Closer to the pass between Bismarck/Solomon sea, the traffic is more dense. Ships are coming one after another. Thankfully, they are respecting the small boat and keeping their distance. #238nmToMADANG
If you by any chance are planning a vacation in the Solomon sea in the beginning of July/end of August, you can leave the sunglasses at home. Instead, you should pack water and wind-resistant suit and warm socks. The washing-machine continues
Vakar te līksmi gāja. 90% vēja no dienvidiem un 10% no austrumiem. Nonesa no kursa. 15h airēju no sirds un no rajona. 10h lietus. ————————— Yesterday was fun. 90% of the wind came from the South and 10% from the East. It
Without going into philosophical details, there is a concept in martial arts (I have a bowline belt) about using the free energy. It means that if you are pushed, you should pull and not push back. I have turned towards
It seems that I won’t make it around the Southern part of Louisiade islands, because the wind has pushed me North, but the speed is a bit better here. 20 nm ahead there is some kind of a reef. I
The Anti-growth color that I applied on HivaOa island was really good in preventing growth on the bottom of the boat, but now it has faded away. The small mussels have created a new civilization beneath me. I often see sharks
If the choice would be between eating and rowing on a clear night under a full moon, I would go hungry :) #753nmToPNG
During the night, the wind pushed me North, so I will be passing Bellona island on the Northern side. The good news is that the speed has increased. #765nmToPNG
I’m aiming between Bellon and Rennel islands. There is an 8 nm gap there. It should be enough to squeeze through :) The island is still out of sight. #802nmToPNG
It seems like a dream. Or is it a reality? Or is it a real dream? Yesterday marked exactly one year in the Ocean. ONE YEAR? 3 months on the land and 9 month in the boat. 13100 km together