound not let us on the Marina to work on it .
Matt was stressing that he might have to go home and all Ed wanted to do was to go to Alcatrez.
We didn't make it to Alcatrez as it was all booked out but we got the boat and all work starts tomorrow.
Will post some pics as we haven't got any yet ha
Just as a side line Dave blew the tyre out on the hire car as we were driving through the toll gates, Ed almost had a kitten as we went very close to hitting the toll booth and rolling the car.....LAMPOONS VACATION this is so much better.
Plus we are living in an all black neighbourhood not that there is anything wrong with that you white honkies.....
The guy who owned it wound not let us on the Marina to work on it .
Matt was stressing that he might have to go home and all Ed wanted to do was to go to Alcatrez.
We didn't make it to Alcatrez as it was all booked out but we got the boat and all work starts tomorrow.
Will post some pics as we haven't got any yet ha
Just as a side line Dave blew the tyre out on the hire car as we were driving through the toll gates, Ed almost had a kitten as we went very close to hitting the toll booth and rolling the car.....LAMPOONS VACATION this is so much better.
Plus we are living in an all black neighbourhood not that there is anything wrong with that you white honkies.....
Monday, June 15, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Weather
The weather in San Francisco is looking good for our arrival on Tuesday 18C
I am sure the days will fly by once we start work on the beast.
Most of the gear is now packed and ready to go.
I am sure the days will fly by once we start work on the beast.
Most of the gear is now packed and ready to go.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
11th June
Back from Bali and the time is slipping away.
Dave has been buying up a storm....hopefully only buying and not creating.
Most of our gear is here and we will be taking it to San Francisco on Tuesday.
So far so good.
Dave has been buying up a storm....hopefully only buying and not creating.
Most of our gear is here and we will be taking it to San Francisco on Tuesday.
So far so good.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The Journey Begins
All the planning is coming together. Dave is on ebay 24/7, who knows what he has bought.
The tickets are paid for we are all getting very excited.
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