Author Archives: TW-Matt

Bahamas Charter!

Posted on April 28, 2012 by TW-Matt

Hello Fellow Tradewinds Sailors, We are back from our first bare boat charter trip. Matt asked us to send photos but we did not have good access to the internet in the Bahamas. The photos however do not express the … Continue reading →

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Sailing Trivia – Twelve Meter Yacht Class

Posted on April 23, 2012 by TW-Matt

Between 1958 and 1987 the 12mR class was used for the America’s Cup, the oldest and most prestigious trophy in sports. But even before that, the Twelves had been quite popular among the rich and famous owners of racing yachts … Continue reading →

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Sailing Trivia – Burgee

Posted on April 19, 2012 by TW-Matt

Q. What is a burgee? A. A burgee is a distinguishing flag, regardless of its shape, of a recreational boating organization. Yacht clubs and their members may fly their club’s burgee while underway and at anchor, day or night, but … Continue reading →

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Ambassador 84 – Tied to the dock in Panama!

Posted on April 16, 2012 by TW-Matt

Hallelujah, I made it. After 33 days at sea, sailing 5,457 nautical miles, I pulled in to Shelter Bay marina in Colon, Panama, at 3am local time and tied to the dock. Whew! As much as I would have liked … Continue reading →

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Ambassador 83 – I can almost see it

Posted on April 15, 2012 by TW-Matt

Not really, but it seems like I should. At 8:00 this morning I was only 140 miles away from the canal breakwater. After sailing over 5300 miles to get here, it seems reaaalllly close! But, despite being close, I still … Continue reading →

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Ambassador 82 – One month milestone

Posted on April 14, 2012 by TW-Matt

Yesterday marked a full month, 31 days, at sea for me. Its hard to believe I haven’t worn shoes or pants for a month, and I haven’t passed a comb through my hair for a month! (Yes, I wash it … Continue reading →

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Ambassador 81 – Happy Friday the 13th

Posted on April 13, 2012 by TW-Matt

While it is supposed to be an unlucky day in the U.S., in Argentina it means nothing, as their unlucky day is Tuesday the 13th. Go figure. I imagine it will be like most other days. It was a very … Continue reading →

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Ambassador 80 – Hours now

Posted on April 12, 2012 by TW-Matt

It would appear I am less than 100 hours from Panama, so I have altered my personal countdown to hours now, instead of days. Based on the weather forecast, an early Monday morning arrival looks likely. Interesting to note that … Continue reading →

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Ambassador 79 – Happy Information Day

Posted on April 11, 2012 by TW-Matt

That’s right, its 4-11, so celebrate some information today. I celebrated having the spinnaker up all day again yesterday, in similar conditions to Monday- east winds 8-12 knots, and light seas. About 5pm the wind shifted NE and strengthened a … Continue reading →

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Ambassador 78 – Ahhhh, the Caribbean

Posted on April 10, 2012 by TW-Matt

I received a fine Caribbean welcome yesterday, with sunny skies, 88 degrees (31C), flat seas and 8-12 knots of wind. After rounding the corner of Trinidad, I turned more west, and that brought the wind back to an apparent 150 … Continue reading →

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