Day 4: Flying Squid

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When the sun came up this morning, Mel looked into the front cockpit and saw a new sight: a 6″long squid, dead, resting on the box of spare lines. How it got there is a mystery, as the waves haven’t … Read More

Day 3: Happy Birthday, Greg!

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It’s Greg’s birthday today! The celebratory mood on the boat continues. While no gift can compare to the experience of finally finishing repairs and making our way to the Caribbean, Greg is getting gifts anyway. The kids have done magnificent … Read More

Day 2: Working Out the Kinks

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The Burnetts are merrily sailing along. Just a couple of hours ago they hoisted their new Quantum asymmetrical spinnaker. For non-boaty-types, this is the giant, colorful sail hoisted when sailboats go downwind that loks as if the boat is ramming … Read More

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