Vaka Hop’e

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 in a big area. The sailing directions states: “The current attains a velocity of about 7 knots between Kabo Island and Rasa Island. A velocity of […]

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 […]

Endelig setter vi seil! Ein måned etter båten blei sjøsatt er vi endelig klare til å begynne seilasen til Davao. I mellomtiden har vi vært på ein elv utenfor byen Tagbilaran i påvente av at mastene våre skulle bli forlenget. Ein uventa jobb, men nåke som måtte gjøres. Vi har hatt nok å henge fingrene […]