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# Andersons Abroad

A Family of Four Set Off to Cruise the Pacific

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- [The 2015-2016 Lake Washington No-Go Zone...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/10/17/the-2015-2016-lake-washington-no-go-zone/) - This morning I received a call from Washington State Department of Transportation. Because we had requested drawspan openings of the 520 bridge a few times this summer, they wanted to call and provide some information on upcoming changes to the bridge openings. Essentially it boils down that the bridge won't be opening anymore, until it's
- [Saying Goodbye for a While](https://andersonsabroad.com/2019/04/03/saying-goodbye-for-a-while/) - It’s been a while since any of us posted. But since the last time, tons of things have happened. We moved off the boat and are now living at my Grandma and Grandpa’s house next door to my cousins. I’m currently in third grade and liking it. Ellie is in first, and she’s having fun.
- [AndersonsAbroad features on the Sail Loot podcast!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/07/21/andersonsabroad-features-on-the-sail-loot-podcast/) - Support TeddyJ of Sail Loot and learn more about AndersonsAbroad, the s/v Mobert crew, and our business SeaTech Systems! Listen to the Sail Loot Podcast #62! More info at "https://www.sailloot.com/sail-loot-podcast-062-andersons-abroad-own-sea-tech-systems-to-make-sailing-money/"
- [A Special Surprise](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/07/09/a-special-surprise/) - (December 9 - 10, 2017) A surprise was on the way. We almost missed it, thanks to bad weather halting all northerly progress and ultimately turning us back to the south, but after a brief stint in a tiny fishing village to ride out the weather, the surprise was back on. The girls had no
- [Captain Morgan's Log: Baja Ha-Ha Leg 1](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/06/27/captain-morgans-log-baja-ha-ha-leg-1/) - Note: Sorry team! This is a post from Morgan that I apparently failed to post. It's about when we did the Baja Ha-Ha back in October. Enjoy! Leg 1 was fun! It was chilly, hard, but over all...it was fun. First, it was exciting. For example, it was fun to see what happened each day.
- [Riding Out El Norte In San Evaristo](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/05/27/riding-out-el-norte-in-san-evaristo/) - (December 6 - 9, 2017) San Evaristo is a tiny fishing village of not more than a few dozen families. Where only a handful of very modest homes dot the beach, and center field at the baseball stadium is the only place you can get a cell signal, it’s the last place you’d expect to
- [We Had A Plane To Catch](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/05/06/we-had-a-plane-to-catch/) - (December 5 - 6, 2017) We were on a mission. We had to get to Loreto in time to meet a plane. The girls’ former nanny, Miss Milana, was flying in to meet us, and we were working against the clock to blaze north, racing against an incoming El Norte. All we had to do
- [Balandra and Ensenada de la Raza](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/05/02/balandra-and-ensenada-de-la-raza/) - (December 4, 2017) Finally, we were back on the anchor! We weren’t far from La Paz - we’d anchored, along with Taliesin Rose, at Balandra. It was a beautiful anchorage, although I did feel it was a little hyped. It’s very popular due to its proximity to La Paz, and because it's accessible by land, so
- [Costs of Cruising the Sea of Cortez - November 2017](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/04/30/costs-of-cruising-california-october-2017-2/) - I had decided I’m just going to be at peace with our budget, because it is what it is… until I actually sat down and looked at the November numbers. Arg. As he always does when I get frustrated with our spending, Rich pointed out all the one-offs we had this month: $1200 for that
- [Caught In The Middle Of Drug Wars In La Paz](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/04/28/caught-in-the-middle-of-drug-wars-in-la-paz/) - It had been a long week of merrymaking as we prepared the boat, and ourselves, for Christmas. Christmas decorations, Christmas cookies, Christmas gingerbread houses - if we weren't in the holiday spirit by now, we'd never be! It was Saturday, and we were preparing to leave La Paz the following morning, and head north to
- [La Paz, Part II: Christmas Is In The Air!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/04/16/la-paz-part-ii-christmas-is-in-the-air/) - (November 29 - December 2, 2017) After weeks of Morgan asking, we’d finally procured proper Christmas decor. With our bags full of festive goodies, we cabbed back to the marina, and the girls got busy decorating the boat for Christmas! For the Christmas tree, we wrapped the mast step in garland and lights, and adorned
- [La Paz, Part 1](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/04/14/la-paz-part-1/) - (November 26 - 29, 2017) I confess, I’m not entirely sure what to say about La Paz. It’s there. It’s a city, with important things like laundry, ATMs, and grocery stores. It’s not nearly so touristy as Cabo San Lucas, which is a plus. But otherwise... La Paz just isn’t much. We pulled up our
- [Bahia de Los Muertos - a place unto itself...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/01/15/bahia-de-los-muertos-a-place-unto-itself/) - (November 18 - 20, 2017) Bahía de los Muertos. It means Bay of the Dead, and it sounds ominous. Maybe it is. It’s a bay with surprises, mystery, and adventure everywhere you turn. We arrived around dinner time the first night, and that was when we got our first surprise. After a fantastic upwind sail
- [Our Six Month Cruisiversary](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/04/09/our-six-month-cruisiversary/) - (November 26, 2017) It’s our six-month cruisiversary today. Six months ago today, we left a “normal” life and moved onto the boat. Having lived in our new home now for six months, I feel I can say we actually live on a boat. But at the same time, the novelty hasn’t worn off. We’re not
- [A Different Kind Of Black Friday](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/03/17/a-different-kind-of-black-friday/) - (November 24 - 25, 2017) Bellies still full from the night before, we awoke later than usual. When we did get up, the first order of business was to survey the dinghy damage. It was still halfway full of ocean, and at least half of that was sand. We had our own personal white sand
- [Thanksgiving In Paradise](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/03/14/thanksgiving-in-paradise/) - (November 23, 2017) The day started off like every other day we’d experienced so far in the Sea of Cortes: warm and bright. We had a lazy morning, the girls playing dolls and legos, Rich probably doing something productive, and me probably not. It was one of the laziest days we could remember; no moving,
- [Bahía de los Muertos: More Oasis Adventure!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/03/12/bahia-de-los-muertos-more-oasis-adventure/) - (November 21-22, 2017) We had to get through school the next morning before we could go play on the beach with London. I was hoping the beach date with the girls’ new friend would motivate them, but school that day was an unnecessarily long process - as usual. It was nearly lunchtime before the girls
- [Finally Los Frailes!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/01/14/finally-los-frailes/) - (November 16 - 18, 2017) We wanted to get an early start on our trek from San Jose Del Cabo to Los Frailes, and we fully intended to hit the gas dock as soon as it opened at 8AM. But of course, we weren’t quite ready in time, and after a few minutes’ delay, the
- [The Dirty Room Affair](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/01/03/the-dirty-room-affair/) - (November 15, 2017) When we left off from our last post, our 5-year-old protagonist was being forced to clean her entire room by herself by her evil mother. Or, from another perspective, our mother-protagonist had gotten herself between a rock and a hard place by promising her evil, messy 5-year-old daughter that they wouldn’t leave
- [Stuck In The City](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/01/02/stuck-in-the-city/) - (November 14 - 15, 2017) We left Cabo San Lucas mid-day, eager to escape the murky, oily waters of the marina, as well as the glitz and glamor (and expense) of life in a tourist city. The sun was shining hot, and the winds just high enough to get some sailing in early on. We’d
- [Costs of Cruising California - October 2017](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/12/31/costs-of-cruising-california-october-2017/) - Our spending continues to be higher than expected, and I continue to be grumpier than expected. Rich tries to placate me by explaining that this month, it’s high because of X, Y, and Z. But the problem is, the prior month he explained it was high because of U, V, and W. And the month
- [More Cabo Fun!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2018/01/01/more-cabo-fun/) - Saturday we again stayed around the boat, ate at Baja Cantina for breakfast and then we got in line to pick up our completed documents from Victor. Victor checked all six of us in to Mexico, procured our six-month tourist Visa’s and completed the special crew manifest document for the Port Captain. The one
- [Baja Ha-Ha Leg 3 (Part II): Arrival In Cabo!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/12/22/baja-ha-ha-leg-3-part-ii-arrival-in-cabo/) - (November 11th, 2017) Our light wind night of motoring was uneventful and remained calm as the day came. We were just a few hours from Cabo, where our Baja Ha-Ha adventure would come to a close and we would return to our own schedule. We continued to motor along in the Pacific Ocean, rounding the
- [Staying Connected While Cruising - Workarounds and Secret Tricks](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/12/27/staying-connected-while-cruising-workarounds-and-secret-tricks/) - Workarounds and Tricks: Okay, so we’ve covered our experience so far, and some major tips on how to limit usage in the first place. But of course if you are trying to stay in touch with friends and family, managing a blog and/or Facebook page, or trying to maintain a Vlog on YouTube (good luck
- [Staying Connected While Cruising - Mexico Challenges Tips and Tricks](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/12/25/staying-connected-while-cruising-mexico-challenges-tips-and-tricks/) - In the last Staying Connected While Cruising post, I shared the details of our mobile phone plans and the differences between the two carriers as we travelled from Washington up through British Columbia, into Alaska, then down the Pacific Coast to California. This post will describe our experience in Mexico, Baja California specifically, as well
- [Amazing what a little air can do!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/12/13/amazing-what-a-little-air-can-do/) - Well, the last few weeks have been super busy and we have a lot of blog posts to get uploaded once we have any actual Internet. Unfortunately WiFi is sparse and cellular sometimes works and sometimes does not. This post is being uploaded via satellite just so we can get something going. While we were
- [Staying Connected While Cruising - West Coast US and Canada](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/12/23/staying-connected-while-cruising-west-coast-us-and-canada/) - So we’ve been cruising up and down the West Coast from as far north as Juneau, AK to as far south as Cabo San Lucas, MX over the past 6+ months and we’ve been using our cellular phones for Internet access heavily (more than WiFi due to availability, and of course more than satellite due
- [Baja Ha-Ha Leg 3: Santa Maria to Cabo San Lucas (Part I)](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/12/21/baja-ha-ha-leg-3-santa-maria-to-cabo-san-lucas-part-i/) - (November 8, 2017) It was before sunrise when my alarm went off. Six a.m., time for the morning net before our 7AM start. I turned on the radio and groped my way out of bed. It was hot. Despite some good wind overnight, and open hatches, I’d barely slept due to the heat. It was
- [Baja Ha-Ha Stop 1: Bahía de Tortugas](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/12/19/baja-ha-ha-stop-1-bahia-de-tortugas/) - (November 2 - 3, 2017) Bahía de Tortugas is a fascinating town. The funny thing is, it’s probably not that much different from many other towns in Mexico. But, having only seen the “resort” Mexico, real Mexico is new to us. Although it appears to be a fishing town, I expect the residents here make
- [Baja Ha-Ha Leg 2: Tortugas to Santa Maria](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/12/20/baja-ha-ha-leg-2-tortugas-to-santa-maria/) - (November 4 - 7, 2017) By the time we awoke at stumbled out of the cabin on the morning of the start of the second leg of the Baja Ha-Ha, the sun was already blazing. It wasn’t hot yet, because thankfully the nights cooled down well in Bahía de Tortugas, but it was going to
- [A Simple Way To Never Lose Your Boat In The Dark](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/11/24/a-simple-way-to-never-lose-your-boat-in-the-dark/) - Mexico has a lot of large anchorages that can fit well over 100 boats. And at certain times each year - particularly during and shortly after the Baja Ha-Ha - hundreds of boats is exactly what you’ll find in these bays. Now picture this: After a fabulous day on shore, you head to your dinghy
- [Baja Leg 1: San Diego to Bahía Tortugas (Part II)](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/11/23/baja-leg-1-san-diego-to-bahia-tortugas-part-ii/) - I wasn’t able to sleep much that night, and woke up groggy the next morning. It was overcast, but not too chilly. The kids were awake and playing, so I sat down to get their school assignment lists to them. It was several hours before they started working, but eventually, they got it done. Just
- [Surfer Girls In Mission Bay](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/11/14/surfer-girls-in-mission-bay/) - (October 15 - 18, 2017) Wow, what an amazing time we had here! It’s such a shame that the anchorage has a 72-hour limit (which we saw enforced during our stay there), because this is easily a one-week stop. Our trip was made all the more fabulous by my Aunt Cindy and Uncle Dana, who
- [Baja Leg 1: San Diego to Bahía Tortugas](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/11/22/baja-leg-1-san-diego-to-bahia-tortugas/) - What an exhilarating day! The firsts that have happened... I’m not sure where to begin. So, forgive me if this post is less than chronological. So far, our second passage (unless you count that overnight to Avila Beach) seems far more “old hat” than the first. After the last passage, I told our awesome crew,
- [An Open Break-Up Letter To San Diego](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/11/17/an-open-break-up-letter-to-san-diego/) - (October 22 - 29, 2017) Oh, San Diego. I didn't think it would come to this. I thought we might be right for each other, but it’s just not working out. We’re too different. You’re a city trying to be a fancy, car-centric suburb or city (you seem confused on that point), and I’m a
- [Three Days In Legoland](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/11/15/three-days-in-legoland/) - (October 19 - 21, 2017). We pulled up anchor in Mariner’s Basin, in Mission Bay, on a bright, sunny, and warm morning, ready to head to San Diego. There, we would leave the boat at anchor for the first time ever, and spend three days in Legoland, about 45 miles to the north. For months,
- [Paradise Found](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/10/28/paradise-found/) - (September 30 - October 3, 2017) A windy night in Avila Beach, a rocky night in Cojo, a REALLY windy night at San Miguel, and then the most sketch raft-up next to a rock ledge ever... would I ever sleep again? When I finally gave up on sleep and got out of bed the next
- [A Lay Week In Avalon, California's Italian Amalfi Coast](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/11/13/a-lay-week-in-avalon-californias-italian-amalfi-coast/) - (October 9th - 15th, 2017) Avalon is a town that I've heard about many times in my life but had never visited. I've only even seen a couple of photos of the place, which of course features boats on moorings near the Casino, which I always assumed was an actual casino, something I felt would
- [Italy 2012 - Cortona On Our Own](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/05/03/cortona-on-our-own/) - Today started off with a marching band and a man with a podium and a microphone preaching politics in the main square outside our apartment. We couldn't figure out the message, but there were several flags that read "CIGL Toscana," and several other flags and t-shirts for the European Communist Party. I'm not sure if
- [We Keep Breaking Stuff!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/11/10/we-keep-breaking-stuff/) - We were sound asleep when it happened. We were just lucky our boat didn't power right into the boat next to us. Lying there, fast asleep in the v-berth, Rich and I were both suddenly awoken by a loud motor sound just a few inches below our heads. The sound was unmistakable - the bow
- [Our Week With Crew!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/11/09/our-week-with-crew/) - (October 4 - 10, 2017) When we arrived in Ventura from the Channel Islands, our first job was to figure out which marina, out of the several dozen in the bay, our slip reservation was for. We navigated all the way to the back of the channel only to discover there was a boat in
- [Stern Anchor Snafu](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/10/29/stern-anchor-snafu/) - So, what went wrong with our stern anchor in Coches Prietos? You read about it coming loose, but how did that happen? It was a combination of three things. Two of the three things could have been prevented - and if they had, then our anchor probably would have stayed in one spot... You're reading
- [In Search Of A Safe Anchorage](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/10/26/in-search-of-a-safe-anchorage/) - (September 28 - September 30, 2017) We pulled up the anchor in Avila Beach as Ellie navigated us out of the anchorage. We had a long motor ahead of us as we made the 54 nautical mile journey to Cojo Anchorage for the night. We were only one sleep away from arriving in the Channel
- [Costs of Cruising The U.S. West Coast - September 2017](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/10/21/costs-of-cruising-the-u-s-west-coast-september-2017/) - We've had a few readers ask what budgeting software we use. It's YNAB, which we switched to a few years ago (from Mint, which we used previously). YNAB is what budgeting should be - spend only the money you have in-hand, not what you think you'll have later in the month. We recommend YNAB for
- [Costs of Cruising Alaska and British Columbia - August 2017](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/09/20/costs-of-cruising-alaska-and-british-columbia-august-2017/) - This month, our time was spent split right down the middle between Alaska and British Columbia, Canada. In both Alaska and BC (where we mostly provisioned north of Campbell River), grocery costs remained high, so I was disappointed we weren't able to bring that budget line item down. Our fuel costs went up a bit
- [Schooling and Beaching in Avila Beach](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/10/20/schooling-and-beaching-in-avila-beach/) - (September 25th - 27th, 2017) I ran to the railing for the second time that night. The trick was to lean over far enough to clear the boat, but not so far that I was tossed overboard in the rolling seas. But, I didn't have time to think about that, or strategize - I simply
- [Monterey Bay Aquarium Cruising Kid Menagerie](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/10/16/a-day-at-the-monterey-bay-aquarium/) - (Sept 22, 2017) The day after the girls flew in we had planned a trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is a fantastic place for those of you who haven’t already been there. It’s a bit expensive but there are ways to get some discounts if you look around. First, if you can muster
- [A Difficult Kid Reentry In Monterey](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/10/15/kid-reentry-in-monterey/) - (September 21st - 24th, 2017) We returned from Home Depot with only a few hours to get the boat ready for the girls. I was almost in a panic - after a week back home with friends and family, would they even want to come back to boat life? I wasn't so sure. I didn't
- [Adulting In Half Moon Bay and Monterey](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/10/14/adulting-in-half-moon-bay-and-monterey/) - (September 16th-21st, 2017) After my dad and Tracy left the morning of the 16th, it was just Rich and me. The kids were still with Grandma, and we had no idea when or where we were going to get them back. I remember standing around for a few minutes, not quite knowing what to do
- [Captain Morgan Reporting In From the Channel Islands](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/10/13/captain-morgan-reporting-in-from-the-channel-islands/) - (Sept 6th, 2017) The cherry Canyon Hike was very successful. We where at the channel islands. It was very dry and everything was sharp. We… saw… a… ISLAND FOX!!! It was amasing! Island Foxes ar the size of a house cat. That is because there is not a lot of food and water, so they
- [Mobert Crew's Coho Ho Ho Adventure](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/10/12/mobert-crews-coho-ho-ho-adventure/) - Our Coho Ho Ho adventure. Where to start? I wanted to write a post about, “What To Expect When Running The Coho Ho Ho,” but since every trip is wildly different depending on the weather, the boat, the route, and the crew, I’ll give an overview of how our trip went; how and where we
- [Prepping For Offshore Sailing](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/10/05/prepping-for-offshore-sailing/) - (September 2nd-9th, 2017) Before we left Anacortes for our vacation with family, we had to figure out what to do about our prop and keel. On our way north two months prior, we hit a log, and we weren't sure how the prop fared. A few weeks later, our keel gave the rocky bottom a
- [The Costs of Cruising Alaska - July 2017](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/15/the-costs-of-cruising-alaska-july-2017/) - We arrived in Ketchikan on July 5, and did our first provisioning of the month here. So, we have an entire month of data showing the costs of cruising Southeast Alaska. In general, grocery costs in Alaska have been quite high, and the farther north into the state we travelled, the costs only increased. For
- [A Brief Homecoming: Vacation At Home](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/09/21/a-brief-homecoming-vacation-at-home/) - (September 2nd-8th, 2017) We moored in Anacortes for the week while we visited family, and also while we prepared for our hop down the coast. My wake-up dream that first morning in Anacortes was apropos: It was the last day of summer camp, and everyone was frantically trying to pack up their things, say goodbye
- [False Creek and Granville Island, Vancouver BC](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/09/18/false-creek-and-granville-island-vancouver-bc/) - A beautiful morning greeted us as we weighed anchor and started the few-hours' trip from Gibsons Bay to False Creek. Despite our best attempts at sailing, the 5-knot wind just wasn't getting us anywhere. So, we motored along toward Vancouver. Again, my soul was slightly crushed a little more each time we passed one of
- [Breakaway From False Creek, And Homecoming Jitters](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/09/19/breakaway-from-false-creek-and-homecoming-jitters/) - (September 1, 2017) Well, our Alaska cruise is done. Now it's time to prepare for the next leg of our adventure, down the coat. Our homecoming began on Friday, when we arrived in Anacortes from Vancouver. Leaving the False Creek basin, Breakaway simply wasn't able to get the boat in gear with all the traffic,
- [The Consequences of Weather Complacency: BC's Sunshine Coast](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/09/17/the-consequences-of-weather-complacency-bcs-sunshine-coast/) - Ah, the BC Sunshine Coast! Sunshine was definitely an accurate description of our few days' passage through Garden Bay, Gibsons Bay, and on to False Creek in Vancouver. Well, except that one little weather glitch. We arrived in Garden Bay after a long motor from Gorge Harbour. The trip started out calm and glassy. The
- [Resort Week Part 3: Gorge Harbour Lay Day](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/09/08/resort-week-part-3-gorge-harbour-lay-day/) - (August 28th, 2017) It was our first lay day since we left Ketchikan almost two weeks prior, and boy, did we enjoy the heck out of it! The day started off slow... and HOT! None of us were accustomed to the heat after our Summer of Rain, so an early morning trip to the pool
- [Resort Week Part 2: Gorge Harbour Arrival](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/09/07/resort-week-part-2-gorge-harbor-arrival/) - (August 27th, 2017) Okay, so we didn't get an entire week at resorts, but after the remote wilderness of Alaska and northern BC, the three nights in a row we spent in small, family-run resorts was more than enough luxury to last a week. The next morning, still in Blind Channel Resort, I was up
- [Resort Week Part 1:  Blind Channel](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/09/07/resort-week-part-1-blind-channel/) - (August 26th, 2017) Morning in Port Neville, at our rocky anchorage. Oh thank goodness, the anchor held. After listening to the chain creak and groan and scrape against the rock bottom all night, I wasn't sure where we'd find ourselves in the morning. My only solace was that the bottom near the shore and further into
- [Shearwater, Fury Cove, and the Dreaded Cape Caution](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/09/01/shearwater-to-fury-cove/) - (August 23rd, 2017) It was a chilly morning, but sunny. As usual, I woke up before everyone else and turned on the heat. It was cold while I got dressed and ready for the day, but tolerable. By the time I woke up the girls, the boat was toasty warm. It was a provisioning morning
- [I Wanna Go Home!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/09/04/i-wanna-go-home/) - We were underway, motoring, on a calm day. We’d left our last port around noon, and had an eight-hour run to our overnight anchorage. Morgan and Ellie were playing happily in the salon, somehow combining their 18” American Girls dolls and their Lego structures and characters into one game. They were on the floor in
- [Blackfish Ahoy!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/09/02/blackfish-ahoy/) - (August 25th, 2017) What a great little anchorage we’d discovered! Joe Cove is a quiet, private little anchorage with good holding, on the south side of Eden Island. The trip into Joe Cove, through the Broughton Archipelago Marine Park, is nothing short of breathtaking. The small islands in the area are home to fascinating wildlife.
- [Missionary Jam](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/09/01/missionary-jam/) - (August 22rd, 2017) Before leaving Butedale we explored a bit and talked with Cory as well as some of the other visitors. Then it was time to go so we helped Breakaway get off the dock as he shot off at full speed (the only forward speed available) and we followed shortly after.
- [Med Mooring in Loring](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/29/med-mooring-in-loring/) - (August 12th, 2017) Morning in Loring was lazy. We eventually got dressed and moving, coming out on the dock for visiting with the other boats. About mid-day Jim decided it was time to “fix” the rafting situation and covert it to a med-moor setup. So we released the lines from Sea Pie and motored out
- [Rain, Rain, GO AWAY!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/31/rain-rain-go-away/) - (August 21st, 2017) We’re on our tenth straight day of driving, drizzling, misting, bone-chilling, damp, wet, sloppy rain. I’m at my wits’ end. The rain began on August 12, when we left Loring for Ketchikan. We knew the rain was coming, because there was a low coming in; but as soon as the low passed,
- [Prince Rupert, Kumealon, Bishop Bay, and super yachts...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/30/prince-rupert-kumealon-bishop-bay-and-super-yachts/) - (August 20th, 2017) The next few days were sort of a blur…. We spent a whole day at Prince Rupert, aka Rainy Rupert, where it rained all day. The Thursday gale came through and blew a ton of wind in Prince Rupert harbor as well as out in the open water. Prince Rupert Coast Guard
- [Racing the Storm](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/30/racing-the-storm/) - (Aug 16th, 2017) Take two. For the second day in a row, I awoke at 5AM. More confident of our departure window today, I set to work listening to weather and making coffee, while Rich did a final garbage run and unhooked the power. Normally, today's forecast would have been less than ideal: a gale
- [Captain Morgan Turns 7 -- Party in Ketchikan!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/29/captain-morgan-turns-7-party-in-ketchikan/) - (August 13th, 2017) Morning of the 13th - Morgan’s 7th Birthday!! We had a fun breakfast on the boat, then sat around and relaxed, since it was still dumping rain. Devon took Ellie with her to look at gifts for Morgan, while Morgan and I hung out on the boat. When they got
- [The Fresh Cinnamon Rolls Delivered to your Boat at 7am](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/27/fresh-cinnamon-rolls-delivered-to-your-boat-at-7am/) - (August 9th, 2017) At 7am this morning we got a knock on our boat. Coming out to the cockpit we found Cassie (a Meyers Chuck local) in her aluminum skiff, handing us four warm cranberry cinnamon rolls fresh from her oven. I should note here that we ordered them by phone last night, as one
- [A Stretcher, an Advil, and a Beer](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/28/a-stretcher-an-advil-and-a-beer/) - (August 10th, 2017) I can’t put any weight on my left foot at the moment. And those of you who have been on the Sail Alaska trip will be surprised to learn it’s not all Jim’s fault. (Just mostly his fault.) I set my alarm for 6:30AM. We were in Bailey Bay, and we had
- [Swimming in Santa Anna (Alaska!)](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/27/swimming-in-santa-anna-alaska/) - (August 8th, 2017) We motored along for a couple hours to Santa Anna Inlet, found our way deep inside and anchored near a little creek outflow with a rusted old machine on shore. Suddenly over the radio Zephyr asked if anyone had noticed the water temperature… 73.4F!! What? Soon after that Morgan and Ellie
- ["What is The Number One Threat to America?..."](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/26/what-is-the-number-one-threat-to-america/) - "...Bears!" --Stephen Colbert, The Colbert Report (August 6th, 2017) After our chill day in Berg Bay, this morning we woke up early, pulled up anchor, and for the first time in Alaska, we were the first boat out of the harbor and underway. We motored the two hours south to Anan Bay where we swung
- [Up An Estuary Without a Paddle](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/26/up-an-estuary-without-a-paddle/) - Another beautiful, sunny morning in Alaska. Two of the boats had left the anchorage early that morning to make their date with bears at Anan Creek. We should have taken their spots deeper back in the anchorage, but laziness and basknig in sunshine precluded us. I woke up and fished for a few minutes. I
- [Play Me A Song, Pianokid](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/25/play-me-a-song-pianokid/) - (August 4th, 2017) It was a warm, sunny morning in Wrangell. Actually scratch that - it was HOT! The day started off hot and just stayed there. Despite some nice weather the past week or so, we simply weren't quite used to it. But, after the several weeks of rain we’d had earlier in our
- [Fun With Radios: Failure Edition](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/25/fun-with-radios-failure-edition/) - Sometimes it’s just time… On Mobert, our primary VHF radio is an Icom ic-m422 Marine radio which is installed at the nav station down below. It came with the boat and it is a nice radio. In fact I bought the same exact model for our Cal 29 back in 2006, which may also tell
- [Vacation Mode: Are You Over It Yet?](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/24/vacation-mode-are-you-over-it-yet/) - A lot of people have been asking us whether we’re over vacation mode yet. Until just the other day, I didn’t know the answer. I guess so, because this doesn’t feel super relaxed and vacation-y? I guess not, because it still feels the same as when we started? I don’t know. Turns out the answer
- [Petersburg Lay Day](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/22/petersburg-lay-day/) - (August 2nd, 2017) The dreaded provisioning day was upon us. Provisioning days have been killing me - we have a 16-hour day to do several loads of laundry, get groceries, get everyone showered, and fit in at least 12 hours’ worth of work while we have internet. The math doesn’t work. But, this provisioning stop
- [Petersburg to Wrangell](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/23/petersburg-to-wrangell/) - (August 3rd, 2017) There’s nothing quite like a warm, sunny morning to inspire some boat cleaning. Unfortunately, the grocery run we’d failed to do the day before slowed progress. Nevertheless, Rich was quick to wake up and begin cleaning and hosing down the deck while the girls and I made our grocery run. On our
- [Hobart Bay to Petersburg](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/20/hobart-bay-to-petersburg/) - (August 1st, 2017) Sun. Glorious sun. It was the second day in a row we’d woken up to the sparkling glimmer of sun on rippled seas. It was the only time since reaching Alaska that we had seen the sun two consecutive days. It made my early, 6AM wake-up nearly effortless. The fleet was to
- [The Hunted Becomes The Hunter In Hobart Bay](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/19/the-hunted-becomes-the-hunter-in-hobart-bay/) - (August 1st, 2017) With the glacier conquered, it was time to turn south for the first time in six weeks. We pulled up our anchors in Tracy Arm Anchorage, and carefully picked our way through the entrance bar, into Holkham Bay. The sensation of going south was disorienting at first. The chart plotter always seemed
- [We Are In Uncharted Territory!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/18/we-are-in-uncharted-territory/) - (July 31, 2017) It was a long but very pretty run up from Cannery Cove to the small anchorage just inside the mouth of Tracy Arm. We caught another halibut bottom fishing on the way which was longer than our last one at 26”. The water and air got a bit colder as we got
- [Warm Spring Bay and Cannery Cove](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/16/warm-spring-bay-and-cannery-cove/) - (July 27th, 2017) Waking up in Red Bluff on the 25th before slack water, Devon wanted to get outside the bay for some halibut fishing before the current picked up. So we pulled anchor and headed out through the channel, and then nestled into the cove outside the channel. After finding our 170ft depth fishing
- [Captain Morgan's Log - Icebergs!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/17/captain-morgans-log-icebergs/) - (7-29-17) Today, we went on a two hour run. When we got there, we saw a huge glacier!! We went kayaking and collected little icebergs. Oh! Also there where icebergs! After that, we went on a two hour run back to the bay we where in before we went to see the glacier. When we
- [Devil's Elbow and Swift Pass - Part II](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/04/devils-elbow-and-swift-pass-part-ii/) - (July 22, 2017) We continued crawling - barely drifting - through the kelp ravine, the radio now eerily silent. Zephyr’s sail marked the head of our parade, which was becoming more like a funeral march every minute. Slowly, we continued picking our way through the dense kelp, chopping and grinding on our props, snagging our
- [Red Bluff Bay](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/06/red-bluff-bay/) - It suddenly got cold today. We started out our morning with a mild 60 degrees or so in Rocky Pass Bay. Then we made a stop in Kake for fuel, and a few provisions from the mini-mart. The weather in Kake was quite mild as well. But then, we spent our evening hours crossing a
- [The Rhythm of Boat Life: Travel Days](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/05/the-rhythm-of-boat-life-travel-days/) - It's surprising how little free time there is on a boat. It’s also surprising how much the same each day is, no matter where we are. There’s comfort in the rhythm, but we hadn’t expected to have so little free time, so we’re adjusting our expectations. Most days start about 6:30, when I wake up,
- [Devil’s Elbow and Swift Pass - Part I](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/03/devils-elbow-and-swift-pass-part-i/) - (July 22nd, 2017) The prior evening’s briefing was different than any other we’d had. Jim gave us a series of stern warnings and instructions. It’s true that warnings and instructions about currents, uncharted rocks, and the like weren’t uncommon in our evening briefings; what was different was Jim’s stern tone. Jim is never stern. So
- [The Case of the Chocolate Vacuum](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/08/01/the-case-of-the-chocolate-vacuum/) - Note: We've had little to no cellular coverage for the last week or so and we have several blog posts queued up. . Sorry for the delay (July 21st, 2017) The morning after the Limestone Cave tour, we departed our anchorage behind Divide Island and found quite a bit of wind outside the protection of
- [Hydaburg and Soda Bay](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/07/23/hydaburg-and-soda-bay/) - (July 15th, 2017) After leaving Hunter Bay for Hydaburg, we trolled for salmon, managing to catch one more 24-inch Coho on the way. About an hour outside of Hydaburg my phone picked up an AT&T signal and managed to get a few bars with 4G data. Just enough for some email. When we pulled into
- [Bishop Bay to Kumealeon](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/07/11/bishop-bay-to-kumealeon/) - Our morning at Bishop Bay was Lazy, eventually we pulled anchor and headed out of the bay and around Grinnell Island looking for the scenic walled cliffs mentioned in the Waggonner Guide. It was misty and cloudy however so we didn’t see anything resembling the cool forested holes in the walls that the guide had
- [El Capitan Limestone Cave](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/07/26/el-capitan-limestone-cave/) - (July 20th, 2017) Thursday morning, Devon pulled anchor at 7am and headed out through the tight channel from Devilfish bay. While lying in the vberth I felt the keel kiss a rock or two. Sorry Garmin but the rock placement on your BlueChart charts in Devilfish Bay are not correct. The Navonics chart on our
- [Craig to DevilFish Bay](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/07/25/craig-to-devilfish-bay/) - (July 19th, 2017) After Soda Bay we moved north to the sprawling metropolis of Craig, AK. We fished on the way of course, catching one more Coho. The North Cove Harbor was short on dock space so we rafted to s/v Zephyr who had become the honorary harbormaster for the rest of the fleet on
- [Hunter Bay - Going On A Bear Hunt! I'm Not Afraid!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/07/18/hunter-bay-going-on-a-bear-hunt-im-not-afraid/) - (July 13th, 2017) The move from Hessa Inlet to Hunter Bay in the morning was quick but rainy with low visibility. We slowed down and fished a bit, adding another nice Coho to our growing onboard collection. As we trolled slowly along we encountered many sea otters, curious about us but keeping their distance. Coming
- [Ketchikan to Hessa Inlet - Back to the Wilderness](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/07/16/ketchikan-to-hessa-inlet-back-to-the-wilderness/) - (July 10th, 2017) Sunday it was time to leave Ketchikan, in the rain of course. We got up, took the last of our garbage to shore, spent a little time putting items away that were out in the cockpit, and pulling the dinghy back up on to the davits. Then we powered up and pulled
- [Kumealon to Ketchikan - Back in the USA!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/07/14/kumealon-to-ketchikan-back-in-the-usa/) - (July 5th, 2017) As has become our custom, we motored out of our anchorage pretty early, departing Kumealon and headed northbound for a long day, partially crossing Dixon Entrance while the weather was expected to be calm. It started out cool and cloudy in the morning, clearing up by the end of the day, a
- [Small Town Ketchikan, AK](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/07/15/small-town-ketchikan-ak/) - (July 8th, 2017) Thursday morning, after breakfast and coffee, I got to work on the satellite issue. My initial hunch was a cabling issue between the below-decks router and the above-decks antenna housing (mounted on the pole). I thought maybe I’d drop the pole down into the dinghy, remove the satellite dome, and make sure
- [Shearwater to Bishop Bay - Nature's Hot Tub](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/07/10/shearwater-to-bishop-bay-natures-hot-tub/) - Morning on the day we needed to leave Shearwater.. But we also needed to take advantage of the WiFi for some work. Devon went to Hodge Podge early (the coffee shop / department store--sort of). While the girls kept sleeping I gathered the garbage and recycling packed into our folding cart, which, by the way,
- [Pruth to Shearwater - Getting to the fixing of things!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/07/08/pruth-to-shearwater-getting-to-the-fixing-of-things/) - After breakfast on Tuesday we untied from Ruby Slippers and headed out of Pruth Bay. Once out in the open water (open to the Pacific Ocean from the west) we had following seas and a bit of westerly wind. We were motoring but we also planned to stay close to s/v Sea Otter who was
- [Fathers Day, Sail Alaska Day, D-Day](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/06/29/fathers-day-sail-alaska-day-d-day/) - This morning is the day it all came together. The girls had gone to bed past midnight last night after the Jeanneau Rendezvous dinner and playing with s/v Laissez Faire’s two boys for a while after dinner. The kids all had a great time together for the second weekend in a row, knowing that they
- [Clam Bay to Campbell River](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/07/01/clam-bay-to-campbell-river/) - Woke up around 6:30am and left for Dodd Narrows enroute to False Bay. We transited Dodd at full flood, with roiling water on the north side and a lot of logs and debris floating around. The weather was relatively calm in the morning though. After arriving in False Bay a bit after noon and dropping
- [The Campbell River to Booker Lagoon Rodeo](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/07/03/the-campbell-river-to-booker-lagoon-rodeo/) - Wednesday morning, we got going quickly since we had tons to do. I started work on the aft head, again. Morgan helped Devon with laundry and groceries while Ellie and I headed to the marine store, again. Then I worked on the aft head for a while with little success, finally giving up for a
- [Sweet, Sweet, Booker Lagoon](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/07/05/sweet-sweet-booker-lagoon/) - Booker Lagoon is everything a lagoon should be. It is large, protected, and beautiful. There are several little inner bays, islets, and passages with strong currents due to the tides. There are clams to dig at low tide, sea asparagus and nodding onions to forage. There is a deep shrimping hole in the large part
- [Booker Lagoon to Pruth Bay - Logs Are My Nemesis..](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/07/07/booker-lagoon-to-pruth-bay-logs-are-my-nemesis/) - Woke up at 4:30 again (actually just Devon did) but I was sort of awake and eventually got up because I couldn’t sleep. After untying from Ruby Slippers and heading out of the anchorage the fleet headed north through Queen Charlotte Strait toward Fury Cove. A long day but the early start helped catch a
- [Jeanneau Owners Rendezvous! Finally!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/06/27/jeanneau-owners-rendezvous-finally/) - We woke refreshed from sleep, pulled up anchor, and made our way out of Roche Harbor and through the San Juan Islands toward Anacortes. We were doing fine until suddenly the autopilot beeped, went into standby, and the boat turned hard to port. Crap!! What just happened?! We straightened the boat out and
- [Seattle to Anacortes, almost...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/06/25/seattle-to-anacortes-almost/) - We left Port Ludlow early in the morning, forecast winds were 35kt in the strait, but only 1-2ft waves, and southerly winds means downwind sailing. We should have paid more attention to this but we didn’t (mistake #1). We started sailing outside Ludlow with a 15kt breeze, building to 20kts. Devon attempted to reef
- [Poulsbo Kidboat Raftup Managerie](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/06/21/poulsbo-kidboat-raftup-managerie/) - Friday began our Poulsbo Kidboat Raftup extravaganza and the kids and adults had a great time. That night we rafted s/v Laissez Faire off our starboard side, both boats held in place by our Rocna 25 anchor in the shallow mud bottom of Liberty Bay. We put out 110ft of chain in 20ft of water
- [Bainbridge and Blake Island Fun](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/06/23/bainbridge-and-blake-island-fun/) - On Monday as we left Poulsbo, we made a short little hop to the west side of Bainbridge Island and tied up to a mooring ball offshore of Devon's aunt and uncles house. I transferred fuel from the main tank to the secondary underway. Then after Devon finished a bit of work, and I showered,
- [Last Minute Errands in the “other” Seattle…](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/06/19/last-minute-errands-in-the-other-seattle/) - Wednesday morning, we woke early, managed some coffee, and decided it was time to get out of dodge, or “This One-Horse Town” as I sometimes say (or Bell Harbor as it’s actually called). So, we motored out of the marina, heading out of Elliott Bay and north back toward Shilshole. The short run around West
- [Captain Morgan's Log](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/06/15/captain-morgans-log/) - This is what happened on, 6-1-17: made at 11:50 am This morning we went to a French place for breakfast called Le Pichet.(la pee-shay). After, we went to the aquarium. We had a great time. Then, we went to the boat. We had a bit of quiet time. Furthermore, we went to the Space Needle!!!
- [Wrapping up our Tour of Seattle and tying a bow on it…](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/06/16/wrapping-up-our-tour-of-seattle-and-tying-a-bow-on-it/) - On Monday, we spent the day hanging about on the boat. I finally serviced the forward manual head, replacing the top plate valves and the joker valve, the result of which was a like-new head that works well and no longer smells. Yay! On Tuesday, Eric from Sure Marine Service and Joe Miller from Miller
- [Touring our home city…](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/06/06/touring-our-home-city/) - Since Wednesday we’ve been tied up at Bell Harbor Marina in downtown Seattle. We’ve seen three different cruise ships so far right here at the marina, first the smallish ultra-luxury Seabourn Soujourn with 450 passengers was here when we first arrived. Then on Saturday we saw the 2376 passenger Norwegian Jewel followed by the 2394
- [Liveaboards, we are…](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/06/04/liveaboards-we-are/) - Morgan beat me to my first post since we moved aboard. Let’s see, how did we get here from home…. Rolling back…. After getting our working boat back to home port on Saturday the 27th, we spent all Memorial Day Weekend emptying the house, packaging items for storage, taking bins, bins, and more bins to
- [Captain Morgan's Log - Seattle!!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/06/01/captain-morgans-log-seattle/) - Today, we went on the Seattle fariswheel. Also, we finally got to SEATTLE! For dinner, we had Mac’ n cheese with pineapple + the orange fruit(I don’t remember what it was called).Grandma bought us a sewing kit. I also got a bowl of French fries and ketchup!
- [All That Stands In Our Way Now Is A Bolt](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/05/26/all-that-stands-in-our-way-now-is-a-bolt/) - Edited (5/27/17 @ 11:45am PT) to reflect that Jim Rard did pull the needed parts from his personal sailboat, rending it unusable until new parts arrive. Today was supposed to be the day. The day we switched from working on the house to working on the boat. And it was... just not how we expected.
- [Captain Morgan's Log - July 11th, 2016](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/18/captain-morgans-log-july-11th-2016/) - My tummy is hurting. My tummy is hurting. Because I am sea sick. I am seasick because we are going through the straits. I just ate five cherries. It is bed time, we are coloring in our bed. Day Six. It is Lunchtime. Mama is mackeing soup samwichis and chips. In the dinghy we went
- [Captain Morgan's Log - July 12th, 2016](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/18/captain-morgans-log-july-12th-2016/) - Day 4 we slept in Barkly sound. Day 5 we slept in Barkly sound. Today we are ixploring Barkly sound. Today has ben fun so far. Today is Tosday, we'r haveing so much fun we are drinking hot choclate. It is bedtime ---- This e-mail was delivered via satellite phone using GMN's XGate software. Please
- [Captain Morgan's Log - July 16th, 2016](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/18/captain-morgans-log-july-16th-2016/) - It is bedtime. Day 10. We are planing to go Kayaking this morning. We just got jrest. We are jurnaling too. We like the boat so much too. I miss my bubbell gun. It was 1 of my faevret toys on the Boat. I love it. ---- This e-mail was delivered via satellite phone using
- [Less Boat Progress, More Home Progress...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/05/14/less-boat-progress-more-home-progress/) - The last month has been a bit slow on the boat projects... Early April, I removed all of the canvas from the cockpit (bimini, dodger, bridge, side curtains, etc) and dropped them off at the North Sails loft for cleaning and treatment. I was hoping to get it all back by the 20th so we
- [I'm "The Captain" Now](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/05/15/im-the-captain-now/) - Of course Devon is the Admiral.. but that's not the point of today's update. In my mailbox this weekend came my Merchant Mariner credential. I'm now a licensed USCG captain. Officially I have a Near-Coastal OUPV (aka Six-Pack) and an Inland Master 50Ton (with Aux Sail) plus Assistance Towing. A bit of
- [Where there are leaps forward, there are inevitably steps backward..](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/05/10/where-there-are-leaps-forward-there-are-inevitably-steps-backward/) - Mobert is at the boat yard currently for a few last-minute major projects and in the course of that work the coolant hoses on our Yanmar engine are being replaced. One of the hoses between the thermostat and the heat exchanger has been leaking a small amount and since the other projects necessitated draining the
- [Scaling The Mast Without Support Staff](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/03/30/scaling-the-mast-without-support-staff/) - Today I tested my new ATN Mastclimber for the first time, successfully completing the first of two planned trips up Mobert's mast, working to take care of a few small fixes. It took a few minutes to analyze the instructions, fit the ascenders onto the spinnaker halyard and start going. And it's pretty slow-moving, but it
- [Chasing Down Propane Leaks](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/03/29/chasing-down-propane-leaks/) - Early this month I hired a surveyor to survey Mobert and perform a rig inspection in order to prepare for obtaining blue-water insurance later this year. Overall there were no real issues, but he did find a small propane leak in our propane locker. So today I got out the soapy spray bottle and
- [Alaska Itinerary Coming Into Focus](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/03/01/alaska-itinerary-coming-into-focus/) - The first major cruising itinerary we will be embarking on is our trip into SE Alaska via the Inside Passage. The actual itinerary for this trip has been nebulous until now and we finally have a good idea of where we will be going and when. We first head North from Anacortes, WA on Sunday
- [Less than 100 days!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/02/18/less-than-100-days/) - Well, I've finished up the classes I wanted to take, both the two-day Northern Lights Diesel Engine and Generator maintenance class as well as the full two-week series of Coast Guard Captains License classes. Next week I'm back to mini-retirement (heretofore dubbed unemployment) and I'll again be able to work on various projects around the
- [Loss, Change, and Happenstance](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/01/26/loss-change-and-happenstance/) - The older you get, the more you realise how happenstance... has helped to determine your path through life ---Rowan Atkinson The past few weeks have produced a larger amount of combined change, loss, and turmoil than I could have predicted. I've had to sit down and reflect on the past few years, sort of absorb
- [Four Months...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2017/01/12/four-months/) - In Four Months I'll be 40 years old In Four Months we will be unemployed In Four Months we will be preparing our house for rental and preparing our boat to be a home In the next 120 days, we need to finalize as many boat projects as we can, offload as much of our
- [The Kids Get New Digs (on the Boat)](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/12/02/the-kids-get-new-digs-on-the-boat/) - When we bought Mobert in 2014, we didn't really know how to set up the living conditions on board for cruising with our kids so we did what at the time seemed logical. We, as the adults, took the larger aft cabin (albeit with lower ceilings) and we put the girls up in the forward
- [Our YouTube Channel is online!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/10/26/our-youtube-channel-is-online/) - We now have a working YouTube Channel and we have a new video there. Follow the link over to YouTube and subscribe so you get notifications when we post new videos. We promise we'll work hard to create engaging videos as we go. Andersons Abroad on YouTube Our First Video https://youtu.be/jrG9asWuTtE
- [Barkley Sound Trip Wrap up...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/09/23/barkley-sound-trip-wrap-up/) - We're home of course, and the boat came home separately. On the morning of our last day in Barkley Sound, we spent about two hours getting dressed, finalizing the packing, loading the car and getting on the road. The road from Ucluelet to Port Alberni is about 90km of tight twisty narrow mountain roads. Both
- [LEDs, An Upgraded House Bank, And a PSA About Proper Charger Cabling](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/04/18/leds-an-upgraded-house-bank-and-a-psa-about-proper-charger-cabling/) - So as the winter has been wrapping up, I’ve been down at the boat working on small projects. The first of which was upgrading the remaining interior lights to LED. As I mentioned before, I upgraded the main cabin’s 10w overhead halogen bulbs with X-Beam LED modules from Imtra last summer and the two heads
- [Does Our Boat Need a "Free" Energy Source?](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/10/23/does-our-boat-need-a-free-energy-source/) - The Inevitable Questions Aside from "Are you going to carry a gun, you know because of the pirates?", and "Are you going to home school?", the third most common question I get from people who hear about our plan is "Are you going to install solar panels on your boat?" And until recently my answers
- [Barkley Sound Day 7 - MOB (Mobile overboard) and Sushi for Dinner...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/16/barkley-sound-day-7-mob-mobile-overboard-and-sushi-for-dinner/) - Woke up to a beautiful morning! Got the girls up for breakfast and packed a few items for the fishing excursion. Capt'n Pete came by around 7:30am to check on us and said to be ready at 8:30am. So we finished up breakfast and secured the boat. Then we took a ride in Pete's dinghy
- [Barkley Sound Day 8 - Dodging the gale in Dodger Channel](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/16/barkley-sound-day-8-dodging-the-gale-in-dodger-channel/) - At about 8:30am this morning, Devon was already up and Capt'n Pete dinghy'd over with our frozen salmon filets. A few minutes later I took our dinghy back over to shore pay him, since we had to go to the Market to get WiFi for the credit card machine. I ended up chatting with Pete
- [Barkley Sound Day 9 - Marveling at Marble Cove](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/16/barkley-sound-day-9-marveling-at-marble-cove/) - Today we woke up and decided it was a cleaning day as the boat needed to be organized and cleaned pretty badly. After a very tasty French Toast with blueberries breakfast the girls headed off in the kayak with Katherine and we started to clean. Devon then got a wild hair to do laundry so
- [Updating the blog where Internet barely exists...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/17/updating-the-blog-where-internet-barely-exists/) - I forgot to mention in the Day 10 post that I finally solves some of my challenges with updating the blog out here in Barkley Sound. The basic problems are these, there is no infrastructure pretty much anywhere in the Broken Group set of islands, but lots of rocks and hills, etc. The only places
- [Barkley Sound Day 10 – Failing to find the nettles at Nettle Island](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/17/barkley-sound-day-10-failing-to-find-the-nettles-at-nettle-island-2/) - (Resending via Satellite) The girls got up fairly early today in Marble Cove and we had some breakfast, then Devon and the girls went out in the Kayak for a while. I did the dishes and started looking at the charts for our next few stops. The sun was out again and it was a
- [Barkley Sound Day 11 – Warm water swimming in Pipestem Inlet](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/17/barkley-sound-day-11-warm-water-swimming-in-pipestem-inlet/) - Only one small photo today due to updating via satellite... Today was a late morning, which is fine, except that we didn’t finish breakfast till about 11am, and then had to negotiate with Morgan over going ashore to explore. She really wanted to find a geocache somewhere (she calls them “games”) similar to what we
- [Barkley Sound Day 12 - Gunkholing and Hiking at Lucky Falls](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/18/barkley-sound-day-12-gunkholing-and-hiking-at-lucky-falls/) - Only one small photo again today due to updating via satellite... Today we got up to a quick cereal and oatmeal breakfast. We wanted to get off the boat in time to leverage high tide for today's excursion, which turned into a sort of Jungle River cruise. Last night as we were getting ready for
- [Barkley Sound Day 13 – Oh the calamity!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/20/barkley-sound-day-13-oh-the-calamity/) - Well today was crazy… We had some scary times, and some stressful times, and some good times. Girls got up early and were hyper crazy and it was eggs and bacon for breakfast while it rained outside. Then, after watching the daily tour boat go by to see the “drying creek” just off to the
- [Last Night in Effingham Bay](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/20/last-night-in-effingham-bay-2/) - I thought this picture showed our anchorage pretty well... ---- This e-mail was delivered via satellite phone using GMN's XGate software. Please be kind and keep your replies short.
- [Barkley Sound Day 14 – Sea Lion WOW at Wouwer Island](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/20/barkley-sound-day-14-sea-lion-wow-at-wouwer-island/) - Another late morning with cereal and oatmeal, except for Devon who got up pretty early and washed some of the kids stinky clothes. It was a sunny morning and by 11:15am we had barely done anything other than breakfast. Batteries were down to 60% and the aft water tank was down to about 7 gallons,
- [Barkley Sound Day 15 - "I didn't sink!"](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/22/barkley-sound-day-15-i-didnt-sink/) - Wow, today was busy and long... Even though we never left the boat. Morgan had seemed to be getting to a point where she just wanted to relax on the boat all day so that's what we did. Early in the morning, Devon pulled anchor in Effingham and started heading back to Pipestem Inlet for
- [Barkley Sound Day 16 - Clueless in Ucluelet (You-Cloo-Let)](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/23/barkley-sound-day-16-clueless-in-ucluelet-you-cloo-let/) - Note about the last post: Since we had workable Internet I looked up the sea creature we saw last night on the swim ladder, it appears to have been a Bay Pipefish (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bay_pipefish), apparently the only pipefish north of California. This morning Devon woke up early and started to get the boat ready. We wanted to
- [Making Sure You See What Your Radar Sees...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/09/05/making-sure-you-see-what-your-radar-sees/) - Mobert is now just about 10 years old and as such the Raymarine electronics that she came with are of the same vintage. We have two of the ubiquitous Classic E80 Chartplotters (MFD) and a somewhat rare (for those with E80's) Digital Radome. When the Classic E series (E80, E120) was released Raymarine only had
- [Barkley Sound Day 6 - The Dinghy Fail](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/15/barkley-sound-day-6-the-dinghy-fail/) - We woke up later than usual, you know, 8:10am, with no real plan for the day. We had some breakfast and decided to head to the little store in East Bamfield, which is at the dock near the head of Bamfield Inlet. So we all piled into the dinghy, fired it up, and headed out
- [Barkley Sound Day 1 - The Packing](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/08/barkley-sound-day-1-the-packing/) - Today we packed, and packed, and packed, and then stored, and stored, and stored all that packed stuff into hidden spots on the boat. We have enough food for several months I think. It’s under the floor, in all the cupboards, the port-side lazarette, under the cockpit table, and of course filling the fridge and
- [Know when to hold 'em, know when to walk away... (from the head that is.)](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/03/07/know-when-to-hold-em-know-when-to-walk-away-from-the-head-that-is/) - I can knock another project off the list. One thing we didn't have visibility into was how full the holding tanks were at any given time. This led to some situations where we had to unexpectedly make one of the toilets off-limits for a day or more without any real warning ahead of time. Knowing
- [Barkley Sound Day 2 - Our Asymmetrical handles more wind than we can…](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/09/barkley-sound-day-2-our-asymmetrical-handles-more-wind-than-we-can/) - Well, today we got up around 8am, slowly started to prep, filled the water tank and then got ready to shove off. It was blowing 12-14kts from the south as we untied from the dock which makes it harder to avoid bumping the boat next to us. Luckily Devon’s dad coincidentally showed up as we
- [Barkley Sound Day 3 – Hello Victoria and the Vic-Maui Crews!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/10/barkley-sound-day-3-hello-victoria-and-the-vic-maui-crews/) - Devon woke up early this morning, pulled up the anchor and motored away from Port Townsend on the way out into the Strait. Crossing Juan de Fuca Strait to Victoria was uneventful, and that doesn’t really tell the completely picture. There was no wind, no waves, no swell, nada! Flat and calm all the way
- [Barkley Sound Day 4 – A day of rest, sort of…](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/11/barkley-sound-day-4-a-day-of-rest-sort-of/) - Well we woke up in Victoria still, made some coffee, and got moving a bit. Last night I noticed one of my coworkers was in town with his family so we messaged each other and they stopped by the dock around 9:30am on their way home via the Coho ferry. After catching up a bit,
- [Barkley Sound Day 5 – The Straits...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/07/12/barkley-sound-day-5-the-straits/) - Rose early (about 5:30am) and got going. We had to slip out between a few boats since we were “parallel parked” with boats on the opposite dock as well as behind us on our dock. The wind was pushing us off the dock which sort of helped but it also meant Devon didn’t get back
- [The Chain Counter that Couldn't Count](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/02/17/the-chain-counter-that-couldnt-count/) - One of the little problems we found on Mobert after purchasing her was that our Quick Chain Counter didn't count. It always shows 0.0 no matter how much chain we've put out. Since I generally like things to work as designed, this issue was put on my list of things to work on over the winter.
- [Enhancing Energy Efficiency](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/02/20/enhancing-energy-efficiency/) - Last summer during our nine-day cruise in the San Juan's, the first long cruise on Mobert we realized that as it stands today the house bank is just not big enough to handle the power consumption of the boats' systems. The primary power consumers seem to be navigation (GPS, AIS, autopilot, chartplotters, and instruments) and
- [Back In The Saddle, With A New Crew Member!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/05/24/back-in-the-saddle-with-a-new-crew-member/) - It's been 7 months since our last boat trip, but we're back out for our first annual Memorial Day Boat Trip! This time we're exploring South Puget Sound, which is something I've never done, despite sailing Puget Sound for over 30 years. This boat trip is special because our au pair, Katherine, just arrived from
- [The Food is Cold! Digitally!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/06/10/the-food-is-cold-digitally/) - Well, I finally finished another project.. This time it was an upgrade to the freezer and refrigerator on Mobert. You may recall at the last haul out in November 2014 I had a keel cooler installed for the fridge compressor (the freezer already had one) and I disconnected the compressor air cooling fan. The keel
- [Custom Desalinator Project Nearly Complete!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/07/22/custom-desalinator-project-nearly-complete/) - A couple of months ago I bought a used Village Marine LWM-200 water maker from another sailboat owner. It was used in his boat for the Vic-Maui Race and he no longer had a need for it, and in fact he'd prefer to lighten his boat for racing. The Little Wonder model is pretty simple, essentially
- [Mobert the Dream, the Reality..](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/08/06/mobert-the-dream-the-reality/) - So we've been on this trip this summer for 5 days. We have 11 more days to go, which is awesome! I somehow (my job put off for an entire week not withstanding) managed to install the water maker I've been working on. I actually tested it on the 2nd, and we've used it to
- [The cure for FBS (Floppy Boom Syndrome)](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/11/17/the-cure-for-fbs-floppy-boom-syndrome/) - Late last year we started noticing that the boom on Mobert was sagging a bit when the mainsail was furled. When moored it would hang down and touch the bimini and scratch the eisenglass skylights we have over the cockpit. This of course contrasts with the boom staying nicely up in mid-air when we first
- [Single-Handing And A Nice Long Sail](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/05/24/single-handing-at-a-nice-long-sail/) - We woke up this morning at Point Defiance Marina. We had lunch reservations at Tillicum Village and had to arrive on Blake Island by 11AM. Although it was a pretty short trip, I set my alarm for 7AM and hopped out of bed. I absolutely love waking up before everyone else on the boat.
- [A New Adventure Begins](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/07/31/a-new-adventure-begins/) - And so, she sang. She sang because it was the most pure expression of joy she'd discovered in nearly five years on this earth, and it was the only expression appropriate for the most pure form of joy she felt each time her feet left land. She was at peace on this boat. She had
- [Crossing the Strait of Juan de Fuca](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/08/05/crossing-the-strait-of-juan-de-fuca/) - Mama woke up early. It was her favorite time of day; she had not only the boat, but the entire world, to herself. It was quiet, with last night's storm having subsided. This eased her mind greatly, as her midnight awakening had reminded her: She'd never cross the straits without her parents before. It was
- [Point Defiance Zoo, By Boat!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/05/24/point-defiance-zoo-by-boat/) - We woke up on Saturday morning, and it was raining. Despite the fact that rain was in the forecast, we hadn't planned for rain - no umbrellas! But, the rain was supposed to taper off later in the morning, so we stayed cozy inside our boat and had a big breakfast while we waited for
- [Pictures of Mobert](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/08/11/pictures-of-mobert/) - So I finally got some decent pictures of our new (to us) boat. I took one from the dock when the neighboring boats were out and another from the water while swimming. I'll work on interior shots later..
- [New toys... and a plea to other boaters to use VHF DSC](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/09/01/new-toys-and-a-plea-to-other-boaters-to-use-vhf-dsc/) - It was Saturday and we were packing and getting ready for our 10 day trip in Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands when suddenly FedEx rolls up and delivers this!! Two days from the UK? Wow! Just in time so that I could have a project for the downtime on our trip. I really
- [More Pictures of Mobert!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/09/03/more-pictures-of-mobert/) - So I promised more pictures of our new boat and I finally took a few just before we headed out on our summer trip. A couple of these are stitched panoramas so the geometry is not perfect but it gives a good idea of what the boat looks like on the inside. I've also got
- [August 2014 Cruise - First cruise in Mobert](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/10/10/august-2014-cruise-first-cruise-in-mobert/) - Well we did it.. We successfully completed our first cruise on Mobert -- cruising the San Juan Islands for 9 days. Everything worked out great overall. After leaving Kirkland early in the morning on Saturday the 23rd, we made our way through the Lake Washington Ship Canal, raising 4 bridges and making it through the Ballard
- [Little Wins](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/10/06/little-wins/) - Sometimes, completing even little projects can make you feel good. The previous owner had converted a space below the top the step of the companion way into a utensil cabinet which is pretty handy. However, the cabinet door latch is a brass version of one of these and you have to put your finger through
- [August 2014 Cruise – First cruise in Mobert Part 2](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/10/11/august-2014-cruise-first-cruise-in-mobert-part-2/) - Waking up in Garrison Bay the next morning, we relaxed for a bit, had breakfast and planned our next move. After raising anchor and slipping out of the bay, we maneuvered north through Mosquito Pass again up into Roche Harbor for a quick visit. A couple of hours later we had a new crab pot,
- [August 2014 Sailing - First cruise in Mobert Part 3](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/10/12/august-2014-sailing-first-cruise-in-mobert-part-3/) - After waking up in Deer Harbor the morning of Wednesday the 27th, we took our time. Several trips to the small marina store were made for coffee and other snacks. The girls played on the beach for a while, trying to catch squirting clams, which is very difficult but holds their attention for longer than
- [August 2014 Sailing - First cruise in Mobert Part 4](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/10/13/august-2014-sailing-first-cruise-in-mobert-part-4/) - In the last installment, we had recently woken up to a windy morning at Sucia Island State Park, Echo Bay. It was QUITE windy in fact. The girls were still in bed so while coffee brewed down below we decided to sail off the mooring.. Yes, that's right, put up the sails, untie from the
- [August 2014 Sailing – First cruise in Mobert Part 5](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/10/14/august-2014-sailing-first-cruise-in-mobert-part-5/) - Friday morning, when we woke up at Friday Harbor, we set out for breakfast at Blue Water Bar and Grill before heading out. Friday night marks our last evening in the San Juan Archipelago after which we start heading south toward home. It was sprinkling a bit of rain in the morning so we broke
- [A Boat out of Water](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/11/17/a-boat-out-of-water/) - A couple of weeks ago I scheduled Mobert's first haul-out since we took ownership. On Monday, November 10th, we took a little time during the middle of the work day to move her through the Lake Washington Ship Canal, under the four draw bridges (complete with dismayed drivers), to CSR Marine Seattle where the work
- [Still up on Blocks - Making Progress](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/11/23/still-up-on-blocks-making-progress/) - Friday I stopped by the boat yard between meetings and took a look at how things were progressing. The keel work and bottom paint was complete, the fridge keel cooler was installed, and it was clear someone had started looking at running the coax up the mast (or down depending on where you start from) for
- [Kirkland to Port Townsend](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/08/25/kirkland-to-port-townsend/) - I'm waiting for inspiration to make a real post, so for now just a short update: yesterday's motor from Kirkland to Port Townsend went fabulously smoothly. (A little too smoothly, as the wind didn't break 2 knots the entire motor up. Hoping for sailing today across the straits, but the forecast isn't promising. If you
- [Scandinavian Villages and Native American Longhouses by Sailboat (Day 1)](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/01/05/scandinavian-villages-and-native-american-longhouses-by-sailboat-day-1/) - Over the weekend of October 18th, we embarked on our first ever fall season cruise. Originally we planned to head out on Friday but due to work career related delays on Friday, we got to the boat late. Due to the late start we ended up spending the night aboard in the marina. We had
- [Home Stretch...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/11/30/home-stretch/) - Happy Thanksgiving to all! Coming up on the weekend I visited the boat yard again. Since the last update I'd traded emails with the project manager about the bottom paint color and we decided to put a second coat of bottom paint on, this time with a different shade of blue that was a better
- [Scandinavian Villages and Native American Longhouses by Sailboat (Day 2)](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/01/08/scandinavian-villages-and-native-american-longhouses-by-sailboat-day-2/) - After our fun Saturday in Poulsbo, we woke early on Sunday morning and departed the marina to get to Blake Island early. The water was pure glass and it was super quiet in Liberty Bay as we untied and headed out. Halfway down the bay a power-boater came up alongside, a hundred yards or so
- [Exciting and stressful](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/05/10/exciting-and-stressful/) - We finally made our first offer on a sailboat. The most stressful part is waiting for the reply... Gah!
- [Solving Genset Electrical Issues...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/08/08/solving-genset-electrical-issues/) - Short of those in planes and rockets, I think electrical systems on boats are possibly the most complicated. The simplest cruisers have at least a small AC system and a slightly larger DC system on board. Large modern long-distance cruisers can have extremely complex AC power systems consisting of generator(s), and inverter(s) in addition to one
- [Just because it's production, doesn't mean it's not a test](https://andersonsabroad.com/2010/08/24/just-because-its-production-doesnt-mean-its-not-a-test/) - Back in July I wrote about the week long sailing trip that ended after 1 day with engine failure and dramatic action. Since then our old sailboat has been stuck in Anacortes, WA while the local marine service company diagnosed and repaired the engine. My wife also delivered our first child during that time so
- [2011 Sailing - So Many Projects, So Little Time!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2010/12/31/2011-sailing-so-many-projects-so-little-time/) - As 2010 is about to wrap up in a few hours, and I was going through the calendar to plan some vacations, etc in 2011, I realized that I have a ton of work to do on the boat before we start using it again in the Spring. That's the funny thing about boats, they
- [For Sale...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2011/04/19/for-sale/) - Well, we've decided to sell our boat. Not because we don't like it, but because we don't have the time to use it right now. I expect we'll revisit being sailboat owners in a couple years.. Let me know if you are interested.. ----------- This is a wonderful sailing boat, very fast upwind and comfortable
- [Late November Sail](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/12/09/late-november-sail/) - James sent me pictures of the day sail we went on a couple weeks ago. It was November 25th and the weather was sunny but only 42 degrees. It turned out to be a fun sail. There was a pretty consistent light wind and the sun helped keep us warm. Sailing in the winter is
- [Update from the sea 5, Making good time under sail..](https://andersonsabroad.com/2008/08/27/update-from-the-sea-5-making-good-time-under-sail/) - We are now at the furthest point north that we will make on this trip, and tomorrow we turn south again. Last night at Ganges was really windy, some sort of storm blew through. The water in the marina was still calm though. This morning we woke up, got coffee, prepared for sailing, refueled and
- [First Sailing Trip – Day 7 – Uphill Battle](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/08/10/first-sailing-trip-day-7-uphill-battle/) - 8am sharp we were up and called the Marina for assistance getting off the dock. It turned out to be easier than we thought and we motored out of Roche Harbor into Rosario Straight. The tide was with us as we headed south and we gained about 3 knots of speed pushing us to about
- [First Sailing Trip – Day 8 – The Homecoming](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/08/11/first-sailing-trip-day-8-the-homecoming/) - Up early again and the crew had us off the dock at 9am sharp heading south to Port Ludlow. It’s Colm’s 29th Birthday today and we are meeting his uncle for lunch there. The tide was way out starting to coming in during the run south. There was thick fog and visibility was pretty poor,
- [First Sailing Trip – Day 9 – Cleaning Crew Final Bout](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/08/12/first-sailing-trip-day-9-cleaning-crew-final-bout/) - We spent the morning cleaning up and packing on board, moved the boat into our permanent slip and drove home. Thus ends our first long trip in this boat. It’s been a great trip and I can’t wait to get out again. I have a whole list of projects now that I’ll be working on
- [Here Comes The Cal-valry 2008](https://andersonsabroad.com/2008/03/16/here-comes-the-cal-valry-2008/) - So I took on the responsibility of planning and organizing the Inaugural Spring Rendezvous for Puget Sound Cal Boats. After a bunch of wrestling around of ideas and locations I finally settled on what hopefully will be a good location on a good weekend. This year we’ll be holding the Rendezvous at Port of Edmonds
- [Marine Electronics, A Mess...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2008/03/16/marine-electronics-a-mess/) - Over the past few months I’ve been doing a bunch of research into different marine electronics and how they can work together. My goal is to begin updating the oldest parts of our boat’s systems and then slowly add more advanced functions over time. The first items I want to tackle are the Depth and
- [Dead In The Water](https://andersonsabroad.com/2008/06/21/dead-in-the-water/) - So we were on our way to the 2008 Spring Cal Boat Owners Puget Sound Rendezvous and as we entered the Edmonds Marina we had to pause a second while another boat came out through the opening in the breakwater. After they had passed, we engaged forward gear and suddenly we had high vibration and
- [Update from the sea 1, Departure..](https://andersonsabroad.com/2008/08/23/update-from-the-sea-1-departure/) - We left Port of Everett today at about 11am. After several hours of motoring north on the east side of Whidbey Island we anchored in a small bay on the north side of Hart island (also known as Skagit Island.). We managed to catch some seaweed in the prop at one point which slowed our
- [Update from the sea 2, Lessons in anchoring..](https://andersonsabroad.com/2008/08/24/update-from-the-sea-2-lessons-in-anchoring/) - This morning we woke up early, at least two of us are sick.. I woke at 5am and went topside for a while. The winds were moderate but really warm. We fired up the engine at 9:15am and headed for Deception Pass along with about 4 other boats who were anchored near us. After clearing
- [Update from the sea 3, We found hippies..](https://andersonsabroad.com/2008/08/25/update-from-the-sea-3-we-found-hippies/) - Waking up today was a challenge. The sick ones, myself and Dawn, felt like crap. Today was a beautiful day, nothing like the rain we had yesterday. Last minute decision meant we didn't go to Rosario, instead we checked in with Canada customs at Bedwell Harbor on South Pender Island, the headed further north to
- [Update from the sea 4, That's a dinghy?](https://andersonsabroad.com/2008/08/26/update-from-the-sea-4-thats-a-dinghy/) - We are in our second night at Ganges now. This little island village is pretty cool. They have a rare used book store with some 1600s atlas books but i'd have to sell a house to buy them. Last night was probably the calmest water of any marina I've been to so far. The boat
- [Update from the sea 6, Day of repairs..](https://andersonsabroad.com/2008/08/28/update-from-the-sea-6-day-of-repairs/) - Well we made it to Roche Harbor today. We left Telegraph at 7am and powered through some serious headwinds with larger than normal waves, arriving at Roche Harbor at about 2PM. Roche is what it is...large and loud... The customs dock was crazy and when we finally got an open spot another boat challenged us...
- [Update from the sea 7, Rocking me to sleep..](https://andersonsabroad.com/2008/08/29/update-from-the-sea-7-rocking-me-to-sleep/) - I'm lying in the berth reading a book with the boat rocking from the periodic passage of ferries.. Today we slept in a bit, got coffee, stopped by the grocery store in Roche Harbor, then headed out of the harbor. Today's run was uneventful except for some fog and rain. We had soup, coffee, and
- [Update from the sea 8, Family reunion..](https://andersonsabroad.com/2008/08/30/update-from-the-sea-8-family-reunion/) - Tonight we are on a mooring buoy at Coupeville on Whidbey Island. We got here about 1PM and were greeted by Devon's and Steve's parents. We left James Island at 7:30am and made good time down through Rosario Strait. Deception Pass was uneventful as was the rest of the trip. We made it to Coupeville
- [Update from the sea 9, Back at home!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2008/08/31/update-from-the-sea-9-back-at-home/) - This morning we got up and went ashore for bathroom and coffee stops. Then back to the boat to get ready. George wants to try and sail with the spinnaker which we've never used before. So we rigged up the pole and lines and checked the sail. Then, after motoring out into the cove a
- [Every Cruise is a Shakedown Cruise (in IT terms, every Production environment is also a QA environment)](https://andersonsabroad.com/2010/07/08/every-cruise-is-a-shakedown-cruise-in-it-terms-every-production-environment-is-also-a-qa-environment/) - It’s the morning of day 2 on a 7 day sailing trip in the San Juan Islands of Puget Sound. We are 43 nautical miles from our homeport, and I’m sitting at the table watching a diesel mechanic take apart the little engine on our boat. Over the 4th of July weekend, we spent nearly
- [Sea Trials](https://andersonsabroad.com/2006/12/21/sea-trials/) - We took the boat out for sea trials on the day of the survey to make sure it floats. On board we had the Surveyor, owner, myself, my girlfriend, and her dad. The weather was slightly rainy, about 45 degrees F, with winds 15-20mph. Despite the cold and rain, it was a good day for
- [First Pictures!!!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/01/07/first-pictures/) - I took some pics this morning and thought I'd share..Sleipnir's Cockpit.Sleipnir's mast.South D-Dock.Looking forward from the Cockpit.Looking aft down the port side.View of the Marina from the stern.
- [Update from the sea...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/07/31/update-from-the-sea/) - I'm being updated on the progress as it happens so I'll be posting updates..The first day of cruising was short, departing Everett and docking at Coupeville. They made 8 knots on wind for a stretch and so far the boat is handing great.Sleipnir is now at Sucia after making 43 miles today from Coupeville. Crew
- [First Sailing Trip – Day 2 – The Great Anchor Debate](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/08/05/first-sailing-trip-day-2-the-great-anchor-debate/) - Sunday we woke up for our first full day of the sailing and headed up to the store for Coffee, fishing license, and a crab pot buoy. Then we ate bagels and packed up to head out. We motored for a while north along the east side of San Juan Island, about half way up
- [Equipment](https://andersonsabroad.com/2006/12/25/equipment/) - The boat has standard rigging, a complete sail inventory (except for a storm jib) and the inboard diesel engine option. Being a 2-29 it has a more "cruising" interior than the straight 29 model. A 110V forced air heater was installed for use while moored. There is also a completely new propane system with remote
- [Christmas!!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2006/12/26/christmas/) - For Christmas, my girlfriend's dad got us a Gori Folding propeller. It is not yet installed of course. We're changing the size/pitch of the prop from 12x12 to 13x9. I'm told that the engine will cruise at a bit higher rpm but will use less fuel and we'll gain a half-knot under power. We'll also
- [The Cal 2-29](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/01/05/the-cal-2-29/) - The Cal 2-29 is a cruiser/racer class sloop. Below are some specs I found...LOA - 29.34 ftLWL - 24 ftBeam - 9.5 ftDraft - 4.5 feet (fin keel)Displacement - 8000 lbsBallast (Including lead keel) - 3350 lbsSail Area - 434 sq ftTheoretical Hull Speed - 6.6 knotsSail Area to Displacement Ratio - 17.36 (pretty good)Displacement
- [Another night at the boat](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/01/07/another-night-at-the-boat/) - Last night I decided to get out of the house and spend the night on the boat. I talked my friend Jason into coming along and eventually got another friend, James, to head up for the evening.It was very cold last night, with high wind warnings, snow advisory and it was raining. This made transporting
- [Tales from the Marina](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/01/07/tales-from-the-marina/) - So the live aboard guy I mentioned previously was sort of pissed off this morning and making sure that everyone knew why...Apparently last night someone broke into his boat. He actually came home and found the guy passed out on his couch in his boat last night. It seems the guy was really drunk, broke
- [First Sailing Trip – Day 4 – The Hippies](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/08/07/first-sailing-trip-day-4-the-hippies/) - Morning came and we started putting the boat back together, readying it for travel. A 70+ year old boat came in to get gas and our Dinghy was in the way so we had to move it off the dock. Last night I wiped off a ton of diesel residue from the Engine thinking that
- [The sailing season cometh..](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/03/26/the-sailing-season-cometh/) - Well it's March now and time to start thinking about sailing! Actually I've been thinking about it for a while already.So we've begun to plan the big trip of the year. In late July/early August Sleipnir will be making an approximately 18 day voyage from Everett, WA up to Desolation Sound, BC and back. The
- [AC/DC Refit Project](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/06/24/acdc-refit-project/) - I just completed my first major project on Sleipnir…A few months ago I decided it was necessary to replace the batteries on the boat. They are 7 years old now and barely hold a charge at all. In fact 2 weeks ago when we were out in the Sound for a couple hours, I had
- [New Prop, New Paint….](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/07/23/new-prop-new-paint/) - As we get near the departure date for Desolation Sound we've been spending many hours up at the boat finishing up all the prep work. This weekend we hauled the boat out for new paint and to install the new propeller. Friday we hauled out and had the bottom pressure washed then sent it to
- [The Big Trip Begins!!! (with modifications)](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/07/31/the-big-trip-begins-with-modifications/) - It's been months in the making, and lots of work but the boat is finally ready to roll, or rock... or something so long as it doesn't sink.The new Gori propeller tested good, the new electrical systems are all working, I finally got the GPSVHF integration running, and the stereo is in and working. Oh
- [First Sailing Trip – Shake down cruise – Calamity in the Channel](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/08/03/first-sailing-trip-shake-down-cruise-calamity-in-the-channel/) - I got a call from Devon who was relaying information heard from the crew on the boat. They were motoring along with autopilot doing just fine and someone noticed that the carpet in the cabin was wet. So they pulled out the carpet and opened the Bilge cover to find TONS of water coming into
- [First Sailing Trip – The Dunk](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/08/04/first-sailing-trip-the-dunk/) - Woke up at 5am. After showers and vehicle packing we were on the road by 6am. Drove about an hour and a half to Anacortes. Realized that Dev and I forgot our passports.Took the 8:45am ferry to Friday Harbor where the boat was moored in a slip. Exchanged crew and unloaded/reloaded gear/food. Since we didn’t
- [First Sailing Trip – Day 2.5 – The Bag Pipes](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/08/05/first-sailing-trip-day-2-5-the-bag-pipes/) - Yes, some other boat anchored in this harbor has a guy who plays the Bag Pipes. And he played them all of a sudden about dinner time. We were playing the radio (ipod actually) and suddenly heard the bag pipes from afar. We turned off the radio to listen and it was really cool. The
- [First Sailing Trip – Day 3 – The Wanderer](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/08/06/first-sailing-trip-day-3-the-wanderer/) - Woke up this morning and we managed not to run in to the Mr. Anchor Master’s boat so that was nice. We took the dinghy out to the crab pot to find an empty dog food can and a huge starfish. We let the starfish go and fired up the Farymann. Devon and Colm raised
- [First Sailing Trip – Day 5 – Problem Solved](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/08/08/first-sailing-trip-day-5-problem-solved/) - The 32 year old Farymann Engine Service Manual still has a use… Tightening that screw solved the diesel fume problem. Motoring is much more relaxing and better for the lungs. We succeeded in finishing off the wine box last night which makes US Customs a lot easier today. Breakfast was at the Rock Salt café/restaurant
- [First Sailing Trip – Day 6 – Cleanup Crew](https://andersonsabroad.com/2007/08/09/first-sailing-trip-day-6-cleanup-crew/) - Adrienne has a phone interview later today and we’d all like some time to relax, clean up, and explore so we’ve decided to stay another night at Roche. This is the first time we’ve stayed in one place more than one night and it’s nice!! We took showers, got coffee and wandered about. Devon and
- [Purchase](https://andersonsabroad.com/2006/12/21/purchase/) - In late December 2006, following a 3 month search, haul-out, survey, and 2 hour winter sea-trial, my girlfriend and I purchased a 1975 Cal 2-29. She's in wonderful shape and very well maintained. As soon as I can get up there on a sunny day I'll get some pictures to post. More information on the
- [Italy 2012 - Headed home from Italy](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/05/08/headed-home-from-italy/) - We are on the plane from Milano Linate to London Heathrow now. We'll be landing in 30 minutes or so, going through London's tight security, then to our next flight, bound for Seattle. This morning started with an early wake up and quick packing job, followed by arguably the worst breakfast, possibly the second worst
- [Italy 2012 - Venice in a day!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/05/07/venice-in-a-day/) - The morning of our one full day in Venice we woke up a little later than we had hoped and headed down to breakfast. Breakfast in the hotel turned out to be reminiscent of an American or British hotel breakfast. Even the jam was imported from Essex, England rather than being sourced locally (the complete
- [Italy 2012 - Venice is not Italy](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/05/07/venice-is-not-italy/) - We are in Venice! On the recommendations of our tour guide in Cortona, Tripadvisor, and a further affirmation from our Hotel, we made dinner reservations for 8pm at Le Maschere restaurant, which is part of Hotel Splendid. Then we sat down on the terrace for a drink. Watching the canal with a spritz in hand
- [Italy 2012 - Cortona to Venice](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/05/07/cortona-to-venice/) - Today we got up early, but not as early as we had planned. The plan was to start walking down to the car at 7:30 but we really didn't get up until then, so we made it out closer to 8. We dragged our bags down the steep "Via" to our car, loaded up, and
- [Italy 2012 - Tuscan Wine Country](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/05/04/tuscan-wine-country/) - I'm very upset! Something went wrong with my Garmin file for this tour and now I don't have a map... Friday was wine country day, although it didn't involve as much wine as I would have liked. But, given my current pregnant state, that's probably okay. Plus, I'm actually glad to feel like we have
- [Italy 2012 - Italy Travel Tips - Ensuring an Excellent Meal](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/05/03/italy-travel-tips-ensuring-an-excellent-meal/) - Italian food.. that is, food in Italy, is generally exceptional. I still can't think of an Italian restaurant at home that compares to the quality of even a basic cafe here in Tuscany. That said, there are a few rules you should follow when dining in Italy. Before I go through the rules, I think
- [Italy 2012 - Another Free Day In Cortona](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/05/03/free-day-in-cortona-no-2/) - Today I did what I normally would never do on a vacation with things to do and places to see: sleep in until 11. (Actually, normally, I wouldn't even have been able to sleep in that late in the midst of exciting adventures.). But, I'm still quite sick, so I think the sleep was much
- [Italy 2012 - Italy Travel Observations - Driving](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/05/03/italy-travel-observations-driving/) - You've most likely heard that driving in Italy is dangerous, or crazy, or some variation. After driving our rental car from Sorrento, into Rome, then up to Tuscany, and then between Tuscan and Umbrian towns, I've made a few observations about the driving experience. First, there are tolls for many of the roads, especially the
- [Italy 2012 - Assisi and Perugia](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/05/02/assisi-and-perugia/) - This morning (Wednesday) we woke up around 8am, got ready quickly, got some cash, a cappuccino to go, and attempted to find our rental car. Since we parked it on Saturday in the lot outside the city wall we couldn't actually remember which wall gate it was near. After a little extra walking around the
- [Italy 2012 - Dinner at Ristorante Ambrosia in Cortona](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/05/01/dinner-at-ristorante-ambrosia-in-cortona/) - Yes, an entire blog post about one dinner... Today we had coffee at our favorite place, Tuscher Caffe, which is on Via Nazionale. While there I asked the owner for a restaurant recommendation for dinner and he described a place called Ambrosia. It's owned by a young chef, originally from Cortona, who has travelled and
- [Italy 2012 - Siena](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/05/01/siena/) - This morning began late, when the next door iPhone alarm went off at 9:30am again. We took our time getting ready and headed out for our morning coffee around 11. We sat at Cafe Turcher on the main drag blogging and playing with photos, and generally watching the people go by. Speaking of people, there
- [Italy 2012 - Exploring Cortona](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/04/30/exploring-cortona/) - This morning we were awakened by the sound of the 9:30am town bells and an iPhone alarm, perfectly simultaneously. I shook Rich to get him to wake up and turn off his alarm, but he claimed it was just the bells. I said no, there's an alarm going off. No, he said, it's the bells.
- [Italy 2012 - Sorrento to Cortona](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/04/29/sorrento-to-cortona/) - I recovered my iPad! I was sure I'd never see it again, but the fabulous and apparently phoneless BA staff at Leonardo da Vinci airport found it and were keeping it for me! The story begins with another fabulous breakfast at the hotel. Then we checked out of the hotel and got in the cab
- [Italy 2012 - Capri & Sorrento](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/04/27/capri-sorrento/) - Today we woke up around 8:30 and headed to the (still scrumptious) hotel breakfast around 9. By 9:30 we were in the hotel shuttle that would drop us off at the Vico Equence train station, where we caught a 10ish train to Sorrento. We were hoping to make the 10:45 boat to Capri, but after
- [Italy 2012 - Pompei and the Amalfi Coast](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/04/26/pompei-and-the-amalfi-coast/) - We did manage to fall back asleep this morning, but not until about 7:30am and we had to wake up again by about 8:15. We made it, and had a fabulous breakfast at the restaurant. Omeletes, lox, yogurt, fresh-baked bread with local preserves, fresh fruit, and the most flavorful drip coffee we've ever experienced. Strong
- [Italy 2012 - Finally, a daylight view of our hotel](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/04/26/finally-a-daylight-view-of-our-hotel/) - Just took this picture when we got back to our room after an all day tour... The sun is getting close to setting.
- [Italy 2012 - Fabulous Lunch!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/04/26/fabulous-lunch/) - In Ravello
- [Italy 2012 - Traveling](https://andersonsabroad.com/2012/04/26/traveling/) - It's five am in Vico Equense, Italy. I've been up since 3:30, though. Not sure if it's the time difference, or I have things on my mind, but either way, the only way I can think to pass the next few hours until the restaurant opens for breakfast is to start writing. We left the
- [Honeymoon in French Polynesia #3](https://andersonsabroad.com/2009/04/22/honeymoon-in-french-polynesia-3/) - We’re back at Moorea today, Anchored in Opunohu Bay. Since we did the ATV tour on Moorea at the beginning of the trip we decided to stay on the boat today and rest. Devon has a bit of a hangover today anyway from yesterday’s cocktail hour. Since my last update we’ve been to Bora Bora,
- [Honeymoon in French Polynesia #2](https://andersonsabroad.com/2009/04/17/honeymoon-in-french-polynesia-2/) - Well, It’s about 2:45pm on Friday the 17th, the Star Flyer is heeling to port, and we’re onboard as we leave Fakarava, Tuamotu. We visited Rangiroa, Tuamotu on Wednesday, taking a tour of a Tahitian Black Pearl farm. The tour was pretty interesting since they showed us how they insert grafts of other Oyster’s mantle’s
- [Honeymoon in French Polynesia #1](https://andersonsabroad.com/2009/04/14/honeymoon-in-french-polynesia-1/) - It’s 10:40am on Tuesday the 14th. I’m sitting at the Tropical Bar on Star Flyer. The boat is under sail and we are heeling about 10 degrees to port. To the left I see mostly blue ocean and to the right I see a lush green island a couple miles out. It’s about 85 degrees,
- [Keeping It Real](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/03/09/keeping-it-real/) - When reading other people's blogs about their long-term travel prep, it's easy to think that travel prep is the main focus of the person's life, since that's the only aspect of their life that they post about. But, it's important to keep in mind that, at least for us, even though travel prep and planning
- [Child Over Board!  Ack!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/06/23/child-over-board-ack/) - Okay, so in the previous two posts I've talked about Man-Over-Board and various systems for detecting and helping recover the man/woman involved. But one thing I've discovered is that there is really no perfect option for children. Since our children will be on board, we need to figure out how to prevent, as well
- [Income at Sea](https://andersonsabroad.com/2013/11/22/income-at-sea/) - Planning ahead will certainly be the most important step in financing our adventure. But, we've come up with a few other income sources we can maintain at sea. Professional Services (Contract Basis). One thing both Rich and I can do to maintain a meager income stream is to provide professional services on a contract basis.
- [One Year in and the Rest of my Life to go...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/01/20/one-year-in-and-17-months-to-go/) - Bear with me... A year ago, my aunt, who I don’t talk to very often, called me to tell me that my dad (her only sibling) had unexpectedly passed away. This was 6 months after a similar call about my grandmother falling and being airlifted to Harborview where she eventually passed away. Being my dad’s
- [Organization for Offshore Planning](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/12/31/time-to-get-organized/) - Since we hatched this plan, I've been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for - well, that's exactly it. I don't know what. But, I haven't done a darn thing to prepare for this trip, other than researching some homeschooling resources. Now, at the new year, it's only 18 months until we leave. So, it's time
- [AndersonsAbroad 2016](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/01/08/andersonsabroad-2016/) - Well Christmas has passed and it was great! Lots of time with family and the kids, including a day in Leavenworth, WA sledding in the recent mountain snow. I did receive a few boat related gifts, mostly books which I'll be reading through the year as I have some time. Devon got a nice floating/waterproof
- [T- Minus 17 Months..](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/01/18/t-minus-17-months/) - Well it's 2016! And as of January 18th that leave 17 months remaining until we step on the boat and head out on this adventure. I had a minor panic attack this week worrying about finances, incomplete projects, etc but I'm a bit better now... Still I need to find a way to make
- [Dealing with my (ir)rational fear of an open ocean MOB](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/02/18/dealing-with-my-irrational-fear-of-an-open-ocean-mob/) - One of my biggest fears relative to our upcoming ocean crossing is the possibility of someone falling off of the boat in the open ocean. The biggest issue with this is not really drowning, since we should be wearing life vests, the problem as I see it is that ocean swell could make it nearly
- [Proximity MOBs, SARTS, and PLBs..](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/02/23/proximity-mobs-sarts-and-plbs/) - When last I wrote, I went on about my fear of man overboard conditions and then introduced three types of devices that we could use to alert the crew and help find the person who has gone overboard. Those three devices were Proximity MOB alarms, SARTs, and PLBs. Let's take a look at the pros
- [How the AIS-SART Shows up on screen](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/02/25/how-the-ais-sart-shows-up-on-screen/) - Yesterday I successfully tested the VHF-DSC and AIS transmission features of the OceanSignal MOB1 attached to one of our lifejackets. First the DSC test sent a DSC Individual call from the MOB1 directly to the VHF radio on our boat. Our Icom Ic-m422 VHF radio first beeped slowly at low volume and then started getting louder
- [Choosing the Right Boat Shoes for Women: Prologue](https://andersonsabroad.com/2016/02/28/choosing-the-right-boat-shoes-for-women-prologue/) - Photo: Morgan trying her hand at the climbing rock at REI. Yesterday, we headed to the REI flagship store to pick up some good boat shoes for the family, and also some extra paddles for our new kayak. Before heading in, I did a little research on what shoes might be best for the kids and me,
- [America's Cup Sailing...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/11/12/americas-cup-sailing/) - In early October Devon and I travelled to San Francisco for a family wedding and since we were down there I figured we should try to get out on the bay for some sailing. I'd previously looked into going out on America which is a replica of the 139 foot long schooner of the
- [Water, Water, Everywhere, And Not A Drop To Drink!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/02/15/water-water-everywhere-and-not-a-drop-to-drink/) - One of the first things we realized we'd need for our big boat trip is a whole lot of water and it seems that there are basically three ways to deal with water on a boat when crossing oceans. We could carry just enough water on board to keep people hydrated, about one gallon per
- [The Seattle Boat Show - 2015 Edition](https://andersonsabroad.com/2015/02/10/the-seattle-boat-show-2015-edition/) - This year we went pretty much all-in on the annual Boat Show experience. We chose several boating seminars to attend across multiple days, spending quite a bit of time over two weekends at the show, and even paid for some Boat Show U classes. Unfortunately, due to a death in the family we actually missed some
- [Battery Monitors - Victron, Xantrex, and Mastervolt comparison](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/10/16/battery-monitors-victron-xantrex-and-mastervolt-comparison/) - Since our trip through the San Juan's in August I've been reviewing all the systems onboard and researching energy efficiency options. Having to charge batteries 2-3 times a day was not ideal so I'm looking at ways to both increase the capacity of the house bank and decrease the electrical loads. But before I can
- [About Us](https://andersonsabroad.com/2013/10/21/about-us/) - This project is so new that I haven't even had a chance to write our first post yet! But, we're at the very beginning - within the first few days - of a very long journey. This is a journey that we expect will consume at least the next six years of our lives. So,
- [Andersonsabroad.com has been upgraded..](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/09/27/andersonsabroad-com-has-been-upgraded/) - Well we seem to have successfully updated to WordPress 4.0 today.. No issues that I can see. So that's good. Let's see, what else... I got a new toilet seat and lid for the aft head so we can safely sit on the throne without falling off. I also picked up a new cockpit shower
- [The Fallacy of relative safety...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/04/07/the-fallacy-of-relative-safety/) - A couple of days ago I heard, through Twitter, Facebook, and eventually CNN about the 1-year-old girl who was very sick on a sailboat 1000 miles west of Mexico, in the Pacific Ocean. I clamored for information both online and in the news about the details of the sickness and how search and rescue teams
- [Close hauled](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/03/25/close-hauled/)
- [Looking forward to getting back to this....](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/03/16/looking-forward-to-getting-back-to-this/)
- [A Sail of unrealistic expectations...](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/03/07/a-sail-of-unrealistic-expectations/) - Tomorrow, we are going out sailing (most likely in windy/rainy weather, which could make things pretty awesome) on a test sail of a new boat. Since we still have some time, and we are still overly optimistic about all the things we will be able to do/afford when this trip happens, we still have
- [Book Review: Celestial Navigation for the Clueless](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/01/15/book-review-celestial-navigation-for-the-clueless/) - Okay, in this case I'll probably have to two reviews. I received the Kindle Edition of Celestial Navigation for the Clueless, by Jeremy Bernal, for Christmas. I don't yet have a sextant to practice with, or the almanacs, but I've read through the book and it's awesome! First, I think it's just the right amount
- [Book Review: The Pacific Crossing Guide](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/01/09/book-review-the-pacific-crossing-guide/) - After completing The Voyager's Handbook I received The Pacific Crossing Guide, 2nd Edition, by Michael Pocock and Ros Hogbin, for Kindle as a Christmas gift and started reading it immediately. It's much smaller than the Voyager's Handbook but it's still very valuable. Whereas The Voyager's Handbook was very focused on preparation and less so on
- [Book Review: The Voyager's Handbook](https://andersonsabroad.com/2014/01/05/book-review-the-voyagers-handbook/) - I've been doing a lot of reading, both online and in print the last few weeks and I've completed my first pass (of what will likely be several passes) through a couple of useful books already. The first of these books is The Voyager's Handbook, by Beth A. Leonard, Second Edition. I have the Kindle
- [About Us Now](https://andersonsabroad.com/2013/11/12/about-us-now/) - In October 2013, two bottles of wine changed our lives. With the help of some fabulous chardonnay, the truth finally flowed between two dedicated lovers and life partners. We both harbored a secret desire to leave "the grind" and sail the world. Once that was out in the open, the adventure began... We were
- [In the Galley: Magma Nesting Cookware](https://andersonsabroad.com/2013/11/15/in-the-galley-magma-nesting-cookware/) - Review: Magma Nestable Non-Stick Stainless Steel Cookware (10-Piece Set) (Model No. A10-365L) Score: 4.5 out of 5 Summary: Cooks great; huge space-saver. The only reason we couldn't give it a full five stars is that the handle melted when we left it over an open flame for too long (cosmetic damage only). Pros: The Magma
- [Long-Haul Chili](https://andersonsabroad.com/2013/11/13/long-haul-chili/) - This chili recipe uses non-perishable ingredients, making it a great meal on long passages. The vegan version is below. Make it meaty by adding any land-based meat or shellfish (I don't recommend fishy-fish). Meat that's about to expire, or those leftovers from a few nights ago, work great. Any meat you add should be fully
- [Phone or Internet Voice calls via SSB?](https://andersonsabroad.com/2013/10/22/phone-or-internet-voice-calls-via-ssb/) - So I've been reading about SSB, SailMail, and Pactor modems, as well as other technologies developed over the years to handle small email communications via radio or satellite. With an SSB (Single Side Band) radio, such as the Icom IC-M802 transceiver, you can communicate with other SSB users at distances well over 2000 miles. Adding
- [Over the Threshold!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2013/11/11/over-the-threshold/) - Now that we know we can afford this (kind of), I'm getting very excited to get this project off the ground. Unfortunately, there will be a lot of "hurry up and wait" going on over the next few years while we save up. The other thing that's changed since we figured out that financing this
- [The Threshold Question: Part 2](https://andersonsabroad.com/2013/11/10/the-threshold-question-part-2/) - The first step was estimating a budget. Next, we took that budget to our financial planner, and told him to make it happen. I was fairly certain he'd spend the hour pointing and laughing, then tell us to go back to work and forget the whole thing. To the contrary, we emerged from this meeting
- [The Pacific Ocean is bigger than it looks!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2013/11/05/the-pacific-ocean-is-bigger-than-it-looks/) - Yesterday I decided I should start planning a route for this crazy voyage. So I fired up Google Earth and Wikipedia, and started tagging interesting places, drawing lines, and measuring distances. As I scanned around the Pacific Ocean, zooming in and out, I came to the realization, however obvious it should have been, that the
- [Breaking the News: The Girls](https://andersonsabroad.com/2013/11/08/breaking-the-news-the-girls/) - At this point, our little cruising plans are secret. But, we have managed to talk about it to our girls over the past few weeks. At 1 and 3, neither of them are really old enough to engage in a long conversation about what it will mean for them and for our family, so our
- [The Threshold Question: Part 1](https://andersonsabroad.com/2013/11/02/the-threshold-question-part-1/) - The very first question about any voyage like what we’re planning is: How will this be funded? We’re planning to leave our jobs (and associated income streams) for a year while cruising the Pacific, and although we expect our expenses will be greatly reduced, costs of groceries, moorage, visas, permits, internet, laundry, and countless other
- [We have a blog!](https://andersonsabroad.com/2013/10/21/we-have-a-blog/) - Yay! We have a blog now! I have no idea what to say about this endeavor except that it's crazy! I've spent at least 5 nights in a row thinking about all the things that need to be planned for and dealt with. My big project over the upcoming planning phase is to find a

## Pages

- [Where Are We?](https://andersonsabroad.com/about-us/where-are-we/) - NoForeignLand
- [Recommended](https://andersonsabroad.com/recommended-reading-and-watching/) - With everything from blogs to books to magazines to videos, and whether it's for information or for fun, here's some reading we highly recommend (in no particular order). We update this page regularly, so be sure to check back often! Our Websites Andersons Abroad YouTube Channel: Videos of our family adventures aboard s/v Mobert Marine
- [s/v Mobert](https://andersonsabroad.com/sv-mobert/) - 2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 Original Sales Brochure Designed by Philippe Briand Sloop Rig, Fin Keel, Two Cabin, Two Head Configuration Dimensions Length Overall: 45 feet (13.72m) Hull Length: 43ft 10.75in (13.38m) Length at Waterline: 38 ft 1in (11.61m) Beam: 14ft 4in (4.37m) Draft: 5ft 5in (2.05m) - Shoal Keel Total height of mast from
- [Marine Electronics Advisor Service](https://andersonsabroad.com/marine-electronics-advisor-service/) - The ultimate service for the DIY boat owner. The Marine Electronics Advisor Service provides you with knowledgable marine electronics advice, customized to your project, your vessel, and your needs. We will start by discussing the nature of your marine electronics project: The current state of your boat and existing electronics, including model#s and/or photos of what
- [Resources](https://andersonsabroad.com/resources/) - This page is old, go to our "Recommended" page for the most up-to-date version. Awesome Services We Use Dockside Solutions - Post Office Box and Mail Scanning Services - Get your mail anywhere! Sailing Related How-To's We've found helpful Splicing Line - Sampson Rope Slicing Instructions Reeving Lines through multiple blocks - Harken Reeving Diagram Interesting
- [Raspberry Pi Marine Computer](https://andersonsabroad.com/raspberry-pi-marine-computer/) - Build a marine navigational computer with the low-power and low-cost Raspberry Pi. Note: Please use the affiliate links below to purchase any components you need for your project - doing so will help us continue development of this project at no additional cost to you! You'll Need: Raspberry Pi 2 Model B A case to
- [Our Trips](https://andersonsabroad.com/our-trips/) - Sail Alaska 2017 Barkley Sound 2016 Sailing Trip Desolation Sound 2016 Sailing Trip Memorial Day 2015 Sailing Trip Poulsbo 2015 Fall Sailing Trip San Juan Islands 2014 Sailing Trip Italy 2012 Baby Moon San Juan Islands 2010 Guys Sailing Trip Star Clippers French Polynesia 2009 Honeymoon Cruise San Juan and Gulf Islands 2008 Sailing Trip
- [About Us](https://andersonsabroad.com/about-us/) - In October 2013, two bottles of wine changed our lives. With the help of some fabulous chardonnay, the truth finally flowed between two dedicated lovers and life partners. We both harbored a secret desire to leave "the grind" and sail the world. Once that was out in the open, the adventure began... We were
- [Contact Us](https://andersonsabroad.com/about-us/contact-us/)
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- [Step 4: Install kPlex NMEA Multiplexer](https://andersonsabroad.com/raspberry-pi-marine-computer/step-4-install-kplex-nmea-multiplexer/) - kPlex is the software that we'll use to receive and forward NMEA network data between all of the NMEA0183 (2 USB adapters like this one) and TCP/IP (Ethernet and WiFi) interfaces. It will also serve as a source of data for OpenCPN running directly on the Raspberry Pi. kPlex Website: http://www.stripydog.com/kplex/index.html First we need to install
- [Step 2: Configure Raspbian OS on Raspberry Pi](https://andersonsabroad.com/raspberry-pi-marine-computer/step-2-configure-raspbian-wheezy-on-raspberry-pi/) - Now that you've got a MicroSD card with the OS image on it, it's time to connect everything and boot it up for the first time. Insert MicroSD card into rPi memory card slot Connect Ethernet cable to router/switch for access to the Internet for software installs and updates Connect Video out (HDMI or Composite,
- [Step 1: Install Raspbian OS into the SD Memory Card](https://andersonsabroad.com/raspberry-pi-marine-computer/step-1-install-raspbian-wheezy/) - Step 1: Install Raspbian Jessie Linux on the Raspberry Pi Download the OS image https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/ Connect/Insert the MicroSD card into your computer and write the image file https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/installation/installing-images/mac.md On my MacBook the steps were.. cd ~ cd Downloads/ sudo dd bs=1m if=2016-05-27-raspbian-jessie.img of=/dev/disk2 *Note: It takes a little while to write the
- [s/v Attitude](https://andersonsabroad.com/sv-mobert/previous-boats/attitude/) - In December, 2006, we purchased a 1975 Cal 2-29 sailboat. Currently named Attitude, we had planned to eventually go through the rigorous process of de-naming and renaming the boat after Sleipnir, Odin’s eight legged horse, the fastest animal over land, sea, and air. We never ended up doing that though. The Cal 2-29 is a
- [Previous Boats](https://andersonsabroad.com/sv-mobert/previous-boats/) - Attitude - 1975 Cal 2-29 Rocket Science - 1995 Riptide 55 Verity - 1992 Catalina 42
- [French Polynesia Honeymoon Cruise 2009](https://andersonsabroad.com/our-trips/french-polynesia-2009-honeymoon-sailing-cruise/)
- [San Juan Islands Guys Trip 2010](https://andersonsabroad.com/our-trips/san-juan-islands-2010-guys-trip/)
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- [Italy Baby-moon 2012](https://andersonsabroad.com/our-trips/italy-baby-moon-2012/)
- [San Juan Islands 2014](https://andersonsabroad.com/our-trips/san-juan-islands-2014/)
- [Poulsbo Rocktoberfest 2015](https://andersonsabroad.com/our-trips/poulsbo-rocktoberfest-2015/)
- [Memorial Day 2015](https://andersonsabroad.com/our-trips/memorial-day-2015/)
- [Desolation Sound 2015](https://andersonsabroad.com/our-trips/desolation-sound-2015/)
- [Barkley Sound 2016](https://andersonsabroad.com/our-trips/barkleysail2016/)
- [Step 5: Install OpenCPN Chartplotting Software](https://andersonsabroad.com/raspberry-pi-marine-computer/step-5-install-opencpn-chartplotting-software/) - Yay! So we have a running Raspberry Pi computer, with an NMEA multiplexer configured. Let's install OpenCPN now so this little device can act as a full fledged navigational computer. In order to use OpenCPN you will be running the XWindows GUI and as such you will need a monitor for the rPi. An SSH connection
- [Step 3: Configure WiFi Network and Ethernet Bridge (optional)](https://andersonsabroad.com/raspberry-pi-marine-computer/step-3-configure-wifi-access-point-and-internet-gateway/) - Setting up a wireless access point on your Raspberry Pi is only necessary if you have a wired network but don't have a wireless network. This allows devices like iPad's and laptops to connect wirelessly receive NMEA data for navigational apps. It also gives these devices access to the rest of your network. Even if you

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- [upgrades](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/upgrades/)
- [full river](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/full-river/)
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- [razor](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/razor/)
- [little wonder](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/little-wonder/)
- [reverse osmosis](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/reverse-osmosis/)
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- [garden bay](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/garden-bay/)
- [british columbia](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/british-columbia/)
- [canada](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/canada/)
- [nanaimo](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/nanaimo/)
- [georgia strait](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/georgia-strait/)
- [texada island](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/texada-island/)
- [ganges](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/ganges/)
- [USA 76](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/usa-76/)
- [Americas Cup](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/americas-cup/)
- [Yacht America](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/yacht-america/)
- [San Francisco](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/san-francisco/)
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- [charter](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/charter/)
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- [z-spars](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/z-spars/)
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- [boom](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/boom/)
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- [man overboard](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/man-overboard/)
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- [acr](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/acr/)
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- [offshore](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/offshore/)
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- [tank](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/tank/)
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- [monitoring](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/monitoring/)
- [black water](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/black-water/)
- [electronics](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/electronics/)
- [sanitation](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/sanitation/)
- [pump](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/pump/)
- [jabsco](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/jabsco/)
- [boat trip](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/boat-trip/)
- [vacation](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/vacation/)
- [vancouver](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/vancouver/)
- [barkley sound](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/barkley-sound/)
- [packing](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/packing/)
- [food](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/food/)
- [shilshole](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/shilshole/)
- [ship canal](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/ship-canal/)
- [anchored](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/anchored/)
- [dinner](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/dinner/)
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- [victoria](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/victoria/)
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- [empress hotel](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/empress-hotel/)
- [vic-maui](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/vic-maui/)
- [race](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/race/)
- [ssb](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/ssb/)
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- [party](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/party/)
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- [juan de fuca strait](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/juan-de-fuca-strait/)
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- [ocean swell](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/ocean-swell/)
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- [Bamfield](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/bamfield/)
- [fishing](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/fishing/)
- [helpful people](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/helpful-people/)
- [hike](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/hike/)
- [salmon](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/salmon/)
- [sushi](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/sushi/)
- [crab](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/crab/)
- [fun](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/fun/)
- [sunny](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/sunny/)
- [ucluelet](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/ucluelet/)
- [pacific coast](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/pacific-coast/)
- [pacific rim](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/pacific-rim/)
- [crew swap](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/crew-swap/)
- [unpacking](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/unpacking/)
- [ukee days](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/ukee-days/)
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- [wakes](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/wakes/)
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- [radome](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/radome/)
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- [chartplotter](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/chartplotter/)
- [fog](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/fog/)
- [mist](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/mist/)
- [ships](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/ships/)
- [collision](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/collision/)
- [navigating](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/navigating/)
- [apple](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/apple/)
- [chef](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/chef/)
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- [environment](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/environment/)
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- [inevitable](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/inevitable/)
- [infrastructure](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/infrastructure/)
- [ipad](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/ipad/)
- [mac](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/mac/)
- [magma](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/magma/)
- [pool](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/pool/)
- [pools](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/pools/)
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- [provisioning](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/provisioning/)
- [qa](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/qa/)
- [repairs](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/repairs/)
- [sales](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/sales/)
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- [technology](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/technology/)
- [tips](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/tips/)
- [verizon](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/verizon/)
- [washington](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/washington/)
- [honeymoon](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/honeymoon/)
- [tahiti](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/tahiti/)
- [french polynesia](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/french-polynesia/)
- [star clipper](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/star-clipper/)
- [star flyer](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/star-flyer/)
- [rangiroa](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/rangiroa/)
- [tuamotu](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/tuamotu/)
- [moorea](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/moorea/)
- [bora bora](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/bora-bora/)
- [fakarava](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/fakarava/)
- [tall ship](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/tall-ship/)
- [opunohu](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/opunohu/)
- [sting ray](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/sting-ray/)
- [shark](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/shark/)
- [huahine](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/huahine/)
- [snorkel](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/snorkel/)
- [taha'a](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/tahaa/)
- [Manae](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/manae/)
- [hermit crabs](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/hermit-crabs/)
- [crown of thorns](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/crown-of-thorns/)
- [star clippers](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/star-clippers/)
- [italy](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/italy/)
- [vico equense](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/vico-equense/)
- [trip](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/trip/)
- [mediterranean](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/mediterranean/)
- [amalfi coast](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/amalfi-coast/)
- [Capo La Gala](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/capo-la-gala/)
- [ravello](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/ravello/)
- [view](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/view/)
- [waterfront](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/waterfront/)
- [pompei](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/pompei/)
- [positano](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/positano/)
- [coffee](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/coffee/)
- [sorrento](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/sorrento/)
- [capri](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/capri/)
- [villa jovis](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/villa-jovis/)
- [tiberius](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/tiberius/)
- [mount tiberio](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/mount-tiberio/)
- [bar jovis](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/bar-jovis/)
- [pizza](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/pizza/)
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- [tuscany](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/tuscany/)
- [cortona](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/cortona/)
- [driving in italy](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/driving-in-italy/)
- [autostrada](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/autostrada/)
- [renault](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/renault/)
- [italian straddle](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/italian-straddle/)
- [rome](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/rome/)
- [airport](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/airport/)
- [autogrill](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/autogrill/)
- [castles](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/castles/)
- [terontola](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/terontola/)
- [walled city](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/walled-city/)
- [apartment](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/apartment/)
- [basilica](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/basilica/)
- [st.francis of assisi](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/st-francis-of-assisi/)
- [bells](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/bells/)
- [proscuitto](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/proscuitto/)
- [Rick Steves](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/rick-steves/)
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- [umbria](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/umbria/)
- [umbrian](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/umbrian/)
- [romans](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/romans/)
- [tuscans](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/tuscans/)
- [etruscans](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/etruscans/)
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- [history](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/history/)
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- [garibaldi](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/garibaldi/)
- [gelati](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/gelati/)
- [dolci vita](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/dolci-vita/)
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- [restaurants](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/restaurants/)
- [etruscan](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/etruscan/)
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- [hiking](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/hiking/)
- [veal tripe](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/veal-tripe/)
- [shrimp ravioli](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/shrimp-ravioli/)
- [steak](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/steak/)
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- [perugia](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/perugia/)
- [assisi](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/assisi/)
- [marco](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/marco/)
- [medieval](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/medieval/)
- [The City of Peace](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/the-city-of-peace/)
- [Muller](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/muller/)
- [catholic](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/catholic/)
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- [S. Francesco](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/s-francesco/)
- [underground](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/underground/)
- [Endless Views](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/endless-views/)
- [Mayors Palace](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/mayors-palace/)
- [Virgin Mary](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/virgin-mary/)
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- [CIGL](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/cigl/)
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- [public square](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/public-square/)
- [The Hendersons](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/the-hendersons/)
- [rain](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/rain/)
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- [driving](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/driving/)
- [mercedes lane](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/mercedes-lane/)
- [speed](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/speed/)
- [renting](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/renting/)
- [turn signals](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/turn-signals/)
- [tolls](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/tolls/)
- [parking](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/parking/)
- [exploring](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/exploring/)
- [art shop](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/art-shop/)
- [sleeping in](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/sleeping-in/)
- [shopping](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/shopping/)
- [tourist](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/tourist/)
- [light meals](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/light-meals/)
- [dining](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/dining/)
- [rules](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/rules/)
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- [tipping](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/tipping/)
- [montalcino](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/montalcino/)
- [wine](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/wine/)
- [country](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/country/)
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- [ice cream](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/ice-cream/)
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- [laundry](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/laundry/)
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- [reeses](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/reeses/)
- [peanut butter cups](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/peanut-butter-cups/)
- [nettle island](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/nettle-island/)
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- [log](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/log/)
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- [cruisers](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/cruisers/)
- [nova scotia](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/nova-scotia/)
- [waterfall](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/waterfall/)
- [bazett island](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/bazett-island/)
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- [excursion](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/excursion/)
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- [Zoo](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/zoo/)
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- [DesolationSail2015](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/desolationsail2015/)
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- [standard horizon](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/standard-horizon/)
- [marine](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/marine/)
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- [youtube](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/youtube/)
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- [forward](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/forward/)
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- [time](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/time/)
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- [anacortes](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/anacortes/)
- [anan](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/anan/)
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- [displacement](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/displacement/)
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- [6-pack](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/6-pack/)
- [banjo bolt](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/banjo-bolt/)
- [gallery marine](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/gallery-marine/)
- [Miller and Miller Boatyard](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/miller-and-miller-boatyard/)
- [vaccine](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/vaccine/)
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- [sewing](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/sewing/)
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- [clutter](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/clutter/)
- [elliott bay](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/elliott-bay/)
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- [marina](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/marina/)
- [port of seattle](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/port-of-seattle/)
- [ballard bridge](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/ballard-bridge/)
- [fremont bridge](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/fremont-bridge/)
- [university bridge](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/university-bridge/)
- [montlake bridge](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/montlake-bridge/)
- [sir mix-a-lot](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/sir-mix-a-lot/)
- [american music](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/american-music/)
- [yamaha](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/yamaha/)
- [sea owl](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/sea-owl/)
- [mayan queen](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/mayan-queen/)
- [ride the ducks](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/ride-the-ducks/)
- [seabourn](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/seabourn/)
- [norwegian cruise line](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/norwegian-cruise-line/)
- [seattle monorail](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/seattle-monorail/)
- [great wheel](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/great-wheel/)
- [wings over washington](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/wings-over-washington/)
- [artists at play](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/artists-at-play/)
- [seattle center](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/seattle-center/)
- [space needle](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/space-needle/)
- [le pichet](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/le-pichet/)
- [playground](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/playground/)
- [pike place market](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/pike-place-market/)
- [toilets](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/toilets/)
- [sails](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/sails/)
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- [science center](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/science-center/)
- [armory](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/armory/)
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- [monorail](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/monorail/)
- [heater](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/heater/)
- [sure marine service](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/sure-marine-service/)
- [drone](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/drone/)
- [scanstrut](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/scanstrut/)
- [rokk](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/rokk/)
- [mainsail](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/mainsail/)
- [reachnow](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/reachnow/)
- [errands](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/errands/)
- [xbox](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/xbox/)
- [xbox live](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/xbox-live/)
- [minecraft](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/minecraft/)
- [minecraft pe](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/minecraft-pe/)
- [kindle fire](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/kindle-fire/)
- [gaming](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/gaming/)
- [liberty bay](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/liberty-bay/)
- [kidboats](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/kidboats/)
- [atn mastclimber](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/atn-mastclimber/)
- [gale](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/gale/)
- [port ludlow](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/port-ludlow/)
- [table](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/table/)
- [haro strait](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/haro-strait/)
- [customs](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/customs/)
- [nexus](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/nexus/)
- [fathers day](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/fathers-day/)
- [gulf islands](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/gulf-islands/)
- [rendezvous](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/rendezvous/)
- [marine servicenter](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/marine-servicenter/)
- [clam bay](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/clam-bay/)
- [thetis island](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/thetis-island/)
- [bedwell harbor](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/bedwell-harbor/)
- [tillicum village](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/tillicum-village/)
- [salmon bake](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/salmon-bake/)
- [flora](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/flora/)
- [fauna](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/fauna/)
- [wifi](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/wifi/)
- [orca](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/orca/)
- [killer whale](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/killer-whale/)
- [WDFW](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/wdfw/)
- [p70](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/p70/)
- [autopilot](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/autopilot/)
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- [s3g](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/s3g/)
- [smartpilot](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/smartpilot/)
- [water intrusion](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/water-intrusion/)
- [rosario strait](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/rosario-strait/)
- [cap sante marina](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/cap-sante-marina/)
- [port of anacortes](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/port-of-anacortes/)
- [campbell river](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/campbell-river/)
- [dji](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/dji/)
- [mavic pro](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/mavic-pro/)
- [yamaha piano](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/yamaha-piano/)
- [dometic](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/dometic/)
- [masterflush orbit](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/masterflush-orbit/)
- [false bay](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/false-bay/)
- [johnstone strait](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/johnstone-strait/)
- [TripMode](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/tripmode/)
- [booker lagoon](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/booker-lagoon/)
- [forward harbor](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/forward-harbor/)
- [seymore narrows](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/seymore-narrows/)
- [quick usa](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/quick-usa/)
- [broughton island](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/broughton-island/)
- [prawn](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/prawn/)
- [dji mavic](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/dji-mavic/)
- [rockfish](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/rockfish/)
- [greenling](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/greenling/)
- [ling cod](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/ling-cod/)
- [redport](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/redport/)
- [optimizer](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/optimizer/)
- [fury cove](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/fury-cove/)
- [pruth bay](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/pruth-bay/)
- [Hakai](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/hakai/)
- [clams](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/clams/)
- [queen charlotte strait](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/queen-charlotte-strait/)
- [white sand](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/white-sand/)
- [trolling](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/trolling/)
- [shearwater](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/shearwater/)
- [calvert island](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/calvert-island/)
- [happy hour](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/happy-hour/)
- [Shop-Vac](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/shop-vac/)
- [Garmin VIRB](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/garmin-virb/)
- [DJI Mavic Pro](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/dji-mavic-pro/)
- [Mr. Clean](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/mr-clean/)
- [Magic Eraser](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/magic-eraser/)
- [s/v Sea Otter](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/sv-sea-otter/)
- [m/v Lioness](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/mv-lioness/)
- [s/v Mobert](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/sv-mobert/)
- [hot springs](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/hot-springs/)
- [bishop bay](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/bishop-bay/)
- [finlayson channel](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/finlayson-channel/)
- [seaforth channel](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/seaforth-channel/)
- [bella bella](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/bella-bella/)
- [webasto boiler](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/webasto-boiler/)
- [bottleneck inlet](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/bottleneck-inlet/)
- [anchorage](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/anchorage/)
- [hodge podge](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/hodge-podge/)
- [kumealon](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/kumealon/)
- [dundas](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/dundas/)
- [wikipedai](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/wikipedai/)
- [kiwix](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/kiwix/)
- [khan academy lite](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/khan-academy-lite/)
- [xbox one](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/xbox-one/)
- [wolves](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/wolves/)
- [dungeness crab](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/dungeness-crab/)
- [lowe inlet](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/lowe-inlet/)
- [raspberry pi](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/raspberry-pi/)
- [grenville channel](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/grenville-channel/)
- [TED](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/ted/)
- [verney falls](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/verney-falls/)
- [grinnell island](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/grinnell-island/)
- [dungeness](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/dungeness/)
- [dundas island](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/dundas-island/)
- [brundige bay](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/brundige-bay/)
- [dixon entrance](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/dixon-entrance/)
- [ketchikan](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/ketchikan/)
- [2017](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/2017/)
- [safeway](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/safeway/)
- [taco time](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/taco-time/)
- [mcdonalds](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/mcdonalds/)
- [tongass marine](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/tongass-marine/)
- [tongass channel](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/tongass-channel/)
- [fat stan](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/fat-stan/)
- [knitting](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/knitting/)
- [crochet](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/crochet/)
- [iridium pilot](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/iridium-pilot/)
- [ethernet](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/ethernet/)
- [lighting](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/lighting/)
- [groceries](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/groceries/)
- [cruise ships](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/cruise-ships/)
- [hessa inlet](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/hessa-inlet/)
- [fuel dock](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/fuel-dock/)
- [refueling](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/refueling/)
- [aiken cove](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/aiken-cove/)
- [prince of wales island](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/prince-of-wales-island/)
- [black bear](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/black-bear/)
- [coho salmon](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/coho-salmon/)
- [sea otter](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/sea-otter/)
- [eagle](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/eagle/)
- [whale](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/whale/)
- [humpback](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/humpback/)
- [nichols passage](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/nichols-passage/)
- [filet-o-fish](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/filet-o-fish/)
- [bar harbor](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/bar-harbor/)
- [hydaburg](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/hydaburg/)
- [soda bay](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/soda-bay/)
- [haida](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/haida/)
- [sea otters](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/sea-otters/)
- [bears](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/bears/)
- [hunter bay](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/hunter-bay/)
- [pier](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/pier/)
- [cannery](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/cannery/)
- [abandoned](https://andersonsabroad.com/tag/abandoned/)