Akela is a two-masted sailing boat called a Hardin Sea Wolf ketch made in Taiwan in 1977. ("Akela" is named after the lone wolf in Kipling's Jungle Book.) The Burge family acquired Akela in San Carlos, Mexico in 1999 and spent 15 years cruising aboard Akela in the Sea of Cortez while maintaining a seemingly … Continue reading The Story of Akela
Pictures from Fakarava
Fakarava South Pass
This entry about the island of Fakarava was made by Matt. The sun is setting and we haven't caught dinner. Tony's the days cook wants a consensus on a dinner plan. We are just off Katiu atoll on our way to Fakarava atoll. Katiu is where to big boss had his wedding party Regis told … Continue reading Fakarava South Pass
Pictures from Makemo
Makemo
This entry about the island of Makemo was made by Matt. There are two sailboats outside the Raroia passage waiting for the current to subside. We study the passage waves and determine now is the best time to go through to the open ocean. Jim tells me to radio the two boats to tell them … Continue reading Makemo
Pictures from Raroia
Rarioa
This entry was made by Matt after sailing to the island of Rarioa in the Tuamotu Archipelago. After 4 days of living in a compartment pitching randomly in every direction, knowing what Jim ment by he had bruises on top of bruises, learning how to carefully think out ahead of time how to move 3 … Continue reading Rarioa
Ua Pou to Rarioa
This entry was made by Matt Left the pointy volcanic islands of the Marquesas and sailed for 4 days south to the flat Tuomotus atolls. Just as we were leaving Ua Pou island we saw a cloud of various sea birds directly in front of us. The birds are feeding on a large school of … Continue reading Ua Pou to Rarioa
Pictures from Ua Pou
Ua Pou
Our last island to visit in the Marquesas was Ua Pou (pronounced like Wa-Poo). This is one of the smallest islands, diamond shaped with 40 square miles. But it is the tallest island, with dagger-like amazing spires that extend to 4000 ft. Much of the 2000 population live in the town of Hakahau. We spent … Continue reading Ua Pou