Seiling

We are drifting fast down the coast of Mindanao. The wind is directly behind us and the sails are configured opposite of each other, so called wing on wing. It’s barely enough wind to fill the sails, and sometimes we drift so fast that the sails back off, but still we are going fast. 5-6 […]

In my research before I began my passage through the Philippines, one place in particular stood out as ominous; the Hinatuan Passage. This place has strong currents and whirlpools and I had to pass through. The sailing directions states: “The current attains a velocity of about 7 knots between Kabo Island and Rasa Island. A […]

Finally we set sail! We are ready to begin the voyage to Davao, one month after the boat was launched. In the meantime, we have been on a river outside the city of Tagbilaran waiting for our masts to be extended. An unexpected job, but it had to be done. Our masts were too short, or the sails too […]