Author Archives: TW-Brandy

It’s been exciting times since yesterday morning! In the afternoon, I passed a massive offshore drilling operation. This was some 180 miles off the coast, in water 7000 feet deep. 4 massive platforms and a huge floating refinery were at … Continue reading →

Yesterday was Sunday, and as it was such a pleasant day it was perfect for cleaning and chores, both for myself and the boat. Good progress was made throughout the day, continuing to beam reach to the northeast. For my … Continue reading →

I am living again in blue circles. The sky above me, the horizon around me, the ocean below me, everything is blue and in every direction, uninterrupted. So its like being in a big blue circle. Fortunately, I happen to … Continue reading →

–Every once in a while I am rewarded for a good habit. But I don’t have many, so the rewards don’t come often. Anyway, one of my habits during a passage is my daily random walk. Basically I wander around … Continue reading →

It always seems to take a few days. Getting my sea legs back, getting into the rhythm of sailing around the clock, the routines of life aboard. But I seem to be there, as I am resting better, feeling better, … Continue reading →

Conditions have moderated, thankfully, from the bumpy lumpy rocky and rolly stuff I had yesterday. I made good progress though, covering 204 miles for the day, it just wasn’t that comfy of a ride. The wind and seas both eased … Continue reading →

My first night underway, and I didn’t sleep much at all. Too many hazards and too much traffic on the river. I am looking forward to some open ocean. Good progress though, as the wind filled in as expected, and … Continue reading →