The Crew

Landfall

Our passage across the Pacific concluded last Friday, April 12th at dawn when we dropped anchor at 1630Z in Taiohae Bay, Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia. We sailed over 3,000 nautical miles in 16 days, 23 hours, and 40 minutes.
Easter Brunch

Half Way There

At 11:55 PM Mexico Time on Wednesday, April 4th, we crossed the halfway mark between Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and Hiva Oa, Marquesas, French Polynesia. We've covered 1,371 miles as the crow flies, at an average speed of 6.7 knots. More than that when you consider the twists and turns we took to take advantage of or avoid weather.
The Crew

We’re Off!

We are currently 40 nautical miles south of Cabo Corrientes on a fast reach with six foot swells and wind a bit over twenty knots.
North Pacific Ocean

Final Countdown

There is nothing like a deadline to make things happen. The crew is here and we are grinding through final preparation. This morning we received our departure clearance from the local port captain and set our departure date for Tuesday, March 26th.
Fast Reach

Shakedown

We enjoyed a successful shakedown sail with our Pacific crossing crew. They took time out of their lives to fly down and go for a three-day sail to test Roam and her new systems. The trip also gave us a chance to test ourselves and see what we might want to add or change to make for a more comfortable and enjoyable trip across the Pacific.
Dinner on the Beach

Thanksgiving

The kids flew down to visit for Thanksgiving. It was their first time in Mexico and their first time aboard Roam.
La Cata Del Mar

La Cata Del Mar

People and food. That's what I remember when I travel. Tucked away in the La Cruz de Huanacaxetle Fish Market is a tiny restaurant called La Cata Del Mar --…