10 | Crossing the Pacific Ocean on a Wooden Boat

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• HJ

  @hjk3227 · 3 years ago

  My wife and I sailed from manzanillo to hiva oa in 1989 when we were in our early ‘30’s and spent 6 yrs on our adventure. Ive watched lots of ocean sailing videos, but yours really show what it’s actually like. Great video and editing! I still remember to this day seeing the green hills of hiva oa after 26 days and 3,300 nm. The extreme green almost burned our retinas and the smell of land was intoxicating. I remember arriving in atuona, hiva oa and picking up letters from friends and family from the port captain. We spent a few days reading and replying to letters, telling people to write us in care of the port captain in Papeete where we hoped to be 3 months hence. We also got off the boat and talking to someone else besides your spouse after almost a month was a good thing. We’re still married 45 yrs later and have slowly diminishing memories of our travels.

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• DO

  @dominolastley1754 · 3 years ago

  Congrats on your passage.  I did a similar passage back in 2004, but started in Puerto Vallarta, and I singlehanded the trip.  It took me 30 days in a Westsail 32.  It was a journey that was both magical, and occasionally terrifying.  I remember smelling land a couple of days before I reached Nuku Hiva.  Fair winds to you.

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• SJ

  @sjd9214 · 3 years ago

  I did the exact voyage back in 1999 on my 28 foot cutter. We were so nervous for weeks leading up to the departure, but after leaving the marina in Mazatlan, our heart beats calmed down and our confidence increased daily. What an experience that year as we ended that year in New Zealand. <br><br>We also were young, little money, but the best decision we ever made to just head out and cruise the world.

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• RA

  @ralphjohnson7538 · 3 years ago

  I really like your video style. &nbsp;My wife and I sailed PV to Nuka Hiva at 64. &nbsp;We did 6 on and 6 off, we were much more rested. &nbsp;We were disappointed, in a way when the wonderful sight of the Island came into view. &nbsp;We weren&apos;t ready for it to be over. &nbsp;We made our last ocean crossing at 75. &nbsp;Safe sailing!

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• BE

  @bengt_axle · 3 years ago

  Wow. What a story. &nbsp;After watching so many million dollar cats, with product placement, this is something special. &nbsp;You have realized quite an accomplishment, not only in the crossing, but putting together a nice, authentic video.

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• BU

  @buddymac3993 · 3 years ago

  You sail on a ship that was born to not only run but sail the seven seas!! Bon voyage!🇨🇦😄

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• RO

  @ronkirk5099 · 3 years ago

  My longest passages during a 40,000 mile eastabout, singlehanded circumnavigation in a Chatham 33 steel, pilothouse cutter were from Saldana, S. Africa to Tonga via the S. Ocean and Tasman Sea, and later, a passage from San Diego, CA to the Falklands via Cap Horn. Without any long range communication equipment, I was totally isolated and dependent on my own &nbsp;capabilities and the safety of my boat to survive. Being able to fix any broken gear is an essential skill. It was a very memorable experience.

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• HA

  @hangalen · 3 years ago

  I absolutely loved this journey. As a sailor, I especially appreciate the discussion of your reefing strategy, the benefits of a ketch rig, the winds, etc. The narration, pace, cinematography, that incredible boat, and both of you really add to the experience. Bravo.

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• JS

  @jsj31313jj · 1 year ago

  &quot;To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous.&quot;

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• DE

  @deananderson2400 · 6 months ago

  I’ve watched this series of videos several times. &nbsp;It’s a masterpiece of beauty and tranquility. &nbsp;I come back here over and over to find peace in a troubled world. &nbsp;Love these two and thankful to share in their adventure.<br>Landlocked in Phoenix !

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• FA

  @faschwank · 2 years ago

  I&apos;m glad you spilled champagne on the deck first. That little boat earned it.

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• AN

  @annhooper726 · 3 years ago

  Beautiful peaceful articulate narratively presented,. A pleasure to watch.<br>&quot; See you when I am looking at you &quot;<br>Love laughter and light. Fare winds ur already there

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