Around-n-Over - By CONTACT3.0

I am in a better mood... July 20, 2007
I have finally received some winds from the NW since my last dispatch, and even from the NNW around midday yesterday. The southbound current under me was quick to respond to the changed winds, and fo

Hoping for my winds... July 18, 2007
As I laid back in my cabin to start this update, the wind was blowing from the SW. The temperature was comfortable, not requiring extra layers. Going to sleep the night before, I was happy to have we

Waving at San Francisco... July 17, 2007
Before I forget, I should note that the watermaker produced potable water after about 4 hours of intermittent tries. I think the self priming feature of the machine ended up passing the excess air th

Finally moving south... 15 July 2007
38.3591N,124.6003W
The NW winds that I had been expecting have arrived. Better late than never...

I have been working the winds since my departure on Tuesday. Earlier I had more southe

Today is a calm day... July 14, 2007
38.4965N,124.6725W
I started rowing south about midday yesterday when I got tired of watching the boat's NW drift. So much for a rest...

When I stopped rowing, the boat was carried n

The Pacific crossing has started... July 11, 2007
38.3001N,123.8354W
I am writing this dispatch from the ocean at about 35 nautical miles west of Bodega Bay. With the current conditions, I am able to progress west, positioning my boat to take adv

Christine Boskoff has been found... July 9, 2007
I am announcing with regret and with great relief that the body of Christine Boskoff has been found on July 3rd, local time. To read the press release by Mountain Madness, please Later dispatches - Previous dispatches