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Noon Location: N 19º 57′ 24.00″ – W 147º 15′ 11.97″ It was interesting on the walking deck this morning. The swells were coming at an angle off the starboard (right) bow. This created a bit of rocking which made it interesting to cross from one side to the other. And they were BIG. Walking […]
Noon Position: N 20º 40′ 48.00″ – W 140º 27′ 18.00″ Not that I’m complaining. Things could be much worse, but today was a bright sunny day with gentle breezes and 20 foot swells. Needless to say walking was an adventure. In the Captain’s noon announcement he reported that he has slowed to 15 knots
Noon Location: N 22º 23′ 42.00″ – W 133º 22′ 35.98″ This is the third of 6 sea days between LA and Honolulu. Here’s the most exciting news for today: Other than that it’s very much like any other sea day: Up, Walk, Breakfast 9:30 Lecture: “The Pacific War for Beginners” 11:00 Lecture: “Landforms and
Noon Position: N 26º 01′ 21.05″ – W 126º 14′ 34.51″ We spent the night really rocking as we race southwest to avoid the storm. Shortly before the alarm though the seas calmed a bit so I was able to avoid the dreaded treadmill and walk the deck. Then breakfast. After breakfast we crossed to
Noon Position: N 33º 44′ 50.88 – W 118º 16′ 32.44″ The itinerary says we’re in Santa Barbara today. The weather says otherwise. Based on the atmospheric river blowing into the area the decision was made to skip that port and leave LA headed directly to Honolulu – taking the southern route to duck under
Noon position: N 33º 44′ 50.88″ – W 118º 16′ 32.44″ Transition day. Welcome to the USA. So here’s what happened. 05:00 – Arrive at San Pedro “World Cruise Center” 07:45-08:30 – Passengers departing at LA leave the ship and report to CBP Passport Control 07:45-08:30 – Passengers continuing on leave the ship and report
Noon Location: N 30º 38′ 48.80″ – W 116º 54′ 39.83″ Normal morning. Seas still rockin’ and arollin’ with swells in the 14-20 foot range. Toward the end of my walk this morning this Norwegian ship passed heading south. After a quick shower Cheryl threw in a load of laundry and we headed up to
Noon position: N 25º 42′ 11.99″ – W 113º 40′ 53.98″ So we’re back at sea again. We’ve got a 2 day stretch before we dock in LA. Also, today is the monthly Crew Emergency Drill at 10:00 so the morning lecture isn’t happening. Result? We slept in, had a lazy breakfast, and exercised. The
Noon Position: N 22º 53′ 15.46″ – W 109º 52′ 58.70″ We arrived about 9:00 and tendered ashore about 40 minutes later. Our excursion today was billed as “Sail, Snorkel & Paddle Board in the Sea of Cortez” After tendering to the dock we boarded our sailing vessel and motored south from Cabo – along
Noon Location: N 19º 34′ 52.22″ – W 105º 53′ 24.29″ The last sea day of this stretch looked very much like every other. 9:30 Presentation: “The CIA Museum You Can’t Visit” 11:00 Lecture This was an excellent overview of dragons. Russell Lee is an exciting and engaging speaker. He reviewed the multiple views of