The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson
Sailing Yacht Truce
After the injury to my left arm I have been sailing with just the headsail. Most of the time I have poled out the sail as its been mostly downwind sailing to the SE trades. The trades at times can be strong, gusting to 30+ knots occasionally. It looks like I have stressed the spinnaker pole and opened up an old break in the carbon fibre. This needs repairing before setting off again.
My new years resolution last year was to “Drink more different types of Beer.” I am happy to report I have largely been successful in this endeavour. It has not been an easy task. The breweries have conspired against me by producing an increasing number of craft beers at an alarming rate. Keeping up with... Continue Reading →
Only one hundred and twelve miles sailed yesterday. The wind has been quite light from astern and that’s the best we could do. The good news, the distance made good is all in the right direction towards Hilo. Light winds from astern mean plenty of rolling. Truce and I are now well accomplished in the... Continue Reading →
I awoke early this morning, the tide changed and the boats movement felt different. Truce hasn’t moved, the anchor is still dug into the Sausalito mud. After a leisurely breakfast I didn’t feel like doing much. It was still early when I sat on deck in warm sunshine and gave myself a haircut. I like... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 