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
Chillin’ in Tahiti
It has been fun and rewarding to sail a small boat across the ocean and to visit remote islands that few people have even heard of.I enjoy a childlike anticipation as we plan for the next adventure and giddy excitement as we arrive someplace new.And I have cherished the special joy of sharing all of … Continue reading Chillin’ in Tahiti
Tahiti and Moorea
Tahiti and Moorea We swept through the mountainous Marquesas, visiting 6 islands in a month: Oa Hiva, Tahuata, Fatu Hiva , Nuku Hiva, Ua Huka, and Ua Pau.We made a 400 mile passage to the Tuamotu archipelago and spent about 3 weeks on 3 island atolls: Raroia, Makemo, and Fakarava.Another 200 mile passage put us … Continue reading Tahiti and Moorea
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
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
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