June 27, 2020 ; 8:47 PM16°78’S, 151°03’W – Huahine I don’t think we had super high expectations for Huahine before we got here. Sure, we read our Charlie’s Charts and Lonely Planet Guide on the sail over and knew we’d have a blast. But it was really just another island to explore along the wayContinue reading “KNOCK KNOCK. WHO’S THERE? HUAHINE.”
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HANGING IN RANGI
June 15, 2020 ; 9:06 PM14°97’S, 147°64’W – Tiputa Pass, Rangiroa Our time in Fakarava ended with a celebration of living through the storm with the rest of the Sailors of the Lost ARC. That meant beer and poke at our favorite beach bar (complete with in-water cabana tables). We literally drank the place dryContinue reading “HANGING IN RANGI”
WATER YOU DRINKING?
Filmed May 25, 2020 ; 9:29 AM17°49’S, 149°85’W – Opunohu Bay, Moorea Trying something a little different on The Seanic Route today. Check out this video where Captain Dave shares how we make freshwater out of sea water on Amazing Grace! -Kristen PankratzFirst mate, Amazing Grace TLDW: Our magic blue pox makes freshwater out ofContinue reading “WATER YOU DRINKING?”
WE ARE FRIENDS, NOT FOOD
June 4, 2020 ; 9:29 AM16°06’S, 145°62’W – Fakarava I WAS CHASED BY A SHARK. FOR REAL. SWAM THE FASTEST 150M OF MY LIFE, THOUGHT I WAS A GONER, PRAYED FOR MERCY- CHASED BY A SHARK. After a few days just inside the north pass of Fakarava, we were ready to explore the south pass,Continue reading “WE ARE FRIENDS, NOT FOOD”
SAILORS OF THE LOST ARC
May 29, 2020 ; 7:03 AM16°06’S, 145°62’W – Fakarava We’re incredibly blessed to be in community with our (lost) ARC rally and other sailors we met at marinas and anchorages along the way. We are banded together to support each other in passage and anchorage planning, staying connected, and keeping ourselves sane. Thanks to aContinue reading “SAILORS OF THE LOST ARC”
WHAT A SHIP MEANS IS FREEDOM
May 23, 2020 ; 7:46 AM17°49’S, 149°85’W – Opunohu Bay A note to our hometown: Before we dig into our adventures aboard Amazing Grace, we extend our deepest love and prayers for the people of Midland, MI. Yet again, many of the people we love are in crisis back home. We’re sad that we’re unableContinue reading “WHAT A SHIP MEANS IS FREEDOM”
HELMET REQUIRED
May 14, 2020 ; 3:28 PM17°54’S, 149°57’W – Papeete Marina After a majorly phenomenal outing on our last tour with Tracey, we had to book another one (with Remedy and parts of Amari and Aurora). This time, we were less interested in an overall view of the island and more interested in specifically awesome activities,Continue reading “HELMET REQUIRED”
STUCK IN PARADISE
May 7, 2020 ; 9:58 AM17°54’S, 149°57’W – Papeete Marina Now that we know Tahiti, we LOVE Tahiti! The first couple days of freedom meant more walking around town, exploring and lots of snorkeling. Just as soon as we were allowed, we launched our dinghy, grabbed some friends from Influencer, Maximillian, and Aurora, and headedContinue reading “STUCK IN PARADISE”
IA ORANA, TAHITI!
April 30, 2020 ; 8:58 AM17°54’S, 149°57’W – Papeete Marina Ia orana, Tahiti! I can’t wait to get to know you. Did you know that while Tahitians speak French, they also have their own Polynesian language and prefer to be greeted with phrases like ia orana (hi!) than traditional French? It has been almost 2Continue reading “IA ORANA, TAHITI!”
THE SIMPLE THINGS
April 18, 2020, 1:36 PM17°54’S, 149°57’W – Papeete Marina Yesterday was a GREAT day. We got permission to motor to the other Tahitian marina to fuel up (there’s no fuel dock at Marina Papeete). That meant we LEFT OUR SLIP for a few hours and Gracie Girl got to stretch her keel. I’m talking incrediblyContinue reading “THE SIMPLE THINGS”
