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September 29, 2020October 17, 2020 Cap'n Jim Passages

Hilo, Hawaii to San Diego — Akela style

(posted by Patrik) Well, it happened; we crossed an ocean. When the world is on lockdown and everyone is supposed to be “social distancing,” what do you do? You take it to the next level and join two complete strangers for a few weeks at sea aboard a 41-foot sailboat. That’s right, this is our … Continue reading Hilo, Hawaii to San Diego — Akela style

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August 29, 2020August 8, 2021 Cap'n Jim Passages, Uncategorized

16 Days at Sea

(posted by Dan and Emma) After our 2000-mile journey together, Jim asked us to write about our time on Akela. We, Dan and Emma, are two sailors from San Francisco looking for more ocean crossing experience before taking the plunge and starting our own bluewater adventure. Preparations Our journey started when we met Jim online … Continue reading 16 Days at Sea

August 20, 2020April 1, 2021 Cap'n Jim French Polynesia, Passages, Personal reflections

Bound for Hawaii

July 20, 2020: After three false starts, I was finally on my way back to Akela, which had been abandoned in Taiohae Bay, Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia. I had two bags packed full of replacement parts, tools, spares, provisions, and clothes that I will need for the 2000 mile sail to Hawaii, followed by a … Continue reading Bound for Hawaii

May 16, 2020 Cap'n Jim Passages, Personal reflections

Planning the long journey home

I flew home for Christmas, and stayed for the pandemic. Next up -- I'll find my way back to my beloved South Pacific and spend the remaining part of the summer aboard Akela making the long journey home. I had left Akela in Taiohae Bay, Nuku Hiva, in the Marquesas Islands with my friend Nico … Continue reading Planning the long journey home

December 29, 2019October 17, 2020 Cap'n Jim Marquesas, Passages, Tuamotus

On the road to the Marquesas Festival

(posted by Marine) In November, Jim accepted 2 new crewmates on Akela : Nico and me, Marine, two dive instructors from Fakarava, dreaming to come back to the Marquesas Islands for the festival on Ua Pou in December. The first step was Tetamanu, in the south of Fakarava to dive with the gang on two … Continue reading On the road to the Marquesas Festival

October 23, 2019March 3, 2022 Cap'n Jim French Polynesia, Passages, Personal reflections

A New Chapter

So what does a man do when his world is turned upside-down and inside-out? Out of breath 60 feet under the sea, looking for light find out which way to the surface?   Having forgotten how to cry, now sobbing hysterically. Max wasn’t just first mate on our little ship. For the past year and a … Continue reading A New Chapter

February 23, 2019October 17, 2020 Cap'n Jim Passages, Personal reflections

Open water passages

"Open Water Passages" by Max

May 3, 2018 mattrademacher French Polynesia, Passages

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

March 12, 2018October 17, 2020 Cap'n Jim Passages

Three weeks at sea

Max and I have been under sail now for three full weeks and we’re only a few days away from our destination of Hiva Oa in the Marquesas island group in French Polynesia. We have sailed in stormy weather, the doldrums and the southern trade winds. At this point, there is little to say. We … Continue reading Three weeks at sea

March 5, 2018 Cap'n Jim Passages

Two weeks at sea

Two weeks ago today was the last time I saw another person besides Max. It was the cheerful kid at the gas dock who warned us of the coming bad weather and told us to "be safe out there." Happily, we have made it this far with no injuries or serious failures. We haven't seen … Continue reading Two weeks at sea

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