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Comment by: Visitor (8/26/2008 10:45:28 AM) You guys are living my dream. I admire your ability to take on this adventure. I am trying to get my wife to sell our house and our 30' Wellcraft and buy a Nordhavn 47 to travel. So far I have been unsuccessful. Children, grandchildren and parents keep her close to home.
We are going to the Annapolis Boat Show in October to look at the Nordhavn 47. Maybe after she sees it she will change her mind. If you are near Sea Bright, New Jersey and need assistance or just want some company feel free to call. We are docked at Cove Sail Marina. My cell # is 732-232-0530.
Good luck with the rest of your voyage.
Vinnie Praino
Comment by: Visitor (8/21/2008 10:04:25 AM) Hello Scott and Marian,
Welcome to the east coast and the beautiful Chesapeake Bay.
It was so nice meeting up with and talking to you about your journey.
We are envious........ to say the least.
Very nice web site and I'd suggest more pictures.... they tell a thousand words.
Enjoy the rest of your trip and while you are in the Chesapeake Bay area, you need to have someone show you how to eat Maryland crabs. We just had some here in Crisfield, Somers Cove and that reminded me to tell you.
We are heading up to Taylors Island tomorrow and then back to home at our yacht club in Middle River on Sat., the 23rd.
May you have calm seas and good weather.
Take care for now.
Lee and Dawn
Comment by: Visitor (5/19/2008 1:24:31 PM) Hi..
This is John on MV Maestra. Hope you are all doing well. We are in L.A. after a totally uneventful Baja Bash. We're headed nort and plan to be in the Bay Area by early June, and home to Whidbey Island by July.
We were wondering about Paloma and their progress. Haven't heard from them in a while, and have sent a couple emails.
We can be reached at maestra@tobysuds.com and our U.S. cell# is 360 632 2412.
Cheers
John & Gaye Rodriguey
MV Maestra
Scott & Marian
Hopy are all well and the boat is holding up.
All the Crew at Discovery Yachts!
Comment by: Visitor (2/24/2008 12:01:37 AM) You are now about 8 months into journey, knowing what you now know, would you have made any
changes in your planning.
Comment by: Visitor (2/21/2008 4:00:40 PM) Hello all! I just wanted to make myself known on this page since I haven't been nearly as good with participation as Shannon has. For all who don't know, my husband Asher, sister Shannon and myself visited my parents in Barra de Navidad at the beginning of January. We had a great time and I can assure everyone that my parents are really doing everything to the fullest and are in great spirits. Many people ask me how they do it and my only answer would be "very well" :) Take care all and we appreciate everyones support and interest in the site and journey!
XOXO
Bridget Scott (daughter #1)
Look like you are on time for where you want tobe. Like the map that show the picture from up high. Oh Merry Xmas & Happy New even if is late
Comment by: Visitor (12/29/2007 12:54:59 PM) Happy New Year Scott and Marian.
T-Mo is not the same without you. Have a great time in the Canal. Wishing you calm waters. I don't think we are hitting Costa Rica this year... Karl R. Seattle
Comment by: Visitor (12/22/2007 2:24:00 PM) I see that you two are "living the dream". You are such an inspiration.
Wish I could get Natalie on a boat.
"Fly high, go far"
my buddy in Alaska would kill for your boat. (so don't go to Anchorage,,, ;-)
rmon
Comment by: Visitor (12/21/2007 11:36:43 AM) Hi Scott & Marion,
Hope you ar having fair weather and following seas. Merry Christmas.
John Smith
Scott and Marian,
Dec. 10th and Christmas is nearly here. Just returned from my usual weekly visit to Europe....Venice this time. Shelly and I attend real estate school this week in Phoenix and then a week at home. Just caught up on your blog. It is fun to follow your progress. Glad to hear you made the crossing to Mazatlan in good shape. By now you must have an incredible appreciation for the fortitude and aptitude of sailors over the centuries who relied on celestial navigation and hardtac food to cruise the world in uncharted waters. It will always amaze me how Captain Cook sailed all over the place without crunching his boat and then dies in Hawaii over local rituals of the native tribe. For him, though, there were thousands of others we never heard of that didn't make it through a certain storm or channel entry. By the sound of your blog, it is quite clear that you have prepared fully for this adventure and can handle any situation that comes your way. You are old "salts" now and have your sea legs. I was wondering, at this point, are you having the satisfaction you anticipated by participating in this jaunt around the America's. I would like to know how you and Marian feel as the trip progresses. I'm sure you were apprehensive at first, but know there must be some level of comfort. Don't need to comply with the request, just curious.
As far as moving back to the neighborhood....it would be a pleasure to have you back. We'll clean out the garage and put you up until your place is built!!!
Calm seas and fair winds....
Rich
Comment by: Visitor (11/5/2007 5:07:10 PM) Scott. Just wamted to touch base before you head out in case you don't have much internet access .Enjoy Mexico and the real Mexican people. Stay Safe. Nick & Becky West Yellowstone Mt.
Hi Rich, great to hear from my favorite Delta Pilot!
It's 3:30am here in San Diego and I woke up a few hours ago. Yesterday I thought I'd hit a major milestone when I said to Marian "I think I am done drilling holes in my boat". Well, I just realized I still have 12 more holes to drill. I have a swim ladder and two grab rails/rod holders to mount. They arrive on Tuesday, so I've done as much as I can before we leave. So, for the time being, the tools and parts are being put away so we can depart on Wednesday with an ship shape boat.
I'm sorry Ashton Woods didn't have an Oktoberfest, I was hoping somone would kick it off without us. All it takes is for someone to print a flyer and make it happen. Your driveway would make a wonderful venue! But alas, everyone is soo busy. I will return! I didn't get in touch with Jim Reynolds before I left, but I mentioned to a number of people I'd love to buy one of his lots and build our next home right there in Ashton Woods.
We hope to be able to check email via the sat system daily. I will keep the web site updated through my Dad in FL. If you need to reach us, send an email to joebulger@msn.com and he will get it to us.
Take care, hugs to Shelly, Scott
It's 2 am in Milan, Italy and can't sleep. Thought I would catch up on the Bulgers and opened the sight to see Scott's best side on the recent pics. Nice towel...............we miss you too. It was very different in the Ashton Woods neighborhood without "Octoberfest" at the circle. It's fun keeping up with your progress. How often will you be able to communicate while on FUBAR? We'll all look forward to your comments along Baja. Try to see the Grey Whales frolicking in their winter breeding grounds. I believe it is half way down Baja on the West coast. I would like to hear about the experience and some day, see it myself.
Fair seas and following winds!
Rich Seiler
Comment by: Visitor (11/2/2007 11:11:23 PM) Ok, time for an update and to answer a few questions posted here.
First, what do we miss most? Hmm, our daughters certainly. Marian just went home for two weeks and got to see them, but I haven't and won't for some time. I miss being in their lives. I did this once befor when I went to Alabama to build a house with my brother. I also miss our family and friends, we had the best neighbors in the world. We don't miss the complexity of living on land and being "plugged in". We don't watch the news, we can't tell you what's going on in the world and it's really nice.
What do we like most? The people and the constant change in scenery. We LOVED Sausalito and Santa Barbara. We had a great stay in Monterey and Brookings. We got to meet Susan's dad, who I have great respect and admiration for. We love getting off the boat and figuring out where to get food, a rental car, gas... We have also enjoyed the slow onset of Fall. The weather here has been amazing, except the week of ash during the fires. 2,500 homes burned and 650,000 people evacuated. Not as bad as Katrina, but devistating for everyone here.
Do we ever get board? Honestly no. There has been an evening or two where we got to watch a movie and Marian says being on watch late at night while underway is the ultimate booring experience. I honestly hope it stays that way. Booring passages are the hope of every captain. I've been working on a thousand details in preparing to depart. I am getting down to the B importance items, but I know there will be something big I missed. We are going to call everyone this weekend and tell them we will miss them, because after Wednesday we are really out of touch.
Ok, back to work! Take care, Scott
Comment by: Visitor (11/1/2007 11:16:12 PM) Wow, two and half months at sea!!! Tell me what do you both miss most about living on the land? What do you like most about living at sea? Do you all ever get bored?
Comment by: Visitor (10/18/2007 12:17:28 AM) hello to you both!
I bought an 01 40 last summer and am outfitting it to take south also!I have really enjoyed your website and your posts to the PUP.I am looking to buy a new tender for my boat,and I recall you talking in a past posting about the one you bought,can you refresh my memory?
I am also wanting to build a swim grid for the boat too,any thoughts?
thanks! continues safe travels !
Curt Rayner
cwrayner@telus.net
Autumn Fisher N40/#29
Comment by: Visitor (10/11/2007 9:03:51 AM) Hi John and Cathy,
Next May we will be working our way through the Gulf of Mexico over to FL, then up the East Coast to Maine. We will wait for the Fall Colors (maybe come home to Seattle for Aug?) then head south and follow the Fall Colors to VA. Then it's down to FL for Christmas, then east to the Windward Islands. So I think we may miss you.
We have been to Barbados twice, loved it both times. Go see Sam Lords castle on the East Coast of the island and the caves. Also, get lots of Rum cake!
Take care, Scott and Marian,
Oh, PS, I'm taking Marian to the airport, she's flying home for two weeks of vacation from me and the boat :)
Scott
Comment by: Visitor (10/11/2007 12:03:53 AM) Hi Marian & Scott!
It's your old next door neighbors - the Smiths. Looks like you two are having a great time - love the site! We miss you! John was just saying that we may head out to Barbados next May 2008 -- if you are in the neighborhood, maybe we'll rendez-vous :) BTW, we hired Asher to be our personal chef so he comes around 1x/week and cooks up 3 meals -- yummy!
Comment by: Visitor (10/5/2007 11:00:32 PM) Dear Visitor - Thanks for the advice about sucking on a lime with pepper....sounds like that would distract anybody from feeling seasick. I'm actually doing pretty good, but I'm not taking any chances and still wearing a scopalamine patch when underway. It makes me so sleepy and so thirsty, I can't seem to get enough to drink. But so far, it has worked great for my nausea. But you need to know that the seas we've had so far have been so calm and the worst it's been so far is maybe 8 foot seas that roll from behind and very slowly. Not bad at all. I'm hoping we don't ever have anything worse than that, but I realize we've been lucky. I might try just meclizene (sp?) tomorrow instead of the patch. I'll let you know how that goes.
-Marian
Comment by: Visitor (10/5/2007 10:18:22 PM) Marian,
How are you holding up to the sea sickness. Many years ago I suffered from this and thought it was worse then flying upside down for 30 minutes. I understand eating a lime with pepper each day will eliminate the symptoms..
Comment by: Visitor (10/5/2007 10:01:53 PM) Santa Barbra is a wonderful, I spent few days there last month. How long are you there?
Comment by: Visitor (9/28/2007 12:29:31 PM) Scott:
We also experienced sudden and unexplained auto pilot changes which had us dumb founded for a substantial period of time.
It turned out that when the head was flushed this would set the auto pilot off on about a 90Dg. course change to starboard. The fix was moving the flux gate compass away from the head wire run or vise versa.
Hope this is the problem and it is an easy fix.
On our sailboat this was also a problem and it was attributed to keying the SSB mike.
Good luck on your trip. We are following your progress and once you get on the east coast we would be interested in showing you some of the East coast spots.
Jim & Marge Fuller
Summer Skis
43-09
Laying Annapolis, MD
Comment by: Visitor (9/25/2007 7:18:44 PM) Hey Scott,
I remember you from the time that you were running around your parents' front lawn in Edwards.
Good luck with your wonderful adventure. We'll keep track of your progress!
Best wishes,
Charlotte and Gino Narboni
Comment by: Visitor (9/25/2007 10:16:37 AM) Scott and Macaroni,
I am just testing this to see why our great friend Charlotte Narboni is unable to post something to you.
Aunt Peggy has a new diagonosis-from the CAT scan-ordinary pressure hydrosephalus.It will probably necessitate a shunt being put in her head to drain off the fluids around her brain.She is still willing to come and see you if you land in Santa Barbara or there abouts.Can't do that until she has been off cumidin for a time-she will be on it for 6 months.What a mess!!!
Comment by: Visitor (9/23/2007 4:12:23 PM) Scott - I've been enjoying your journal and got a particular kick out of the apparently non-fiction transcript of your exchange with Marian about flushing the head on your N40. I was reading today on the Grand Banks Owners forum (I presently have a GB with a Selene being built) and someone posed the question of whether foul odor should be emitted from the holding tank vent when the head is flushed. Peggy Hall, a real expert on such matters, answered in detail and I thought her reply would be of interest to your situation...so I'm pasting it in below (I hope Peggy won't mind).
Regards,
Richard Ossoff
ro-w1 at straffordpub.com
PEGGY'S REPLY
No, Bob, it shouldn't. It has nothing to do with the type of toilet...'cuz the toilet only gets the waste TO the tank...the odor spewing out your vent is occuring IN the tank...and it's happening because the environment in the tank is anaerobic...a lack of oxygen.
Oxygen is the key to odor elimination...when organic matter breaks down aerobically (oxygenated), it doesn't stink...it's only when it breaks down anaerobically (without oxygen) that it can create noxious--and toxic--gasses.
So first, remove any filter in the vent line. I wish I could put a product on the market that creates the very problem it's sold to solve...that's what a holding tank vent filter does.A filter traps those gasses, but it also prevents any exchange of air through the vent line, causing the tank to become anaerobic. So not only do they create the problem they're sold to solve, but they're also expensive. They only last a year at most...are toast immediately if they get wet...and replacements cost more than $50 apiece.
Next, straighten out the vent line and remove any check valves (something only SeaLand does) in it. ..you want the shortest, straightest vent line possible. I'd also recommend replacing it with a larger diameter vent, which will require a bit of surgery to the tank and a new vent thru-hull, but worth it. Meanwhile, if you're using a chemical product in the tank, flush the tank out very thoroughly to remove all traces of it, then switch to either Odorlos or Raritan K.O. Both work when used according to directions.
Aerating the contents is the most effective way to eliminate holding tank odor--and also the cheapest in the long run because. when installed, operated and maintained according to directions, it eliminates holding tank odor completely without the need for any holding tank products. Check out the Groco Sweetank system (http://www.groco.net/parts/data/622.pdf). It has a list price of about $250, but can often be found on sale and worth every penny.
_________________
Peggie Hall
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987
Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and
Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor"
http://shop.sailboatowners.com/boat_odors/
Comment by: Visitor (9/16/2007 7:31:51 PM) Have you seen any whales?
Comment by: Visitor (9/11/2007 5:40:44 PM) Hey guys, sounds like your catching some tough seas based on Scotts' recent posting. Hopefully you'll get past it soon.
Frisco is just aournd the corner, allomst there!!!
Take care, love clot boy
Comment by: Visitor (9/10/2007 4:36:44 PM) Hi Scott & Marian,
What an awesome way to keep everyone informed on your voyage. We were so sad to miss your going away party. Sorry we couldn't have been there to see you off. We loved the "Kate Winslett" look alike photos. Steve has but just one thing to say.....
"You jump, I jump"
It sounds like you are having the time of your life. Please be safe.
Love,
Jeannie & Steve
Lee, thanks for taking the time to post a comment!
As far as the towel, well it was spur of the moment thing. It was early, Marian was manning the helm and the sea conditions were unbelievable. We were 15 miles of the OR coast in the Pacific Ocean and it was just about flat calm, a 4’ swell gently rolling under the boat. I said to Marian, I’m the King of my world and all of the sudden the Titanic image hit me. So, I said to Marian, get the camera I’m going to pose for all my friends. Standing on the bow with the warm breeze in my face was amazing. However I must confess I was laughing my head off. I had just brushed my teeth and later Marian said I had a swath of tooth paste foam running down the side of my face, I’m glad we didn’t post that picture. Anyway, it was an inspiration to do it, and please be assured I don’t do it often.
You asked what we do every day while at sea. Well what we have found is that even in very calm weather it’s hard to get much accomplished. I had visions of typing our daily journal at sea, but it just doesn’t happen, at least this far. The movement of the boat, the responsibilities to keep watch make looking down at a laptop screen challenging. So, while underway one of us is almost always at the helm, the other either showering, cleaning up, napping, or making lunch or something to snack on. Marian has to manage her sea sickness very carefully, so we are very aware of her getting enough air and not being below too long. We have found we don’t eat much underway, so when we arrive in port the first thing we do is EAT! I think both of us are down a few pounds, we are trying!
Ok got to run, more in our Journal section, which is being updated now! Take care, Scott
Scott/Marian
Glad things are going well. I thought the leaking fuel was an interesting problem. Made sense to use the bilge sponge to soak up the leak. Scott are you wearing a towel all day, pretty darn cool. I love the picture of Scott at the bow wearing a towel.
Curious what you all do all day, what is a day in the life at sea like?? Do you get bored, tired, what goes on?
Comment by: Visitor (9/6/2007 6:11:56 PM) Scott Boy,
Uncle Ron wants to make sure you see him when you are down the LaJolla way.
Love reading the postings and know you two are having the time of your lives.
Love,
Mommy
Hi Scott & Marion, hope all is going well. I will be following your progress with great interest. I think it is awesome what you are doing. What an adventure. Don't think I will ever be able to do it so I will live it through your web site,comments, and pictures. I wish you much luck and happy cruising.Thanks to your Dad for doing the web site.
Stay Safe, Barry & Debi Herling
Comment by: Visitor (9/5/2007 4:29:42 AM) Hi Guys,
Hope things are going well for you both! What a great site - a wonderful way to keep in touch. Safe travels - we'll be seeing you!
Robin and Kevin
Comment by: Visitor (9/2/2007 10:13:15 AM) You headed for the Chowder? Beware the Haystack. LYL, Joe the Elder
Comment by: Visitor (9/1/2007 10:19:42 AM) Congratulations on the voyage. In aprox two years I plan on taking my 53 Selene down the coast and through the canal. So any lessons learned along the way will be be helpful. Two years ago I brought her up to Seattle from San Diago. My favorite stops along the way were Newport oregon, San Franscio and Monteray California. Best Regards, Bob Williams
Comment by: Visitor (8/31/2007 2:29:58 PM) Secondary parental units! How are things going? I am so sad that I didnt get to see you guys off at your bon voyage party!! I will miss you guys a lot, and stay safe!
I LOVE YOU GUYS!
-Holly (&Matt) Aprecio
Scott and Marian commenting:
We arrived in Pt. Angeles today. Our traveling companions will join us tomorrow. Boat running well, a few details to address, hope to be in the ocean Friday night. Low pressure coming, so we may have to delay, but time will tell.
We will try to standardize the lat/lon so others can use it. Thanks for all the comments, we are doing great. We have been running 100 mph when on land, but as we get off shore I'll get a chance to capture some of our adventure in words and pictures and post them. Our adventure really just begun. Today leaving our dear friend in Roche Harbor the enormity of this decision overcame me. I shed a tear or two as I thought about all the people we have said goodbye to. We are off to an amazing adventure and safety is our number one priority. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Love to you all, Scott and Marian.
This is brother Butch commenting in. Boy, such a cool site, nice job Dad. To those giving comments/input, many thanks!!! It's so nice to see folks share advise etc.. and others read about it. The feedback on the recent comment regarding the misleading port entry is so interesting to learn. I have to belive that as others chime in, those visiting the site will have a great time reading the dialog.
To Scott & Marion, when you read this i hope your dry..., seas are 1 to 2, winds less than 5, a high of 78, and the steaks on the grill are alomst ready... best put the beer down and check...
Well, got to go. Most of us have to still do the four letter word (W_ _ K).
Take care to all!! butch
Comment by: Visitor (8/29/2007 2:59:35 PM) Scott, If I can weigh in on your Lat Long decision. Can I request that you post it in GPS Coordinates (Example = 39deg 54.333min)?
Thanks, Dan Rempe
Hi Scott and Marian,
I'm tracking your progress from Kiev, Ukraine (formerly of the Soviet Union). I loved Salt Island when we visited there several years ago. You will love it as well....just leave your wallet on board, (except for ice cream). Monitor the charts carefully going into the harbor because although the harbor looks wide and inviting, it is shallow in many parts. I have a few pictures to send and will try to with my new Fujitsu laptop. I can get email in ok but don't seem to have the internet email out set up correctly. Still working on it. Enjoy the great northwest and I look forward to following your many adventures.
Rich
Comment by: Visitor (8/25/2007 12:17:25 PM) Nice boat - I am anxious to follow you in your travels!
Nick Hutchinson
This a method of mapping way point locations:
Example on 8/21/07 their destination was Coal Harbor, Vancouver BC at 049 17 36.35 N, 123 07 36.65 W. To see a bird eye view of 049 17 36.35 N, 123 07 36.65 W paste the latitude, longitude (without any punctuation) into Google Earth. Google Earth is a free download from Google . This should work when the boat captain provides the correct coordinates. /s/ Jack
Comment by: Visitor (8/19/2007 1:25:49 PM) great job on the website grandpa...thanks for doing it!
XOXO
Bridget
Comment by: Visitor (8/15/2007 10:01:33 AM) CJ asked what the story behind the name Alanui was.
I purchased Alanui from a German couple that owned her for just less than a year. They named her Alanui because it also means "Pathway" in Hawaiian. They thought of Alanui being their pathway to the sea. I liked the name and felt it would somehow be respectful to the previous owners to keep it. Also, there is lore about the dangers of changing a boats name. Essentially the lore is that if the sea Gods see two names on the boat they think your trying to fool them, wich they don't like. They will extract what ever punishment they can against you, not good on a boat. So, you have to remove every trace of the previous boat name from every part of the boat, every scrap of paper, it can't exist anywhere. Well, since I liked the name and didn't want to tempt fate, we kept it the same. More on changing a boat name can be read here:
http://www.48north.com/mr_offline/denaming.htm
Thanks! Scott
Looking forward to seeing you guys on Sat. What's the story behind "Alanui"? Definition on Webster is Hawaiian for Street or Road.
Comment by: Visitor (8/15/2007 12:00:48 AM) Great site Dad!
Scott
Scott,
Here's one method to engage in commentary with page viewers. Let's play with it to see if this is something you have in mind.
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